Understanding what I was telling him. Patience listening
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Education
Medical School: MD, American University of the Caribbean (2013)
Residency: Family Medicine, University of Mississippi Med Ctr School of Med (2016)
Education: University of Mississippi Med Ctr School of Med (2016)
Certifications
Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Reviews (208) for Vivek-Thomas John Sankoorikal, MD

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

Patient Comments**

5.0 Apr 12, 2025 Understanding what I was telling him. Patience listening
4.9 Apr 9, 2025 Very nice gentleman. Easy to talk to. Seems to be very knowledgeable and professional.
5.0 Apr 7, 2025 By far my favorite primary care doctor I've ever had he actually listens to my concerns and he makes sure I get what I need he answers any and all questions that I have about my medications and he always makes sure to check in and he's super on top of helping his patients with their medications. I've never had such an easy time getting my meds refilled and I really appreciate this about him 10/10 best doctor I've ever had I even told my mom to get an appointment with him
4.1 Apr 4, 2025 Everything very well very attentive and preoccupation for any of my symptom
5.0 Apr 2, 2025 Liked him. I think he will be be a good fit for our family
5.0 Mar 29, 2025 Very patient takes time to explain and go over everything
5.0 Mar 29, 2025 Always listening carefully, explains well, no rush, shows empathy and concerns, easy to talk to.
5.0 Mar 28, 2025 Best attentive doctor Baylor has
5.0 Mar 22, 2025 He listened and was very kind. He took his time to address my concerns and come up with a game plan!
4.7 Mar 22, 2025 My doctor was great !
4.8 Mar 18, 2025 He was very kind and listened to my explanation of confusing symptoms.
5.0 Mar 16, 2025 He always does a great job working with me.
5.0 Mar 16, 2025 He is very nice and knowledgeable and answers all of your questions
5.0 Mar 14, 2025 He Explained everything in detail to understand. The doctor recommended me to do lab and everything came out with flying colors. Very happy with the total exam.
5.0 Mar 14, 2025 Very good
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 Very nice and he listens to my concerns and finds solutions
5.0 Feb 28, 2025 I have even gone to your website and left a personal message of how great I was treated and how I was seen. I've been going to S&W for 30 years and he has been the best Dr I've had.
5.0 Feb 26, 2025 Compassionate and professional
4.9 Feb 26, 2025 Went as planned, needed pre-op visit for clearance for an upcoming surgery.
5.0 Feb 22, 2025 Dr Sankoorikal takes the time to listen to his patients and come up with the best possible solutions for them, he's great. The office staff is always so friendly and courteous also.
5.0 Feb 21, 2025 He was super nice and understanding and he made sure that I got everything I needed
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 I can talk to dr.Vivek about any health concern I may have no matter the severity or embarrassing health concern I may personally feel It Is, I feel really comfortable with dr.Vivek and I really really trust him with my health and I truly feel he has my best interest in mind, and advice he gives and monitoring my blood work, love this dude! Also is always fast to reply to any message I may send him on the Baylor Scott and white message board! 10/10
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Kind, knowledgeable, professional, patient, thorough. All of the staff was wonderful!
5.0 Feb 18, 2025 Good
5.0 Feb 18, 2025 Friedly, very compassionate
5.0 Feb 17, 2025 Very patient
4.4 Feb 16, 2025 Very professional and takes the time to talk and listen to the patient
4.6 Feb 15, 2025 He focused on not only my current medical issues as response to it .
5.0 Feb 12, 2025 He's great.
5.0 Feb 8, 2025 He listens to what I need.
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 Love the personal touch. Makes you feel like you matter and not just a number for productivity purposes. Seems to genuinely care about his patients.
5.0 Feb 5, 2025 Very knowledgeable an friendly
5.0 Feb 5, 2025 Everyone there from the office lady on either side the nurse that takes my vitals and the doctor are the most awesome competent team that's ever worthless and I'm not just saying that I didn't go to the doctor for many years because I didn't like doctors and this office is absolutely awesome thank you guys
5.0 Feb 4, 2025 He truly cares about the whole you.
5.0 Jan 31, 2025 I've rarely met a Dr. That cares and treats his patients as human beings and not just a number. Dr. Saankorikal goes above and beyond every visit.
5.0 Jan 29, 2025 The Best
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 Through, knowageable
5.0 Jan 13, 2025 Easy to talk to, listened to my concerns, seemed like he genuinely cared
4.8 Jan 10, 2025 This Dr has been the BEST! He is so caring and has helped me with my issues!
5.0 Jan 4, 2025 He always listens and answers all questions. He is kind and patient.
5.0 Jan 3, 2025 I Love this Dr. He is very kind and attentive. He listens and cares for the patient. He makes sure I'm ok.
5.0 Dec 27, 2024 Great service
4.1 Dec 24, 2024 Good provider
5.0 Dec 24, 2024 El doctor es excelente, me examin?, hizo las preguntas pertinentes, me mand? hacer unos ex?menes y me sugiri? los chequeos necesarios para verificar que todo est? bien
5.0 Dec 21, 2024 He is very caring
5.0 Dec 9, 2024 Dr. Sankoorikal is personable, listens and provides excellent care.
5.0 Dec 9, 2024 He is compassionate and he informed me on plans to help with my care
5.0 Dec 9, 2024 Very amabilidad, good experience
5.0 Nov 28, 2024 Dr. Sankoorikal is very calm, patient, and encouraging. I appreciate him very much.
5.0 Nov 25, 2024 Pleased with level of care.
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 Very careing
4.2 Nov 18, 2024 Listened well to my concerns.
4.3 Nov 16, 2024 It was a fast and efficient visit
5.0 Nov 15, 2024 Looks at ur charts states concerns and helps
5.0 Nov 8, 2024 He me me explain my long back history, since this was our first interaction. I believe he made the best decision to diagnose what was troubling my back
5.0 Nov 8, 2024 He listens and explains very well, is so friendly and puts me at ease. Never in a rush.I love his compassion to help his patients. Always with a smile and kind words.Thank you Dr. Sankoorikal, you're the best!
5.0 Nov 8, 2024 Truly professional. I am happy that I have established care with this Doctor..
5.0 Nov 6, 2024 Very friendly answered all my questions seemed very attentive to my concerns
5.0 Oct 31, 2024 How was very kind and attentive
5.0 Oct 30, 2024 Received a good bill of health. He explained each category on my lab report. Make it very easy to understand.
5.0 Oct 27, 2024 Very attentive and listen to my concerns without trying to push medicines
4.9 Oct 25, 2024 He's very kind and listened to all my concerns.

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