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Dr. Melissa Svoboda, MD

Dr. Melissa Svoboda, MD

Pediatrics*

Dr. Melissa Svoboda, MD is a pediatrician in San Antonio, TX. She is affiliated with medical facilities Methodist Hospital and Children's Hospital of San Antonio. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Neurosciences Center at CHRISTUS Children's

333 N Santa Rosa # 4 San Antonio, TX 78207
Telehealth available

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Dr. Svoboda's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Svoboda

2.7
7 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Very thorough, attention to detail
We had a great experience with Dr Svoboda. She was very thorough with her assessments, pulled in other doctors for their opinion, and made my daughter feel at ease throughout the whole process. We felt like we were in good hands. She’s extremely caring and knowledgeable. As for the office staff, yes… they can be very disorganized. We were supposed to take 2 separate tests while we were there, but the office staff forgot to put that into the paper work so we had to go all the way back and do the 2nd test. So make sure you advocate for your child and remind everyone there what you were told.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 30, 2025
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Horrible staff
Horrible staff, unable to make an appointment after several faxed referrals with staff saying they never get fax and don’t even look for it. Two months later and several faxed referrals confirmation and they rude saying they didn’t get them.
What went well
No results
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 19, 2025
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No Help
The office staff is disorganized and does not communicate with the doctor. My toddler son has been her client for 8 months has been without his seizure medications for a whole weekend one time and a whole week another time at refill time because the doctor's office doesn't get back with the pharmacist or myself after leaving several messages. I asked for a more affordable medication so I could pay out of pocket because his prescription can't be broken up and each bottle is almost $1000, which I can not afford. The doctor says he needs to stay on THIS medication, however, can not say why her office delays refills. In 8 months, the doctor has seen my toddler once, and doesn't have any availability in her calendar to see him at all for at least another 6 months. My son had a sleep study which I still have not heard anything about and it has been 5 months, but again, we can't get him in to see her. Ultimately, stay away from this office, they are too busy and way to disorganized.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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May 31, 2022
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If I could leave zero stars I would! These doctor made a call after my numerous attempts to find out results from an MRI that had been performed on my niece back in August. Horrible bed side manners. She had the audacity to say follow up appointment was set for January to go over results after caregiver failed to follow up appointment for results, cps case. Very rude over the phone and seemed bothered by my attempts to find out results from that MRI, that was done in August. Never been treated by a physician that way. Zero recommendations!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Melchora Juarez – Dec 10, 2021
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I would highly recommend this doctor. She is very caring, thoroughl and kind. My daughter loves her, she makes her feel important ??
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
6 others found this helpful
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San Antonio, TX – Jul 21, 2016
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Melissa Svoboda, MD is a pediatric neurologist at the Neurosciences Center at CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio, TX.
  • Pediatrics

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  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

    Medical School
  • University Of Texas / Austin Campus

    Undergraduate School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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Neurosciences Center at CHRISTUS Children's

Neurosciences Center at CHRISTUS Children's333 N Santa Rosa # 4 San Antonio, TX 78207
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