Laurie Wagnon Lazott, MD
Pain Management, Anesthesiology
Pain Management..., Anesthesiology
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Locations of Laurie Wagnon Lazott, MD
Baylor Scott & White Pain Clinic - Waco
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Bldg I, Ste 201, Waco, TX, 76712
6639.5mi
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254.202.0550
Open
- Monday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
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Biography
| Ages Seen |
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| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: MD, Texas A&M University College of Medicine (2004) |
| Residency: Anesthesiology, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2008) |
| Internship: Anesthesiology, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2008) |
| Internship: Anesthesiology, Texas A&M Health Science Center (2008) |
| Fellowship: Pain Management, Texas Tech University School of Medicine (2009) |
| Education: Texas Tech University School of Medicine (2009) |
| Certifications |
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| Anesthesiology- American Board of Anesthesiology |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Patient Ratings (1667)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.7 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (865)
| 5.0 | Sep 12, 2025 | Dr Lazott is the best friendly, gentle and professional! | |
| 5.0 | Sep 11, 2025 | I have always said good things about Dr Lazott! | |
| 3.9 | Sep 11, 2025 | She is very personable and very knowledgeable in what she is doing. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 10, 2025 | She is exceptional in her field The doctor puts me at ease by telling me each and every step before she does it and tells me exactly how it will feel and how long it will last. I think she is the very best and I wouldn't want anyone else doing this procedure on me. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 5, 2025 | My care was excellent. Everyone was kind, explained everything & had a lot of patience. Thank all of you. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 4, 2025 | Very thorough and explained very thing she was doing through the procedure. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 3, 2025 | Very professional. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 2, 2025 | Very nice & helpful. Explained everything | |
| 5.0 | Aug 30, 2025 | Dr Lazot is a wonderful, caring doctor. She takes really good care of my back issues. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 30, 2025 | Confident Professional highly specialized | |
| 4.8 | Aug 30, 2025 | It has always been helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 29, 2025 | Dr Lazzott and her staff are very kind and attentive. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 29, 2025 | Utterly painless spine injection. | |
| 4.7 | Aug 28, 2025 | She makes sure that my injections are as painless as possible and the medicine reaches the target area. Her nurses and assistants are professional, kind and caring. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 28, 2025 | Positive experience | |
| 5.0 | Aug 26, 2025 | I always hate to give high scores because then things change. But I must do what's right. Doctor lazott is very good at what she does. I've seen her several times and she's a professional and well mannered and polite. Thank you doc. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 26, 2025 | Iv have been going to Dr. LAZOTT for a long time. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 26, 2025 | The only complaint I have is that it took 6 months to get my treatment after I scheduled it, with the extreme pain I was having that is way to long. I love Dr Lozatt and the the entire staff, they are the best in the business | |
| 5.0 | Aug 24, 2025 | Dr Lazott is the Best!Her bedside manner is so professional. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 22, 2025 | She was ready for me-had read the material sent to her. Very efficient and good at explaining what will be done | |
| 5.0 | Aug 22, 2025 | Like her | |
| 5.0 | Aug 22, 2025 | Her and her staff were excellent in communicating with me and how they were going to do my treatment and patient care. | |
| 4.8 | Aug 21, 2025 | Very caring staff and excellent Dr. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 21, 2025 | Dr. Lezotte plus all nurses are incredible to deal with! Fabulous.. | |
| 4.5 | Aug 21, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 4.7 | Aug 21, 2025 | It would be nice to see the dr face to face either before or after the procedure. The nurse placed me face down on the table before dr came in and she left room quickly after the procedure. I've had 4 of these procedures and have never seen the dr performing the procedure. Dr LaZotte is kind and speaks in a comforting tone of voice and tells you what she's doing at all times and that is wonderful! I would just appreciate some face to face conversation with her instead of all the preliminaries being handled by the NP. She is an excellent physician . | |
