Dr. Kathe Bryson, MD

Rheumatology*FemaleAge 57

Rheumatology*

Dr. Kathe Bryson, MD is a rheumatologist in Erie, PA. Dr. Bryson has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ashtabula County Medical Center and Corry Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

Dr. Kathe Bryson, MD

Practice

3317 Liberty St Erie, PA 16508

Accepting new patients

Dr. Bryson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bryson specializes in the area of Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Bryson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bryson

3.6
25 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
12%
12%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
24%
24%

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Excellent caring physician
I can highly recommend Dr. Bryson.She's a good listener, a very caring, compassionate doctor. She puts my mind at ease today when I was expecting a possible bad diagnosis.I have great respect for her.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 23, 2025
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Dr. Bryson is exceptional.
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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Apr 22, 2025
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Compassionate and highly skilled
I’ve been a patient of Dr Bryson’s for nearly 30 years. She is great at answering questions and helping me figure out ways to manage my pain with minimal medication. I like that when I have a flare and request physical therapy she is happy to set that up for me. And respects my decision if I would prefer it over medication changes or increases as a first option. She is very patient with me and if I want to try a new activity she will weigh out the activity against what is needed to manage my arthritis and the risk of injury. So far she has allowed me to try bike riding, walking, hiking, and snowshoes. Some limitations are in place but overall she hasn’t told me not to be physically active. I reccomend her to anyone who is in need of a rheumatologist. Her and all the staff are welcoming and the office is very accepting of Service Dogs from my experience.
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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Apr 21, 2025
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Committed to finding a solution
Dr Bryson told me that she was committed to finding out the cause of my pain and would work with me until we found a good course. This has been true for me. I appreciated her willingness to listen to my concerns and find a solution that works for my lifestyle.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 06, 2023
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Excellent. Professional. And friendly
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 05, 2021
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Excellent. She was wonderful. Very professional, caring, and made sure my input was considered in deciding my treatment. I was very impressed with Dr. Bryson and would highly recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Lois Bruno in Erie, PA – Aug 06, 2016
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Dr. Bryson is very personable and likable. She really listens to symptoms and problems and works with me to find a solution. She never appears hurried or preoccupied. And she's centrally located!
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
10 others found this helpful
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Rose Zaffino in Erie, PA – Feb 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I work with the patient to devise a treatment plan that takes into account safety, and the existence of comorbid conditions.

biography

As the senior partner at Arthritis Associates since 1998 my goal is to continue to provide respectful and compassionate care to patients with rheumatologic autoimmune diseases.
  • Rheumatology

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  • Penn State University / Hershey Medical Center

    Medical School
  • University Of Pittsburgh/presbyterian Med. Center Pittsburgh Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Dr. Bryson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Arthritis Associates3317 Liberty St Erie, PA 16508
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Titusville Area Hospital

      406 W Oak St
      Titusville, PA 16354

      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 nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Corry Memorial Hospital

      965 Shamrock Ln
      Corry, PA 16407

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

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

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ashtabula County Medical Center

      2420 Lake Ave
      Ashtabula, OH 44004

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

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

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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