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Teresa Lynn Chavez, MD

Rheumatology

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About Teresa Lynn Chavez, MD

Dr. Chavez relishes the opportunity to use her 24 years of experience to help patients understand their disorder and give them options for treatment. She will listen, advise and laugh with each patient so together they can find a better life.

In her free time, Dr. Chavez enjoys walking, cycling, traveling and spending time with her husband, Joe, three children and two dogs.

Dr. Chavez has been recognized as a Top Doc 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 SeenAdults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
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 - 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.

Meet Teresa Lynn Chavez, MD

Meet Teresa Chavez, MD

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Baylor College of Medicine (1989)
  • Internship: Medical College of Wisconsin (1992)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin (1992)
  • Fellowship: Rheumatology, University of New Mexico Hospitals (1995)
Certifications
  • Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Med/Rheumatology
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, Teresa Lynn Chavez, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (196) for Teresa Lynn Chavez, MD

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May 12, 2023
Liked her very much
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May 8, 2023
Caring, through, seemed well informed
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May 7, 2023
Just wonderful - Dr. Chavez covered every concern and charted a path ahead. Can't say enough how much her approach is appreciated.
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Apr 22, 2023
She was caring and professional. She listened to me and I never felt that she was rushing the examination. I feel confident in her care..
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Apr 22, 2023
A first visit. I need more experience with her to make this kind of judgement. So far I am satisfied.
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Apr 21, 2023
Very helpful and answered all my concerns
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Apr 21, 2023
She is always very professional and knowledgeable.
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Apr 20, 2023
Dr. Chavez was very through. I appreciate her time, help and kindness.
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Apr 19, 2023
Calm and intelligent about treatment which I appreciate.
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Apr 18, 2023
Professional but approachable. Thorough. Felt like we were partners in this process.
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Apr 18, 2023
Dr. Chavez was all of these things: Thorough, unhurried, businesslike and yet pleasantly personable. She listened closely and I felt heard. Her confidence generally inspired confidence in me that I would get the best of care. This was my first visit with her, and my case is complex. She was knowledgeable about the subtleties and patient, and I felt vary comfortable worked with her through the issues.
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Apr 18, 2023
Attentive, thorough, friendly
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Apr 18, 2023
Very personable and caring
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Apr 14, 2023
Always concerned about me during my appt time. Not distracted. Asks pertinent questions and listens to answers. Personable and respectful of me as a patient
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Apr 14, 2023
Dr. Chavez was personable and listened to my concerns.
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Apr 13, 2023
Very good 2 way communication. Not rushed
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Apr 13, 2023
Good
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Apr 13, 2023
Dr Chavez is very helpful and answers our questions to help our health question
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Apr 11, 2023
Dr. Chavez is very personable and knowledgeable. She listens, and she provides excellent care.
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Apr 3, 2023
Excellent
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Apr 1, 2023
She takes time to listen and explains things clearly
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Mar 31, 2023
Outstanding physician, excellent 'bedside manner', very thorough & communicative
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Mar 30, 2023
Dr Chavez listened to my concerns and was very patient. She advised me on my concerns; she is definitely a very knowledgeable person on every aspect of Osteo arthritis.
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Mar 29, 2023
She was very helpful and informative.
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Mar 23, 2023
Great appointment with recommended continued care. Provider listened to my responses concerning my care.
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Mar 22, 2023
Very through and listened to my questions
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Mar 18, 2023
Dr Chavez is always very kind, patient in answering all my concerns. I'm very blessed to have her as my rheumatologist.
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Mar 17, 2023
She listens and provides options and solutions
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Mar 16, 2023
Dr Teresa Chavez is a very great Doctor she talks to you just like she been your doctor a long time and explains everything so you can understand it
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Mar 14, 2023
I love the level of care that Dr. Chavez has provided to me. I feel well cared for as her patient. She also has a good sense of humor. She's truly a gem!!
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Mar 12, 2023
Great experience
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Mar 12, 2023
Patiently listens, does not rush the visit like most doctors I visit these days, and gives you the sense she really cares & wants to help.
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Mar 10, 2023
Easy to talk with about my Myositis and answers my questions where I can understand them. I extremely happy she spends time with me and discussing my options of treatment and care. I love my rheumatologist she is Awesome!!!
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Mar 10, 2023
Very thorough and very detailed. She's wonderful!
