Betsy Joann Furukawa, MD
Dermatology
MyBSWHealth
Betsy Joann Furukawa, MD
Dermatology
MyBSWHealth
Locations of Betsy Joann Furukawa, MD
Baylor Scott & White Specialty Care Center Dermatology Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St Bldg 27, Temple, TX, 76508
6653.5 mi
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254.724.6300
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- Monday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Biography
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Dr. Betsy Furukawa is a board-certified dermatologist with a particular interest in treating autoimmune blistering disorders, chronic eczematous dermatitis, psoriasis, skin cancer, dermoscopy, and surgically removing benign and malignant skin ... View More |
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| Adolescents (ages 12-18) |
| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2006) |
| Residency: Internal Medicine, Univ of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (2009) |
| Education: Univ of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (2009) |
| Residency: Dermatology, University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (2013) |
| Certifications |
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| Dermatology- American Board of Dermatology |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Reviews (347) for Betsy Joann Furukawa, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Apr 14, 2025 | I have already recommended this doctor to family. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 13, 2025 | She was very thorough. | |
| 4.7 | Apr 12, 2025 | Very good patient interaction. Willing to answer questions and explain about my condition. Also very informative as to the hives/not hives possibility that causes my issue. Really appreciated the Dr and her assistant. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2025 | Knowledgeable and friendly | |
| 3.9 | Apr 8, 2025 | Very nice and helpful | |
| 5.0 | Apr 3, 2025 | Very nice, friendly and knowledgeable in her field of expertise. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 3, 2025 | Fantastic, very informative, caring, communication extremely clear and precise!! | |
| 4.8 | Apr 3, 2025 | She seemed genuinely Interested with my concerns & took time to listen to my questions. She checked my conditions carefully & gave her diagnoses with all options for treatment. She was very respectful of my personal opinions & choice of treatment. I would highly recommend her to my friends & family. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 3, 2025 | Listens well and absolutely responds to questions and concerns. Knows her business! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Very thorough on the exams, recommendations, extremely thoughtful on questions, and finally In closing,Infectious smile. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | Listened,gave me diagnose, cared for pre cancer cels and did a biopsy of an area. She was thorough and to the point, even showed a caring nature. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | Very professional, extremely helpful in answering questions, regarding procedures, and medication. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | Sincere in her approach of wanting to help and provide the best care for my psoriasis. 10/10 | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | Always knowledgeable, professional and caring. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Very polite and caring | |
| 5.0 | Mar 20, 2025 | Two visits to her clinic, interested in my concerns, addressed those concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 8, 2025 | Caring, took time to answer questions, | |
| 4.8 | Mar 6, 2025 | She seemed to really care, very nice | |
| 4.8 | Mar 6, 2025 | Very thorough with examination of skin. Helpful with advice to care for skin. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 27, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Feb 27, 2025 | Very thorough and professional | |
| 5.0 | Feb 27, 2025 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Feb 24, 2025 | Dr Furukawa was extremely professional and thorough. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 23, 2025 | Very impressed. She is very good at what she does. I felt relaxed, listened to, and important. I didn't feel like just a number, or that she was rushed. I thank her for that, and I thank Baylor Scott & White for having caring doctors. It makes visits less stressful for patients. Thank you! | |
| 5.0 | Feb 22, 2025 | Friendly. Professional. Explained findings and plan well. | |
| 4.8 | Feb 20, 2025 | She's caring and very thorough | |
| 5.0 | Feb 20, 2025 | Takes her time and explains everything. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 17, 2025 | Professional and attentive. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 17, 2025 | She was very professional and personable and provided thorough explanations of potential treatments and options. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | Dr, Furukawa was thorough and professional. She answered all my questions and offered her services if I noticed any changes in my skin. I would definitely recommend her to others. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 15, 2025 | She is always pleasant and easy to talk to, as are all of the staff around her. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 13, 2025 | Very friendly and knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 9, 2025 | Very caring, friendly, and knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Feb 8, 2025 | Knowledgeable and kind. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 8, 2025 | Very skilled and kind. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 7, 2025 | The dermatology clinic is one of the best and most comforting clinics in your system. | |
