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Karen Lazard, PA-C UTMB Health Provider

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Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English
UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, Beaumont
- 195 North 11th Street
  Beaumont, TX 77702
- Phone: (409) 266-1888
- Fax: (409) 833-9575
Karen Williams, PA-C is a graduate of University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. She has advanced training and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Her clinical interests include OB/GYN.
She has been married for 39 years and live with her husband in Beaumont, TX. She has adult 3 sons. She loves spending time with my family and listening to audio books.
Practicing medicine gives her the opportunity to demonstrate care for women in her community.
Medical/Professional School:

PA, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, 1993
Why do some providers have no ratings?
At UTMB, a provider's ratings are only posted when she/he has a minimum of 30 completed surveys within the past twelve months. New-to-UTMB providers or individuals in less common areas of practice may be temporarily under this threshold. We set this baseline to ensure we offer the most accurate reflection of each Individual.
Why No Ratings?
About UTMB’s Provider Ratings
UTMB values the partnerships we have with our patients and their loved ones. We are committed to providing patients with information they need at their fingertips to make informed decisions about their health care, including information about the physicians and other providers who help shape their care experience.

As part of that commitment, we share providers’ patient satisfaction ratings online. Below are answers to some common questions about the ratings information:

WHAT’S THE SOURCE FOR THE RATINGS?

All ratings are submitted by real patients who have used UTMB Health services. We partner with Press Ganey, an independent leader in measuring patient and consumer satisfaction, to solicit unbiased feedback on our behalf via online and mailed patient surveys.

We measure all aspects of the patient experience to ensure that we are holding ourselves to the highest standards.

WHY DON'T WE SEE PATIENT RATINGS AND COMMENTS FOR EVERY CARE PROVIDER?

There are two reasons a physician or advanced practice provider may not have a rating listed:

At UTMB, a provider's ratings are only posted when she/he has a minimum of 30 completed surveys within the past twelve months. New-to-UTMB providers or individuals in less common areas of practice may be temporarily under this threshold.

We set this baseline on responses to offer the most accurate representation for each UTMB physician or care provider. With consumer ratings of any type, more data yields more accurate results; a low number of responses can skew results disproportionately—in a favorable or negative fashion.

The UTMB Health provider directory includes listings for independent community physicians and other health care providers who partner with us to care for patients in our facilities. The ratings for these providers—typically part of their own private health care practices—are not currently available to us. However, a quick web search typically results in a wealth of consumer information about the qualities and attributes of all the well-vetted caregivers working in UTMB facilities.

WHO RECEIVES THE SURVEY?

The survey is emailed to each patient who has provided an email address, and it is also mailed to a random selection of those who do not use email within a few days following an appointment.

So that we don’t burden patients, patients are typically not sent more than one survey in 90 days, even if they’ve had multiple visits to a clinic.

DO YOU POST ALL COMMENTS?

UTMB is committed to transparency. That means we post all relevant feedback – whether it’s positive or negative, with just a few conditions as outlined below.

We do not edit comments. We also do not post comments that risk the privacy of our patients, that could be interpreted to be profane, slanderous, libelous, or racist, and/or that are about a provider or service other than the one being rated.

WHAT QUESTIONS ARE ASKED IN THE SURVEY?

UTMB utilizes the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Clinician and Group Practice survey, which was developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for use in hospitals and medical practices across the country. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) promoted the development and use of this survey to allow comparisons across the country. The survey asks patients to evaluate how well their physician communicated, listened, and showed courtesy and respect toward them. Results are used to evaluate patients’ overall perception of care and to identify areas for our own improvement at UTMB.

Providers are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 is the lowest satisfaction possible and 5 is the best. We calculate our star ratings based on responses to the following survey questions:

Provider Assessment Topics

What is the likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others?

Did your care provider discuss any proposed treatment, along with options, risks, benefits, etc.?

Was an explanation provided by your provider about your problem or condition?

Did the care provider show concern for your questions or worries?

Did you feel included in decisions about your care?

CAN ANYONE COMPLETE A SURVEY OR POST A COMMENT ABOUT A PROVIDER?

No. The ratings are based entirely on experiences of actual patients who have been treated by a specific doctor or care provider in a UTMB clinic.

HOW IS PATIENT INFORMATION PROTECTED?

