Rachel Elizabeth Arffa, MD
Otolaryngology
MyBSWHealth
Rachel Elizabeth Arffa, MD
Otolaryngology
MyBSWHealth
Locations ofRachel Elizabeth Arffa, MD
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 302 University
302 University Blvd , Round Rock, TX, 78665
6675.0mi
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512.509.0200
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- Monday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
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Biography
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Dr. Arffa is a fellowship-trained rhinologist and general otolaryngologist. She is from Pittsburgh, PA, and completed her medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh. She then did her Otolaryngology ... View More |
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| Newborns (0-28 days) |
| Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2) |
| Children (ages 3-11) |
| Adolescents (ages 12-18) |
| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: MD, University of Pittsburgh (2010) |
| Internship: General Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2011) |
| Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2011) |
| Residency: Otolaryngology, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2015) |
| Fellowship: Rhinology, Sinus & Nasal Institute of Florida (2016) |
| Certifications |
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| Otolaryngology- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Reviews (421) for Rachel Elizabeth Arffa, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.4 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.4 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.5 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.5 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.5 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 3.9 | May 13, 2025 | She answered my questions. I just felt like the appointment was rushed. | |
| 5.0 | May 13, 2025 | This doctor is one of the best doctors I've ever seen. She has such patience and so much knowledge. I am glad I chose her to do my sinus surgery. | |
| 5.0 | May 12, 2025 | Always great service at BSW | |
| 4.8 | May 12, 2025 | I love this dr | |
| 5.0 | May 10, 2025 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | May 7, 2025 | Dr. Arffa was very personable and open to my questions. She paid great attention to my concerns and was easily accessible even after my visit by on-line messaging. | |
| 4.2 | May 7, 2025 | Confident and professional demeanor, provided well thought answers to my questions, | |
| 4.1 | May 6, 2025 | Helpful/concern. Listens | |
| 5.0 | May 5, 2025 | Excellent and very knowledgeable doctor. | |
| 4.8 | May 5, 2025 | Dr. Arffa consistently answers all my questions and provides a plan of action for me to confirm or modify, if possible. I'm very pleased. | |
| 5.0 | May 4, 2025 | Although our first meeting was short, the doctor ordered several test and meeting with a speak therapist. I feel she was thorough and completely understood what I needed. Thanks! | |
| 5.0 | May 2, 2025 | Dr. Arffa is thorough, provides complete information on her findings, reviews potential treatments, and respectfully involves me in all decisions. She is pleasant and listens carefully. | |
| 4.9 | May 1, 2025 | Professional | |
| 5.0 | May 1, 2025 | Always seems engaged and caring | |
| 4.7 | Apr 26, 2025 | Was able to answer any questions I had! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 26, 2025 | One of my best doctors ever! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 24, 2025 | Carring and knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 24, 2025 | Sufficient | |
| 5.0 | Apr 24, 2025 | Dr Arffa knows what she is doing. I am confident with every visit, that I am going to get the best care possible | |
| 4.1 | Apr 23, 2025 | She cleans the wax for my ears | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Vert knowledgeable and friendly physician | |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2025 | She was very personable and listened to what I had to say. She was very helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 10, 2025 | She fixed my ear! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 7, 2025 | Very professional and understanding that I had just been diagnosed with cancer. Performed a biopsy, which was quite painful, but did it with speed and care that made it seem easier than it probably was. She was personable and accepting of my stupid jokes which is a defense mechanism when I am nervous. I am glad she Is on my medical treatment team. | |
| 4.7 | Apr 4, 2025 | Yes, she explained a lot about my hearing issue. Very helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 3, 2025 | Very prompt and comprehensive visit | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Helped take care of my nosebleeds | |
| 5.0 | Mar 24, 2025 | Friendly and efficient | |
| 4.9 | Mar 22, 2025 | Great ENT, especially for sinus. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 21, 2025 | She's very thorough. Listened an address, my concerns and questions. She provided additional resources for my health issues. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 18, 2025 | She is very caring, knowledgeable and pro active | |
