Joseph Matthew Newman, MD
Ophthalmology
MyBSWHealth
Joseph Matthew Newman, MD
Ophthalmology
MyBSWHealth
Locations ofJoseph Matthew Newman, MD
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion - Temple
1815 S 31st St , Temple, TX, 76504
6653.5mi
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254.724.3937
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- Monday:7:30 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:7:30 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:7:30 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:7:30 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:7:30 am-5:00 pm
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Biography
| Ages Seen |
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| 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, Texas A&M University College of Medicine (2005) |
| Residency: Ophthalmology, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2009) |
| Education: Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2009) |
| Fellowship: Retina/Vitreous, UT Southwestern Medical Center (2010) |
| Certifications |
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| Ophthalmology- American Board of Ophthalmology |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest |
| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station |
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Reviews (693) for Joseph Matthew Newman, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.7 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.8 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.8 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | May 13, 2025 | He knows what he is doing. | |
| 5.0 | May 13, 2025 | I'm always treated with respect and dignity and feel confident in the care of my physicians here. | |
| 5.0 | May 13, 2025 | Dr Newman is prompt, focused, listening, specific with responses, kind, and informative. | |
| 5.0 | May 12, 2025 | It was great | |
| 5.0 | May 12, 2025 | Friendly, shows concern. | |
| 5.0 | May 9, 2025 | Dr Newman always tries to improve my vision and gives me options to make this happen. | |
| 5.0 | May 9, 2025 | Very polite and knowledgeable and at the end of the appointment he asked if he could pray for me. Loved it. Glory be to god! | |
| 5.0 | May 7, 2025 | Nice folks | |
| 4.4 | May 7, 2025 | Very kind and really felt he wanted to help | |
| 5.0 | May 5, 2025 | Dr. Newman is a wonderful man. | |
| 4.8 | May 4, 2025 | Dr. Newman is an excellent physician he is caring. He has a great staff and I love the fact that he always doesn't short prayer with you. Just makes it so amazing and personable. He's just an amazing doctor. | |
| 5.0 | May 3, 2025 | He's great every time I see him! | |
| 4.8 | May 3, 2025 | At first I was very nervous about seeing him since he looks so young but I found him to be very knowledgeable and kind | |
| 5.0 | May 1, 2025 | Puts me at ease. | |
| 5.0 | May 1, 2025 | Great | |
| 4.7 | Apr 30, 2025 | Very professional and very kind. | |
| 4.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Love Dr Newman and would recommend him percent he is excellent and caring and professional | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Made me feel comfortable. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Very understanding | |
| 5.0 | Apr 28, 2025 | I can't express enough how much I appreciate Dr. Newman. He is thorough, kind, and an excellent provider overall. His demeanor and care for patients is nothing like I have ever experienced, and I am so glad to be his patient. | |
| 4.8 | Apr 27, 2025 | Great Dr. | |
| 4.9 | Apr 25, 2025 | Was really concern with my problem | |
| 5.0 | Apr 25, 2025 | Dr. Newman is such a thorough, caring doctor. He explains medical procedures in terms that are understandable to typical patients. | |
| 4.4 | Apr 25, 2025 | Very good | |
| 4.8 | Apr 21, 2025 | He is the best. Ihave wet AMD in left eye and taking shot treatments. Under his care my vision is now improved better than it was before this disease even started. Can't say enough for what he and the good Lord have done for me. MY right eye has dry AMD due to severe trauma. He surgerically brought my eyesight back and even now it is clearing up. I highly recommend Dr. Newman to others with vision problems. | |
| 4.5 | Apr 19, 2025 | Dr. Newman is great about explaining what Is going on with my medical Issues In a way I understand. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Dr. Newman always takes the time to answer all my questions. I am very thankful that he is my doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | It was an awesome experience. I've even shared with coworkers and family. Thanks for treating me like I matter. | |
| 4.2 | Apr 16, 2025 | Always friendly and encouraging | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | I liked that he held my hand and prayed. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | Great visit as always. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 14, 2025 | Very professional and caring | |
| 5.0 | Apr 12, 2025 | Good job | |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2025 | Cares about his patients! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2025 | I enjoyed meeting Dr.Newman. He's very polite, patient and very friendly. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 10, 2025 | Dr. Newman is always very professional, friendly and has been taking really great care of my eye problem for a couple of years now. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 9, 2025 | Very nice and answered any question's I had | |