| 5.0 | Aug 21, 2025 | Love Dr Lazott and her staff! | |
| 5.0 | Aug 21, 2025 | She has been an excellent doctor. She was my husbands doctor for years and always took good care of him and she does the same for me. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 20, 2025 | Dr Lazott is the best, she cares about her patients and she listens to them. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 20, 2025 | Everyone there was fantastic m, They took the time to make me feel comfortable and part of the family. | |
| 4.8 | Aug 20, 2025 | I like the way things are explained | |
| 5.0 | Aug 19, 2025 | Knowledgeable, professional and she does what she can to help her patients | |
| 5.0 | Aug 19, 2025 | Caring | |
| 5.0 | Aug 19, 2025 | Dr Lazott is ultimate professional, she conveys what the treatment is that you are undergoing while walking you through the process. She is open to questions and provides answers to my satisfaction. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 19, 2025 | They were the best! Everything was explained very well. I felt well taken care of and the scheduling lady was great! | |
| 5.0 | Aug 19, 2025 | Very thorough and kind | |
| 5.0 | Aug 17, 2025 | Very nice and very professional people , they seem to really care about the people they help | |
| 5.0 | Aug 16, 2025 | Professional and fast | |
| 5.0 | Aug 15, 2025 | Very nice and considerate,, listens | |
| 5.0 | Aug 15, 2025 | Dr. Lazot is a very good doctor. I have seen her for years and would recommend her to anyone. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 14, 2025 | Dr. Lazott is always very calming during the procedure. | |
| 4.7 | Aug 14, 2025 | Explains what's taking place before injection even though it hurts. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 14, 2025 | Always nice and courteous and fast | |
| 4.7 | Aug 14, 2025 | She and her staff care about you and your health | |
| 5.0 | Aug 14, 2025 | The doctor & her staff care about their patients. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 13, 2025 | Always professional, I am lucky to get my treatment with Dr. Lazott | |
| 5.0 | Aug 13, 2025 | She is a sweet and caring physician. Reassuring and I am glad to have her. | |
| 4.8 | Aug 13, 2025 | Dr. Was on time and the procedure went well. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 13, 2025 | Really good | |
| 5.0 | Aug 10, 2025 | Caring | |
| 5.0 | Aug 8, 2025 | Caring, informative, respectful doctors and nurses. | |
| 4.8 | Aug 7, 2025 | I had a bit of a long wait, but the procedure went great, and I had great communication with all clinic staff. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 6, 2025 | All great | |
| 5.0 | Aug 6, 2025 | She is wonderful precise in injections.. Done amoothly.she always chit chats with me making my visit important and compassionate is her nature | |
| 4.8 | Aug 6, 2025 | Very nice and explains all details. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 5, 2025 | Not only is she so sweet abd keeps you in the loop of what she us doing and what to expect. More doctors should be this good. If I could rate jer 100 stars would still ask for more. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 3, 2025 | Fantastic Doctor! Always amazing customer service and compassionate | |
| 5.0 | Aug 3, 2025 | She's the best! After 12 years of service, she is simply the best! | |
| 4.8 | Aug 1, 2025 | Very professional and efficient | |
| 5.0 | Aug 1, 2025 | The team was very helpful and very friendly and respectful. I was very pleased with the outcome. Keep up the great work God bless you. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 31, 2025 | Dr. Lazott & her staff are very professional, efficient & caring. | |
| 4.6 | Jul 31, 2025 | Excellent pain management in clean, friendly atmosphere | |
| 5.0 | Jul 30, 2025 | Always cheerful, attentive to the needs and concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 30, 2025 | Very efficient and caring | |
| 5.0 | Jul 30, 2025 | She was very professional and listened to my concerns. Very helpful. I recommend her. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 30, 2025 | Got me in on time and the care was done efficiently. | |
| 4.7 | Jul 29, 2025 | The doctor is very concerned about her care for me and is such a good doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 29, 2025 | Very professional | |
| 5.0 | Jul 29, 2025 | I been with her for years. She you feel comfortable doing the injections. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 24, 2025 | Pleasant | |
| 5.0 | Jul 23, 2025 | Personal care | |
| 4.9 | Jul 23, 2025 | Made me feel comfortable, told me everything she was doing, everyone friendly and kind | |
| 5.0 | Jul 23, 2025 | Excellent answers all question.. Always on time. | |
