Dr. Javier Palevi Berrios Rivera, MD

Do yourself a favor and find a different doctor. In my opinion, this Doctor represents everything that is wrong with the healthcare industry. Apparently they have this absurd policy where if you aren't 20 minutes early for your appointment, then you are late and he will not see you. But, it doesn't work the other way around. I was referred to this doctor by a hematologist. I was there 30 minutes early for my appointment, but wasn't taken to a room until 15 minutes after my appointment started. Not sure why I was required to be there early. In any case, they were unprofessional from the start. The nurse that took my vitals was nice, but she kept speaking in slang and swearing and sharing way too much personal information. I honestly wondered if she was nervous or under the influence of something. It was odd. She asked me why I was there and informed me that they didn't have the referral, and didn't have any of my medical records despite the fact that I had set the appointment weeks… earlier and the hematologist called them while I was standing right there to make sure they were in network with my insurance. Anyway, while waiting another 15-20 minutes for the doctor, I called the hematologist's office and asked them to send records which they did right then. I also took 10 minutes finding all of my lab reports that I had gotten the previous 6 months and sending them to them one by one. Did the doctor look at a single one before speaking with me? No. Not that I'm aware of. He didn't seem to have a clue why I was there. The appointment took about 10 minutes, and I felt like he had better things to do - like I was being rushed out the door. He ordered some additional labs and x rays and set a follow up appointment for 2 weeks. The appointment was for 11:30 on a Friday. There was a note to arrive at 11:10. Fast forward two weeks. I have had my labs done and wanted to make sure they had them and reviewed them before my appointment so it wasn't another waste of time. I called at 10 am the morning of my appointment and spoke to a young man that works the front desk - David. I asked him to make sure they had everything and he asked me if I had my labs done. I told him when they were done and where and he said he didn't have them and asked me to run by on my way to my appointment to pick up a hard copy. I did so. I got to my 11:30 appointment at 11:20, and was told by David that the office policy is to be there 20 minutes before appointment time, so he would have to get approval from the doctor to still see me. At 11:26, he tells me the doctor is willing to still see me but it has to be at 1pm instead of 1130. So, because I was only 10 minutes early to my appointment, instead of 20, I would be required to wait an hour and a half to see him. I tried to reason with him, that the reason I was only 10 minutes early, instead of 20 minutes early, was because I had to pick up the report that HE HAD ASKED ME TO PICK UP. He smiled and said the doctor was aware but it was the office policy. I turned around and walked out. If this doctor had this little respect for me, my time, my family's time, and the expense we have taken on to get these labs done, take time off of work, etc, because I was 10 minutes early and not 20 minutes early, then is he going to have enough respect for my well being to take his time and do a good job with my health? I think the answer to that is clear. Doctors like this are only in business because there are enough sick people that they don’t have to care. It’s the only profession I know where you don't have to do your job and you still get paid. Move along. Find someone else. I wish I had.

Very tentative listens to your concerns and the staff is very helpful. Thank you.

He has kept my lupus under control. I have been seeing Dr. Berrios for several years, I have been very happy with him. Also he has nice art work in his lobby and the staff are all very nice.

Anyone who knows me knows that my mother means the world to me and I only want the best for her. Our primary care doctor Miguel Tan referred Dr. Berrios when my mother began having pain in her hands and legs. Not only does Dr. Berrios have an outstanding bedside manner, but he did not rush us to go to the next patient, but instead he took the time to answer all of our questions and concerns and now my mother feels better than she has in months. I want to thank my primary care doctor Miguel Tan as well as Dr. Berrios for making a positive difference in my motherâ??s life. I now know why these two doctors are colleagues, but they are two of a kindâ?¦ that is two magnificent brilliant doctors. Thank you again!

Dr. Berríos seems like a decent enough doctor but one has to question his professional judgment when he allows and staff his practice with employees so boorish and bad- mannered that it borders on barbarism. I never thought this type of treatment was imaginable in a medical setting. I expressed my concern to Dr. Barríos but after researching and reading other reviews I am sure that he's well aware of this problem with his staff and I'm bewildered why he doesn't rectify it . In the end I left before my exam was over and I didn't allow them to conduct any lab test. Furthermore, my blood pressure rose while I was there. Doctors are suppose to be a respite for healing not have deleterious effects on their patients . This experience was horrific. I'm sharing to inform others.

This doctor has a very good beside manner. He answers all of my questions and has me write down any medications he may put me on in the future so that I can understand them. They also have an office in Katy where I live. When available, they try to schedule me closer to home.

I never post on websites but I just had to comment to say â??Thank Youâ?? to Dr. Javier Berrios with Rheumatologist Specialist of Houston! I was stricken with Rheumatoid arthritis when I turn 30. I had no idea what was going on with my body. I can remember when I was first referred to Dr. Berrios, I could barely move. I could not bend down, my neck was stiff, my joints were swollen and most of all my spirit was destroyed. I just had a baby, who was 10 months, at the time the symptoms started to show. I was so depressed that I could not function properly as a mother and a wife. But, Dr. Berrios changed all of that for me! He is not like some doctors that get you in, and send you out with a prescription in hand, only for you to return because you still have ailments. He actually cares! He takes time out and ensures that you are diagnosed properly and educated about your condition because he wants you to be well. When I entered Dr. Berrios office 3 yrs ago, my rheumatoid… factor was high; I was placed on three different medications to get the pain and arthritis under control. That is a lot of medication, for anyone to take every day for the rest of their life and I still wanted another child. Dr. Berrios took all of that into consideration. I was not just a patient number to himâ?¦ I was person. I can honestly say that God placed Dr. Berrios in my life. I am officially off those pills, only on Humira and on my way to leading a normal, happy and active life. Thanks Dr. Berrios!!! P.s. The office is nice and relaxing. The staff, especially William, is great!!! I am recommending this doctor to everyone.

I waited a long time for the appt..filled out alot of papers just to be asked the same questions again by the MA and Dr Berrios...asked for a refill and I didn't receive it til 72hrs later...Don't like the check out process. The parking is horrible and I won't be back again!! Not worth it!! I need to feel as if the Dr is listening to me when I am talking and I did not feel that!

Doctor is very detailed, explained procedures and is very knowledgable in his field.

Do not like the way they check patients out. You have to sit back in the waiting room and that takes longer than waiting for the doctor.