I always look forward to seeing Dr. Joseph. She has a beautiful smile, is kind, & genuinely concerned. Great doctor, as ell.
5.0

Locations ofGrace M Akinyi-Joseph, MD

Biography

Ages Seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Medical School: MD, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2008)
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center (2011)
Fellowship: Hematology/Oncology, University of Texas Health Science Center (2015)
Education: University of Texas Health Science Center (2015)
Internship: Preliminary Internal Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio (2021)
Certifications
Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Med
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station

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Reviews (308) for Grace M Akinyi-Joseph, MD

Overall
4.9*
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.8
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

5.0 Apr 13, 2025 I always look forward to seeing Dr. Joseph. She has a beautiful smile, is kind, & genuinely concerned. Great doctor, as ell.
4.7 Apr 6, 2025 Very kind & patient, feels she cares a lot for me & my health.
5.0 Apr 6, 2025 I felt that she cared and was very supportive.
5.0 Mar 27, 2025 She is very caring and concerned about me as a person. She speaks very clearly and takes her time to listen to me. She is a wonderful doctor.
5.0 Mar 21, 2025 Dr Joseph has an exceptional bed side manner. She explains what she is looking at with trends of prior blood testing results and explains why she asks some of the questions that she asks.
5.0 Mar 21, 2025 Explain in details how we are addressing my medical needs and issues.
5.0 Mar 20, 2025 She is so caring and explains everything really well! So happy I met with her and will again if needed!
5.0 Mar 18, 2025 Very through and concerned about my care.
5.0 Mar 13, 2025 She was prepared for our consult by reading my records from another provider. Listened to and heard me. I felt confident I will receive good care.
4.0 Mar 11, 2025 Excellent Dr
4.1 Mar 11, 2025 She seems to be genuinely worried about me
5.0 Mar 11, 2025 Wonderful experience Informative and used visual aid. Very helpful understanding my health issues
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 She is absolutely amazing and genuinely cares for her patients.
4.8 Mar 5, 2025 Did not hurry feel hurried through the visit and had adequate time to have my situation explained.
4.8 Mar 4, 2025 The Doctor was very knowledgeable and talk to us like we were real people and not uneducated people. She truly likes to be part of a care team with the family and that's important to our family. I would recommend her and I have already recommended her to others
5.0 Mar 2, 2025 The most compassionate doctor I have ever had. So glad she was recommended to me.
4.8 Feb 28, 2025 Compassion & Concern
5.0 Feb 21, 2025 Very good. She explained everything where I could understand It was my first appointment with her.
5.0 Feb 21, 2025 Tells it like it is. Explains it in Layman's language
5.0 Feb 19, 2025 She is the most kind,compassionate and thorough provider.
5.0 Feb 12, 2025 Caring. Compassionate. Asks many questions and responds with choices to decide which care plan I would like and how to move towards goals In my best Interest and what I would be most comfortable with. She touched on every concern I have and concerns even I hadn't thought of. Excellent Physician. A jewel of a person. Left her knowing I was In the best of hands. Can't find words to express what a wonderful woman she is.
5.0 Feb 11, 2025 Very nice visit.
4.9 Feb 11, 2025 She is a good listener and very knowledgeable.
4.8 Feb 9, 2025 This provider was wonderful, probably the best I've ever seen. I can't say enough good things about her.
5.0 Feb 7, 2025 Very caring, very thoughtful to questions that I had.
5.0 Feb 5, 2025 She is caring ,understanding and very informative.
5.0 Feb 2, 2025 Very good
4.8 Jan 31, 2025 Dr. Joseph is the best. She is so knowledgeable, kind and caring. She takes a personal interest in her patients, and goes above and beyond for them. Love her!
4.8 Jan 28, 2025 Dr. Joseph was very thorough and informative.
5.0 Jan 24, 2025 Excellent doctor. Takes time to make sure you understand
5.0 Jan 24, 2025 Best Dr. Ever. I went to M D Anderson. I am back. I will never leave again
5.0 Jan 22, 2025 Dr. Joseph is through always during our visits, she elicits genuine concern.
5.0 Jan 22, 2025 Dr. Joseph was very patient and explained everything for my husband and I to understand.
4.0 Jan 21, 2025 Pleasant informative
5.0 Jan 21, 2025 The time she took and explain in layman terms.
5.0 Jan 21, 2025 Dr Joseph is a BLESSING FROM GOD!! She is kind, caring, conserned, calms my every doubt in just a short time. She makes sure to cover all my needs. She is Strong n her Practice, fast to act & covers all aspects. She is so FRIENDLY & A REAL GOD SENT person in my life!! I am so very THANKFUL!!
