UTMB Health Rheumatology

Rheumatology • Galveston, TX • 3+ locations (Rheumatology, Clear Lake Campus; PCP Galveston; Town Center; among others) locations

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Rheumatology - Patient Care at UTMB Health Galveston - UTMB Health (John Sealy Hospital) in Galveston, TX provides comprehensive patient care across its network, including primary, urgent, and emergency services. - For rheumatology, UTMB Health offers specialized clinics and consults within its hospital and health system, supported by online tools for appointments, patient records, billing, and insurance. - Key contact points: UTMB Health main line and hospital system resources (headquartered in Galveston). - Access options: online appointment scheduling, medical records, and patient services through utmbhealth.com. - Locations: Galveston (multiple addresses), plus Angleton, TX, for broader access within the UTMB Health system. - Summary context: UTMB Health is a public-facing healthcare organization with a focus on integrated care, including services for adults and children, staffed to support rheumatology patients through the hospital network.

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Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

Rheumatology, Clear Lake Campus - 250 Blossom Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 230, Clear Lake, TX 77598

Phone

(varies by location)

Email

utmbjobs@utmb.edu

Opening Hours

M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (locations vary by site)

Website

https://www.utmbhealth.com/services/rheumatology

Services Offered

Rheumatology
Joint injections
Musculoskeletal ultrasound
Soft tissue injections

Technology & Equipment

Musculoskeletal ultrasound
joint injections
soft tissue injections

Team

Rheumatology care team, Various rheumatology specialists per location — Clinical team

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

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Social Media

Twitter

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Birdeye / LocateHub (UTMB Health Rheumatology, PCP Galveston): 2.6 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)
Birdeye (UTMB Health Rheumatology, Town Center): 2.6 out of 5 stars (7 reviews)
UTMB Health Find A Doctor Profile: 4.86 out of 5 stars (194 reviews (for specific provider Laura Murphy, PA-C))

Patients praise

Some patients report kind staff and compassionate, team-based care approaches
Some providers are noted for being thorough in their assessments
Successful management of complex conditions for some patients

Common complaints

Long wait times for appointments and delays in rescheduling after cancellations
Difficulties with communication regarding test results and appointment changes
Reports of perceived lack of empathy or failure to listen to patient concerns
Dissatisfaction with administrative staff and perceived focus on billing over patient care

"Had to make an appointment 7 months in advance... It was cancelled by the Doctor a month out... No care or regard whatsoever for the patient."

— Birdeye Review (UTMB Health Rheumatology, PCP Galveston)

"After 30yrs treatment at utmb, dr murthy now refuses to treat the diseases of her patients... she no longer cares about patients, only billing."

— Healthgrades Review (Dr. Vijaya Murthy)

"I’ve always had a good experience coming here. The staff have always been very kind to me... they squeezed me in the next day."

— Birdeye Review (UTMB Health Rheumatology, PCP Galveston)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].