Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism - Austin, TX
Endocrinology • Austin, TX
Clinic Type
Endocrinology
Address
313 E 12th St Ste 104, Austin, TX 78701
Phone
(512) 324-9650
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Video visits available
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp (Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology, PA): 3.6/5 (343)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Pratima Kumar): 4.1/5 (18)
- WebMD (Dr. Asmat Siddiqi): 5.0/5 (23)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jesslyn Lu): 3.7/5 (9)
- Yahoo Local (Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology - South Austin): 3.5/5 (107)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Amatya Neelkantha): 4.9/5 (286)
Patients praise
- Doctors praised for being thorough, knowledgeable, and taking time to listen
- Appreciation for clear explanations of medical conditions and treatment plans
- Effective management of complex conditions like diabetes and thyroid disorders
- Positive experiences with supportive and courteous clinical staff
- Helpful use of patient portals, nurse lines, and electronic communication for prescription management
Common complaints
- Perceived condescension or lack of empathy from some providers
- Communication challenges, including doctors perceived as rushing or difficult to understand
- Frustration with administrative processes, such as appointment cancellations, long wait times, and insurance/billing issues
- Dissatisfaction with reliance on physician assistants for primary interaction instead of the main endocrinologist
- Concerns regarding costs of tests, labs, or supplements perceived as unnecessary or overpriced
"Dr. SIDDIQI is kind and patient and thorough. I appreciate Dr. SIDDIQI taking time to understand my concerns and address them fully."
— WebMD (Dr. Asmat Siddiqi)"Dr. Scumpia may be incredibly adept at what she does, but she is an unfeeling bot that is incapable of any level of emotional connection. She's actually incredibly condescending..."
— WebMD (Dr. Simona Scumpia)"Dr. Chen is extremely knowledgeable and has excellent bedside manner... She listens to every concern and is able to explain things so well and thoroughly."
— WebMD (Dr. Jean Chen)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Valerie D Espinosa, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism — Jul 5, 2026
- Sowmya Boddhula, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism — Aug 11, 2025
- About Us | Endocrinology Clinic in Central Texas — Dec 17, 2025
- Dr. Valerie Espinosa, MD - Austin, TX - Healthgrades — Oct 9, 2025
- ARC endocrinologist - Austin Regional Clinic — Apr 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Austin Thyroid & Endocrinology is a private medical practice in Austin, TX led by Dr. Simona (Simona) Scumpia, MD, FACE, FRCP. The clinic specializes in thyroid health and broader endocrinology, offering individualized care and treatment plans. Key details: - Focus: Thyroid health and endocrinology - Chief clinician: Dr. Simona Scumpia, MD, FACE, FRCP - Location: Headquarters and multiple offices in Austin, TX (3 offices total) - Founded: 2001 - Type: Privately held medical practice - Contact: Phone numbers listed (e.g., 512-467-2727, 512-873-7576) - Website: austinthyroid.com If you’re seeking thyroid or endocrine care in Austin under Dr. Scumpia’s leadership, this practice provides specialized assessment and management tailored to individual health needs.
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