Steven J Vacek, MD
Family Medicine Physician - General
Highlights
- Board Certified
Biography
Steven J Vacek, MD is a Family Medicine Physician - General practicing in Glen Rose, TX
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The office staff has been very nice but Dr. Vacek really has the worst communication skills. He never calls back when I have questions about a diagnosis. He prefers to ignore requests that he would rather not deal with. He seems to only be interested in you when you present a situation that he can bill for, versus provid…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Other Degree | 1992 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Memorial Hospital | Not Specified | |
| Residency - Waukesha Memorial Hospital - Family Practice | Not Specified | |
| Residency - Waukesha Mem Hospital, Family Practice | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Not Specified |
| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Not Specified |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Family Medicine Physician
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Payment Options
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Number of Reviews: 1
Most Recent Review: 02/12/2010
Office & Staff Evaluation
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Review by
Anonymous
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February 12, 2010
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Office & Staff Evaluation
Practice Evaluation
- Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Appearance & Atmosphere of Office
- Handling of Billing & Insurance Not rated
- Average Wait Time 21 to 30 minutes
Provider Evaluation
- Willingness to Spend Time with You Not rated
- Listening Skills Not rated
- Clear explanations Not rated
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Accuracy of Diagnosis
- Post-Visit Follow-Up Not rated
“Lacks Critical Communication Skills - Be Careful!”
The office staff has been very nice but Dr. Vacek really has the worst communication skills. He never calls back when I have questions about a diagnosis. He prefers to ignore requests that he would rather not deal with. He seems to only be interested in you when you present a situation that he can bill for, versus provide any sort of education. To me, it seems like a family physician should be interested in health education and communication with patients as part of keeping them well. Dr. V...Original review on DoctorsDig.com
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Bruce Carpenter MD
409 Glenwood Street Suite 500Glen Rose, TX 76043
Practice
409 Glenwood St 500Glen Rose, TX 76043
Medical College of Wisconsin
210 Northwest Barstow Waukesha Family Practice Center Suite 201Waukesha, WI 53188
Practice Colleagues
Megan Meer, ARPN, FNP-C - Nurse Practitioner
Laura Hatch, MSN, FNP-C - Nurse Practitioner
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
Commonly Prescribed Medications
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Accepted Insurance
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Comment - “ Lacks Critical Communication Skills - Be Careful! ”
The office staff has been very nice but Dr. Vacek really has the worst communication skills. He never calls back when I have questions about a diagnosis. He prefers to ignore requests that he would rather not deal with. He seems to only be interested in you when you present a situation that he can bill for, versus provide any sort of education. To me, it seems like a family physician should be interested in health education and communication with patients as part of keeping them well. Dr. V...