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Dr. Matxalen Urruela, MD

Dr. Matxalen Urruela, MD

Rheumatology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Matxalen Urruela, MD is a rheumatologist in Shenandoah, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Urruela has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from CENTRAL UNIVERSITY / JOSE MARIA VARGAS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities Lee Memorial Hospital and Cape Coral Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 108 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (108 reviews)

Kelsey Seybold Clinic (Physicians)

106 Vision Park Blvd Shenandoah, TX 77384
Telehealth available

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Dr. Urruela's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Urruela

4.3
108 ratings, 61 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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The best most knowledgeable caring Drdoctor eva!
I was her patient for the past 6 years and am very sad she moved.She stayed on top of my overall health not just my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I'm going to miss her...
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
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Tracy Gagnon – Nov 27, 2023
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Outstanding Doctor
I feel fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Amezaga. She is through, compassionate, understanding and professional. She explains things well and gives me great care.
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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Gayla B. – Mar 04, 2023
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Finds the best way forward
I have been through quite a few RA Drs as they have retired, left, moved. I was so fortunate to be swithed to Dr A (I call her Dr Amazing). She carefully assessed my situation and reassesses as things change (I had a bout with Cancer on top of my RA). I leave feeling confident she has found the best way forward. She walks into the room and has carefully reviewed your file making the appointment very productive. She is compassionate and inspirational.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Susan Y – Jul 08, 2022
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This doctor is awesome!
She is very intelligent. And she explains everything precisely.
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
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Susan King – Jun 23, 2022
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Doctor and staff are very interested in patients health
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 07, 2022
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Dr Amezaga is knowledgeable, kind, understanding, and very prompt, there is never a long wait.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 30, 2022
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Dr. Amezaga goes beyond for her patients. I always feel that she wants to know if there's anything else I need or any questions I might have. She explains things carefully and thoroughly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2022
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Dr. A. wastes no time, in a good way. She has already checked. any test results, ready to answer questions. , She is kind, efficient and professional. The best MD I have had at Lee Health
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 21, 2022
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The Dr.. She is compassionate and understanding. I feel lucky to be teamed up with her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 05, 2022
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Very professional
What went well
No results
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No results
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Nov 26, 2021
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All staff members are outstanding
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 11, 2021
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All aspects of the visit were timely, efficient and went well. I enjoy working with the Doctor, and the staff as well
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 28, 2021
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Dr Amezaga was very caring and kind, acknowledging my feelings about my concerns.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 09, 2021
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Dr. Amezaga is an incredible care provider. She's very detailed and includes me in her decision making. She helps process living with an auto immune disorder and explains things very well. The front was somewhat disorganized and there was no one on the rheumatology side. They had to call me over to the other corner to schedule my follow up appointment but those staff were very kind. It's very helpful to get my results via mychart and Dr. Amezaga is very responsive on there too.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 05, 2021
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The front desk CSR was so busy and she handled herself very well and professional. She had quite the line and stayed very calm.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 01, 2021
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Dr. Amazaga is a great doctor!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2021
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As an Concierge Internal Medicine physician, I have referred several patients to Dr Amezaga, and they have all been very pleased with their office visits . I am taking the time to write this review, because I am very impressed with the thorough, academic approach the she takes with her patients. She is a great asset to our community!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Paul Tritel, MD – Feb 13, 2021
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Dr. Amezaga is an answer to prayer! She is clear with her directions and always wants to know my thoughts as well. If I send a message on the portal she replies very quickly. I feel blessed that I found her!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 30, 2021
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I wish I could give a 5 star but the extremely rude lady that makes the appointments won’t help me or my referring physician to even get an appointment. In fact my doctor from back home has called 6 times now and been put on hold for over a half hour and then disconnected. I’ve managed to get through one time in at least 15 attempts, waiting over an hour, only to be told at this time they haven’t had time to even review the 50 pages of faxed medical records from my rheumatologist in St Louis and then hung up on me. I called Lee Memorial to try to speak with a patient advocate and was told this hospital doesn’t participate in that program! I’ve consulted in over 50 hospitals in my pharmacy career from Yale on one coast to Cedars on another and never once have I heard of such a thing. It sure would have been nice to have to Not fly back and forth to see my doctor, but unfortunately her office staff decides who can and cannot be treated. This is very discriminating!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 others found this helpful
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Diana Woodside – Jan 22, 2021
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Dr. Amezaga is always so knowledgeable and explains my condition at the moment so clearly. I trust her and feel so comfortable and secure having her as my dr.. And Jessica was so nice and helpful in scheduling my next appointment
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 21, 2021
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Matxalen Amezaga Urruela, MD, completed her medical degree at Central University of Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela and went on to complete her residency in Internal Medicine at Griffin Hospital - Yale University School of Medicine in Derby, Connecticut....read more

biography

Matxalen Amezaga Urruela, MD, completed her medical degree at Central University of Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela and went on to complete her residency in Internal Medicine at Griffin Hospital - Yale University School of Medicine in Derby, Connecticut....read more
  • Rheumatology

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  • Baylor Cm|baylor University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • Griffin Hosp-yale University|griffin Hospital-yale

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • Central University / Jose Maria Vargas School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
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American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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    Kelsey Seybold Clinic (Physicians)106 Vision Park Blvd Shenandoah, TX 77384
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