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Ernesto Sanchez, MD

Family Medicine

Accepts New Patients
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About Ernesto Sanchez, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics, Newborns (0-28 days)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
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Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, TEXAS A&M HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (Bryan) (2010)
  • Residency: Family Medicine, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2013)
Certifications
  • Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Ernesto Sanchez, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (223) for Ernesto Sanchez, MD

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May 14, 2023
Great bedside manner
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May 11, 2023
Listened to the issue and throughly examined to give the best care.
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May 10, 2023
Very concerned provider, took time to listen and very quick to send me where I needed to go. Highly recommended.
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May 3, 2023
Excellent care provider
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May 2, 2023
He was attentive, polite, & informative.
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May 2, 2023
Doing the most good.
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May 2, 2023
He is always very patient and informative related to my care talk the time needed to help in anyway possible .
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May 1, 2023
I was pleased with the doctor
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Apr 30, 2023
I was able to be seen quickly. My concerns were addressed easily.
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Apr 29, 2023
Very caring
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Apr 24, 2023
Caring and thoughtful
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Apr 22, 2023
Very nice and actually listened to my concerns about the pain I was feeling
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Apr 22, 2023
He was very nice and caring
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Apr 21, 2023
I was having a great deal of pain and discomfort from a UTI and my husband was undergoing surgery at Baylor Scott and White Temple. Dr. Sanchez allowed me to do the urinalysis while I was waiting and rushed me ahead of other patients because of my situation and symptoms.
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Apr 21, 2023
Excellent service, friendly & efficient.
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Apr 19, 2023
Very helpful and efficient
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Apr 17, 2023
Very thorough and caring.
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Apr 15, 2023
This Dr. Was kind, thorough on my problem and clear spoken on how to treat my problem.
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Apr 12, 2023
Very accurate and prompt
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Apr 6, 2023
Professional, informative, kind
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Apr 6, 2023
Very professional and thorough
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Apr 4, 2023
Excellent care and shows concern about his patients
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Apr 2, 2023
Very thorough, good bedside manners
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Apr 2, 2023
Dr.Sanchez is a very good doctor and he listened to what I had told him concerning my health and provided the medication I needed so I can start getting better
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Apr 2, 2023
Fast and easy to get through the appointment. Office staff was not as nice
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Mar 30, 2023
Very satisfied with the service
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Mar 27, 2023
Very helpful very pleasant Doctor
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Mar 26, 2023
Very attentive to my concerns and problems.
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Mar 26, 2023
He was quite thorough and he took his time with me, and answered all my questions, and even offered information that I was unaware of good experience
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Mar 26, 2023
Job well done!
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Mar 25, 2023
He was professional, sincere, and thorough.I am thankful he was my physician.
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Mar 25, 2023
He was very personable but professional
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Mar 25, 2023
He really was concerned about me & tried 2 help anyway he could
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Mar 24, 2023
Knowledgeable, caring provider who was able to explain my test results in language I could understand.
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Mar 24, 2023
I had a minor cut from a bicycle accident. Dr. Sanchez was friendly and knowledgeable.
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Mar 24, 2023
The service was quick and thorough
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Mar 22, 2023
I have seen Dr Sanchez twice since Sep, 2022. He remembered seeing me said I looked familiar. He listens well and explains findings and ramifications of those findings.
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Mar 22, 2023
He listened to my daughtersn issue, didn't try to rush us. I especially liked that he spoke directly to her and let her talk. She's 12, so, gets over looked alone but he made her feel like he cared and heard her.
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Mar 19, 2023
He was very professional and kind. He explained everything to me in detail.
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Mar 18, 2023
Took time to find my exact Issues. Doctors are always better at the clinics than the hospital.
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Mar 16, 2023
He was really kind and straightforward and understanding, and took time to explain things to me
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Mar 15, 2023
Very attentive and observant
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Mar 15, 2023
Very polite and concerned
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Mar 14, 2023
Sanchez was very easy to understand, and honest in opinions. Very Personable.
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Mar 11, 2023
Very kid friendly and good at explaining things.
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Mar 11, 2023
He was very thorough to diagnose me
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Mar 11, 2023
He was quick and made me feel comfortable and at ease with my health concern.
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Mar 10, 2023
I love being able to walk in at this location. They are always friendly and professional. I never have to wait long.
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Mar 4, 2023
Very through!
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Feb 27, 2023
Thorough exam-discovered that I have pneumonia.
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Feb 27, 2023
Very good. Very pleased
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Feb 26, 2023
Best thorough dr at Scott n white. Takes his time. Treats you like a human being.
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Feb 23, 2023
Dr. Sanchez was very kind and relatable. I felt well taken care of.
