I appreciated him, asking me so many questions about my symptoms and my concerns
5.0

Locations of Richard 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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Language(s) Spoken
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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
4.8
Provider showed concern

Patient Comments**

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.
5.0 Oct 30, 2024 Excellent questionsListened for my answers
4.3 Oct 29, 2024 Experienced
5.0 Oct 26, 2024 Answered all questions very clearly.
4.7 Oct 18, 2024 Dr.Sawyer was a very pleasant and patient doctor! He took his time with me and didn't rush through our visit! I would definitely recommend him to my friends!
5.0 Oct 18, 2024 Dr. Sawyers listens to what I have to say. He has included my husband since the first visit. He takes the time to asks us both questions and does an exam to assess my physical condition while on the medications. And also taking the time to discuss other treatment options.
5.0 Oct 10, 2024 Thorough
4.8 Oct 8, 2024 Excellent
4.8 Oct 6, 2024 Dr. And staff are all very knowledgeable and welcoming. Dr.S is great he takes his time explaining and listening to all questions or concerns. We never feel rushed or unheard. Everyone is very helpful
5.0 Oct 5, 2024 He listened to me and ask questions to find out more. Was very kind and helpful
5.0 Oct 3, 2024 He was very clear, precise, and also pleasant. I enjoyed meeting him for the first time and would return and also recommend him to others.
4.8 Oct 3, 2024 Dr Sawyers spent a lot of time with me and was very thorough explaining to me.
4.9 Oct 2, 2024 Very friendly and respectful.Was seen and put of office fast.
4.0 Oct 1, 2024 Good visit and test
5.0 Oct 1, 2024 Provider was attentive and addressed my concerns.
4.5 Sep 28, 2024 Relatable and transparent.
4.7 Sep 28, 2024 Professional and personable
5.0 Sep 26, 2024 I absolutely love Dr. Sawyer. He is only the second ever physician in my life to make me feel heard, who pays attention to what I say, who makes jokes and is friendly, as opposed to stuffy in a white coat and formal and imposing. He makes me feel safe, and I love working with him. My favorite doctor from your facilities by far.
4.7 Sep 26, 2024 Great doctor, good listener, very caring.
5.0 Sep 24, 2024 Excellent doctor. He studies his patient's case a lot. He checks his patient's entire history and makes sure to give a proper diagnosis to improve his patient's quality of life. He is a very friendly and very professional doctor.
5.0 Sep 22, 2024 He was willing to listen to my concerns about symptoms I had experienced prior to the visit but which had ceased. He ordered tests which he felt might give us both some answers and was very caring.
5.0 Sep 19, 2024 He was very thorough.
4.8 Sep 17, 2024 Very thorough. Asked lots of questions to understand the problem.
4.8 Sep 17, 2024 Very impressed
4.6 Sep 15, 2024 Listens to concerns and what you have to say. Goes over concerns and spends time with you. Open to any suggestions you have for treatments.

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