| 5.0 | Apr 9, 2025 | Appointment was completed in a timely manner. Treated with respect and friendliness. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 5, 2025 | Hopefully Dr Newman's care will help save my eyesight it would certainly benefit me greatly. | |
| 4.2 | Apr 2, 2025 | He covers the area as requested of him and cares for your care thoroughly. | |
| 4.7 | Apr 1, 2025 | Excellent provider, I have been with him for a few years and have always been given excellent service from day one. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 30, 2025 | Very knowledgeable and listens to your concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | He is amazing and prays with me after every visit. | |
| 4.6 | Mar 29, 2025 | Dr. Newman was very professional and answered all of my questions. He even prayed with me when I told him I am in law enforcement. I really appreciated that. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | Doctor Newman is the best Doctor ever. He is a true Christian man and very professional | |
| 5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | He is wonderful | |
| 5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | Best doctor ever!!!! Calm and reassuring!! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 26, 2025 | Professionalism | |
| 5.0 | Mar 26, 2025 | Friendly polite, explained everything so I understood it and lived the prayer at the end of visit | |
| 5.0 | Mar 25, 2025 | Dr. Newman is deliberate and precise in his delivery in discussion of patients diagnosis, prognosis and open the questions concerns and considerations. He is very punctuate and timely In receiving patients and genuinely concerned with patients overall health as it applies to patients vision. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 23, 2025 | Dr Newman answered the questions I had about my condition. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 22, 2025 | EXCELLENT Live Dr Newman. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 22, 2025 | Always enjoy my visit with Dr. Newman. He is thoughtful, carefully explains and answers any questions. Praying after each procedure is especially appreciated. | |
| 4.4 | Mar 22, 2025 | Very caring doctor | |
| 5.0 | Mar 21, 2025 | Excellent care. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 21, 2025 | Caring , competent good. Service | |
| 4.8 | Mar 19, 2025 | He is very committed to serving his patients for the best outcome for them. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 16, 2025 | Very caring, friendly, professional courteous and helpful. | |
| 4.5 | Mar 15, 2025 | He shows compassion, also even though he's short staffed he still took a small amount of time to console me. The procedure is very painful and he felt my pain. I wiuld recommend him to anyone who needs this procedure. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 14, 2025 | He explains everything and listens to my concerns | |
| 5.0 | Mar 14, 2025 | Very thorough | |
| 4.8 | Mar 13, 2025 | Dr. Newman is great. He is very caring and helpful. He gives the shots quickly with less pain. He nurses are great too. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 13, 2025 | Very talented Dr. Took care of my problem when I thought it could not be done. I am very happy with results | |
| 5.0 | Mar 12, 2025 | Great personality. Very professional. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 12, 2025 | I have vision in my eye because of his excellent care and knowledge. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 12, 2025 | Showed concern of the medicine I was on long term which was destroying my eye sight over time. Dr. Newman had my Rheumatology dr to recommend taking me off it. Which now 6 months later there is improvement of how my eye sight is now compared to last visit 6 months ago. I am grateful he took me off it and that I listened to himl. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 12, 2025 | Very kind and knowledgeable | |
| 4.9 | Mar 12, 2025 | Took time to explain options for path forward | |
| 5.0 | Mar 9, 2025 | Very kind and personable | |
| 4.5 | Mar 9, 2025 | Dr. Newman is very caring, attentive and competent. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 8, 2025 | Doctor Newman has been treating my macular degeneration for over a year. He is efficient, kind, easy to talk to, and deeply concerned about his patient care and comfort. | |
| 4.7 | Mar 7, 2025 | Dr. Newman is thorough, efficient, and so personable. He even asked if he could pray for me. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 6, 2025 | Wonderful doctor | |
| 5.0 | Mar 5, 2025 | Always feel cared about and important | |
| 5.0 | Mar 4, 2025 | Caring, thorough | |
| 4.4 | Mar 4, 2025 | Very professional and thorough. | |
| 4.8 | Mar 2, 2025 | Very satisfied. He is a very caring provider | |
| 3.7 | Mar 1, 2025 | The Doctor is wonderful but taking hours to see patients. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 1, 2025 | He is very caring and knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Feb 28, 2025 | NICE PLEASANT VISIT | |
| 4.9 | Feb 26, 2025 | First visit well done. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 21, 2025 | Dr Newman Is - Very upbeat , pleasant and positive in his manner ! | |
| 4.8 | Feb 20, 2025 | He cares about you I had some deaths last year he was very sympathetic | |
| 5.0 | Feb 17, 2025 | Very pleasant, courteous, and concerned. He keeps track of my eye condition and keeps me informed of the results. He is very professional and easy to understand. | |
| 4.4 | Feb 16, 2025 | Friendly and to the point | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | He makes the eye shots, every 6 weeks, easier to do. He's a very nice and respectful doctor and good person. He and his staff, make it so much easier, each time. They get it done quickly and good staff and easy to visit with. He always asks if we can pray and it's refreshing, he does this, but asks if ok. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | He was kind , professional and an expert in his field | |
