Friendly demeanor. Instructions are clear provided and exam of the thyroid, lungs and heart.
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Dr. Kariuki is fellowship-trained and board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He specializes in the management of endocrine disorders, including thyroid disorders, diabetes ...
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Education
Medical School: St. Georges University (2013)
Medical School: St George's University (2013)
Internship: Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY (2014)
Residency: Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center - Brooklyn, NY (2016)
Residency: Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center (2016)
Fellowship: Endocrinology, Baylor College of Medicine (2018)
Certifications
Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism- American Board of Internal Med/Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Med
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial

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Reviews (342) for Ngaruiya Kariuki, MD

Overall
4.9*
averageRating metric
4.9
Provider showed concern
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Provider included you in decisions
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Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient

Patient Comments**

5.0 Mar 11, 2025 Friendly demeanor. Instructions are clear provided and exam of the thyroid, lungs and heart.
5.0 Mar 8, 2025 Really excellent doctor. Very great online visit. Would reccomend him to friends and family.
5.0 Mar 8, 2025 Caring
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 Very thorough, showed concern, took his time to explain everything wonderful bedside manner
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 He took a lot of time with me and did not appear at all rushed. He answered all of my questions, was patient and kind, and explained everything to me about the medication I was taking.
5.0 Mar 5, 2025 Very mannerly and I feel he took his time to listen to my issues
5.0 Mar 4, 2025 Dr. Kariuki is very knowledgeable, kind, and always on time. He listens to my concerns and truly cares.
5.0 Mar 4, 2025 Really care about his patients, I like a doctor listen and good feed back.
5.0 Feb 23, 2025 An Excellent, Polite, Knowledgeable and Professional Individual.
4.6 Feb 23, 2025 Friendly ad thorough
5.0 Feb 22, 2025 Literally told him to his face he's a fantastic Dr
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Thorough and caring doctor - not rushed - takes a great interest in my health and well being
4.9 Feb 16, 2025 I had a great experience with Dr. Ngaruiya Kariuki. He was calm, kind and professional on the day of my appointment through video visit. Dr. Kariuki was very helpful, he explained the lab results to me. He seemed to have great knowledge about my diagnosis and further discussed with me the way forward towards my plan of care.
5.0 Feb 14, 2025 Dr Kariuki is very polite and throughout with his medical exams and explanations. I am satisfied with his professional services.
5.0 Feb 14, 2025 Dr. Kariuki is a fantastic doctor who is very knowledgeable and understanding of his patients. He personally called me the day my thyroid biopsy results showed cancer and explained things in a way that I could understand. He made sure to answer all of my questions and was very compassionate and kind to me during that difficult conversation. He exemplifies a top notch and professional doctor who has shown so much respect, compassion, and care for me and my family.
5.0 Feb 13, 2025 The doctor took his time and reviewed my history and answered all my questions. He provided information that regarding lab work that no one else shared.
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 The doctor seemed very knowledgeable and very kind
5.0 Feb 5, 2025 Listens to me
4.5 Feb 4, 2025 Very personable.
5.0 Feb 2, 2025 I liked that I didn't feel rushed at all. He took the time to talk to me and work through my issues
5.0 Jan 31, 2025 The care provider really cares about patients, listens, patient, very knowledgeable, professional and include you in best practices regarding your care!
5.0 Jan 31, 2025 Dr Kariuki is very attentive and pays close attention to details. I would recommend him highly to friends and family.
5.0 Jan 31, 2025 Very thorough and takes the time necessary to assure the patient is at ease.
5.0 Jan 30, 2025 EVERYONE from check in to check out if my visit is Ike my family. Very caring , listens to me, and answers any questions I may have,
