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Dr. Lourdes Aponte, MD

Dr. Lourdes Aponte, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Lourdes Aponte, MD is a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE. Dr. Aponte has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities Beebe Medical Center and TidalHealth Nanticoke. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

1302 Savannah Rd Lewes, DE 19958
Telehealth available
(302) 655-5822

Dr. Aponte is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Aponte specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Aponte's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aponte

4.0

40 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
65%
65%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
10%
10%
1 Star
15%
15%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Dec 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Monica – Jun 15, 2024
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Helen H. – Jul 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 07, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Liz Weiss – Mar 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 06, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Doreen in Dagsboro, DE – Feb 01, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert B in Lewes, DE – Apr 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan in Lewes, DE – Nov 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
DE – Jun 14, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Bonham in rehoboth, fort lauderdale, Palm Springs – Mar 01, 2016
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Lourdes Aponte, MD is a rheumatologist in Lewes, DE. Dr. Aponte has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities Beebe Medical Center and TidalHealth Nanticoke. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998

  • Graduate Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Graduate Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1994
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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Dr. Aponte is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Medicine & Rheumatology Associates1302 Savannah Rd Lewes, DE 19958
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Beebe Medical Center

      424 Savannah Rd
      Lewes, DE 19958
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • TidalHealth Nanticoke

      801 Middleford Rd
      Seaford, DE 19973
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality