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Dr. Deborah Anderson, MD

Dr. Deborah Anderson, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Anderson, MD is a family medicine physician in Lawrence, KS and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Kansas Medical Center in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities Lawrence Memorial Hospital and University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis. She is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

1130 W 4th St Ste 3200 Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 505-5850

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Anderson specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Anderson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Anderson

3.7
21 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
52%
52%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
5%
5%
2 star
10%
10%
1 star
19%
19%

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Very kind. Straight to the point.
She's very nice. She had great patience, and is straight to the point.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 28, 2023
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Dr. Anderson is well-educated and very smart doctor. However, she is also EXTREMELY busy - too busy to listen to patients when they try to ask questions. She is rude, abrupt, at times condescending, and will nearly always interrupt you when speaking or just talk over you. She has made it very clear that she has only 30 minutes to allot to each patient but spent 20 minutes of my appointment railing at me about how busy she was and that I had too many conditions for her to handle in one appointment. She willingly took on my case a couple of years ago, knowing that I have a chronic condition. I loved that she advocated for me, finding the best specialists to dive deep into my conditions to find a diagnosis. However, within the last month or so, apparently my conditions have become too chronic for her to handle. Instead of being a professional and politely informing me that my medical care would be best handled by an internist and I needed to transfer care, she continued to rant on uncontrollably. I left the appointment in tears. I don't want to go back.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Sep 19, 2023
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After having my Monday apt. cancled abruptly on Friday because open dialog is not tolerated after waiting 3 months i was left in extreme pain suffering massive infection. Because I had been in 5 times in the 2 months prior seeing someone different each time isn't being seen so I need a new apt every week with someone guessing I'm diabetic no nor do I have aids as guessed do they even read a chart. I ended up in the hospital for a week. Gotta pad that pay unnecessary tests n visits. I will file
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Dana Church in Topeka, KS – Dec 18, 2017
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I have been going to Dr. Anderson for years. I have always found her to be personable, thorough and informative. She is a very good general practitioner. The only down side is the office she works out of overbooks and runs slow at times. She is the only reason I continue to go back. I trust her with my care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Topeka – May 30, 2017
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I LOVE Dr. Anderson. It is like seeing a good friend every year.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Cynthia in topeka, ks – Mar 28, 2017
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Kind caring just love her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Ken in Topeka, KS – Apr 23, 2016
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Dr Anderson listens well to my concerns and is very thorough in seeking solutions to my health concerns
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Kathiclaire in Topeka, KS – Mar 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Deborah Anderson, MD is a family medicine physician in Lawrence, KS and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Kansas Medical Center in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities Lawrence...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Kansas Medical Center

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Total Family Care1130 W 4th St Ste 3200 Lawrence, KS 66044
1

Practice

Lawrence Memorial Hospital325 Maine St Lawrence, KS 66044
2

Practice

Office2835 SW Mission Woods Dr Topeka, KS 66614
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    325 Maine St
    Lawrence, KS 66044
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis

    1700 SW 7th St
    Topeka, KS 66606
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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