| 4.8 | Jul 22, 2025 | Very easy to talk to. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 22, 2025 | She is very professional but caring at the same time. I get the relief I need from my injections. | |
| 4.7 | Jul 22, 2025 | Dr lazotte has been providing me pain relief for about 8 years. She's professional, friendly and supportive. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 22, 2025 | Dr Lazott is wonderful !!! She cares about her patients. I just love her | |
| 4.3 | Jul 18, 2025 | Smart, kind, very good bedside manner | |
| 5.0 | Jul 18, 2025 | She listened and took the time to answer questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 18, 2025 | Very courteous and professional | |
| 5.0 | Jul 18, 2025 | Very Professional and Knowledgeable! | |
| 3.7 | Jul 17, 2025 | The injection went well and the doctor did everything to make sure I was fine during and after the injection. Nurse was very helpful in assisting me after the procedure. | |
| 4.7 | Jul 17, 2025 | Kind, everyone was | |
| 5.0 | Jul 15, 2025 | This provider is prompt in her service to patients and gives warm and informative answers to any questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 15, 2025 | Always caring | |
| 4.8 | Jul 14, 2025 | Very good service and professional experience | |
| 5.0 | Jul 13, 2025 | She always tries her hardest to help my mom each time she gets a 3 month steroid injection in her lower lumbar and sciatic nerve area | |
| 5.0 | Jul 13, 2025 | I love that I felt heard and validated from this doctor. I have seen several in the last year and have not felt very good after. Thank you for hearing me and making me feel good about the visit and future. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 11, 2025 | Very good e | |
| 4.9 | Jul 11, 2025 | Dr Lazot much more compasdionate- offered further treatment | |
| 4.7 | Jul 11, 2025 | We were taken right away first the appointment At 10 my leg was in a lot of pain so she ask me to come at 3:00 I did and it really helped still up and going | |
| 5.0 | Jul 11, 2025 | She does a great job | |
| 5.0 | Jul 10, 2025 | Good conservation | |
| 5.0 | Jul 9, 2025 | Professional and friendly | |
| 5.0 | Jul 5, 2025 | Dr. Lazotte and staff have helped endure dealing with chronic pain and I appreciate the procedures to help me. I'm in great hands with my pain doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 4, 2025 | Best care possible. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 4, 2025 | The doctor was very attentive to my concerns, she explained things to safely as possible to where I could understand them, and she was very supportive of my condition and my commitment to try to find a reasonable solution to the pain I'm experiencing. | |
| 4.9 | Jul 3, 2025 | As always, great service. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 3, 2025 | Very efficient and very timely | |
| 5.0 | Jul 2, 2025 | Really puts you to ease. Very professional. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 2, 2025 | Excellent very nice | |
| 5.0 | Jul 2, 2025 | I have referred my friends to Dr. Lazzot. I am 66 years old. By business depends on me being, fit and physical. Doc treats me like an Olympic contender, she has helped me stay competitive year after year. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 2, 2025 | Everyone made me feel comfortable and safe. They told what and why they were doing each thing. Yesterday I tried and in some pain but today I feel much better. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 2, 2025 | Wonderful doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 29, 2025 | Dr Lazott & her staff is the best | |
| 5.0 | Jun 26, 2025 | They are so informative as procedures are happening. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 26, 2025 | Explained things before, during & aft to make me at ease. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 25, 2025 | Dr Lazott is always so kind and caring. She explains everything step by step with the procedure. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 24, 2025 | Dr. Lazott is extremely talented and kind and professional | |
| 5.0 | Jun 24, 2025 | She knows what she is doing. My Friend had a similar procedure at another pain clinic and could not walk for several days. I've used Dr Lazott for several years, every 3 mos, and never any problems. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 22, 2025 | Very professional and caring | |
| 5.0 | Jun 19, 2025 | She is friendly, efficient, thorough, and caring and sets the pace for her staff. | |
| 4.8 | Jun 19, 2025 | Excellent quality. Efficient but made a point of keeping me informed and welcomed questions and concerns.Personal and professional. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 19, 2025 | Dr. Lazotte answered all my questions and completed a thorough examination. She and all her staff are very caring and friendly which made me so comfortable. I can't complement the staff enough. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 19, 2025 | Explained everything . She was nice , professional and understood me | |
