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Steven Craig Strength, DO

Internal Medicine

Accepts New Patients
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About Steven Craig Strength, DO

Dr. Strength considers preventative care to be the key to good long-term health and a high quality of life. His professional interests include managing chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and heart disease. He also holds interest in nutrition to maintain proper weight, gastrointestinal disorders including colorectal cancer prevention, and GERD. Dr. Strength enjoys several sports including tennis, mountain biking, and cage diving with great white sharks. He also enjoys photography, traveling, expository writing and piano.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - Great West Open Access PPO-Open Access
Cigna - Great West POS
Cigna - Great West PPO
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
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 - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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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
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
Humana - National POS
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
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
UnitedHealth - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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: University of New England College of Osteopathic (1998)
  • Internship: Internal Medicine, Scott & White Memorial Hospital (1999)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, Scott & White Memorial Hospital (2001)
Certifications
  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Med
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, Steven Craig Strength, DO  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (197) for Steven Craig Strength, DO

Overall: 4.7*
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May 13, 2023
Very knowledgeable and very kind doctor
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May 9, 2023
Helpful, friendly & informative
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May 9, 2023
Friendly and thorough.
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May 9, 2023
I have recommended him to family. They all see him now
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May 2, 2023
He listens to his patient and provides productive feedback and diagnosis of any issues.
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Apr 27, 2023
Baylor Scott and white is the best love all the Dr could see mine and seen another one and he was just a nice as my dr great place for care
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Apr 27, 2023
Best ever had
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Apr 27, 2023
It was good
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Apr 26, 2023
Without question, he is the consummate professional, a great communicator. You are very lucky to have him on staff.
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Apr 25, 2023
Dr Steve Strength is a very nice person, he always take the time to listen and talk to me about my health.
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Apr 23, 2023
The office is well run and Dr Strength takes time to talk with you and explain items that need to be addressed
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Apr 21, 2023
Thorough, explains things well and efficient as well
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Apr 13, 2023
On time request were honored
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Apr 13, 2023
Made me feel as if I was his only patient that day. I had lots of questions and I never felt like I was taking too much time . Other doctors will stand up to signal time to leave .. Stayed seated and good listener
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Apr 13, 2023
Dr. Strength is a careful listener who helps you with your concerns and questions.His is top notch in my opinion and experience with healthcare providers.
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Apr 12, 2023
He listen to you
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Apr 11, 2023
Caring and understanding. Expertise. Credibility.
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Mar 30, 2023
Takes time to listen and explain the treatment and the why.
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Mar 27, 2023
Thorough, knowledgeable and sympathetic
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Mar 26, 2023
Friendly
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Mar 24, 2023
Very efficient process
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Mar 19, 2023
Friendly. Thorough
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Mar 17, 2023
Dr Strength is passionate about his care for his patients and makes your health his priority!
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Mar 16, 2023
Great doctor and staff --- a pleasure to see them
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Mar 13, 2023
This time he actually spent more time than in the past. I believe the Covid situation had a lot to do with past experiences.
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Mar 11, 2023
I trust his service.
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Mar 11, 2023
Very professional, but at the same time, friendly. He always shows concern for whatever ailment I'm seeing him for. He is very knowledgeable. I'm comfortable telling him anything. He's the best. Never a long wait to.see him.
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Mar 10, 2023
Focused, efficient, and well mannered.
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Mar 9, 2023
Dr. Strength is very thorough in the exam, and explains and answers any questions the patient has. He is caring and personable.
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Mar 9, 2023
Great service
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Mar 9, 2023
Dr. Strength is the best doctor that I have ever had and I am 72 years old. He genuinely cares for his patients.
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Mar 8, 2023
Very caring. Thorough and gives clear directions. Such a kind man
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Mar 7, 2023
Dr, Strength is a very caring individual with great integrity..
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Mar 3, 2023
Dr. Strength took the time to do the exam right
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Mar 3, 2023
I was given good information that has directed me to improved health each year.
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Mar 2, 2023
Always easy to converse and get my questions answered. I enjoy his common sense approach to health Issues.
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Mar 1, 2023
I greatly appreciate Dr. Strength's approach to all my healthcare concerns and needs. He very knowledgeable and thorough.
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Feb 27, 2023
I really like Dr. Strength
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Feb 26, 2023
Clear, considerate, and thorough.
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Feb 25, 2023
Dr Strength is very thorough, invested, and compassionate.
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Feb 21, 2023
Dr. strength is a very good doctor. I like the way he listens and he also follows up after the visit.
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Feb 19, 2023
Great service
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Feb 18, 2023
Matter of fact but friendly, knowledgeable, and gets the job done quickly.
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Feb 14, 2023
The Doctor is on time and listening to patients
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Feb 14, 2023
I really appreciate the time Dr Strength to discuss options with me and, especially, for giving me insight into certain medications and related conditions.
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Feb 13, 2023
He is always very caring for my health. He ensures that I understand everything.
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Feb 12, 2023
I am receiving great care
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Feb 11, 2023
Happy to have Dr. Strength as my PCP.
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Feb 10, 2023
Dr. Strength is always punctual and listens carefully to symptoms, etc. He has given good medical advice and recommended good doctors for other issues. I appreciate it.
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Feb 9, 2023
Been seeing Dr Strength for a number of years. Always listens, always provides great advice.
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Feb 1, 2023
Dr. Strength is the best
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Jan 31, 2023
Great experience
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Jan 25, 2023
Dr. Strength is a great listener and devotes time to both engage in general banter and provide information on concerns.
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Jan 21, 2023
He rarely seems rushed to put me through although I know he is terribly busy.
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Jan 20, 2023
He explained all my questions
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Jan 19, 2023
Dr. Strength has been my provider dor several years and I appreciate his help and taking care of my health needs.
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Jan 19, 2023
Doctor spent good amount of time with me and answered all my questions.
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Jan 11, 2023
Very knowledgeable very nice !! Wisdom
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Jan 8, 2023
Very nice & addressed all of my concerns.
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Jan 7, 2023
Good communication
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Jan 7, 2023
Dr Strength is an amazing doctor. He has a great bedside manner and even though I was the last visit of the day, he did not rush my visit but spent the time listening to me. He is a fantastic doctor and really cares about his patients.
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Jan 6, 2023
Dr Strength is very relatable & understanding. He makes you feel comfortable & you never leave there feeling rushed. He listens to you & gives the best advice. Always pleasant!
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Jan 1, 2023
Kind, intelligent and listens to the patient.
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Dec 29, 2022
Great
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Dec 23, 2022
Dr. Strength is always considerate and takes the time to listen, and respond, to me needs and concerns.
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Dec 20, 2022
Always friendly and to the point.
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Dec 17, 2022
He is fantastic!
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Dec 17, 2022
Caring and focused on the patients needs and overall health
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Dec 16, 2022
Awesome. Thorough and very caring.
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Dec 16, 2022
Dr Strength took time to explain any questions and was very patient and thorough
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Dec 14, 2022
The Doc is always professional, courteous and fun to talk to. He obviously knows his stuff and is genuinely concerned with my health.
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Dec 10, 2022
He was kind and listened and very good
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Dec 8, 2022
He was very collaborative, listened well and provided constructive and meaningful responses. I felt as if he truly cared.
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Dec 8, 2022
Very knowledgeable pleasant and consistent
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Dec 5, 2022
Caring and excellent followup. Asked insightful questions.
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