I was well taken care of and he answered all my questions. Thank you so much. He has a great staff.
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Locations ofRichard A Sawyers, MD

Biography


As a general neurologist, Dr. Sawyers considers serving patients and families during times of need the ultimate privilege.

His training and experience span a wide variety of neurologic conditions, including ...
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Education
Medical School: MD, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (1974)
Internship: Flexible/Transitional, Baptist Medical Center (1975)
Education: Baptist Medical Center (1975)
Residency: Neurology, University of Oklahoma HSC - Oklahoma City (1978)
Certifications
Neurology- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology/Neurology Neurology- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Taylor
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Reviews (345) for Richard A Sawyers, MD

Overall
4.8*
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.7
Wait Time at Clinic
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider showed concern

Patient Comments**

5.0 Apr 7, 2025 I was well taken care of and he answered all my questions. Thank you so much. He has a great staff.
5.0 Apr 5, 2025 Dr Sawyer is a wonderful doctor. He is kind and caring and patient. He is thorough and asked a lot of questions. I felt he genuinely cared about my son's health and took his time to get to know as much as possible about all his symptoms. He also answered all of our questions and made us feel heard.
5.0 Apr 2, 2025 Good recommendation on how to improve my quality of life due to my current illness. Very caring and gave me confidence also.
4.9 Mar 14, 2025 Took time to talk with me and listened
5.0 Mar 13, 2025 Professional, yet warm & friendly, and not only a good listener but very thorough in his observations, interview and information. He is an excellent doctor. (Submitted by, not only a patient, but also a retired RN)
4.4 Mar 12, 2025 Appreciated his willingness to listen to and explain everything to me.
5.0 Mar 11, 2025 He took the time and asked a lot of questions and listened to my answers and was very patient.
4.7 Mar 11, 2025 Dr Sawyer made me feel at home or like family. Very funny!
4.8 Mar 8, 2025 Dr. Sawyer did not rush through my appointment. He answered all of my husband's and my questions.
4.8 Mar 7, 2025 Listens to what you have to say and goes over everything with you so you understand.
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 Good people working in the hospital
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 Excellent experience. Dr. Sawyer is an excellent professional, very friendly and takes his time with the patient. Explain to the patient the steps to follow during the visit. I am very grateful to him. She allowed my husband and son to accompany me through the process.
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 Thoroughness
5.0 Mar 4, 2025 Dr Sawyers is the bomb
5.0 Mar 1, 2025 Dr. Sawyers is thorough and not intimidating. He uses humor and conversation to gain health information. I really like him.
4.8 Feb 28, 2025 DR Sawyers was very patient and understanding. He took time to listen to my concerns and he had a great sense of humor.
5.0 Feb 28, 2025 Excellent Care, Very Professional, Patient, Listening, Concerns, Path for Recovery
5.0 Feb 27, 2025 Listened to my concerns and current treatments. Gave so options and we agreed on steps moving forward.He gave me another exercise that I have added to my daily routine.
5.0 Feb 22, 2025 Very professional and provided good information needed.
5.0 Feb 21, 2025 Very professional and helpful. Would highly recommend.
5.0 Feb 21, 2025 Very knowledgeable of my history
4.3 Feb 21, 2025 He was very knowledgeable & made me feel comfortable with us talking.
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 I felt like they were very professional and has an interest in helping me.
4.7 Feb 19, 2025 He was very kind and knowledgeable and took his time with us. We thought he was great.
5.0 Feb 14, 2025 He was very helpful
4.2 Feb 14, 2025 Very nice and polite! Great listener!
5.0 Feb 12, 2025 I appreciated him, asking me so many questions about my symptoms and my concerns
4.9 Feb 11, 2025 Knowledgeable & friendly
5.0 Feb 11, 2025 Dr. Sawyers engages with his patients and I always feel 'heard' when I have an appointment with him.
5.0 Feb 11, 2025 Funny
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 He cared and listened to my concerns
5.0 Feb 5, 2025 I felt comfortable with him. He obviously was evaluating me with CARE and I understood him.
5.0 Feb 4, 2025 Spent alot of time with me discussing my conditions. Options for treatment and a plan moving forward. Very professional and courteous.
5.0 Jan 29, 2025 Good listener, professional approach, discussed options
5.0 Jan 28, 2025 Professional, knowledgeable and yet affable and friendly
4.7 Jan 25, 2025 Dr Sawyers was personable and educational.
4.8 Jan 25, 2025 Very thorough. Asked a lot of questions to understand my condition. Took the time to answer my questions.
5.0 Jan 23, 2025 The doctor was professional, knowledgeable, kind, and funny.
5.0 Jan 19, 2025 He's patient, has a sense of humor and very knowledgeable.
5.0 Jan 17, 2025 He is a very sweet person and made me feel very comfortable. He checked me out really well ordered several test. I felt like he really cared about the things that we're going on and trying to help me. I really appreciated him.
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 Took his time, very personable and thorough.
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 So chill with a ton of knowledge and experience!!
4.8 Jan 12, 2025 Very knowledgeable, caring and is well-informed about my concerns and condcondition veryhappy to have him as my neurologist.
5.0 Jan 11, 2025 We really like Dr Sawyers. :D
5.0 Jan 9, 2025 He is my favorite Dr. He is so knowledgeable, kind and thorough. His bed side manner is what is wish for in all my Drs
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 Very attentive & though! Great experience!
5.0 Jan 3, 2025 This was the best experience. I feel confident that my health is important to my Dr and that we will find some answers. He listens, doesn't rush, is kind and caring. The staff was nice!
5.0 Dec 31, 2024 Dr. Sawyers was very knowledgeable yet compassionate and empathetic. He has a calming effect that lets you know everything is going to be ok.
5.0 Dec 20, 2024 Dr. Is very professional
5.0 Dec 18, 2024 He listened and did not judge.
5.0 Dec 17, 2024 Communication
5.0 Dec 13, 2024 Professional and easy communication.
5.0 Dec 13, 2024 Very patient, attentive and caring
5.0 Dec 10, 2024 He was very help in looking at papers. I brought In. To be able help me with my problem. Very kind great with my check up
5.0 Dec 10, 2024 Dr. Sawyers was very professional yet down to earth and very understanding. He listened to my problems and was able to have a very concise answer that already seems to be working.
4.6 Dec 9, 2024 He listened abd engaged the patient.
5.0 Dec 6, 2024 Very attentive, knowledgeable and had the patient's best interest in mind. Pleased that he was able to spend time with me!
5.0 Dec 6, 2024 He takes time in listening to you. He gets personal in terms of asking about not only your health but on what is going on. So he treats you not only as a patient but like a friend. He is very nice and accommodating.
4.1 Dec 4, 2024 I really like dr. Sawyer. He is easy to talk to & to understand. He does not rush In & out and will (i think listen to what I have to say).
5.0 Nov 27, 2024 His bedside manner was phenomenal and I loved his sense of humor. Put me very much at ease and I didn't feel rushed
5.0 Nov 26, 2024 Attentive, through, informative, answered all our questions and solutions to any concerns.
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 Dr. Sawyer explained everything carefully to me, and he did not rush through my appointment.
5.0 Nov 17, 2024 He's a very nice doctor, and spends time explaining any questions I have.

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