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Paula Bessonett , MD

5.0 (1 review)
Closed • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Tyler Internal Medicine Associates

Tyler Internal Medicine Associates

(16 reviews)

Another appointment with Dr Peterson on March 5, 2026..... unfortunately the new non-statin drug…read moredid not work.... it gave me a rash and made me dizzy, Dr put me back on zetia...... I also had taken a cologuard test but unfortunately a staff member lost the results but doctor said it did show "positive" on something so he requested I consider a colonoscopy ..... my mammogram was all good, but I let him know it was the worst mammogram I ever had..... I was sore for 5 days and felt "violated" by the girl who did the exam.... I will go elsewhere in the future..... All I requested was something to help me stop cravings as I am 20 pounds overweight and if I can stop the sweet cravings, I feel confident the weight will come off especially with my exercise routine.... but I never got a prescription for anything so I will go elsewhere for help...... I think Dr Peterson is a wonderful doctor, its just unfortunate that I had a terrible mammogram and the cologuard results were lost and the new cholesterol medicine didn't work and there is nothing to help with weight loss...... c'est la vie

I was hoping to establish care since moving back to Tyler, after sending a request I was denied an…read moreappointment they stated I was a no show in 2021. I don't even remember making the appointment in 2021. So no chance of ever scheduling with them. I could see if repeated no shows but I was never even seen here. I guess they have enough business to turn people away for a 2021 no show.

ETMC First Physicians

ETMC First Physicians

(1 review)

When I moved to Tyler 4 years ago, I had no clue who to call for a referral to a Physician. After a…read moregym injury, I called ETMC, and was directed to Doug Johnston. Let me preface- Doug is a friendly, and talkative guy. I think he exudes a pleasant demeanor, sans arrogance, that a lot of doctors, unfortunately possess. I had what I believed was a nerve injury, and Doug Johnston prescribed a certain medication. The medication did nothing to help, and even though Dr. Johnston was friendly, I didn't find him, in my opinion, to be very thorough. In fact, he even made a comment to the effect of (not verbatim) that he could look at someone, and tell if they were healthy or not. Really? {shaking my head} (I wish I had the gift to look at a car, and tell, solely by physical appearance, if it would be a reliable, maintenance free vehicle.) Solely due to what I felt was not a thorough assessment, I called ETMC to ask if I could see another Physician, to get a second opinion. Dr. Johnston, according to ETMC, refused to release me to another Physician. So, I was stuck with Doug. {Applause} Since I was stuck with Doug (at least at ETMC), I did go back for my physical exam. Once again, I found Dr. Johnston to be very friendly, but lacked the thoroughness that Physicians I've seen in the past implemented in their exams. My physical exams generally consisted of the following: he listened to my lungs, heart- possibly looked at my eyes, ears, and throat, and then would usually ask what blood tests I wanted. Easy breezy, and usually consisted of a 2-5 minute physical exam, accompanied with approximately 5-10 minutes of casual talking. To be fair- I shouldn't of continued to go back to Dr. Johnston. I was lazy, and quite honestly, got accustomed to a quick, easy exam. This is partly my fault. In hindsight, I should've made the switch to a Physician at a private practice, or at Trinity Mother Frances, since I was bound to Doug, and he refused to let me see another Physician at ETMC. In addition to what I viewed as not thorough healthcare, Dr. Johnston's nurse, in my opinion, is one of the most disgustingly rude individuals I have ever had to deal with. Ever. The final straw was a few weeks ago, when I was in unbearable pain, and needed a referral to a surgeon. In fact, a local surgeon agreed to see me (we have mutual friends), and made arrangements to get my situation resolved, but Dr. Johnston's nurse said, "Well he's on vacation for two weeks, I can't get you a referral." Unprofessional, and unacceptable! Do you remember how I said she's "disgustingly rude?" Sure you do. This time, I was disgustingly rude back to her, and decided to go above, what I view was a low level, rude Nurse, and finally got in contact with a Director at ETMC. Thankfully, I was referred to a great surgeon, a day later, to correct my situation. No thanks to Dr. Johnston, or his Nurse, I might add. I informed Doug's Nurse that I was done seeing him. Doug sent me a letter in return, which I viewed as retaliation, stating that he would no longer be providing me with medical care. Juvenile, in my opinion, but who cares. Good riddance! {washing my hands clean} Unfortunately, I cannot recommend Dr. Johnston, or the Broadway location of ETMC First Physicians.

Paula Bessonett , MD - familydr - Updated May 2026

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