| 4.8 | Feb 6, 2025 | Very thorough and caring | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | She listened to me and took action. She did not just say that I had contact dermatitis and send me on my way. She wanted to find the cause rather than treat the symptoms. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | She listen and explore what is going on with my rash | |
| 4.3 | Jan 30, 2025 | Apologized for long wait times, friendly, and knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 30, 2025 | She was very through and kind. All issues addressed. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 27, 2025 | Always makes me feel comfortable | |
| 5.0 | Jan 26, 2025 | I have been trying to get in to see a dermatologist for a long time. Dr. Furukawa was incredibly helpful. She listened, asked questions, did not seem rushed, and was able to give me immediate suggestions of some things to try. She also made sure that a follow-up appointment was scheduled. In addition, she encouraged me to contact her if I needed to discuss anything with her sooner which was also helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 25, 2025 | Dr. Was polite and informative. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | Concerned and helpful | |
| 4.7 | Jan 23, 2025 | She was thorough and listened to my symptoms. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 22, 2025 | Listened carefully to what I had to say | |
| 5.0 | Jan 19, 2025 | Dr Furakawa is great. She's kind and understanding. And she really knows her stuff. She gives me options with best recommendations to allow her patients to be apart of their care. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | Professional and extremely competent, identified and diagnosed a condition I've lived with for over 10 years. Gave me a new start and vastly improved my quality of life from psoriasis and joint pain | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | She is always so nice and very attentive. | |
| 4.7 | Jan 11, 2025 | Always knowledgeable and helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | Polite, friendly and cordial. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | She is very well educated in Dermotology and she is very considerate of the patience problems | |
| 4.8 | Jan 4, 2025 | Personable knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Dec 26, 2024 | She explained the procedure to be used and possible care options, depending on the outcome of the procedure | |
| 5.0 | Dec 26, 2024 | She listens and is attentive | |
| 4.9 | Dec 24, 2024 | I was mainly seen by the resident as well as a other Dr in training. She did come in and find something that was missed and it was a good learning opportunity for both the resident and trainer. I appreciate her thoroughness. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 22, 2024 | Caring, thoroughly knowledgeable and professional | |
| 5.0 | Dec 19, 2024 | Wonderful visit from front desk to departure. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 14, 2024 | She is very through and explains the process. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Dec 9, 2024 | Thorough, relatable and easy to understand. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 9, 2024 | Friendly knowledgeable thorough. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 8, 2024 | She is very accommodating and very good at her knowledge and fights for getting the right treatment to the patient. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 7, 2024 | Took time made me feel like my concerns were valid | |
| 5.0 | Dec 5, 2024 | Procedures were completely explained before proceeding! Very intern was also helping with biopsy on ear...very gentle and considerate! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 5, 2024 | Pleasant knowledgeable professional | |
| 5.0 | Dec 5, 2024 | Very good provider very knowledgeable and helpful | |
| 4.8 | Dec 5, 2024 | So nice and caring | |
| 5.0 | Dec 1, 2024 | Good | |
| 4.4 | Nov 30, 2024 | Pleasant and friendly | |
| 4.2 | Nov 28, 2024 | Quick and professional. | |
| 4.3 | Nov 23, 2024 | Dr Furukawa took the time to make personal connection and ask about my work/profession. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Always so thorough and very professional | |
| 4.1 | Nov 22, 2024 | She came in and verified the residents findings. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Very knowledgeable and friendly | |
| 5.0 | Nov 16, 2024 | As beforeprofessional, kind - expert advice and treatment | |
| 5.0 | Nov 9, 2024 | Excellent care | |
| 5.0 | Nov 9, 2024 | Friendly, personable, listened to me | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | Thorough, listening, explaining and interested. Superior service in all respects. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | Takes time to talk with you and I never felt like she was in a hurry to get to the next patient | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | Just an amazing doctor. Took the time to explain everything | |
| 5.0 | Oct 31, 2024 | I have used her services for two years. I look forward to the visit. She is always so sweet professional and thorough. She is very supportive. The work area is immaculate. | |
| 4.5 | Oct 31, 2024 | Very professional | |
| 4.8 | Oct 30, 2024 | Dr Furukawa is very knowledgeable, helpful and caring. She makes the extra effort to find a solution for your problem. |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.