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Dr. Richard Yonker, DO

Dr. Richard Yonker, DO

Rheumatology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Yonker, DO is a rheumatologist in Sarasota, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Yonker has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth in 1978. He is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1945 Versailles St Sarasota, FL 34239
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Dr. Yonker's Reviews

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2.4
17 ratings, 5 with a written review
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I had been a patient of Dr. Yonker's at Sarasota Arthritis Center for over 10 years. I even brought my mother to him as a patient, I had moved to Manhattan for a few years and when I returned I started to see Dr. Yonker again. Right away all he could talk about was joining his Concierge program for $1,800 a year. He said then he could see me as my PCP and my Rheumatologist both. I joined the program at the great cost not knowing that he was charging me specialist prices to be my PCP. I paid $1,800 for the Concierge Program, ran the visits through my insurance, and still had to pay $280 for a PCP visit! I felt this wasn't right so I withdrew from the Concierge Program only to be released from their practice, which, as we all know, means Im now blacklisted from the entire Physicians' group which runs the town. Bottom line, Dr. Yonker acted like a child and completely earns his 2 star rating on over 12 physician rating sites. I'd rather be me than a disrespected doctor.
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
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christie Abbott – Mar 29, 2023
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I had been a patient of Dr. Yonker's at Sarasota Arthritis Center for over 10 years. I even brought my mother to him as a patient, I had moved to Manhattan for a few years and when I returned I started to see Dr. Yonker again. Right away all he could talk about was joining his Concierge program for $1,800 a year. He said then he could see me as my PCP and my Rheumatologist both. I joined the program at the great cost not knowing that he was charging me specialist prices to be my PCP. I paid $1,800 for the Concierge Program, ran the visits through my insurance, and still had to pay $280 for a PCP visit! I felt this wasn't right so I withdrew from the Concierge Program only to be released from their practice, which, as we all know, means Im now blacklisted from the entire Physicians' group which runs the town. Bottom line, Dr. Yonker acted like a child and completely earns his 2 star rating on over 12 physician rating sites. I'd rather be me than a disrespected doctor.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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christie abbott – Mar 29, 2023
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Dr Yonker has treated me for over 20 years through the ups and downs of this little understood disease. I've been fortunate that with his treatment and the grace of God, I have been able to continue to work and have a reasonably normal existence.
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
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2020
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Terrific experience from prior paperwork, professionally greeted, detailed review of symptoms, up to Dr. Yonker himself. He went over my past surgeries with me & made recommendations on each of my issues. His manner is very compassionate & his knowledge is exceptional. Thanks very much to the entire staff. Highly recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sarasota, FL – Aug 08, 2017
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I have been going to Dr Yonkers for a number of years now. I have suffered much pain before I went to Dr Yonkers . I have 13 joints of ra he has been able to find the right remedy for me many many times He has been the best for me .And also I have recommended to many people, and friends And they are also very happy as well A big thumbs up for my Dr Richard Yonkers D O Eugene Lussier
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Eugene Lussier in Bonita Springs Fl – Jan 25, 2017
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Dr. Richard Yonker, DO is a rheumatologist in Sarasota, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Yonker has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center...read more

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  • University Of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth

    Medical School, 1978
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American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

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