Family Medicine, Galveston Island East
Family Medicine • Galveston, TX
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
400 Harborside Drive, Suite 104, Entrance A
Phone
(409) 772-2166
utmbjobs@utmb.edu
Opening Hours
M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Website
https://www.utmb.edu/utmbhealth/servicelines/primarycare/family-medicine-galveston-island-east
Emergency Care
Emergency 911 or (409) 772-2691 / (409) 772-1111
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades, LocateHub: 1/5 star rating (clinic/group level) (1 review (Healthgrades), 11 reviews (LocateHub))
- UTMB Health official provider profiles: 4.8–4.9+ stars (individual provider profiles) (Hundreds of reviews per provider)
Patients praise
- high satisfaction scores for individual physicians, with many receiving ratings near 5 stars
- patients frequently report feeling respected and listened to by specific providers
- positive feedback on clear explanations of conditions and involvement in care decisions
- general appreciation for the accessibility and comprehensive care provided within the medical home model
Common complaints
- concerns regarding professional conduct, including reports of rude, rushed, or unprofessional behavior during appointments
- patient dissatisfaction with pain management and chronic condition treatment
- perceived lack of listening or attention to specific patient requests
- frustration with the clinic environment, with some patients describing it as rushed since the pandemic
- negative experiences with administrative processes or communication
- isolated reports of feeling dismissed or encountering staff perceived as unhelpful
"My experience on both phone and in-person contact has been rude, rushed and unprofessional."
— Patient review on UTMB Health Family Medicine, Galveston"Dr Fuentes actually makes you feel like he cares, he listens and goes over my health plan with me, I can't wait to have him again."
— Patient review for Dr. Jorge Fuentes, MDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sami Ghozayel, DO Profile - Department of Family Medicine ... - UTMB — Apr 29, 2026
- Primary Care Center for Galveston Island Whole Health — Mar 24, 2026
- Josin Kalathil, DO | UTMBHealth.com - Find A Doctor — Dec 9, 2025
- UTMB: Welcome to the University - The University of Texas Medical ... — Dec 2, 2025
- Community Highlights: Meet Victor Jackson of Oasis Health Clinic PLLC - Voyage Houston Magazine | Houston City Guide — Jan 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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