| 5.0 | Mar 18, 2025 | Knowledgeable, she explained my condition, Took care of the problem and gave me advice on how to try to prevent it from happening again. | |
| 4.7 | Mar 17, 2025 | Very easy to talk to, and she listen to and makes recommendations to address my issues. | |
| 3.1 | Mar 16, 2025 | She was professional. She was direct and straight forward. However, she seemed hurried and did not ask some questions I thought she would (given my experience dealing with this issue.) Her follow up to the visit surprised me because some of the things she detailed I believe we did not speak about or seemed contrary to actual facts. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 15, 2025 | Very thorough | |
| 4.8 | Mar 15, 2025 | Dr. Arffa is the best. She always has a plan for me and it works! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 14, 2025 | Dr Arffa has helped me a lot with my ear care and concerns, particularly congestion due to seasonal allergies. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | Dr. Arffa is one of the kindest and most empathetic doctors I have seen. She genuinely cares and listens. I highly recommend her as a doctor and appreciate her on a personal level. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | Quick diagnosis of a problem that had plagued me for weeks. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 5, 2025 | She helped me to hear again. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 4, 2025 | Efficient, competent, friendly | |
| 2.8 | Mar 3, 2025 | She seemed interested in my experience and like she just wanted me to take what she said without question | |
| 4.5 | Mar 2, 2025 | The doctor was focused on my concern, and then treatment options. Very professional | |
| 5.0 | Feb 25, 2025 | Dr. Arffa turned my medical around and is totally aware and informed about anything having to do with the issue I suffer from. She is always current on my issue, comes into the room ready to address any changes and always makes sure she is aware or any changes I may have in my body and/or my medications. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 23, 2025 | All Good | |
| 5.0 | Feb 23, 2025 | Always caring, listens and answers questions! Top Doctor | |
| 5.0 | Feb 22, 2025 | Very knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Feb 21, 2025 | Together we came to the same conclusions through looking at health care history, facts and recommendations. She was highly professional and listened to what I had to say. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 21, 2025 | Very nice person and very professional | |
| 5.0 | Feb 20, 2025 | She is always very professional | |
| 5.0 | Feb 14, 2025 | She listened to me well. Very knowledgeable and good at what she does. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 11, 2025 | Dr Arffa listens and is responsive | |
| 5.0 | Feb 9, 2025 | She listened to my concerns and explained everything to me. I am not worried about having the surgery with her. I have confidence in my surgeon. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 8, 2025 | Great visit | |
| 4.1 | Feb 8, 2025 | Great Customer Service | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | Very thorough and answered all my questions | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | Explained things thoroughly and listened to everything I had to say. | |
| 4.9 | Feb 5, 2025 | Good | |
| 5.0 | Feb 1, 2025 | Dr Arfa is very positive and seems to be very good at what she does. She listened to my concerns and answered my questions. I was well prepared for my surgery and recovery | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | Seemed very professional. First Visit to this doctor. She was covering for another one. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 30, 2025 | She gets to the point and honest. Love her personality. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 28, 2025 | Professional & personal | |
| 5.0 | Jan 24, 2025 | Dr. Arrfa took time to listen to my explanation of symptoms, and performed an examination used to professionally diagnose + provide concluding treatment options. I really appreciated Dr. Arffa's insight and understanding regarding my symptoms. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | She cares | |
| 4.8 | Jan 23, 2025 | They were very kind and explained a multitude of solutions for my issue as well as scheduled a follow up for me. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | Excellent doctor but have to wait 14 weeks for my appointment. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 23, 2025 | I felt like she listened to what I said, understood that I was frustrated and discouraged about what I had experienced, and made recommendations based on that. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | I didn't wait long, everyone was friendly the doctor was friendly, knowledgeable and resolved my issues! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | I was confident in her knowledge and treatment | |
| 5.0 | Jan 19, 2025 | Dr. Arffa is very professional and personable physician. I feel very comfortable being under her care. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 18, 2025 | Great | |