5.0 Jan 28, 2025 Dr. K is amazing and I and my twin sister love him. The office staff is so pleasant and nice and helpful and let's face it in this day and age it's very hard to find caring doctors and staff y'all are absolutely appreciated
5.0 Jan 27, 2025 I've recommended this provider to my friend and she was very happy
4.9 Jan 26, 2025 Very thorough, methodical and knowledgeable
5.0 Jan 24, 2025 He was amazing! Very informative and I have no doubt any medical issues I have. He will come up with a great treatment plan for me
5.0 Jan 23, 2025 Takes time to listen to my concerns.
5.0 Jan 23, 2025 Engaged
5.0 Jan 22, 2025 Absolute best. He always listens to my concerns, advocates for me, and helps me to reach my goals.
5.0 Jan 17, 2025 He is amazing! Never have had a doctor like him. He is so patient and knowledgeable. He truly cares and has a great memory. Very kind and professional. Truly grateful to be his patient!
5.0 Jan 17, 2025 I had a great experience with the front desk, the nurse and Doctor. They are all very friendly and nurse and doctor Kariuki both are very attentive and show they care about their patients:)
5.0 Jan 17, 2025 Attentive, knowledgeable, caring, informativeHighest rating for Dr K and his supporting staff which are wonderful!
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 Listened to my concerns and thoroughly explained everything to me.
4.9 Jan 16, 2025 My experience was with the front office was great. The amount of time to check In to the time In which I was called. Note that I showed up too early due to a misunderstanding on my side but my I was accommodated by Dr. Kariuki and his team. I am very appreciative for that accomodation.
5.0 Jan 15, 2025 Dr Kariuki is one of the best doctors I have ever seen! Thank you!
5.0 Jan 15, 2025 He explained everything
5.0 Jan 15, 2025 I actually have recommended this doctor to a friend
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 Outstanding! I've already recommended Dr. Kariuki to two people.
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 Takes time to explain, very personable, very knowledgeable
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 Great service, great attention
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 Dr. Kariuki was very thorough in his examination and testing, and took the time to explain everything to me.
4.9 Jan 13, 2025 Listens and explains well
5.0 Jan 12, 2025 He was friendly, not in a rush, efficient but didn't make me feel like a number. My old provider did me a favor, so glad I found Dr. Kariuki. Also found out been taking my meds wrong for probably the last 10 yrs because my other provider never took the time to
4.8 Jan 11, 2025 My initial visit with Dr K. He was very welcoming, attentive & listened to my needs/concerns.
5.0 Jan 10, 2025 Empathetic and thorough
5.0 Jan 10, 2025 Personable and caring and knowledgeable. I have confidence
5.0 Jan 10, 2025 Detailed discussion. Good explanation.
5.0 Jan 8, 2025 Dr. Kariuki always listens to me. He is very caring. He has been treating me for some time now and I am doing so much better.
5.0 Jan 8, 2025 I was pleasantly impressed with the care and questions that I received. I appreciated the time that Dr. Kariuki spent with me.
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 Very caring.
5.0 Jan 5, 2025 It was good
5.0 Dec 26, 2024 Very caring
5.0 Dec 25, 2024 Good doctor he listen
5.0 Dec 24, 2024 Dr. Kariuki is one of the most thorough and informative Doctors I have seen
5.0 Dec 22, 2024 Personable, knowledgeable about medications and various stages of diabetes, trended and care.
4.0 Dec 21, 2024 This is the 1st dr I have felt who really cared he took the time to ask me questions and felt he cared to adk me!
4.8 Dec 20, 2024 Questions were asked so fast it was hard for me to keep up. I'm 85 and needed a slower pace. Other wise very thorough with questions
5.0 Dec 19, 2024 Dr kariuki is an amazing, kind, caring and makes me feel good about everything! He really finds out ways to make me feel better!He is the nicest Dr I have!
5.0 Dec 19, 2024 Very caring Great listener.
4.8 Dec 17, 2024 Very pleasant team also professional
3.8 Dec 13, 2024 It was okay
5.0 Nov 28, 2024 Dr. Kariuki was very thorough and took his time to explain the new plan and treatment for my current condition. He answered all my questions and even showed me how to self-inject medication. The prescription was quickly processed and was approved on the same day. I'm very impressed.
5.0 Nov 22, 2024 I felt he listened to my concerns, cared about helping me, and was very knowledgeable.
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 He is the best doctor.
