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Rachel Elizabeth Arffa, MD

Otolaryngology

Accepts New Patients
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About Rachel Elizabeth Arffa, MD

Dr. Arffa is a fellowship-trained rhinologist and general otolaryngologist. She is from Pittsburgh, PA, and completed her medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh. She then did her Otolaryngology residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and completed a fellowship in Rhinology at the Sinus and Nasal Institute of Florida in St. Petersburg, FL. Dr. Arffa enjoys caring for patients with problems in the fields of otolaryngology. She is a specialty-trained sinus specialist capable of caring for patients with complicated sinus problems, such as allergic fungal sinusitis, sinus tumors, inverted papilloma, CSF leak and more. Dr. Arffa is also Inspire Sleep Apnea Treatment Certified, allowing her to implant the only FDA-approved obstructive sleep apnea treatment that works inside the body to address the root cause of sleep apnea. She is an avid traveler and frequently visits Asia, especially Japan. She also enjoys cooking, artwork and spending time with her family.

Dr. Arffa has been recognized as a Top Doc 2022 and 2023 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty.



LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenNewborns (0-28 days), Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Geriatrics, Adults, Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
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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 - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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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
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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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, University of Pittsburgh (2010)
  • Internship: General Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2011)
  • Residency: Otolaryngology, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2015)
  • Fellowship: Rhinology, Sinus & Nasal Institute of Florida (2016)
Certifications
  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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, Rachel Elizabeth Arffa, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (273) for Rachel Elizabeth Arffa, MD