| 4.2 | Feb 14, 2025 | Very good doctor | |
| 4.8 | Feb 14, 2025 | Dr Newman was kind and caring | |
| 4.5 | Feb 13, 2025 | I love Dr. Newman. I've been seeing him for about 3 to 4 years and every time is a pleasant experience. I love that he praise with me. I love that he tells me everything that's going on. He walks me through and explains it to me. He's gentle and caring, the only time I would complaint is that he gets behind sometimes which I understand, would not change anything about Dr. Newman he is | |
| 3.6 | Feb 13, 2025 | Dr. Matthews did great however I felt he was rushing a little while checking my mom I was there to help her translate since she only speaks Spanish, I felt that I had to rush since I was trying to relay and translate the o formation for my mom . But overall it was great, I will try to my fast next time. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 12, 2025 | Friendly, thoughtful, listens, competent | |
| 4.5 | Feb 12, 2025 | He pays close attention to how your treatment is progressing. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 12, 2025 | A golly man in a good man | |
| 4.5 | Feb 12, 2025 | Professional, respectful, and (although still in recovery) all indications a successful retina attachment surgery. It's been eight days. I would strongly recommend Dr. Newman to anyone that needed surgery like mine. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 12, 2025 | Best ever! | |
| 5.0 | Feb 11, 2025 | Provider is kind, reassuring and empathetic. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 11, 2025 | Dr. Newman is the best. | |
| 4.8 | Feb 9, 2025 | Dr. Newman is as usual a good listener, communicatior, kind, thorough, and respectful. | |
| 4.8 | Feb 8, 2025 | Always pleasant, professional, and caring. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 7, 2025 | Dr. Newman is the absolute best. If you, your family, or friends have concerns about their retina, send them to Dr. Newman. He has, literally, saved my vision. On top of his expertise, he is also the kindest and most patient person you will ever meet. It's so great to have someone I trust completely for my care, that also listens so carefully to my concerns. Scott & White is fortunate to have him on staff and I am fortunate to have him as my physician. | |
| 4.3 | Feb 5, 2025 | Dr Newman Ia always the best | |
| 4.8 | Feb 4, 2025 | Dr. Newman is the epitomy of what a Christian care provider should be. He is a Baylor Scott and White'sTreasure, unmatched, I owe my eyesight to him and Christ! | |
| 4.0 | Feb 3, 2025 | Dr. Newman gave me an eye injection for wet macular degeneration. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 3, 2025 | Dr Newman is both compassionate and kind | |
| 5.0 | Feb 2, 2025 | Experience was very good | |
| 5.0 | Feb 1, 2025 | Friendly and professional | |
| 4.7 | Feb 1, 2025 | Very kind-doesn't waste time and I appreciate that he prays for me. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | Very caring and always answers my questions promptly. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | Professional man of God | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | Excelente atenci?n y ser humano | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | Explained my condition and prosidureTo help me. | |
| 4.7 | Jan 31, 2025 | Dr Newman is thoughtfully professional in his eye evaluation and treatment. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 31, 2025 | I was very happy to get in without waiting very long for an appointment | |
| 5.0 | Jan 29, 2025 | I feel completely at ease in his care. | |
| 4.5 | Jan 29, 2025 | He explains issues very well and why I am receiving a specific treatment. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 29, 2025 | A very caring doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 29, 2025 | Dr. Joseph M. Newman is a physician of humility and has the upmost concern for the patient's health. | |
| 4.9 | Jan 28, 2025 | Very thorough and very friendly | |
| 5.0 | Jan 26, 2025 | Dr. Newman is wonderful. He's the most caring physician I've ever known. He is a fine Christian man. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 25, 2025 | Dr Newman is a VERY good doctor. I would recommend him to anyone. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 24, 2025 | Very caring person | |
| 5.0 | Jan 24, 2025 | A fine young man and great doctor | |
| 5.0 | Jan 24, 2025 | Gifted physician who provides exceptional care. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 24, 2025 | Dr Newman is a fantastic doctor and a great person. He took time to discuss my progress. Very happy.. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 24, 2025 | Very caring and very personal | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | Have confidence in Dr Newman. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 22, 2025 | Friendly n shows concern | |
| 5.0 | Jan 17, 2025 | He is very thorough and so kind. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 17, 2025 | Professional, pleasant, and respectful. | |
| 4.5 | Jan 16, 2025 | Great skillsCaring kind | |
| 5.0 | Jan 14, 2025 | Great | |
| 3.6 | Jan 12, 2025 | Very good communication | |
| 5.0 | Jan 11, 2025 | Profesional and knows what he is doing. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 11, 2025 | The Best | |
