Family Medicine, Galveston Island East - Patient Care at UTMB Health
Primary Care • Galveston, TX • Since 1891
About
Summary: UTMB Health Galveston is the University of Texas Medical Branch, a public academic health science center in Galveston, TX. It operates under the UT System and includes multiple schools, hospitals, and a network of clinics. The emergency department at John Sealy Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center serving a nine-county region. UTMB offers patient care through its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated facilities, with a strong focus on education and research (home to the Galveston National Laboratory). The Galveston Island area includes primary care and specialty clinics, including Family Medicine, with careers and positions listed for various clinical roles. For family medicine services specifically on Galveston Island East, UTMB Health provides integrated primary care through its network of Galveston-based clinics and community providers.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
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; Non-Emergency (409) 772-2691 or (409) 772-1111
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FAQs
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: Variable ratings across platforms; Yelp reviews mention good doctors but note delays (53 reviews (general UTMB Galveston Yelp page))
- Beautihost (Aggregated reviews): 1/5 star individual complaints (multiple individual reviews)
Patients praise
- Providers described as thorough and knowledgeable
- Appreciation for compassionate care approach by some staff
- Coordinated care between primary providers and specialists
Common complaints
- Reports of staff being rude, rushed, or unprofessional in recent years
- Challenges in communication and feeling ignored regarding chronic pain treatment or specific medical requests
- Wait times can be long for appointments
"Good doctors, but they're usually running behind. Probably because they are thorough and take their time with their ..."
— Yelp"My experience on both phone and in-person contact has been rude, rushed and unprofessional."
— Beautihost (User Chris Moore)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Primary Care Center for Galveston Island Whole Health — Mar 24, 2026
- Family Medicine Adds Community Health To It's Name — Nov 10, 2025
- UTMB Health Family Medicine Pharmacy team receives Clinical Pearl Award — Mar 2, 2026
- Dr Yasin and Dr Lee Secure TAFP Grant — Dec 3, 2025
- UTMB begins landmark Galveston Heart Study — Apr 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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