Patient names are not displayed as part of the online ratings or comments. Comments that include information that identifies an individual, has other personal data or risks an individual’s privacy are not posted (see above, “Do you post all comments?”).
This provider sees patients for various specialties/services. Please choose from the following:

Marianna Nolasco, MSN, APRN, FNP-C UTMB Health Provider

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Accepting new patients

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Children's Health

Languages: English
UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, Texas City
- 9300 Emmett F Lowry Expressway
  Suite 138
  Texas City, TX 77591
- Phone: (409) 266-1888
- Fax: (281) 534-4598
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Medical/Professional School:

MSN, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, 2018

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Explanation Provided		(122)
Treatment Discussion		(123)

A primary care physician is a specialist who provides care to the patient at the point of first contact and takes continuing responsibility for providing comprehensive care. Primary care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Primary care practices provide patients with ready access to their own personal physician, or to an established back-up team when the primary physician is not available.
If your child is less than one month old, please call (409) 266-1888 to be scheduled.

Is this appointment for a gynecology or birth control visit? Please schedule with one of our Gynecology providers, search “Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health” or call (409) 266-1888 to be scheduled.

START HERE: Answer the following question, then choose the time that best fits your schedule!

If the times below do not meet your needs, please call (800) 917-8906 to speak with someone about our wait-list options.

Has the patient been seen by UTMB Health Regional Pediatrics provider before?

Lisa Elliott, WHNP-BC UTMB Health Provider

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Accepting new patients

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English
UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, Conroe
- 701 East Davis Street
  Suite A
  Conroe, TX 77301
- Phone: (409) 266-1888
- Fax: (936) 539-4668
UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, Katy
- 511 Park Grove Drive
  Katy, TX 77450
- Phone: (409) 266-1888
- Fax: (281) 398-8175
UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, New Caney
- 21134 U.S. Highway 59 North
  New Caney, TX 77357
- Phone: (281) 577-8966
- Fax: (281) 577-8991
Lisa Elliott is a Board Certified Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in Women’s Health and OBGYN. A graduate of The University of Texas Health Science Center, Lisa received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and completed a Post-Master of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Lisa is an experienced and trained practitioner in High Risk OB, Well-Woman exams, and problem-focused exams. Her passions hold strongly to providing women with the highest quality of care, as well as patient education on procedures, fertility evaluation and management, and gestational diabetes.
Medical/Professional School:

MSN, University of Texas School of Nursing - Houston, TX, 1998

WHCNP, University of Texas School of Nursing - Houston, TX, 2010

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This provider sees patients for various specialties/services. Please choose from the following:

Dawn Short, DNP, MBA, APRN, NE-BC UTMB Health Provider

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Accepting new patients

Specialties: Certified Nurse Midwife
Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health
UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, Katy
- 511 Park Grove Drive
  Katy, TX 77450
- Phone: (409) 266-1888
- Fax: (281) 398-8175
Dawn Short, DNP, MBA, CNM is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where she obtained her Master of Science in Nursing. She achieved her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dawn's doctoral candidacy endeavored in improving patient contraceptive education, especially around Long Acting Reversible Contraception. Dawn practices as an experienced Certified Nurse Midwife. Her clinical interests include Obstetrics, Women’s Health, Family Planning, and Breast and Cervical Cancer prevention.
Dawn also serves as one of the Regional Directors of UTMB Regional Women's Services and Pediatrics program (formerly RMCHP). She is married with 3 daughters and 2 grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and relaxing with family and friends.
Medical/Professional School:

MSN, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing - Nashville, TN, 2002

DNP, UTHSC-Houston - Houston, TX, 2017

Certifications:

American Midwifery Certification Board, Certified Nurse Midwife

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Bolanle Toriola, MSN, FNP-C UTMB Health Provider

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Accepting new patients

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Children's Health
Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English
UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, Katy
- 511 Park Grove Drive
  Katy, TX 77450
- Phone: (409) 266-1888
- Fax: (281) 398-8175
Bolanle Toriola FNP-C, APRN is a graduate of University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. She has advanced training and is a certified family nurse practitioner. Her clinical interests include Pediatrics and Gynecology.
Medical/Professional School:

MSN, University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, 2015

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Explanation Provided		(217)
Recommend Provider		(220)
Show Concern		(221)

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Edith Cervantes, MSN, FNP UTMB Health Provider

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Accepting new patients

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Children's Health

Languages: English
UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, Pasadena
- 3737 Red Bluff Road
  Suite 150
  Pasadena, TX 77503
- Phone: (409) 266-1888
- Fax: (713) 473-7160
Edith Cervantes graduated from The University of Texas Medical Branch with both her Bachelors and Masters of Science in Nursing. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Pediatric and is bilingual in English and Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family.
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Treatment Discussion		(16)
Explanation Provided		(17)
Include in care decision		(17)

A primary care physician is a specialist who provides care to the patient at the point of first contact and takes continuing responsibility for providing comprehensive care. Primary care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses. Primary care practices provide patients with ready access to their own personal physician, or to an established back-up team when the primary physician is not available.
If your child is less than one month old, please call (409) 266-1888 to be scheduled.

