Rheumatology - Patient Care at UTMB Health
Rheumatology • Galveston, TX • 3+ locations (Rheumatology, Clear Lake Campus; PCP Galveston; Town Center; among others) locations
About
Rheumatology - Patient Care at UTMB Health Galveston - UTMB Health (John Sealy Hospital) in Galveston, TX provides comprehensive patient care across its network, including primary, urgent, and emergency services. - For rheumatology, UTMB Health offers specialized clinics and consults within its hospital and health system, supported by online tools for appointments, patient records, billing, and insurance. - Key contact points: UTMB Health main line and hospital system resources (headquartered in Galveston). - Access options: online appointment scheduling, medical records, and patient services through utmbhealth.com. - Locations: Galveston (multiple addresses), plus Angleton, TX, for broader access within the UTMB Health system. - Summary context: UTMB Health is a public-facing healthcare organization with a focus on integrated care, including services for adults and children, staffed to support rheumatology patients through the hospital network.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
Rheumatology, Clear Lake Campus - 250 Blossom Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 230, Clear Lake, TX 77598
Phone
(varies by location)
utmbjobs@utmb.edu
Opening Hours
M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (locations vary by site)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What should I bring to my appointment?
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye / LocateHub (UTMB Health Rheumatology, PCP Galveston): 2.6 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)
- Birdeye (UTMB Health Rheumatology, Town Center): 2.6 out of 5 stars (7 reviews)
- UTMB Health Find A Doctor Profile: 4.86 out of 5 stars (194 reviews (for specific provider Laura Murphy, PA-C))
Patients praise
- Some patients report kind staff and compassionate, team-based care approaches
- Some providers are noted for being thorough in their assessments
- Successful management of complex conditions for some patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and delays in rescheduling after cancellations
- Difficulties with communication regarding test results and appointment changes
- Reports of perceived lack of empathy or failure to listen to patient concerns
- Dissatisfaction with administrative staff and perceived focus on billing over patient care
"Had to make an appointment 7 months in advance... It was cancelled by the Doctor a month out... No care or regard whatsoever for the patient."
— Birdeye Review (UTMB Health Rheumatology, PCP Galveston)"After 30yrs treatment at utmb, dr murthy now refuses to treat the diseases of her patients... she no longer cares about patients, only billing."
— Healthgrades Review (Dr. Vijaya Murthy)"I’ve always had a good experience coming here. The staff have always been very kind to me... they squeezed me in the next day."
— Birdeye Review (UTMB Health Rheumatology, PCP Galveston)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Deborah Koh, MD - Rheumatologist in Webster, TX — May 14, 2026
- UTMB Health - Find Care Near You — Jun 10, 2026
- UTMB All News Articles — Jul 7, 2026
- Shibi Abhilash Kunjumon, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Galveston, TX — May 14, 2026
- Reimagining Patient Experience at UTMB Health — Jan 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: - The page is the UTMB Department of Internal Medicine (UTMB Galveston) and describes the department as part of a government agency in the Hospitals and Health Care sector, with a very small listed workforce (1 employee) and a focus on internal medicine research and education. - Key details: UTMB internal medicine department, department homepage at utmb.edu/internalmedicine, LinkedIn presence, and ongoing department updates highlighting educator recognition, leadership opportunities, and faculty research achievements. - Notable relevance to rheumatology: The page does not specify rheumatology clinic locations or a rheumatology-focused clinic within UTMB Internal Medicine. It emphasizes department-wide updates and opportunities rather than clinical location listings. If you’re specifically seeking Rheumatology Clinic locations within UTMB Galveston, this page does not provide those details. Consider checking UTMB’s main internal medicine clinical directory or the UTMB Rheumatology/Hematology specialty pages for exact clinic locations, appointment contact, and service offerings.
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