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Dr. Stephen Rydzak, MD

Dr. Stephen Rydzak, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Rydzak, MD is an internist in Tyler, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and UT Health North Campus Tyler. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

1000 E 5th St Ste 400 Tyler, TX 75701
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Dr. Rydzak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rydzak

4.0

33 ratings, 18 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Sep 14, 2021
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Sep 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Cassi Wamble – Sep 14, 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
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BARBARA HORTON – Sep 14, 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
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Dylan Brown – Sep 14, 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
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Kaylie Brown – Sep 14, 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
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William A Horton – Sep 14, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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UNHAPPY – Nov 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Donald A. Gill, Ph. D – Jan 20, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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K Plath – Nov 19, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 30, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2019
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Kristi Custer – Jul 11, 2018
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 02, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Stephen Rydzak, MD, FACP, has many specialties. He's an internal medicine physician, a diving medical officer and medical director of the ETMC Wound Healing Center. But no matter which specialty he's practicing, Dr. Rydzak has two main priorities:...read more

biography

Dr. Stephen Rydzak is board certified in Internal Medicine and in Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine. 

His internal medicine practice is located at the ETMC First Physicians Clinic at 1000 E. Fifth Street, Tyler, TX.
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  • Internal Medicine

  • Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (noaa)

    2009
  • Bexar Co Hosp/u Tex San Antonio

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • Bexar Co Hospital District San Antonio Tx

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
  • University Of Texas At Tyler

    Undergraduate School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine
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    Locations

    Practice

    EtMc Physician Group Inc.1000 E 5th St Ste 400 Tyler, TX 75701
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    Office1100 S Beckham Ave Tyler, TX 75701
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UT Health North Campus Tyler

      11937 US Highway 271
      Tyler, TX 75708
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      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.

      86%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      10% higher than the national average

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

      2% higher than the national average

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    • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

      800 E Dawson St
      Tyler, TX 75701
      Recipient of 8
      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.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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