| 5.0 | Jan 10, 2025 | Pleasant and welcoming. Addresses pertinent health (eye) issues, with inquiries, examination, explanation of tests (OCT, retinal inspection), treatment, future visit, and if there are any other issues I would like addressed. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 10, 2025 | Super great doctor. Personable, caring, knowledgeable; easy to talk to. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 10, 2025 | Compassionate/Very Professional Excellent Team, The Lord led me to the right person. Amen | |
| 5.0 | Jan 8, 2025 | The best | |
| 4.8 | Jan 8, 2025 | Very kind Dr. Always explaining services that I received at each visit | |
| 5.0 | Jan 8, 2025 | Very understanding | |
| 4.7 | Jan 6, 2025 | He is simply the best eye doctor!! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 5, 2025 | He was a very positive and competent doctor. I really enjoyed my visit. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 4, 2025 | Dr Newman has provided care to me for many years (2014). He has been attentive and caring. Since he began injections for wet macular degeneration I have been greatly impressed. A needle in the eye is daunting but his care keeps me confident. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 3, 2025 | Dr Newman was very knowledgeable very caring concerned about my macular degeneration I really liked his bedside manner | |
| 5.0 | Jan 3, 2025 | Dr Newman is very kind and caring. Explains everything thoroughly and offers the best treatment options. | |
| 4.3 | Jan 1, 2025 | Good | |
| 4.8 | Dec 31, 2024 | He pays attention to my concerns, takes care of problems quickly,cares about me and supports me and my family. | |
| 4.6 | Dec 31, 2024 | I was impressed that he offered to pray for me. Apparently a Christian man. We need more doctors like that. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 29, 2024 | It was a positive experience | |
| 5.0 | Dec 25, 2024 | Great Doctor, | |
| 5.0 | Dec 25, 2024 | He was so polite and efficient. He was also very thorough about my condition and procedure. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 25, 2024 | He listened and explained. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 22, 2024 | Always my provider welcomes me a listen to my good news and shares his good news he encourages my progress he is patient and caring about providing me with giving me the best care and support provide treatment offer a prayer and I share a prayer for him he looks forward to caring for me an when I leave care he looks forward to our next time he provides me with this treatment with the best of care he always knows how to give | |
| 5.0 | Dec 22, 2024 | Love Dr Newman. He is such a caring doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 20, 2024 | Great care!! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 20, 2024 | Wonderful doctor kind and always answers any question I have | |
| 4.8 | Dec 20, 2024 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Dec 20, 2024 | Very nice and confident he can help with my vision issue. Super satisfied. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 19, 2024 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Dec 19, 2024 | Great Doctor. All staff does greay | |
| 5.0 | Dec 18, 2024 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | Always outstanding | |
| 4.5 | Dec 16, 2024 | Very professional and compassionate retina specialist. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | The best. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | One of the best doctors at Scott & White | |
| 4.2 | Dec 12, 2024 | Good | |
| 4.8 | Dec 11, 2024 | Even though my visit with the provider was brief, the pictures taken and examines were done by others on staff he seemed to have read the results and explained what needed to be done. He seemed like he cared I was so happy when he even prayed for me and with me. I would recommend him to family anf friends | |
| 4.7 | Dec 8, 2024 | Compassionate and instills confidence. My vision has improved since starting treatment with him and I could not be more satisfied. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 7, 2024 | He is very competent and compassionate. He is also a very good communicator and listener. He is truly one of the best. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 6, 2024 | Dr. Newman is a brilliant, kind and professional doctor. He truly cares about his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 6, 2024 | He listens patiently and then answers my questions which is very important to me. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 6, 2024 | Shows a lot of care and empathy over the years I've been a patient of his with my eyes. | |
| 4.6 | Dec 5, 2024 | Listened carefully and read scans etc carefully before talking with me about my concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 4, 2024 | He took his time with me. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 3, 2024 | Very professional | |
| 4.8 | Dec 2, 2024 | Makes me feel comfortable | |
| 5.0 | Nov 23, 2024 | Dr. Neuman appears experienced, knowledgeable and demonstrates a genuine caring attitude; very personable. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 23, 2024 | Dr Newman is an incredible care provider. BSW is very fortunate to have him on staff. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | If I could, I would rate Dr. Newman at a top number of 1,000. He is the kindest, most professional & sweet person I have ever met or had as a provider. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Provider cares about my condition and treatment. Provides professionalism and is very knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 19, 2024 | He is very knowledgeable, attentive, always answers any questions and really appreciate his prayer after the procedure . |
*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.