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Sep 12, 2023
Very straight forward
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Sep 11, 2023
Rachel diagnosed me in less than a minute, and took care of the problem right then and there! I was genuinely amazed by how fast my appointment was. I was so thankful for her help, she is a great doctor!!
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Sep 11, 2023
She was professional, considerate, and knowledgeable about my issues
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Sep 9, 2023
Excellent and professional care which we have come to expect of BSW doctors and support staff.
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Sep 9, 2023
Above and beyond the call of duty.
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Sep 9, 2023
She's very caring and professional. She should be awarded Top ENT Doctor
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Sep 9, 2023
Very knowledgeable
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Sep 7, 2023
I actually only saw her once for a few minutes. She seemed to be knowledgeable and helpful.
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Sep 7, 2023
She is very condescending and I don't believe she cares very much.
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Sep 7, 2023
Knowledgeable, kind
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Sep 6, 2023
Dr. Arffa is very thorough and knowledgeable. She takes the time to listen and answer all questions and concerns that are raised.
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Sep 5, 2023
She always explains things clearly, and always asks if I have questions or concerns.
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Sep 2, 2023
Dr Arffa was very professional and yet, she was very caring about my conditon. She gave me all the information I needed and answered my questions.
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Sep 2, 2023
Dr Arfaa and her staff were very accomodating to my scheduling needs, professional in every way and dealt with my medical issue promptly.
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Sep 2, 2023
For me it's good
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Aug 25, 2023
Very professional
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Aug 24, 2023
While I only met with Dr. Arrfa for a short time, I appreciated her straightforward attitude and objectivity. I was comfortable with discussing my issue and felt that even though it was a short visit, it was an appropriate amount of time and things got done. I am pleased to work with her and will definitely continue to do so.
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Aug 17, 2023
Dr. Arffa took great care to give me the results of my hearing test and advice on going forward. I'm very pleased with Dr. Arffa.
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Aug 12, 2023
She was thorough, professional and kind.
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Aug 11, 2023
Timely. Professional. Knowledgeable. Expedient. Thorough. Made it a good experience.
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Aug 5, 2023
Not the warmest bedside manner. But she was thorough
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Aug 3, 2023
Dr. Arffa was thoughtful and honest in her responses, which I appreciated. She laid out possible paths of treatment for me to consider, listing pros and cons about each.
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Aug 1, 2023
Very good care and consideration
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Jul 30, 2023
She explains all procedures and diagnosises well. She always answers all questions. She is professional and friendly.
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Jul 28, 2023
Everyone was friendly and personable. The doctor listened to my concerns and addressed each one.
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Jul 27, 2023
Good people
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Jul 25, 2023
Great, to the point, found out my sinuses were the problem right away.
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Jul 25, 2023
Efficient, short wait time, very professional staff.
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Jul 24, 2023
She was thorough and addressed my concerns.
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Jul 22, 2023
She is knowledgeable and professional..
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Jul 21, 2023
Updating The Medical Records...Prescribing A New Medication, And Projecting Future Care Goals...So Grateful!!+
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Jul 21, 2023
She was thorough in taking care of me.
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Jul 20, 2023
Dr Arfa was excellent but I had to make an appointment far from my local BSW location and well after I needed care due to an abject lack of appointments available.
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Jul 20, 2023
Caring, informative
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Jul 18, 2023
She was thorough in her exam on me. She asked me questions.
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Jul 16, 2023
Overall very good.
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Jul 13, 2023
Great customer service very knowledgeable hard worker caring doctor
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Jul 9, 2023
She was very professional however seemed in a hurry to see the next patient
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Jul 9, 2023
She is very friendly and approachable.
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Jul 8, 2023
Very friendly, informative.
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Jul 8, 2023
She listened and answered questions I had and explained what she was going to do to help me
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Jul 8, 2023
Very proactive about my sinus issues
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Jul 7, 2023
She was kind very knowledgeable & is ordering multiple things to hopefully get me back to a healthier existance.
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Jul 6, 2023
Thorough, informative, engaged
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Jul 6, 2023
She listened to me and answered all my questions.
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Jul 1, 2023
From check in to check out great experience
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Jun 29, 2023
Dr. Arffa was great! Took a lot of time with me and was very thorough.
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Jun 25, 2023
Very nice Dr. She is given good and nice treatment for my sinus problems now I am filling very well. Good Doctor and team members.
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Jun 20, 2023
On time. Courteous friendly knowledgeable
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Jun 20, 2023
Very professional, knowledgeable, listened to my concerns, and very personable.
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Jun 17, 2023
A sweet an smart Dr. As well as her crew.
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Jun 15, 2023
I wish I had more time for questions but will do so next time. She seemed very professional
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Jun 15, 2023
Very good doctor
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Jun 13, 2023
Dr. Arfa is great
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Jun 13, 2023
Very Professional
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Jun 11, 2023
Knowledgeable and professional.
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Jun 9, 2023
Very informative. Explain my concern
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Jun 7, 2023
Caring, concerned. Extremely professional. Outstandingly competent.
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Jun 5, 2023
Professional, attentive, knowledgeable, caring
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Jun 4, 2023
She demonstrated a lot of expertise in her field. She listened to all my complaints regarding my allergies and sinus issues.
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Jun 3, 2023
Great service
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Jun 3, 2023
Dr Arffa is very thourough in her work and anwered all my questions.
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Jun 2, 2023
Pleased
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Jun 1, 2023
Efficient and knowledgeable
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May 30, 2023
She is the greatest, takes her time, explains and I never feel rushed. Wish more of my doctors, especially in IM were more like her
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May 27, 2023
Great
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May 27, 2023
She has helped to give me a better quality of life due to her expertise
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May 25, 2023
Very knowledgeable & listens to me,
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May 19, 2023
She explained things well.
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May 18, 2023
I've been care of properly and a reasonable time frames and I am taking my medicine. I hope my issue will be solved thank you for your service.
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May 12, 2023
She is knowledgeable, answered all my questions. I am starting a 6 month maintenance appointment with her.
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May 11, 2023
She is very pleasant and knowledgeable
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Apr 30, 2023
She is an outstanding doctor, and I have already scheduled my follow up meeting in a few months with her. I do have a little bit of a ringing in my ear from the loud sound that that vacuum made though. I was hoping it would've gone away by now, but it's only been a few days, so maybe it'll go away soon. The doctor was really excellent and I very nice person too.
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Apr 29, 2023
She is always friendly, professional and always takes time to answer any questions.
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Apr 26, 2023
Prompt accurate assessment and treatment recommendations.
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Apr 22, 2023
Good
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Apr 11, 2023
To me she appeared to be able to diagnose my condition very accurately. Her suggestions were very helpful. She explains everything very well.
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Apr 11, 2023
Very knowledgeable
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Apr 11, 2023
Very knowledgeable, professional and explained everything in terms I could easily understand.
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Apr 4, 2023
Dr.Arffa discussed lots of options that could help me. Dr. Arffa is knowledgeable and informative.
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Mar 31, 2023
Nice and helpful.
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Mar 28, 2023
Dr Arffa is professional. I feel like I can totally trust her recommendations and she is insightful. She doesn't require a lot of time to hear what you are telling her - she's very smart and knows exactly how to answer questions. The care is above and beyond'
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Mar 27, 2023
Dr. Arffa is polite and professional. Puts you at ease before looking inside your nose.
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