Dr. Karl Taira, MD
Family Medicine*
Dr. Karl Taira, MD is a family medicine physician in Saint Louis, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
1.9 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 1.9 Star Rating (37 reviews)
Practice
969 N Mason Rd Ste 145 Saint Louis, MO 63141Telehealth available
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Taira's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Taira
1.9
37 ratings, 16 with a written review
| 5 star | 14% | 14% |
| 4 star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 star | 5% | 5% |
| 2 star | 14% | 14% |
| 1 star | 62% | 62% |
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What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Safe Yourself – Nov 13, 2024
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Terrible experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Feb 09, 2024
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Horrible experience!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Kaila – Oct 15, 2023
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Dr. Taira is a terrible smart mouth doctor. I wouldn't recommend him at all. he only wants to talk and not let you get a word in he rushed every visit that I had with him. I'm no longer with him and will never go back
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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Jan 27, 2022
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Ageism, snobbish disdain, dismissive, condescending, arrogant. Last visit, he chose “elderspeak” as a form of communication-a form of age discrimination against an older adult with full mental-cognitive capacity. Practices prescribing PIM with disregard to age metabolism and ADRs (which could be fatal), also resulting in prescribing cascades. We employ our physicians, they do not employ us. And since medicine is not an exact science, yet a doctor’s code of ethics is exact, I would say this doctor should review his behavior (which would involve self examination-and the capacity to do so). Forefingers in front of face, wiggling in Dr. T’s direction, “You can do it,...I know you can!” How humiliating is that?
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
13 others found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2021
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Worse Dr ever..refuses to treat when you ask about a problem you're having.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2021
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Arrogant and aggressive.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
4 others found this helpful
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Eva Gatewood – Nov 28, 2020
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Great Dr. Listens and explains in detail.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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CLINTON F WOODS – Mar 02, 2020
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Dr. Tiara did most of the talking and I felt very rushed while seeing him. He also made a lot of assumptions without even asking me questions first. There were times I even felt that he was condescending. I do not recommend
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2020
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I am very disappointed to give low ratings to Dr. Taira, but based on the policy of this office of denying patients service I must give a low rating. The SSM office at Cross Keys Shopping Center has a policy of not allowing first time patients the opportunity to be seen if an appointment time is misunderstood & will mark patients as no shows that show up to their office late. Appt. was for 9:30am, arrival time 9:20am marked no show at 9:30am due to their needing to discus their abhorrent policy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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St Louis, MO – Aug 14, 2017
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This is a doctor that displays lack of experience for patients health, he responds to his patients of being concern with getting you in the office more times, than keeping the patient healthy. I wish he could be reviewed by the board of health. You probably could be seen by him but he doesn't tell you what's your prognosis but lets see u in a week. Its something wrong with him.
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
6 others found this helpful
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P.C in St Louis, MO – Jul 27, 2017
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When only needing a prescription refill he needs to see you even when you have already had your yearly check up! Only needed my birth control refilled and had to go in again for absolutely nothing. I will be changing doctors as soon as possible
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Sparta, IL – Jul 13, 2017
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Dr. Taira has been my primary for about 5 years now and he has been great! He takes time to explain answers to any of my questions and I always have a great clinical experience.
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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St Louis, MO – Jul 05, 2017
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I only go to Dr. Tiara when absolutely necessary. He asks me questions then smirks and tells me I'm not being honest and he wants me to have all scans and scopes done again. He doesn't seem to like his patients much. I will be cancelling my upcoming appointment because I just can't deal with him right now.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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St Louis, MO – Apr 03, 2017
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I had a new patient appointment that he rushed through. I have what he calls "life threatening" conditions and take several medications. I also suffer from migraines and he told me that handle that there and if I get another one to go to the ER. Really?? No bedside manners whatsoever. I also cannot swallow when I eat and he didn't even address. So many other issues to address but not in a review. He seems to be low man on the totem pole.
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
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Michigan City, IN – Jan 11, 2017
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Dr Taira knows his stuff, however his manner and delivery needs work. He seems to be distracted, and seems rushed at every visit. Very stoic, with a feeling of forced interaction/emotion.
In a nutshell, good physician, but his clinician skills are lacking.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Florissant, MO – Aug 03, 2016
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As a family medicine physician, I enjoy the opportunity to help patients of all ages with their health care needs. I embrace an emphasis on wellness through healthy life habits and prevention. I believe it is important to take each patient's individuality...read moreFamily Medicine
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Practice
West County Medical Specialists Inc.969 N Mason Rd Ste 145 Saint Louis, MO 63141
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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