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Dr. Jay Takata, MD

Dr. Jay Takata, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Jay Takata, MD is a gastroenterologist in Athens, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with UT Health Athens. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

115 S Murchison St Athens, TX 75751

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Dr. Takata's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Takata

3.4

32 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
3%
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3 Star
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
1 person found this helpful
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Chris Way – Dec 08, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Joni Espinoza – Oct 17, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 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
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Tammy – Jul 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2020
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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KD – Dec 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 30, 2019
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Amber in TX – Jun 10, 2018
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Trinidad – Sep 21, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
syler womack in eustace, texas – May 19, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marie in Athens, TX – Apr 12, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Double Check Your Meds in Athens, Tx – Mar 28, 2016
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Dr. Jay Takata, MD is a gastroenterologist in Athens, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with UT Health Athens. He is accepting new patients.
  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Locations

Practice

Safer House115 S Murchison St Athens, TX 75751
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Practice

Athens Hospital LLC2000 S Palestine St Athens, TX 75751
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UT Health Athens

    2000 S Palestine St
    Athens, TX 75751

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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