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 He is super wonderful!! Listens well, works with me and helps me understand things.. Takes the fear out of care
4.7 Nov 21, 2024 A little rushed when speaking, but pleasant and through
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 Dr Karluki explained the importance of taking Vitamin D at my age like it has never been explained to me before. I appreciated his patience and professional manner. He made it so simple and easy to understand.
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 Is very empathetic to my needs. Very thorough
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 The doctor is so personable! He asks questions & appears to be so interested in the patient.
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 I did not feel rushed. He took the time to actually listen and give me solid answers. He went above and beyond to help me resolve my issue. He also took the time to talk to me about my options.
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 Patient, thorough , and informative.
5.0 Nov 15, 2024 Excellent,very knowledgeable.very professional
4.8 Nov 14, 2024 Dr. Kariuki is kind, warm and very professional. He is respectful and very intelligent. He reviewed my health issues with me and answered all my questions regarding my health concerns. In addition, Dr, Kariuki provided me resources where I can get further educational information In order to be well Informed about my diagnosis. For the first time I had a better understanding of my diagnosis. I am very delighted that I met him
5.0 Nov 13, 2024 This care provider was amazing. He was very kind, knowledgeable, and professional.
4.8 Nov 13, 2024 First time I see him. All fine so far,
5.0 Nov 12, 2024 Listens and explains well. Smart and reassuring.
5.0 Nov 8, 2024 Very caring doctor
5.0 Nov 7, 2024 I love him and his staff! They are all so nice! They listen, they remember you, they are always cheery, and they're fun to joke around with.
5.0 Nov 7, 2024 I like the servise
5.0 Nov 6, 2024 Extremely professional
5.0 Nov 5, 2024 Great experience beginning with the lady that took me from the waiting area to my room to the expertise and bedside manner of the Dr.
5.0 Nov 2, 2024 This doctor listens and answers questions very thoroughly. He makes sure that his patients understand everything.
5.0 Nov 1, 2024 Successful and Professional
4.8 Oct 30, 2024 Very wonderfully patient and professional. I am very glad, I found him thru my PCP. Also very thorough in his eval and I left his office wondering what took me so long to find him.
5.0 Oct 29, 2024 The doc and his staff are super friendly, professional and always on time!
5.0 Oct 28, 2024 Ngaruiya Kaiuki MD is great. He listens and is attentive to my needs. Is very thoughtful and cares about my health issues.
5.0 Oct 24, 2024 He is a very caring doctor.
5.0 Oct 20, 2024 During my time with Dr. Kariuki, trust and confidence have developed which has allowed me to ask the most vulnerable and curious questions without feeling unintelligent.
5.0 Oct 17, 2024 Empathy for patients and quite knowledgeable
5.0 Oct 17, 2024 Dr. K and his staff are very friendly. I love to see them always and I would definitely refer them to others.
5.0 Oct 16, 2024 Dr. Kariyuki is a doctor who listens to and spends time with his patients. He is extremely thorough and professional and at the same time, is friendly and caring.
5.0 Oct 15, 2024 He was very friendly and knowledgeable
4.9 Oct 11, 2024 Dr. Kariuki and his assistant both treated me extremely well. Compassion, inquisitive, responsive to my questions and concerns. I couldn't ask for better care.
5.0 Oct 10, 2024 Fabulous physician!
5.0 Oct 10, 2024 Dr. Kariuki is always extremely professional and incredibly informative and knowledgeable. He gives me the level of detail and care I have always wished doctors would give when I see them. If every doctor was like him, I think the world would be a better place.
5.0 Oct 9, 2024 Great communicator - explains well and good listener. Thorough and compassionate.
4.7 Oct 8, 2024 Professional,courteous, listened to my concerns
4.9 Oct 5, 2024 Dr. KARUIKI was engaged during the entire visit and concerned about my concerns.
4.9 Oct 3, 2024 Excellent
4.8 Oct 3, 2024 A very thoughtful and professional medical provider. Very pleased with my care.
5.0 Oct 2, 2024 He is so personable and an excellent endocrinologist!
5.0 Oct 2, 2024 Dr. Kariuki listened to my concerns and was very keen. Explained care process. Very impressed with his vast knowledge of the issue. Very happy with my visit.
5.0 Oct 2, 2024 He is the greatest, like talking to a son. So personable and very very smart.

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