Betsy Joann Furukawa, MD
Dermatology
MyBSWHealth
Betsy Joann Furukawa, MD
Dermatology
MyBSWHealth
Locations of Betsy Joann Furukawa, MD
Baylor Scott & White Specialty Care Center Dermatology Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St Bldg 27, Temple, TX, 76508
6653.5 mi
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254.724.6300
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- Monday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Biography
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Dr. Betsy Furukawa is a board-certified dermatologist with a particular interest in treating autoimmune blistering disorders, chronic eczematous dermatitis, psoriasis, skin cancer, dermoscopy, and surgically removing benign and malignant skin ... View More |
| Ages Seen |
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| Adolescents (ages 12-18) |
| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2006) |
| Residency: Internal Medicine, Univ of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (2009) |
| Education: Univ of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (2009) |
| Residency: Dermatology, University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (2013) |
| Certifications |
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| Dermatology- American Board of Dermatology |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Reviews (348) for Betsy Joann Furukawa, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | Caring, took time to answer questions, | |
| 4.8 | Mar 6, 2025 | She seemed to really care, very nice | |
| 4.8 | Mar 6, 2025 | Very thorough with examination of skin. Helpful with advice to care for skin. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 27, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Feb 27, 2025 | Very thorough and professional | |
| 5.0 | Feb 27, 2025 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Feb 24, 2025 | Dr Furukawa was extremely professional and thorough. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 23, 2025 | Very impressed. She is very good at what she does. I felt relaxed, listened to, and important. I didn't feel like just a number, or that she was rushed. I thank her for that, and I thank Baylor Scott & White for having caring doctors. It makes visits less stressful for patients. Thank you! | |
| 5.0 | Feb 22, 2025 | Friendly. Professional. Explained findings and plan well. | |
| 4.8 | Feb 20, 2025 | She's caring and very thorough | |
| 5.0 | Feb 20, 2025 | Takes her time and explains everything. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 17, 2025 | Professional and attentive. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 17, 2025 | She was very professional and personable and provided thorough explanations of potential treatments and options. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | Dr, Furukawa was thorough and professional. She answered all my questions and offered her services if I noticed any changes in my skin. I would definitely recommend her to others. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | She is always pleasant and easy to talk to, as are all of the staff around her. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 13, 2025 | Very friendly and knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 9, 2025 | Very caring, friendly, and knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Feb 8, 2025 | Knowledgeable and kind. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 8, 2025 | Very skilled and kind. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 7, 2025 | The dermatology clinic is one of the best and most comforting clinics in your system. | |
| 4.8 | Feb 6, 2025 | Very thorough and caring | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | She listened to me and took action. She did not just say that I had contact dermatitis and send me on my way. She wanted to find the cause rather than treat the symptoms. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | She listen and explore what is going on with my rash | |
| 4.3 | Jan 30, 2025 | Apologized for long wait times, friendly, and knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 30, 2025 | She was very through and kind. All issues addressed. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 27, 2025 | Always makes me feel comfortable | |
| 5.0 | Jan 26, 2025 | I have been trying to get in to see a dermatologist for a long time. Dr. Furukawa was incredibly helpful. She listened, asked questions, did not seem rushed, and was able to give me immediate suggestions of some things to try. She also made sure that a follow-up appointment was scheduled. In addition, she encouraged me to contact her if I needed to discuss anything with her sooner which was also helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 25, 2025 | Dr. Was polite and informative. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | Concerned and helpful | |
| 4.7 | Jan 23, 2025 | She was thorough and listened to my symptoms. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 22, 2025 | Listened carefully to what I had to say | |
| 5.0 | Jan 19, 2025 | Dr Furakawa is great. She's kind and understanding. And she really knows her stuff. She gives me options with best recommendations to allow her patients to be apart of their care. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | Professional and extremely competent, identified and diagnosed a condition I've lived with for over 10 years. Gave me a new start and vastly improved my quality of life from psoriasis and joint pain | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | She is always so nice and very attentive. | |
| 4.7 | Jan 11, 2025 | Always knowledgeable and helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | Polite, friendly and cordial. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | She is very well educated in Dermotology and she is very considerate of the patience problems | |
