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He's just caring and listens
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Education
Medical School: MD, American University of the Caribbean (2013)
Residency: Family Medicine, University of Mississippi Med Ctr School of Med (2016)
Education: University of Mississippi Med Ctr School of Med (2016)
Certifications
Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Reviews (238) for Vivek-Thomas John Sankoorikal, MD

Overall
4.9*
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.8
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

5.0 Aug 6, 2025 He's just caring and listens
4.9 Aug 5, 2025 Attentive friendly answers were understandible to a non medical person
5.0 Jul 30, 2025 Starting from check in,the ladies at the desk are awesome,next my Cma was awesome live her!!! And the Dr love him
4.8 Jul 29, 2025 He is the best doctor, have a lots of patience and personal care with him patients, him take a time and not rush comparing a the other doctors, thanks a Scoot and White for have a this profesional care !!!
5.0 Jul 22, 2025 Dr. S is very nice and thorough and makes you feel very comfortable
5.0 Jul 16, 2025 He is my new PCP. I really enjoyed meeting him.
4.8 Jul 13, 2025 He listened to me & same to genuinely care.
5.0 Jul 4, 2025 He's an understanding doctor and communication well. Thank you doctor I do appreciate you and your teams.
5.0 Jul 4, 2025 Excellent communication skills and a very good listener.
4.8 Jul 4, 2025 He was very personable. He helped my husband with his arm pain. We appreciate that.
5.0 Jul 2, 2025 Very supportive and processional.
5.0 Jun 26, 2025 Dr. Sankoorikal, is very kind and understanding and patient and informative And professional
5.0 Jun 21, 2025 He's great
5.0 Jun 21, 2025 I was impressed !
5.0 Jun 19, 2025 Dr. Sankoorikal, takes time to listen to his patients concerns, and allows time for questions to be answered. He is very attentive to his patient, and doesn't rush through the appointment.
5.0 Jun 14, 2025 very thoughtful and thorough with his exams and gives happily advice on how to improve your life style
5.0 Jun 12, 2025 He is very kind and helpful and he shows concerns
5.0 Jun 12, 2025 Very nice and listened well
5.0 Jun 10, 2025 He is always pleasant, makes me feel like he cares about my concerns, and I never feel rushed or judged.
5.0 Jun 6, 2025 He listens to patient concerns and works as a team to come to acceptable treatment plans.
5.0 Jun 4, 2025 Excellent care. He listens to you and cares
5.0 May 23, 2025 He listens and then offers solutions. But when it is absolutely needs to be done he can be persistent
5.0 May 20, 2025 Calm, confident, listens and has an engaging demeanor.
4.8 May 19, 2025 Enjoyed the visit as he was nice and straight forward with what he was doing or asking.
5.0 May 17, 2025 Good provider.Listened to what I had to say
5.0 May 13, 2025 He is a Doctor who really listens
4.8 May 8, 2025 Easy to talk to
5.0 May 7, 2025 He is just overall caring and concerned about health related problems.
4.8 Apr 25, 2025 Everything was quick and effortless getting to see and talk too. He explained everything in detail
4.9 Apr 18, 2025 Dr.'s visit was timely and he was very kind and efficient. He listened to my needs and responded with appropriate action. The intake process was great as well.
5.0 Apr 12, 2025 Understanding what I was telling him. Patience listening
4.9 Apr 9, 2025 Very nice gentleman. Easy to talk to. Seems to be very knowledgeable and professional.
5.0 Apr 7, 2025 By far my favorite primary care doctor I've ever had he actually listens to my concerns and he makes sure I get what I need he answers any and all questions that I have about my medications and he always makes sure to check in and he's super on top of helping his patients with their medications. I've never had such an easy time getting my meds refilled and I really appreciate this about him 10/10 best doctor I've ever had I even told my mom to get an appointment with him
4.1 Apr 4, 2025 Everything very well very attentive and preoccupation for any of my symptom
5.0 Apr 2, 2025 Liked him. I think he will be be a good fit for our family
5.0 Mar 29, 2025 Very patient takes time to explain and go over everything
5.0 Mar 29, 2025 Always listening carefully, explains well, no rush, shows empathy and concerns, easy to talk to.
5.0 Mar 28, 2025 Best attentive doctor Baylor has
5.0 Mar 22, 2025 He listened and was very kind. He took his time to address my concerns and come up with a game plan!
4.7 Mar 22, 2025 My doctor was great !
4.8 Mar 18, 2025 He was very kind and listened to my explanation of confusing symptoms.
5.0 Mar 16, 2025 He always does a great job working with me.
5.0 Mar 16, 2025 He is very nice and knowledgeable and answers all of your questions
5.0 Mar 14, 2025 He Explained everything in detail to understand. The doctor recommended me to do lab and everything came out with flying colors. Very happy with the total exam.
5.0 Mar 14, 2025 Very good
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 Very nice and he listens to my concerns and finds solutions
5.0 Feb 28, 2025 I have even gone to your website and left a personal message of how great I was treated and how I was seen. I've been going to S&W for 30 years and he has been the best Dr I've had.
5.0 Feb 26, 2025 Compassionate and professional
4.9 Feb 26, 2025 Went as planned, needed pre-op visit for clearance for an upcoming surgery.
5.0 Feb 22, 2025 Dr Sankoorikal takes the time to listen to his patients and come up with the best possible solutions for them, he's great. The office staff is always so friendly and courteous also.
5.0 Feb 21, 2025 He was super nice and understanding and he made sure that I got everything I needed
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 I can talk to dr.Vivek about any health concern I may have no matter the severity or embarrassing health concern I may personally feel It Is, I feel really comfortable with dr.Vivek and I really really trust him with my health and I truly feel he has my best interest in mind, and advice he gives and monitoring my blood work, love this dude! Also is always fast to reply to any message I may send him on the Baylor Scott and white message board! 10/10
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Kind, knowledgeable, professional, patient, thorough. All of the staff was wonderful!

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**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.