Methodist Medical Group - Rheumatology
Rheumatology • Memphis, TN • Since 1918
About
Methodist Medical Group – Rheumatology in Memphis appears under the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare system. Key points: - Organization: Nonprofit health system with 8 U.S. locations; main HQ in Memphis, TN; extensive hospital, outpatient, and physician practice network. - Rheumatology context: Rheumatology is listed among the system’s medical services, within its broader specialties (including primary care, orthopedics, and other medical diagnostics). - Local presence: Multiple Memphis-area offices and clinics are part of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, suggesting rheumatology services are offered through affiliated physician practices within the system. - Contact/locations: Primary Memphis area facilities and physician practices fall under the Methodist umbrella; specific rheumatology clinic details (address, physicians, hours) are not provided in the excerpt. If you’re seeking Methodist Medical Group specifically for Rheumatology in Memphis, you may want to: - Visit the official Methodist Health site (methodisthealth.org) and search for “Rheumatology” or “Methodist Medical Group Rheumatology” for exact clinic locations, providers, and appointment options. - Call the main numbers listed (e.g., 901-516-3700 or 901-516-7000) to confirm rheumatology services, availability, and to get a direct clinic address.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
1211 Union, Ste. 200 Memphis, TN 38104
Phone
901-525-0278
mhfoundation@mlh.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Methodist Le Bonheur Provider Search (Dr. Seunghyun Kim): 4.9 out of 5 (based on 164 ratings) (164 ratings)
- Methodist Le Bonheur Provider Search (Dr. Steffi Thomas): 4.8 out of 5 (based on 211 ratings) (211 ratings)
- Healthgrades: Data available via Healthgrades for individual providers (20 ratings (for specific provider))
Patients praise
- Physicians are described as intelligent, caring, and attentive listeners
- Patients feel their health concerns are taken seriously and explained clearly
- Many patients appreciate the professional and welcoming environment overall
- High confidence in the quality of medical care provided by the physicians and nurses
Common complaints
- Occasional complaints regarding front desk staff demeanor
- Issues with administrative tasks such as documentation errors or incorrect records on the patient portal
- Potential for delays in service due to being overwhelmed with patient volume
- Suggestions for improved efficiency in lab processes to reduce wait times
"The staff is courteous, there is never a long wait and Dr Tittola Akhigbe is so smart and concerned about you. She listens and explains everything to you."
— Yelp"She listened to me carefully and took me seriously. She gave me all possible options and treatment plans."
— Loc8NearMe"The office staff is not very smart. They have my name wrong on my portal, took me forever to get in. My records have the wrong middle initial."
— MapQuestSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Daniel Austin, Rheumatologist | Memphis, TN | WebMD — Feb 13, 2026
- Dr. Elizabeth H. Gilless, MD - Hospitalist in Olive Branch, MS — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Elizabeth M. Simpson, MD - Rheumatologist in Hixson, TN — May 14, 2026
- Why Everyone in Memphis Is Talking About Biomat Therapy for Lupus, RA, and Hashimoto's (And You Should Too) – thefatigueclinic — Jan 12, 2026
- Astrud Lorraine Leyva, MD, MBA - Houston, TX - Internal Medicine Physician | Doctor.com — Jul 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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