| 5.0 | Jun 19, 2025 | Very pleasant | |
| 5.0 | Jun 19, 2025 | She's very professional and has a great bedside personality. I am very glad that she's my provider. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 18, 2025 | Clearly cares about her patients and our well being | |
| 5.0 | Jun 18, 2025 | Dr. Lazott is wonderful!!! | |
| 5.0 | Jun 14, 2025 | Excellent care | |
| 5.0 | Jun 13, 2025 | Love Dr Lazot!! | |
| 4.7 | Jun 12, 2025 | I expect and get excellent care from Dr. Lazott | |
| 5.0 | Jun 12, 2025 | Staff is very friendly and the doctor as well. She talks to me as she's doing her job making it easy for me as possible | |
| 4.8 | Jun 11, 2025 | Very efficient, smooth operation. Proceedure was quick and (almost) painless. A little soon to tell, but so far very effective. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 3, 2025 | Dr. Lazott is the nicest most caring doctor ever | |
| 4.1 | May 26, 2025 | Good | |
| 4.8 | May 23, 2025 | Dr Lazot has treated my back 3 times and it has helped my back pain. Very nice person | |
| 5.0 | May 22, 2025 | Everyone was so kind and helpful | |
| 4.8 | May 22, 2025 | Dr Lazotte is compassionate and kind. She is great at her technical skills and I trust her completely. She is very knowledgeable and puts me at ease while giving me shots in my back. | |
| 4.9 | May 21, 2025 | Very positive. I saw one of the nurse practitioners & she was very concerned & trying hard to find a solution for my pain. | |
| 5.0 | May 21, 2025 | This doctor is caring, knowledgeable, and takes care to make the procedure as painless as possible. She is terrific. Her staff is kind, polite and caring as well. | |
| 5.0 | May 20, 2025 | I love Dr. Lazzott. She is one of my favorite providers. And her staff is wonderful. The nurses in the procedure room and the xray technician are so nice and caring. As is Dr. Lazzott. | |
| 4.8 | May 20, 2025 | The meticulous care I received was TOP NOTCH | |
| 5.0 | May 16, 2025 | Knowledgeable, professional, kind, caring | |
| 5.0 | May 14, 2025 | Dr Lazott was totally prepared with my past history sent to her from a doctor in Colorado and was able to suggest other alternatives for options I might choose. She spent the time necessary for me to feel comfortable with the choice I picked. The procedure was done in a very timely manner and I was impressed with her staff. | |
| 5.0 | May 14, 2025 | Everyone has helped me with the utmost respect and care. All treated me with friendly care and made me feel like family and friends. | |
| 4.6 | May 14, 2025 | Pleasant | |
| 5.0 | May 14, 2025 | Dr Lazott communicates with you from the moment she enters the room, putting you at ease while telling you what she is doing. She explains and asks you if you have questions. Talks you through the procedure. | |
| 5.0 | May 13, 2025 | Awesome team all around! | |
| 5.0 | May 13, 2025 | She is Cordial, friendly, and very good at what she does. | |
| 5.0 | May 12, 2025 | The doctor and medical team made sure I knew what was happening every step of the way. | |
| 4.3 | May 12, 2025 | I would prefer to be able to see the Dr in person BEFORE the procedure not just see the NP. I am face down on the table when Dr La Zotte comes in so I have never seen her face. She is very kind and personable, but I would like to talk with her face to face prior to the procedure. | |
| 4.5 | May 9, 2025 | Excellent Very professional Staff is well trained and knowledgeable | |
| 4.7 | May 9, 2025 | Good results | |
| 5.0 | May 8, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 4.4 | May 8, 2025 | Very professional and personable | |
| 5.0 | May 8, 2025 | Dr. Lazott gives the very best service and care for me and so does her staff I would recommend everyone to her | |
| 4.7 | May 8, 2025 | She is very good | |
| 5.0 | May 8, 2025 | Provider told me what's she was going to do, and that what she did. Told me what I was going to feel or not. When I ask for a minute she gave me time. | |
| 5.0 | May 6, 2025 | All ways professional. Clean environment. Staff is amazing. My injections have never hurt me. Dr. L is the best | |
| 5.0 | May 6, 2025 | I am being treated very well by this doctor and her staff. | |
| 5.0 | May 6, 2025 | She is very patient with me. Explain everything she does as she does it. | |
| 5.0 | May 1, 2025 | Appointments run on time, and I'm able to get all of my questions answered. | |
| 5.0 | May 1, 2025 | The care was great, they were nice, easy to talk to. | |
| 5.0 | May 1, 2025 | No problems | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Great care | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Everyone in the office is Very prompt and professional. | |
| 4.5 | Apr 30, 2025 | Everyone is so awesome | |
| 5.0 | Apr 25, 2025 | Very kind and knowledgeable about my issues. | |
| 4.9 | Apr 25, 2025 | Smooth operation from check in to check out. Everyone is very pleasant | |
| 4.8 | Apr 25, 2025 | Excellent on time | |
