Julie Talavera

My wife is a diabetic of fifty-four years--Type 1, Insulin dependent, brittle. In our forty-two years together, Dr. Julie Talavera has clearly been her best endocrinologist. She's friendly, knowledgable, thorough and can speak plainly. I am completely comfortable with Dr. Talavera's care of my wife.

comfortable to work with, knowledgeable and friendly doctor great service the Best

I was seeing another endocrinologist for years who only checked levels to assess my thyroid issues. Dr. Talavera tried a different test and determined I had hyperthyroidism (no telling how long). She very thorough and I’ve come to trust her opinion. Feel so thankful she was recommended to me!

Diagnosis of thyroid cancer with thyroidectomy - Dr Talavera never followed up after the surgery. We had to pursue her for an appointment, which took weeks. Our office visit quickly revealed that Dr Talavera has no concern for her patients, or their feedback. She talked to herself during our office visit (saying, "Does that make sense" repeatedly). When you say, "no", you realize she wasn't asking you that question. She was asking herself. Radiation treatment scheduled and completed a few months later (with shots at Dr T's office and radiation treatment with a different physician) and again no follow up with Dr Talavera following treatment. Made call after call to office. No ability to leave message at Covington office. We called for days without getting through. When we did get through we had to leave a message regarding making an appointment. It took weeks for them to contact us back. Office staff said sorry that patient fell through the crack. Finally have appointment slated for… six months after surgery, four months following radiation. Additionally, the staff gives inaccurate information. Staff argued that we use their preferred lab for blood work even when it was out of network for our benefits. We had to insist that they allow us to use the correct lab for our insurance. Worst experience in every way. Cancer is a scary diagnosis; being referred to Dr Talavera is a close second.

Dr. Talavera has a special educational knowledge to put all the pieces together to make all her diagnoses.