5.0 Jan 17, 2025 She is smart, caring and friendly - best doctor I've been to in a long time
5.0 Jan 15, 2025 She explained everything good. Seemed to be a kind and caring person. Really did appreciate her kindness and concern
4.8 Jan 15, 2025 I feel comfortable talking to Dr. Joseph. Thank you.
5.0 Jan 15, 2025 She explained in detail everything
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 Very personable & answered our questions. Explained results of tests & followup.
5.0 Jan 12, 2025 Sometimes there is a wait but it's worth it. When it's my turn she ever makes me feel rushed. I trust her, she is very informed a explains it well. Very thorough.
4.5 Jan 11, 2025 Dr Joseph is very knowledgeable and caring.
5.0 Jan 11, 2025 Awesome doctor
5.0 Jan 11, 2025 Very considerate
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 She is a wonderful and caring doctor.
5.0 Jan 2, 2025 Very considerate of patients wishes
5.0 Dec 31, 2024 Always concerned about my well being and genuinely cares about her patients.
4.8 Dec 29, 2024 Explained everything in easy to understand terms. Caring and comforting!!
5.0 Dec 27, 2024 She is the best, she take her to listen to all your questions and work with you.
5.0 Dec 27, 2024 During the visit it became very apparent she had spent time reviewing previous records and results in preparation for my visit
5.0 Dec 26, 2024 Dr. Joseph is patient oriented and respects my choices in my treatment.
4.8 Dec 24, 2024 She's an excellent dr. Very kind and professional.
4.7 Dec 24, 2024 I appreciated the experience I had with my new Oncologist! I felt she was very knowledgeable and helpful ensuring I was prepared to help keep cancer away!
3.0 Dec 24, 2024 Told me to find a provider at another hospital.
5.0 Dec 24, 2024 Wonderful visit. Very thorough explanations and made patient feel very comfortable
5.0 Dec 19, 2024 Dr. Joseph is my favorite doctor in the entire system. She has always made me feel comfortable and thoroughly explained everything including bloodwork. Gave concrete analogies and provided specific treatments.
5.0 Dec 17, 2024 Provides lots of information, clear treatment plan, professional & friendly
5.0 Dec 13, 2024 Everyone is friendly and professional
5.0 Dec 13, 2024 Explained everything in terms I understood. Very caring doctor
5.0 Dec 11, 2024 She was excellent
5.0 Dec 11, 2024 She is the most prepared doctor I have ever met with. I appreciated that she thoroughly reviewed my history and then asked great questions. Her explanations were clear and she offered options going forward with my treatment plan. I left feeling like I was in excellent hands and well cared for.
4.7 Dec 10, 2024 Very knowledgeable and personable. Rare quality
5.0 Dec 7, 2024 She is always upbeat and encouraging and values my opinions about my care
5.0 Dec 3, 2024 She is the most compassionate provider I have ever met! Truly cares for her patients!
5.0 Dec 1, 2024 Best doctor ever. I highly recommend Dr. JOSEPH. She is so thorough and explains everything where I can understand it. I trust her so much. Thank God S&W has her as their doctor.
5.0 Nov 29, 2024 Dr. Joseph always takes the time to listen and address each of my concerns and makes sure I'm comfortable with the plan for treatment.
5.0 Nov 28, 2024 So truthful and strong. I felt that she did everything I needed After watching my husband deal with cancer at ehe cancer center this was amazing. So many things covered and very truthful
4.7 Nov 20, 2024 She is very professional, thorough and compassionate.
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 Always knowledgeable about your health issues and concerns.Explains everything where you can easily understand it.Listens to your opinions or concerns.
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 Dr Joseph is wonderful. She takes such time in explaining all the results. I'm very impressed with her.
5.0 Nov 19, 2024 Making sure I understood what she was talking about.
5.0 Nov 19, 2024 All good
5.0 Nov 19, 2024 The provider , explain everything in simple words and allows you to ask questions.
4.8 Nov 15, 2024 Very caring. Answered questions and provided important information.
5.0 Nov 15, 2024 Good information. Answered my questions
5.0 Nov 14, 2024 She took her time and tried to reassure me about my condition.
5.0 Nov 12, 2024 Dr Joseph was excellent. I just moved here from Tennessee. My major concern was finding good medical care. I RA mixed with polycythemia and hemochromatosis so I am a complicated patient.I have had a great medical team in Tennessee-so the bar is high for me! She was professional, knowledgeable, and took her time. I was so relieved after my first appointment with her. I instantly knew I was in good hands with her. You may not appreciate your physician until you move away from them. The office was well staffed, polite and the atmosphere was great. I feel very fortunate to have found Dr Joseph!

*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.