Is this appointment for a gynecology or birth control visit? Please schedule with one of our Gynecology providers, search “Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health” or call (409) 266-1888 to be scheduled.

START HERE: Answer the following question, then choose the time that best fits your schedule!

If the times below do not meet your needs, please call (800) 917-8906 to speak with someone about our wait-list options.

Has the patient been seen by UTMB Health Regional Pediatrics provider before?

Sandra Bridges, WHCNP, RNC UTMB Health Provider

Scheduling not available

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English
UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, Conroe
- 701 East Davis Street
  Suite A
  Conroe, TX 77301
- Phone: (409) 266-1888
- Fax: (936) 539-4668
UTMB Health Regional Women’s Services & Pediatrics, Beaumont
- 195 North 11th Street
  Beaumont, TX 77702
- Phone: (409) 266-1888
- Fax: (409) 833-9575
Sandra Bridges, APRN, WHNP-C is a graduate of University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, where she obtained her advanced nurse training. Sandra specializes as an experienced certified women's health nurse practitioner. Her clinical interests include cervical dysplasia.
She and her husband reside in Beaumont, TX and in her free time she likes to read and garden.
Medical/Professional School:

WHCNP, RN, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - Dallas, TX, 1997

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Explanation Provided		(13)
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Treatment Discussion		(14)
Show Concern		(14)

Laura Dobbs, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC UTMB Health Provider

Scheduling not available

Specialties: Certified Nurse Midwife
Hospitalist
Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English
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Medical/Professional School:

MSN, Georgetown University - Washington, DC, 2013
Why do some providers have no ratings?
At UTMB, a provider's ratings are only posted when she/he has a minimum of 30 completed surveys within the past twelve months. New-to-UTMB providers or individuals in less common areas of practice may be temporarily under this threshold. We set this baseline to ensure we offer the most accurate reflection of each Individual.
Why No Ratings?
About UTMB’s Provider Ratings
UTMB values the partnerships we have with our patients and their loved ones. We are committed to providing patients with information they need at their fingertips to make informed decisions about their health care, including information about the physicians and other providers who help shape their care experience.

As part of that commitment, we share providers’ patient satisfaction ratings online. Below are answers to some common questions about the ratings information:

WHAT’S THE SOURCE FOR THE RATINGS?

All ratings are submitted by real patients who have used UTMB Health services. We partner with Press Ganey, an independent leader in measuring patient and consumer satisfaction, to solicit unbiased feedback on our behalf via online and mailed patient surveys.

We measure all aspects of the patient experience to ensure that we are holding ourselves to the highest standards.

WHY DON'T WE SEE PATIENT RATINGS AND COMMENTS FOR EVERY CARE PROVIDER?

There are two reasons a physician or advanced practice provider may not have a rating listed:

At UTMB, a provider's ratings are only posted when she/he has a minimum of 30 completed surveys within the past twelve months. New-to-UTMB providers or individuals in less common areas of practice may be temporarily under this threshold.

We set this baseline on responses to offer the most accurate representation for each UTMB physician or care provider. With consumer ratings of any type, more data yields more accurate results; a low number of responses can skew results disproportionately—in a favorable or negative fashion.

The UTMB Health provider directory includes listings for independent community physicians and other health care providers who partner with us to care for patients in our facilities. The ratings for these providers—typically part of their own private health care practices—are not currently available to us. However, a quick web search typically results in a wealth of consumer information about the qualities and attributes of all the well-vetted caregivers working in UTMB facilities.

WHO RECEIVES THE SURVEY?

The survey is emailed to each patient who has provided an email address, and it is also mailed to a random selection of those who do not use email within a few days following an appointment.

So that we don’t burden patients, patients are typically not sent more than one survey in 90 days, even if they’ve had multiple visits to a clinic.

