Dr. Joseph Skender, MD
Rheumatology*•Male•Age 65
Rheumatology*
Dr. Joseph Skender, MD is a rheumatologist in Bingham Farms, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Beaumont Hospital, Troy and MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. He is not accepting new patients.
Practice
32270 Telegraph Rd Ste 120 Bingham Farms, MI 48025At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Skender specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
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Dr. Skender's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Skender
3.3
28 ratings, 14 with a written review
| 5 star | 43% | 43% |
| 4 star | 14% | 14% |
| 3 star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 star | 11% | 11% |
| 1 star | 29% | 29% |
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As his patient, I have worked alongside Dr. Skender for appx ten years and have, always, had a positive experience with him and his staff.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mary C. Timmis-Chisholm – Sep 24, 2024
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Great Dr. who really listens to his patients.
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kpizzo – Jan 24, 2024
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Hospital patient he saw as a consultant.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2020
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I've been seeing Dr Skender for about a year and a half. My first appt he dx me right away, and we discussed treatment plans. Each visit is quick, he's only in room about 15 minutes, but he is direct and to the point.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Debby Justice – Nov 12, 2019
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Dr. Skender was a breath of fresh air for me. He knows his stuff, is very kind, and always listens to my concerns. He knows that I try to use exercise over medications (I do take some medications) and he understands. He even sent me links to exercises and you tube videos for stretching.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2019
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After seeing Dr. Skender for two years, my patience is done. He sees a high volume of patients, and takes very little time with each one. He is quick to medicate symptoms, when what I really asked for was a whole health approach. His office is disorganized - I have had incorrect billing, missed scheduling appointments, and been refused medication.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
21 others found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2019
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Dr. Skender is very busy but he is precise, thorough and accurate.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Troy, MI – Sep 06, 2018
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Quite impersonal, doesn't review chart ahead of time. I feel like every appointment is exactly the same. He knows his stuff, just doesn't seem like he wants to be there. I don't usually have a long wait time, but I always schedule one of the first appts of the day.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
11 others found this helpful
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Madison Heights, MI – Aug 18, 2017
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I have a very rare form of arthritis, and after seeing multiple doctors who could not give me a diagnosis, Dr. Skender had my condition diagnosed within about 10 minutes. He's good, he knows his stuff, and he's very helpful in terms of helping me to function as fully as possible with my condition. Yes, it's hard to get in for an appointment quickly. Yes, you'll probably spend a lot of time waiting and be seen later than your scheduled appointment time. It is worth the wait.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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White Lake, MI – Jul 22, 2017
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I agree with other reviewers regarding the wait times and lack of personal attention at Dr. Skender's office. It is typical to wait a minimum of 40 minutes for an appointment with no explanation or apology. After being taken back to a room to talk to a nurse for ~2 minutes, expect another 30 min wait to see the doctor. When he finally arrives, you feel very rushed and like he doesn't really want to be there. Both Dr. Skender + his staff do not review your records before talking to you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
19 others found this helpful
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Detroit – Feb 11, 2017
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After 4 years, I am concerned that Dr. Skender does not pay critical attention to my health care. He is disinterested, impatient, and since he is always late he is always in a hurry to get me through the door. I asked him to explain something to me one time and his response was "It's complicated". I replied, "Try me". I am not an idiot and I don't like being treated like one.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
18 others found this helpful
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Auburn Hills, MI – Nov 15, 2016
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I have seen him for over ten years and he still doesn't know what medications I take prescribed by him. He always runs late for your appointment, spends about two minutes in the room and then leaves. He will ask three or four questions and you answer them only to have to repeat the answers because he doesn't listen to the answer. RA is serious and I don't feel confident having him treat not only my RA but how he treats me as a patient. Very dismissive.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
22 others found this helpful
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Unhappy in Birmingham, MI – Apr 14, 2016
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If you're a patient who expects your physician to care, and has even 20% of awareness of who you are & what meds you take, I'd pass on Skender. I've seen him over a decade now, and some things never change: he has ALWAYS been late to every appointment, usually between 20-45 minutes is common; he NEVER knows my meds, and usually asks if I'm tolerating 'this or that' med... which I haven't been on for 7-8 years now; and after being 20-40 mins late, he'll leave after 3 mins. Yeah, Yer Fired!!
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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DrThought in Big Sky, MT – Apr 14, 2016
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I was referred to 3 other Drs. before being sent to Dr. Skender. Finally, he went over by labs, listened to my concerns then ordered more test. During my follow-up appointments, he went over the findings and a treatment plan developed. He doesn't appear rushed for time and listens to me. I have Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis, I accept these are permanent conditions, but with Dr. Skenders help I function more rather than less.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Evette W in Southfield, MI – Apr 02, 2016
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Dr. Joseph Skender, MD is a rheumatologist in Bingham Farms, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Beaumont Hospital, Troy and MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena. He is not accepting new patients.Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Wayne State University
Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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