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Dr. Emily Pineda, MD

Dr. Emily Pineda, MD

Rheumatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Emily Pineda, MD is a rheumatologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pineda has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from University Santo Tomas in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities Peterson Regional Medical Center and Uvalde Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 73 reviews 4 Star Rating (73 reviews)

South Texas Arthritis Care Ctr

5414 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 150 San Antonio, TX 78229
Telehealth available
(210) 615-9800

Dr. Pineda is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pineda specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Pineda's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pineda

4.0

73 ratings, 41 with a written review
5 Star
70%
70%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
21%
21%

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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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Dec 15, 2024
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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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Yusimil Rojas – Jun 28, 2024
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Telehealth
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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Suzie Lane – May 11, 2024
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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
Helpful
Apr 18, 2024
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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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Michelle H – Feb 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dawn Ballard – Jul 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 07, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
NM – Mar 29, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Highly recommend – Jul 17, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Victoria S – Jun 21, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cynthia B. Gongora – Jan 14, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tina Evetts – Jun 11, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paige – Oct 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 07, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
L. Cordes – Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 10, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jill Foster – May 20, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
DK – May 05, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
LOUIS COOPER – Mar 31, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Brenda – Mar 04, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Emily Pineda, MD is a rheumatologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pineda has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from University Santo Tomas in 1991. She is affiliated...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • Brown University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998

  • University Santo Tomas

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Pineda is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    South Texas Arthritis Care Ctr

    South Texas Arthritis Care Center5414 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 150 San Antonio, TX 78229
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Peterson Regional Medical Center

      551 Hill Country Dr
      Kerrville, TX 78028
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      14% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Uvalde Memorial Hospital

      1025 Garner Field Rd
      Uvalde, TX 78801

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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