DO YOU POST ALL COMMENTS?

UTMB is committed to transparency. That means we post all relevant feedback – whether it’s positive or negative, with just a few conditions as outlined below.

We do not edit comments. We also do not post comments that risk the privacy of our patients, that could be interpreted to be profane, slanderous, libelous, or racist, and/or that are about a provider or service other than the one being rated.

WHAT QUESTIONS ARE ASKED IN THE SURVEY?

UTMB utilizes the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Clinician and Group Practice survey, which was developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for use in hospitals and medical practices across the country. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) promoted the development and use of this survey to allow comparisons across the country. The survey asks patients to evaluate how well their physician communicated, listened, and showed courtesy and respect toward them. Results are used to evaluate patients’ overall perception of care and to identify areas for our own improvement at UTMB.

Providers are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 is the lowest satisfaction possible and 5 is the best. We calculate our star ratings based on responses to the following survey questions:

Provider Assessment Topics

What is the likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others?

Did your care provider discuss any proposed treatment, along with options, risks, benefits, etc.?

Was an explanation provided by your provider about your problem or condition?

Did the care provider show concern for your questions or worries?

Did you feel included in decisions about your care?

CAN ANYONE COMPLETE A SURVEY OR POST A COMMENT ABOUT A PROVIDER?

No. The ratings are based entirely on experiences of actual patients who have been treated by a specific doctor or care provider in a UTMB clinic.

HOW IS PATIENT INFORMATION PROTECTED?

Patient names are not displayed as part of the online ratings or comments. Comments that include information that identifies an individual, has other personal data or risks an individual’s privacy are not posted (see above, “Do you post all comments?”).

Kelly Engle, RN, MSN UTMB Health Provider

Scheduling not available

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Children's Health

Languages: English
No Location details to display.
No Biography details to display.
Medical/Professional School:

MSN, The University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, TX, 2015
Why do some providers have no ratings?
At UTMB, a provider's ratings are only posted when she/he has a minimum of 30 completed surveys within the past twelve months. New-to-UTMB providers or individuals in less common areas of practice may be temporarily under this threshold. We set this baseline to ensure we offer the most accurate reflection of each Individual.
Why No Ratings?
About UTMB’s Provider Ratings
UTMB values the partnerships we have with our patients and their loved ones. We are committed to providing patients with information they need at their fingertips to make informed decisions about their health care, including information about the physicians and other providers who help shape their care experience.

As part of that commitment, we share providers’ patient satisfaction ratings online. Below are answers to some common questions about the ratings information:

WHAT’S THE SOURCE FOR THE RATINGS?

All ratings are submitted by real patients who have used UTMB Health services. We partner with Press Ganey, an independent leader in measuring patient and consumer satisfaction, to solicit unbiased feedback on our behalf via online and mailed patient surveys.

We measure all aspects of the patient experience to ensure that we are holding ourselves to the highest standards.

WHY DON'T WE SEE PATIENT RATINGS AND COMMENTS FOR EVERY CARE PROVIDER?

There are two reasons a physician or advanced practice provider may not have a rating listed:

At UTMB, a provider's ratings are only posted when she/he has a minimum of 30 completed surveys within the past twelve months. New-to-UTMB providers or individuals in less common areas of practice may be temporarily under this threshold.

We set this baseline on responses to offer the most accurate representation for each UTMB physician or care provider. With consumer ratings of any type, more data yields more accurate results; a low number of responses can skew results disproportionately—in a favorable or negative fashion.

The UTMB Health provider directory includes listings for independent community physicians and other health care providers who partner with us to care for patients in our facilities. The ratings for these providers—typically part of their own private health care practices—are not currently available to us. However, a quick web search typically results in a wealth of consumer information about the qualities and attributes of all the well-vetted caregivers working in UTMB facilities.

WHO RECEIVES THE SURVEY?

The survey is emailed to each patient who has provided an email address, and it is also mailed to a random selection of those who do not use email within a few days following an appointment.

So that we don’t burden patients, patients are typically not sent more than one survey in 90 days, even if they’ve had multiple visits to a clinic.

DO YOU POST ALL COMMENTS?

UTMB is committed to transparency. That means we post all relevant feedback – whether it’s positive or negative, with just a few conditions as outlined below.

We do not edit comments. We also do not post comments that risk the privacy of our patients, that could be interpreted to be profane, slanderous, libelous, or racist, and/or that are about a provider or service other than the one being rated.

