Blevins, Thomas C, Md - Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology

I was seen by Dr. Blevins after the initial PA visit routine. He is very thorough and spends a lot of time with you when you do get to seen him. He was very helpful with my thyroid problem. Otherwise, you have to see one of the PA's and I would just rather not bother with them. I'm not impressed with anything they do and many times Dr. Blevins changes what they suggest. If you could just deal with Dr. Blevins, everything would be so much better. Maybe this clinic/practice is just getting too big?!? Also, its a good way to get some exercise. You walk up to the window and check in and they have you sit in the waiting room; they call you into a room to get your temp and BP and then have you sit back down in the waiting room; then you get called back for any tests you need and then they put you back in the waiting room and finally, you get called to see the doctor or PA. more

I have a pituitary tumor and it has ruined the last year of my life. I had a doctor spend 3 minutes with me at Tx D&E. I told him how my mental and physical health had been declining over the past 6 months and I was at my end. All he told me was that I had a tumor, but my labs were normal and to just come back in 6 months. I left in tears. What kind of doctor shows you the door after you tell him you have been suffering for months??! Pros: easy to find location Cons: everything else more

I have seen Dr Blevins on each of my visits to this practice. Each time he has given me his full and thoughtful attention. I have had ultrasound and biopsy procedures performed in the office. The staff have always been competent and caring. Pros: Excellent doctor; very competent staff Cons: Slow elevator :-) more

Well, I've also had a good experience with this facility. I did have to wait about 6 weeks to get an appointment, but I was looking for a new doctor to treat a long-term thyroid and hormonal problem, so it wasn't a life-or-death situation for me. I've never had a problem with the staff at all. They always seem nice to me, and my insurance doesn't really pay out all that well to specialists, so I know it's not a money-driven/reimbursement motivation. I'm guessing the other reviewers must have met the 1 or 2 people on staff I have yet to meet (every office has them!) Also, I was able to see a Doctor on my first visit, but followed up with a PA. This makes sense to me, b/c the PA is basically reporting to the Doctor on the followup and the doctor will call if the patient needs to be seen again or more tests need to be run. Seems efficient to me. I asked for Dr. Blevins but was told he wasn't taking any new patients, so I ended up seeing Dr. Espinoza, and I'm really glad I did!!! She not only was very receptive to everything I was saying about my symptoms, she asked lots of questions and actually had a real CONVERSATION with me and treated me like I actually know what I'm talking about when it comes to my own body and what it's telling me. That is priceless in the world of doctors. I'm so used to doctors just sort of going on autopilot and looking for a keyword here or there to make some diagnosis so they can get you out of the office and reimbursed, but Dr. Espinoza actually seems to think critically about everything you tell her--a rarity in the medical field. Just recently, I had a seizure and came in to see her, and I could see how concerned she was for me and the emotional insecurity this new development was causing for me. She sat there with me and actually brainstormed about all of the things (endocrine-related) that could lead to seizure and made sure I had told her everything I could about the incident so she knew what to test for. She takes a very aggressive and comprehensive approach to diagnostics, which in my case, has been a very positive thing. All in all, I think she is a very thorough, caring, and communicative doctor who treats you with respect and dignity. Pros: Efficient & Communicative Cons: A tad bit rushed more

Yes, the staff is rude, but what I found even more troublesome was that the doctors were horrible too. I never truely understood what was wrong with me until I switched doctors. My last visit there, I was actually in tears because it was so horrible. Pros: Fancy Office Cons: Rude Staff, Rude Doctors more

Right out of the gate! I couldn't even get past the rude 16 yr old who spoke to me over the phone. I explained I was searching for a new Thyroid Doctor and you would have thought I just insulted her somehow. Then in her Teenage angsty valley girl tone begins to explain to me that in order to see their fleet of doctors, I would have to have my primary physician fax a referral. My insurance does not require that, I explain. Her reply was it is their policy. I explained this is not another ""hoop"" im willing to jump through just to see a doctor. The way she explained it to me is that these doctors talk to your primary care who then speak to you. What?!?! Really?! If so, that is utterly ridiculous. Sometimes first impressions are the best and most accurate. It's a gamble I'm willing to take. Pros: thyroid specialist Cons: makes it difficult for patiences to come see them. more

You might get to see a doctor 6-8 months after you first visit with a tech, possibly a nurse. They are pushy with their new fangled testing equipment that they need to pay for. CONSULT YOUR GP before allowing a nurse or a doctor to schedule you for VERY EXPENSIVE tests that you probably do not need. I am sure Doctor Blevins is an incredible physician, but he no longer accepts new patients and you will get lost in the proliferation of his ""practice"". Also, read the ridiculous fee and policy page. You will get nickled and dimed and your insurance will not help you. Pros: Dr. Blevins came highly recomended by my GP and other physicians Cons: He no longer accepts new patients more

I've never had a problem with this office. Everyone has always been nice, professional, and courteous. I haven't had any of the experiences that the other patients on this site have had. I've always been able to speak to my specialist, she's always made time for me and she asked me a lot of questions in order to assess my condition. My particular doctor also kept in touch with me between appointments. I never felt rushed in or rushed out. I find it interesting that people were complaining about their co-pays as if it was the fault of this office that they had to pay a co-pay. That issue should be taken up with their insurance company. It has NOTHING to do with the office. Did they expect to walk in and out at no charge??? I also feel like people go to the doctor's office expecting to be treated like royalty. It's a doctor's office, not the Spa at Lake Austin. Pros: Professional, caring more

The doctors are friendly and intelligent. But if you care about how your are treated by the staff, forget it! The staff is not service oriented and they do not know how to say ""I'm sorry"" but will blame the patient for misunderstandings. Too bad because the doctors are professional and honestly seem to care. They need a much better staff. Pros: great doctors Cons: terrible staff more

They charge you ""specialist"" rates. But you will never get to see the doctor. You will be given appointment with the nurses who can never provide answer to your questions - they will listen for keywords in your conversation and repeat it back to you. The phone staff is very rude. more

a) You never get to see a doctor Pros: Nice building, hard to get to! Cons: Everything in this place is the worst! more

I went to see Shelly and was pretty well set on the idea that this was just a waste of time. Boy was I wrong. Shelly helped me understand my diabetes problem and how to make food work for me instead of against me. She has made all the difference in the world for me. I would highly recommend visiting her if you have a diet related issue. more

If getting in-and-out of a doctors office is more important than thorough explinations about your cancer - this is the place for you. Unfortunately for me, everytime I scheduled an appointment it seemed like a race to see how fast they could herd me through their cattle stations. They are fast, but they're surely not personable, nor do they really explain WHY they've required to you pay your $30 copay for a 2 minute sit down with your doctor. Not bad, they get the job done - just don't expect to be offered too much extra information here... If you don't ask, they don't tell. Pros: You're in and out faster than the speed of light. Cons: You don't really get much information about your life threatening disease. more

I am a returning patient of Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology. I too have autoimmune thyroid disorder. I called to schedule an appointment after my heart rate sat at 150 for about an hour one evening. I was told not one of the doctors in the group could see me until April, 08. It was October, 07 when I called. I was offered an appointment with a physicians assistant, but even then, they couldn't get me in until a few days before Christmas. I think I understood thyroid function better than the last PA i saw there. Needless to say, these episodes are serious. I'm finding a new doctor. more

When I first went to Dr Blevins I was diagnosed with an auto immune thyroid disorder and was scared. He never rushed me and stayed with me until I had no more questions and was comforted again. more