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Mar 10, 2023
She listened and tried to help my issues
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Mar 10, 2023
Dr. Chavez is the best rheumatologist I have had. I like the fact she listens to you, is very compassionate and tries her best to make recommendations on how to treat your pain.
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Mar 8, 2023
Was extremely impressed with her and the way she took her time to talk about my medical history
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Mar 8, 2023
Knowledgeable supportive kind caring.
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Mar 5, 2023
Dr. Needs to pay more attention to examine the patient's condition (human touch) than depends on the blood test only.
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Mar 3, 2023
Always pleasant
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Mar 3, 2023
It was a pleasure meeting the Rheumatology team and I was very pleased with my appointment!
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Mar 1, 2023
Very through, answered all my questions.
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Feb 24, 2023
Very knowledgeable, thorough, personable.
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Feb 24, 2023
This clinic in the Bee Cave area is a treasure. Great location, with quick timely appointments. Dr Chavez is always polite and professional.
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Feb 24, 2023
She takes time and listens
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Feb 16, 2023
I liked her directness. She performed hands on assessment which I feel was needed. She was friendly and explained what to expect well and discussed her thoughts from assessment . I do feel like she did not have enough time allotted but she was nevertheless thorough as can be in a short visit. Glad she is my doctor!
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Feb 16, 2023
Thorough, detailed, listened
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Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Chavez is collaborative when creating my care plan. She takes her time and never makes me feel rushed in my appts with her.
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Feb 14, 2023
Easy to talked to and listened to what I had to say. I loved her
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Feb 12, 2023
Very Professional and Patient Oriented.
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Feb 10, 2023
Very thorough and willing to listen.
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Feb 9, 2023
Thorough
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Feb 2, 2023
Very thorough!
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Jan 31, 2023
I was impressed that when my initial appointment was canceled due to doctor's schedule that she went out of her way to fit me in after hours when she learned we live out of the country and were flying in specifically for this appointment.
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Jan 29, 2023
Dr. Chavez is wonderful! She listened and was very thorough.
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Jan 23, 2023
Personable & Professional
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Jan 20, 2023
Very relaxed and personable so she set the tone for us to enjoy a clear discussion of what was about to happen with her Med. History questions, labs, etc. She established rapport and inspired trust early on very easy to engage with her.
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Jan 20, 2023
Her knowledge is awesome. She takes time with you and you do not feel rushed.
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Jan 14, 2023
Very thorough, attentive and concerned about overall condition of health. Establishing me as a new patient with a complex medical history seemed very important to her evaluation.
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Jan 10, 2023
Understood my descriptions of pain and identified possible issues in antimely mannor while taking the time to listen to me ramble
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Jan 5, 2023
Very knowledgable, listened to my concerns, good bedside manner
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Jan 5, 2023
Excellent care
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Jan 4, 2023
She took her time with my during my consult and was very thorough. She has a fabulous bedside manner.
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Jan 2, 2023
This was my first time to see Dr. Chavez. She spent time asking me questions about myself and reviewing my medical records. She fully answered all my questions and explained the medical tests I needed.She informed me of test results as soon as she had them.I am so pleased with Dr. Chavez.
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Jan 1, 2023
This was as my first visit with Dr. Chavez and felt she was thorough & caring. She immediately made me feel comfortable and it felt as if she was genuinely addressing my health concerns.
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Dec 30, 2022
Personable. Very detailed. Knowledgable in her field. Helpful with questions and patient.
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Dec 30, 2022
She is a good listener and rumor is she's a scientist
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Dec 23, 2022
She is very knowledgeable and personable.
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Dec 23, 2022
Very hellpful
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Dec 22, 2022
Dr. Chavez is very thorough, and very caring.
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Dec 20, 2022
Dr Chavez is knowledgeable about my illness.
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Dec 18, 2022
She was easy and pleasant to talk to.her question were relavent and was able to bring out good responses!
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Dec 14, 2022
Excellent care.
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Dec 13, 2022
She's very kind & compassionate doctor. She's also a good listener and she seems to really care about her patient's. I felt like a person and not a number. She also does not rush her patient visits. She's a wonderful doctor.
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Dec 9, 2022
I love how Dr. Chavez takes time to talk with you and is not in rush. She explains things better for me to understand. And recommends different medications to try, and gives me a choice.
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