| 5.0 | Apr 25, 2025 | Everyone from front office to nurses and doctor were very kind and considerate. Love Dr.Lazott!! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 25, 2025 | They are all the best..explaining what they are doing and keeping you comfortable. | |
| 4.8 | Apr 25, 2025 | Very professional, very courteous | |
| 4.8 | Apr 25, 2025 | From the moment you walk in the door and tell the moment you walk out you know you are cared for! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 25, 2025 | I just love Dr. Lazott | |
| 5.0 | Apr 24, 2025 | Everyone is so kind and caring and just appreciate Dr Lazott and her team. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 24, 2025 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Apr 23, 2025 | Great doctor! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 23, 2025 | She's awesome and very caring | |
| 5.0 | Apr 19, 2025 | She was very thorough and explained the process in depth. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 19, 2025 | Very good experience. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Dr. Lazott makes I'm very important to her. She is good and always asks if I have any questions. | |
| 4.5 | Apr 18, 2025 | Caring, and patient Healthcare provider. She walks me thru each step of my procedures and care. Dr Lazott is the best! | |
| 4.7 | Apr 18, 2025 | Dr. Lazott is excellent: Professional, thorough, friendly and kind. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Dr.Lazott and her team are AWSOME! | |
| 4.8 | Apr 18, 2025 | She is caring and skilled. She is such a professional care provider. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Very thorough and great at her job , two thumbs ups | |
| 4.5 | Apr 17, 2025 | Nice and easy. Gr8 Job!! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 17, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | All good | |
| 5.0 | Apr 15, 2025 | Best care receive | |
| 5.0 | Apr 14, 2025 | Very knowledgeable and caring | |
| 3.3 | Apr 13, 2025 | She is very nice and tells me what she e is doing as she is doing it. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 13, 2025 | She knows with out any doubt what she is doing - love her | |
| 4.5 | Apr 11, 2025 | Dr. Lazott tries to make it as comfortable as possible even though it is a pretty painful procedure. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 10, 2025 | Very caring and excellent skills | |
| 5.0 | Apr 8, 2025 | Very helpful. Good listener and knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Apr 7, 2025 | Professional, caring, kind | |
| 5.0 | Apr 7, 2025 | Very knowledgeable and professional. She explained exactly what would happen in a way that I understood. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 3, 2025 | Dr. Lazott was very compassionate and took time to explain the procedure and made sure I knew what was about to happen before each step. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 3, 2025 | Dr Lazott is a wonderful, professional provider. She is so very caring. | |
| 4.8 | Apr 2, 2025 | Dr . Lazotte and her team are the best . They get you into an exam room quickly and perform the procedure smoothly and efficiently. They are the best!! | |
| 4.8 | Apr 2, 2025 | Very friendly with patient l considerate while with patient doing procedures | |
| 5.0 | Apr 2, 2025 | Great doctor | |
| 4.4 | Apr 1, 2025 | Kept me well informed during procedure and it appears to have worked Tia time. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Very thorough and everyone on staff is so professional | |
| 4.8 | Apr 1, 2025 | I can honestly say that I am in Texas in no small part because of the quality of care provided by the BSW network m. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 30, 2025 | Everyone is very friendly & Dr. Lazzott is very personable. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | All of the staff as well as Dr Lazott were extremely professional and very polite | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | Very professional, answered all of my concerns in a caring manner. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 29, 2025 | Caring, professional, listens and provides positive feedback. | |
| 4.1 | Mar 28, 2025 | Everyone that I encountered were great. I was very nervous and my anxiety was high due to some previous experiences at other places (not BS&W). They did their best to explain things and help ease my fears. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 4.8 | Mar 28, 2025 | She is very good and caring | |
| 5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | Detailed and compassionate. She went through every step of the procedure while doing it and makes you feel very at ease | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Professional, kind, knows what she is doing | |
| 5.0 | Mar 26, 2025 | I really in joyed going there. They are amazing people in that office and they Great you with a smile. |
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