| 4.9 | Jan 17, 2025 | I have had nothing but positive visits every time I come. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 17, 2025 | She really listened to what I had to say. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 17, 2025 | Dr Arffa was very personable, got right to the point and told me what needed to be done, and then asked if I agreed with that course of action. Once I agreed, she was very efficient in treating me. She asked if I had questions and, after answering those questions, walked me out. I was extremely happy with the outcome of the visit. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 15, 2025 | Very knowledgeable, learning things for the first time in 40 years. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 11, 2025 | She was very helpful and had good info for me. And seamed genuinely concerned | |
| 5.0 | Jan 11, 2025 | Effectively explained diagnosis and offered solutions | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | Dr. Afra is straightforward, easy to talk to, very punctual, and professional. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | The most knowledgeable, effective and professional medical doctor I have. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | Good communicator, very professional | |
| 5.0 | Jan 8, 2025 | Quite satisfied | |
| 5.0 | Dec 30, 2024 | Dr Arfa and her staff provided compassionate, expert care. I especially appreciate her offering solutions to my health care needs as options for me to select from. My experience with Dr Arfa has always been very positive. Well done! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 28, 2024 | Spent time and was very thorough | |
| 5.0 | Dec 28, 2024 | Dr was very nice and understanding answered all my questions did not rush me | |
| 4.7 | Dec 27, 2024 | She did more for me in 5 minutes than another non-BSW provider did for me in an entire appointment. | |
| 4.2 | Dec 25, 2024 | Nice doctor | |
| 3.9 | Dec 25, 2024 | Dr was friendly & to the point. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 24, 2024 | Seemed very interested in helping me | |
| 5.0 | Dec 21, 2024 | Doctor is very good. She is taking care and given good advice. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 20, 2024 | I really liked this doctor she's so friendly & kind please give this great doctor a raise & have her be on the board of directors. Greatest doctor | |
| 4.8 | Dec 17, 2024 | She was attentive and tried to help me out with my questions | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | Professional and knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Dec 15, 2024 | She was prepared for my visit....reviewed the survey I completed before her arrival....did a comprehensive exam of my nasal area....provided a number of causes for the problem I have...ordered tests to narrow the diagnosis....explained possible scenarios depending on test results....ordered an RX to relieve congestion in my nose....Entire visit from arriving at check in, visit with Dr. And her staff, and scheduling follow up appointment was only 30 minutes....very respectful of my time | |
| 5.0 | Dec 14, 2024 | She checks and cleans my ears and gives her opinion on my condition. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | Very knowledgeable. Very caring attitude. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 12, 2024 | She get right to the point of the visit and lets you know exactly what to expect. Great knowledge and very helpful. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 12, 2024 | Dr Arfa cared about getting to the source of my taste issues. I'm very hopeful she'll be able to help me. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 10, 2024 | The staff was very friendly and professional. Dr. Arffa was not only very knowledgeable and professional, but took the time to listen to my situation and answered my questions with patience and clarity. Highly recommended! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 10, 2024 | Excellent provider | |
| 4.4 | Dec 9, 2024 | is a professional health provider | |
| 5.0 | Dec 8, 2024 | Dr. Arffa is the best!!! | |
| 4.5 | Dec 6, 2024 | Everyone is great | |
| 4.2 | Dec 5, 2024 | Got impression she was in a hurry to get me out | |
| 4.7 | Dec 5, 2024 | Took time to help me understand the surgery and the recovery process | |
| 5.0 | Dec 3, 2024 | Doctor was kind and knowledgeable. | |
| 4.6 | Dec 3, 2024 | Was a bit brisk in explaining the nostril spraying and the probe. Realize her bedside manners are usually performed on a patient under enesthecia, but I was wide awake. That's all everything else went well. | |
| 3.1 | Nov 30, 2024 | She seemed to be distracted. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 30, 2024 | She was very caring, listened to my concerns, and was detailed in her assessment. | |
| 4.3 | Nov 30, 2024 | Acknowledged all concerns. Thank you. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 25, 2024 | Great experience. | |
| 4.8 | Nov 25, 2024 | Always informative and positive | |
| 4.4 | Nov 25, 2024 | Good | |
| 4.7 | Nov 21, 2024 | Very through |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.