WHAT QUESTIONS ARE ASKED IN THE SURVEY?

UTMB utilizes the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Clinician and Group Practice survey, which was developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for use in hospitals and medical practices across the country. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) promoted the development and use of this survey to allow comparisons across the country. The survey asks patients to evaluate how well their physician communicated, listened, and showed courtesy and respect toward them. Results are used to evaluate patients’ overall perception of care and to identify areas for our own improvement at UTMB.

Providers are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 is the lowest satisfaction possible and 5 is the best. We calculate our star ratings based on responses to the following survey questions:

Provider Assessment Topics

What is the likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others?

Did your care provider discuss any proposed treatment, along with options, risks, benefits, etc.?

Was an explanation provided by your provider about your problem or condition?

Did the care provider show concern for your questions or worries?

Did you feel included in decisions about your care?

CAN ANYONE COMPLETE A SURVEY OR POST A COMMENT ABOUT A PROVIDER?

No. The ratings are based entirely on experiences of actual patients who have been treated by a specific doctor or care provider in a UTMB clinic.

HOW IS PATIENT INFORMATION PROTECTED?

Patient names are not displayed as part of the online ratings or comments. Comments that include information that identifies an individual, has other personal data or risks an individual’s privacy are not posted (see above, “Do you post all comments?”).

Erin Lindsey-Trout, CNM, MSN UTMB Health Provider

Scheduling not available

Specialties: Certified Nurse Midwife
Hospitalist
Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English
No Location details to display.
No Biography details to display.
Medical/Professional School:

MSN, Frontier Nursing University - Hyden, KY, 2014
Why do some providers have no ratings?
At UTMB, a provider's ratings are only posted when she/he has a minimum of 30 completed surveys within the past twelve months. New-to-UTMB providers or individuals in less common areas of practice may be temporarily under this threshold. We set this baseline to ensure we offer the most accurate reflection of each Individual.
Why No Ratings?
About UTMB’s Provider Ratings
UTMB values the partnerships we have with our patients and their loved ones. We are committed to providing patients with information they need at their fingertips to make informed decisions about their health care, including information about the physicians and other providers who help shape their care experience.

As part of that commitment, we share providers’ patient satisfaction ratings online. Below are answers to some common questions about the ratings information:

WHAT’S THE SOURCE FOR THE RATINGS?

All ratings are submitted by real patients who have used UTMB Health services. We partner with Press Ganey, an independent leader in measuring patient and consumer satisfaction, to solicit unbiased feedback on our behalf via online and mailed patient surveys.

We measure all aspects of the patient experience to ensure that we are holding ourselves to the highest standards.

WHY DON'T WE SEE PATIENT RATINGS AND COMMENTS FOR EVERY CARE PROVIDER?

There are two reasons a physician or advanced practice provider may not have a rating listed:

At UTMB, a provider's ratings are only posted when she/he has a minimum of 30 completed surveys within the past twelve months. New-to-UTMB providers or individuals in less common areas of practice may be temporarily under this threshold.

We set this baseline on responses to offer the most accurate representation for each UTMB physician or care provider. With consumer ratings of any type, more data yields more accurate results; a low number of responses can skew results disproportionately—in a favorable or negative fashion.

The UTMB Health provider directory includes listings for independent community physicians and other health care providers who partner with us to care for patients in our facilities. The ratings for these providers—typically part of their own private health care practices—are not currently available to us. However, a quick web search typically results in a wealth of consumer information about the qualities and attributes of all the well-vetted caregivers working in UTMB facilities.

WHO RECEIVES THE SURVEY?

The survey is emailed to each patient who has provided an email address, and it is also mailed to a random selection of those who do not use email within a few days following an appointment.

So that we don’t burden patients, patients are typically not sent more than one survey in 90 days, even if they’ve had multiple visits to a clinic.

DO YOU POST ALL COMMENTS?

UTMB is committed to transparency. That means we post all relevant feedback – whether it’s positive or negative, with just a few conditions as outlined below.

We do not edit comments. We also do not post comments that risk the privacy of our patients, that could be interpreted to be profane, slanderous, libelous, or racist, and/or that are about a provider or service other than the one being rated.

WHAT QUESTIONS ARE ASKED IN THE SURVEY?

