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Dr. Joseph Gathe, MD

Dr. Joseph Gathe, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Gathe, MD is an infectious disease internist in Houston, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1981. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (46 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Gathe specializes in the areas of Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good CommunicationPatients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Gathe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gathe

3.9

46 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
24%
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Eric R. – Feb 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 09, 2021
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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
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George Humphrey – Jul 05, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Kate E – Jun 30, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 01, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 17, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 07, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 24, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Avery in Houston , TX – Oct 19, 2018
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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
Houston, TX – Jul 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
don l franklin in Houston – Mar 25, 2016
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Beth D in Houston tx – Feb 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Gathe, MD is an infectious disease internist in Houston, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1981. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

    1313 Hermann Dr
    Houston, TX 77004
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

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

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

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