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Dr. Chavarria is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who is passionate about getting his patients back to the things they want to do through both non-surgical and surgical spine interventions. He ...
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Education
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2017)
Internship: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado at Denver - GME (2018)
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine (2022)
Fellowship: Orthopedic Spine Surgery, West Virginia University Hospital (2023)
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health

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Reviews (115) for Joseph Cruz Chavarria, MD

Overall
4.8*
averageRating metric
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.8
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.5
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Provider included you in decisions

Patient Comments**

5.0 Mar 12, 2025 He takes care of every details. Explains everything and gives multiple explanations.
5.0 Mar 10, 2025 Knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, welcoming, accountable, educating.
4.9 Feb 21, 2025 I appreciate that he involves his patients in the decision making process about treatment options. He communicates and explains things well.
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Always a pleasure. I love the medical student that's been with him as well. Wish him the best. Dr. Chavarria is so adorable and has a sense of humor. He has to if I'm his patient. It's all good. He's just a great surgeon, and doctor, overall.
5.0 Feb 7, 2025 Took the time to explain the what and why of what happened. Made understanding what treatment he had planned make sense.
5.0 Feb 2, 2025 Dr Chavarria is thorough with his questions, LISTENS to my answers and conveys empathy for the distress injuries like mine cause.
5.0 Jan 27, 2025 Chavarria was very professional and exceptional in explaining my care, MRI and Xrays. I did not feel rushed.
5.0 Jan 23, 2025 Very helpful and professional
4.9 Jan 23, 2025 It was great to interact with the physician on a professional level. Often times one encounters physicians who feel the need to talk down to the patient. As I have a background in science and medicine, it was nice that he talked to me on my level.
4.7 Jan 11, 2025 Very knowledgeable and Informative. He appeared to understand my Issues and concerns and provided good Information.
5.0 Jan 1, 2025 Very nice people!
5.0 Dec 31, 2024 Dr Chavarria explained everything to me so that I can make an informed decision regarding my treatment.
5.0 Dec 29, 2024 Genuinely concerned for my well being. Kind, patient and knowledgeable.
4.8 Dec 27, 2024 He answered all questions and was polite and addressed our concerns.
4.8 Dec 22, 2024 Listened, outlined treatment options and was a non alarmist.
5.0 Dec 22, 2024 Compassionate, empathetic and a great listener.
5.0 Dec 21, 2024 Had a lot of patience listening to my history of multiple back issues. Explained what the x-ray showed.
4.7 Dec 17, 2024 The doctor was very patient, listened to me carefully, and was very kind. I felt comfortable discussing my concerns, and I appreciate the excellent care."
5.0 Dec 17, 2024 Very humble and listen to patient with patience.He is the angle.
4.6 Dec 15, 2024 Loved Dr.
5.0 Dec 11, 2024 Dr Chavarria was straight forward and easy to understand with his diagnosis. He pointed out several courses of action to take depending on progressive action and medication.
4.8 Dec 6, 2024 He was very helpful. And explain everythig
5.0 Dec 4, 2024 Dr Chavarria is absolutely the best.
5.0 Dec 4, 2024 He was very informative and answered all my Questions. He was so knowledgeable and helpful .
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 Muy buen servicio me ayud? el doctor joseph Cruz Chavarr?a estoy muy contento gracias
4.8 Nov 14, 2024 Listens to concerns. Explains treatment and options clearly
4.6 Nov 14, 2024 Very knowledgeable, talked through options. Using the imaging, he did a great job of walking me down the affected part of my spine, disc by disc.
4.8 Nov 8, 2024 He was very friendly, professional, knowledgeable and informative. It was a pleasure meeting him and the staff.
5.0 Nov 6, 2024 Dr Chavarria is highly respected for his outstanding knowledge of care for patients with patience and humanity.He listened to my complains and allowed me to share opinions and contributions to my care.
5.0 Nov 4, 2024 Excellent. He knows his business
5.0 Nov 4, 2024 He was amazing!
4.6 Oct 31, 2024 Very professional and took time to hear my concerns.
4.8 Oct 22, 2024 Dr Chavarria was concerned, informative and patient with me
4.9 Oct 18, 2024 Very thorough
5.0 Oct 16, 2024 Caring, knowledgeable, offered options and explained everything
5.0 Oct 15, 2024 Knowledgeable, thorough and has a sense of humor
5.0 Oct 13, 2024 Very professional and knowledgeable, polite, and understanding provided information that was needed. Thank you very outstanding.
5.0 Oct 13, 2024 Best consultation ever
5.0 Oct 10, 2024 Explained everything very well , answered all questions
5.0 Oct 9, 2024 Knowledgeable. Easy to converse with about my condition.
4.7 Oct 5, 2024 Dr. Chavarria was very personable and knowledge. He explained all of my MRI to me. We agreed on a treatment and he referred me to convenient doctor that he recommended.

*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.