UTMB utilizes the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Clinician and Group Practice survey, which was developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality for use in hospitals and medical practices across the country. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) promoted the development and use of this survey to allow comparisons across the country. The survey asks patients to evaluate how well their physician communicated, listened, and showed courtesy and respect toward them. Results are used to evaluate patients’ overall perception of care and to identify areas for our own improvement at UTMB.

Providers are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 is the lowest satisfaction possible and 5 is the best. We calculate our star ratings based on responses to the following survey questions:

Provider Assessment Topics

What is the likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others?

Did your care provider discuss any proposed treatment, along with options, risks, benefits, etc.?

Was an explanation provided by your provider about your problem or condition?

Did the care provider show concern for your questions or worries?

Did you feel included in decisions about your care?

CAN ANYONE COMPLETE A SURVEY OR POST A COMMENT ABOUT A PROVIDER?

No. The ratings are based entirely on experiences of actual patients who have been treated by a specific doctor or care provider in a UTMB clinic.

HOW IS PATIENT INFORMATION PROTECTED?

Patient names are not displayed as part of the online ratings or comments. Comments that include information that identifies an individual, has other personal data or risks an individual’s privacy are not posted (see above, “Do you post all comments?”).

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Karen Lazard, PA-C UTMB Health Provider

Accepting new patients

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English

Medical/Professional School:

About UTMB’s Provider Ratings

WHAT’S THE SOURCE FOR THE RATINGS?

WHY DON'T WE SEE PATIENT RATINGS AND COMMENTS FOR EVERY CARE PROVIDER?

WHO RECEIVES THE SURVEY?

DO YOU POST ALL COMMENTS?

WHAT QUESTIONS ARE ASKED IN THE SURVEY?

Provider Assessment Topics

CAN ANYONE COMPLETE A SURVEY OR POST A COMMENT ABOUT A PROVIDER?

HOW IS PATIENT INFORMATION PROTECTED?

Marianna Nolasco, MSN, APRN, FNP-C UTMB Health Provider

Accepting new patients

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Children's Health

Languages: English

Medical/Professional School:

START HERE: Answer the following question, then choose the time that best fits your schedule!

Has the patient been seen by UTMB Health Regional Pediatrics provider before?

Lisa Elliott, WHNP-BC UTMB Health Provider

Accepting new patients

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English

Medical/Professional School:

Dawn Short, DNP, MBA, APRN, NE-BC UTMB Health Provider

Accepting new patients

Specialties: Certified Nurse Midwife Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Medical/Professional School:

Certifications:

Bolanle Toriola, MSN, FNP-C UTMB Health Provider

Accepting new patients

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Children's Health Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English

Medical/Professional School:

Edith Cervantes, MSN, FNP UTMB Health Provider

Accepting new patients

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Children's Health

Languages: English

START HERE: Answer the following question, then choose the time that best fits your schedule!

Has the patient been seen by UTMB Health Regional Pediatrics provider before?

Sandra Bridges, WHCNP, RNC UTMB Health Provider

Scheduling not available

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English

Medical/Professional School:

Laura Dobbs, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC UTMB Health Provider

Scheduling not available

Specialties: Certified Nurse Midwife Hospitalist Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Languages: English

Medical/Professional School:

About UTMB’s Provider Ratings

WHAT’S THE SOURCE FOR THE RATINGS?

WHY DON'T WE SEE PATIENT RATINGS AND COMMENTS FOR EVERY CARE PROVIDER?

WHO RECEIVES THE SURVEY?

DO YOU POST ALL COMMENTS?

WHAT QUESTIONS ARE ASKED IN THE SURVEY?

Provider Assessment Topics

CAN ANYONE COMPLETE A SURVEY OR POST A COMMENT ABOUT A PROVIDER?

HOW IS PATIENT INFORMATION PROTECTED?

Kelly Engle, RN, MSN UTMB Health Provider

Scheduling not available

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Children's Health

Languages: English

Medical/Professional School:

About UTMB’s Provider Ratings

WHAT’S THE SOURCE FOR THE RATINGS?

WHY DON'T WE SEE PATIENT RATINGS AND COMMENTS FOR EVERY CARE PROVIDER?

WHO RECEIVES THE SURVEY?

Specialties: Certified Nurse Midwife
Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Specialties: Maternal and Child Specialist - Children's Health
Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Specialties: Certified Nurse Midwife
Hospitalist
Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health

Specialties: Certified Nurse Midwife
Hospitalist
Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health