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Dr. Richard Becker, MD

Dr. Richard Becker, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Becker, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Becker has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Thyroid Disorders. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

1303 McCullough Ave Ste 374 San Antonio, TX 78212

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Becker is affiliated with Hill Country Memorial Hospital Fredericksburg, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Becker specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Becker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Becker

3.5
27 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
33%
33%

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Hi my name is Margie Coil. I am looking for the Doctor that save my life with my child. He help alot of pregnancy women that have hard time during pregnancy. Can you please check if I'm in your data base and I know its Dr. Becker please let me know if I am in your data base and if this is the same Dr. I seen 8 to 7 years ago.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Margie. Coil – Jul 10, 2021
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I have seen Dr. Becker annually for 12 years, since he diagnosed my thyroid cancer - I find him to be compassionate, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough. He has always spent as much time as necessary to answer questions and alleviate my concerns. He has shown me the utmost compassion, and I can’t imagine trusting my health to anyone else. I highly recommend him, and his PA, Petra.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Kathleen in La Vernia , TX – Aug 23, 2018
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Dr Becker is a first-class endocrinologist. He is brilliant, totally up to date, thorough, personable, kind, understanding and best of all, he has a fabulous sense of humor. I have been seeing him for many years, and I do recommend him to everyone with thyroid and diabetes issues. He is the man! BTW, I had to laugh at the woman who commented that she wasn't there for a breast exam... very funny, but an endocrinologist is a gland man, and guess what breasts are... mammary GLANDS, DOH!
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
8 others found this helpful
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Trish Fullerton in San Saba – Feb 28, 2018
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FACEBOOK ENTRY Medical Ethics: There is none because it seems that the bottom line of a profit and lost statement is more important than the welfare of the patients. Even if a person has a real medical situation and can’t make it to the doctor’s office they still charge a person a fee for not showing up as scheduled. What gives a doctor or any other person the right to charge you for service they did not perform. They say their time is important but so is the customers time too.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Rafael Yordan in San Antonio, TX – Jun 06, 2017
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Has anyone else been asked to strip down to only their panties with a paper gown open to the front. I was not there for a breast exam and that's about what I got. I WAS THERE FOR MY THROID!!I I will not be going back!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
13 others found this helpful
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Susan in San Antonio, TX – Apr 27, 2017
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Very snooty and suffers from a severe superiority complex. More interested in his winery than his patients. Autocratic and unfeeling.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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San Antonio, TX – Feb 04, 2017
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Dr. BECKER was able to diagnose me with lingual thyroid and was able to control all my symptoms and regulate my thyroid, after another Dr. had thought I was suffering from depression and prescribed depression medication.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Nora Besa in Eagle Pass, Texas – Mar 18, 2016
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Thorough and firm guidance through thyroid cancer diagnosis and recommended action. He made a very good referral to surgeon. Follow-up care and balancing hormone replacement has been spot on. The only issue is the phone system advising responses within 48 hours. That is not a reasonable amount of time for medical questions.
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
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
CS in Grater San Antonio – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Becker, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Becker has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Thyroid Disorders. He graduated from...read more
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Yale Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1974
  • Boston City Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1972
  • Boston Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1972
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • French

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Endocrinology Nuclear Medicine Associates PA1303 McCullough Ave Ste 374 San Antonio, TX 78212
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hill Country Memorial Hospital

    1020 S State Highway 16
    Fredericksburg, TX 78624
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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.

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

    3% higher than the national average

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

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Peterson Regional Medical Center

    551 Hill Country Dr
    Kerrville, TX 78028
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    View all awards

    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

    81%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis

    130 Hays St
    Luling, TX 78648

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    85%
    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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