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Feb 23, 2023
The provider was great
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Feb 21, 2023
Dr.Sanchez is always very helpful and courteous and tries to treat you and your illness to the best of his abilities; I think Dr. Sanchez is one of the very best doctors BSW has.
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Feb 21, 2023
He was really great and found out I was in PA school, so he went into extra detail when explaining my condition because he knew ai would understand. I really appreciated that he went above and beyond in my case. He was really personable and went out of his way to be nice to me.
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Feb 18, 2023
Everyone from the front desk personnel, to the nurse to the provider himself was very kind and friendly. We are very thankful for their help!
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Feb 18, 2023
He seemed to care about me and my pain.
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Feb 18, 2023
He listened very well to my main concern and most importantly he believed what I said regarding how much pain I was in and aimed to solve the problem AND the pain. It was very productive and benefited me overall as my pain was reduced!
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Feb 17, 2023
The urgent care for him in quickly and did a fast strep test, which came back negative. They had the appropriate amount of concern for the issue to send us to the ER to get evaluated.
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Feb 16, 2023
He was very prompt and helpful.
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Feb 16, 2023
Dr. Sanchez is kind and listened to my concerns. He involved me in decisions about my care.
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Feb 11, 2023
The doctor listened to me and took action to check for pneumonia and bronchitis from chest xray. He prescribed a precautionary antibiotic, a steroid, albuterol inhaler and cough meds.
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Feb 7, 2023
Was helpful
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Feb 7, 2023
Dr. Sanchez was very helpful and concerned about my issues. I really appreciated his demeanor.
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Feb 6, 2023
Very professional. Very kind. Exactly what a patient would like in a provider.
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Feb 5, 2023
Great! Staff and providerl very professional Show concern about how I was feeling
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Feb 1, 2023
Good provider!!
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Jan 30, 2023
He took his time and listened regarding my symptoms.
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Jan 30, 2023
Explained everything thoroughly!! Great job. Thank you
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Jan 30, 2023
The provider was very nice and concerned
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Jan 27, 2023
The provider was wonderful and he took his time and listened to me
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Jan 25, 2023
Excellent care by provider and staff...however more room needed at clinic
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Jan 23, 2023
Very thoughtful and thorough
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Jan 23, 2023
Dr Sanchez was knowledgeable and compassionate. He LISTENED to me and gave me several alternatives for treatment
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Jan 23, 2023
Dr.Sanchez is very understanding with special needs!
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Jan 20, 2023
As I have recently committed to making my health my top priority after years of neglect, I found Dr. Sanchez to be very relatable...thoughtful and insightful in his approach. Grateful and thankful for the care provided.
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Jan 18, 2023
They got me right in and were kind to my concerns.
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Jan 13, 2023
He was very good and understanding of my illness and took care of me with no problem
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Jan 10, 2023
I was well checked and care for very grateful for the care Thank you
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Jan 10, 2023
Great with small kids.
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Jan 8, 2023
Every contact starting at the front window were professional, caring, and efficient.
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Jan 5, 2023
Best bedside manor.
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Jan 3, 2023
Appreciated his manner and care
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Jan 2, 2023
Great
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Jan 2, 2023
Clear and concise
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Dec 27, 2022
Actually took the time to listen to my signs and symptoms and perform a physical exam, much nicer than just checking my vitals and writing me a scrip.
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Dec 23, 2022
Dr. Sanchez was extremely attentive and informative with helping me. I didn't feel well for several days before he helped me and after he prescribed medication.. I felt 100% better.
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Dec 21, 2022
He was kind and concerned
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Dec 21, 2022
He was very concerned about my breathing, wanted to make sure he gave me a breathing treatment and a steroid shot before I left the office. He also wanted to make sure he provided me with the right medicines that would not affect the other prescriptions that I am currently on. He was very informative with me. He explained things well. He was great!!
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Dec 20, 2022
He was a wonderful Doc very sweet and understanding to how I was feeling.
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Dec 17, 2022
Doctor did his job right and well
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Dec 16, 2022
Very professional and cared Oboit my wellbeing
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Dec 15, 2022
He pofessional and thorough.
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Dec 14, 2022
Very personable. Very good listener. Very proficient.
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Dec 13, 2022
He listens to all our concerns and made my daughter feel comfortable enough to say exactly how she felt and what hurt
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Dec 11, 2022
Was very helpful.
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Dec 10, 2022
Prompt, informative, knowledgeable
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Dec 10, 2022
Everyone was very nice and courteous and the doctor was very thorough and going over everything with me
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Dec 10, 2022
Nice man, very through, gave me good advice as to option to take to get the assistance I needed.
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Dec 7, 2022
Very knowledgeable and patient to discuss issues related to the medical issue.
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Dec 5, 2022
Very knowledgeable and attentive. Quick and efficient. Fantastic physician.
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Dec 2, 2022
Took the time to understand my issue and recommended an excellent course of action.
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