| 4.8 | Jan 4, 2025 | Personable knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Dec 26, 2024 | She explained the procedure to be used and possible care options, depending on the outcome of the procedure | |
| 5.0 | Dec 26, 2024 | She listens and is attentive | |
| 4.9 | Dec 24, 2024 | I was mainly seen by the resident as well as a other Dr in training. She did come in and find something that was missed and it was a good learning opportunity for both the resident and trainer. I appreciate her thoroughness. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 22, 2024 | Caring, thoroughly knowledgeable and professional | |
| 5.0 | Dec 19, 2024 | Wonderful visit from front desk to departure. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 14, 2024 | She is very through and explains the process. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Dec 9, 2024 | Thorough, relatable and easy to understand. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 9, 2024 | Friendly knowledgeable thorough. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 8, 2024 | She is very accommodating and very good at her knowledge and fights for getting the right treatment to the patient. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 7, 2024 | Took time made me feel like my concerns were valid | |
| 5.0 | Dec 5, 2024 | Procedures were completely explained before proceeding! Very intern was also helping with biopsy on ear...very gentle and considerate! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 5, 2024 | Pleasant knowledgeable professional | |
| 5.0 | Dec 5, 2024 | Very good provider very knowledgeable and helpful | |
| 4.8 | Dec 5, 2024 | So nice and caring | |
| 5.0 | Dec 1, 2024 | Good | |
| 4.4 | Nov 30, 2024 | Pleasant and friendly | |
| 4.2 | Nov 28, 2024 | Quick and professional. | |
| 4.3 | Nov 23, 2024 | Dr Furukawa took the time to make personal connection and ask about my work/profession. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Always so thorough and very professional | |
| 4.1 | Nov 22, 2024 | She came in and verified the residents findings. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Very knowledgeable and friendly | |
| 5.0 | Nov 16, 2024 | As beforeprofessional, kind - expert advice and treatment | |
| 5.0 | Nov 9, 2024 | Excellent care | |
| 5.0 | Nov 9, 2024 | Friendly, personable, listened to me | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | Thorough, listening, explaining and interested. Superior service in all respects. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | Takes time to talk with you and I never felt like she was in a hurry to get to the next patient | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | Just an amazing doctor. Took the time to explain everything | |
| 5.0 | Oct 31, 2024 | I have used her services for two years. I look forward to the visit. She is always so sweet professional and thorough. She is very supportive. The work area is immaculate. | |
| 4.5 | Oct 31, 2024 | Very professional | |
| 4.8 | Oct 30, 2024 | Dr Furukawa is very knowledgeable, helpful and caring. She makes the extra effort to find a solution for your problem. | |
| 4.6 | Oct 27, 2024 | She is REAL doctor. Unlike most so-called doctors, she actually cares and listens & as a result you actually get help! | |
| 4.8 | Oct 26, 2024 | Everything was good no problem looking forward to my next visit. Everyone we very professional | |
| 4.8 | Oct 24, 2024 | Professional yet friendly | |
| 4.6 | Oct 24, 2024 | I was misdiagnosed with AD and Dr. Betsy diagnosed me correctly by just reading my medical history. She is very knowledgeable, professional, compassionate and very kind. She's a perfect provider. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | Very complete and compassionate. I was very relaxed throughout the procedure. The intern was very skilled. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 11, 2024 | She is great and a fun person. A Dr Whom I enjoy seeing. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 10, 2024 | Prompt, friendly, courteous | |
| 5.0 | Oct 7, 2024 | She was very through in her assessment and treatment plan. She explained different treatment options for the diagnosis and invited me to participate in the care. More importantly, she heard, valued, and addressed my concerns as her patient. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 4, 2024 | Great visit and very understanding. It was first visit, cosultation. We set a plan forward. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 4, 2024 | Pays attention to all ur concerns with a solid answer . | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | She listened to me and thoroughly examined a nd took my concerns seriously when Dr's that I had seen previously did not. I am exceedingly impressed with her. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | Genuine, thorough | |
| 5.0 | Oct 1, 2024 | Very concerned about my health. Great bedside manner. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 27, 2024 | Professional, friendly, prompt. | |
| 4.6 | Sep 27, 2024 | Showed geenuine care for my diagnosis had hreat knowledge ro answer my questions | |
| 5.0 | Sep 26, 2024 | Dr. Furukawa was very kind and caring, she listen to all my concerns and address each one. She was very knowledgeable and had lots of great information for me. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 23, 2024 | She is one of the best. She explains conditions and spends time to discuss solutions. | |
| 4.8 | Sep 22, 2024 | Dr. Furukawa was very good. I spent more time with the intern and she was very efficient. I wish I remember her name but she was very good. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 22, 2024 | Her patience, knowledge ,explanation made it easy to understand, and listened to the concerns I had. |
*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.