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Dr. Claribel Tan, MD

Dr. Claribel Tan, MD

Rheumatology*

Dr. Claribel Tan, MD is a rheumatologist in Anchorage, AK. She is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Alaska Medical Center and South Peninsula Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (11 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tan

2.1
11 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
18%
18%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
9%
9%
1 star
64%
64%

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HIPPA Violation
Not related to Dr. Tan personally, but her staff. Her staff called my cell phone and left a long, detailed voicemail regarding my medical history without ever identifying who I was, before ever going to an appointment. They recommended an infusion with a rather dangerous (in case of fire, break glass kind of drug) drug before seeing me. After I discussed this experience with other physicians they understood my hesitation to see her. In fact, I did not see her because of this.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jun 27, 2024
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After a battery of test, I was told I had advance RA. She immediately gave me a shot of methotrexate that clearly stated on the patient handout (which I was given by the pharmacist, not her) that it would interact very badly with a condition I knew I had. She didnt care. Then they charged my insurance $1,892 for a dr note for my work. My insurance dropped her as a PPO, it was not her 1st time doing this. Save yourself pain and money, go elsewhere. I do not have RA. Confirmed by another dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Donttrusther in Anchorage, AK – Jan 28, 2019
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After a battery of tests, I was told I had tested positive for Hep C. Went through a whole holiday weekend trying to figure out how/where I got it. Many sleepless nights and fights with my husband. Come to find out it was a false-positive, I didn't have it, and her office waited weeks to tell me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Concerned in AK in Anchorage, AK – Jul 15, 2016
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

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Dr. Claribel Tan, MD is a rheumatologist in Anchorage, AK. She is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Alaska Medical Center and South Peninsula Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

  • Rheumatology

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • South Peninsula Hospital

    4300 Bartlett St
    Homer, AK 99603

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Providence Alaska Medical Center

    3200 Providence Dr
    Anchorage, AK 99508
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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