Dr. Chrisette Dharma, MD

Dr. Chrisette Dharma, MD

Primary Care Doctor

At a glance

4.52 stars (199 reviews)
90% are satisfied with this provider ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Texas, San Antonio, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Southwest Family Medicine Associates
Speaks English
4.52
199 reviews
Bedside manner
4.6
Wait time
4.1

Recent reviews

I think Dr Dharma is awesome, she explains everything so you understand, is open to comments and questions and never makes you feel rushed. Everyone is the office is great.
Verified patient
So MANY GREAT things about this doctor and her facility. I was over 20 minutes early for my appointment. I was impressed that I did not have to spend 30 minutes filling out paper work. They are up with Technology, so, I just used an iPad like device to check in and confirm all of the information I'd provided to the office before my appointment! Kudos there! Afterwards, my wait was a mere 10 minutes before they were calling me back. Dr.Dharma was a jewel. I enjoyed talking with her from the moment she stepped into the room. She made me feel completely comfortable and I knew right off I could share how I really feel about my health going forward. I'm thankful to have found her. Everyone, from the front desk, to the MA, were cordial and personal.
Verified patient

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Chronic diabetes
Heart failure
High cholesterol
Chronic high blood pressure
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic diabetes
Heart failure
High cholesterol
Chronic high blood pressure

More about Dr. Chrisette Dharma, MD

You will be asked to fill out secondary demographic information at the practice. Dr. Dharma has been in practice since 1999. She joined Dr. Clark after training with her for three years, while at the St. Paul Family Practice Program. Dr. Clark had been her mentor and role model. Dr. Dharma was honored to takeover Dr. Clarks practice in 2003 when she retired. In 2005, the vision of family medicine came true for Dr. Dharma when she opened The Clark Family Medicine Center. There she is able to provide all the services of family medicine from pediatrics to geriatrics in a comfortable homely environment. Using cutting edge technology, she has set up an office to honor the old and keep up with the advancing front of medicine. On a personal note, her husband Sanjay Parmuthy works in the finance department for Frito Lay. Her son Ketan and her daughter Anjali are the greatest joy in her life and she looks forward to continuing to grow her family at home and at work. She also loves the long-term relationships that she has with her patients.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Texas, San Antonio, Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas, Southwestern, Residency in Family Practice

Practice

Southwest Family Medicine Associates

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Awards and publications

National Committee for Quality Assurance (Certificate of Recognition)

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1790763654

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.52
Wait time
4.11
Bedside manner
4.58
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199 reviews
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I was there to get more information on the HCG diet, I loved it! Very professional staff members, and I was seen ASAP!
Verified patient
I was pleased with the care I received from Dr. Dharma and her staff. They were very professional and friendly.
Verified patient
Dr. Dharma was extremely thorough and professional. I will use her as my primary care doc from now on.
Verified patient
So great! Would definitely recommend this doctor to anyone. Office was very clean & new as well!!
Verified patient
Everything was great,including Dr.Dharma and all her stuff,the only problem is waiting time.
Amazing and personable doctor - I felt so comfortable, and she was very charming!
Verified patient
She's really nice and easy to talk to. Funny and makes you feel comfortable.
I thought she was very nice. And I was thankful to what she did for me.
Verified patient
Everyone was very professional and answered all my questions.
Not a long wait time. Very personable. Would recommend it.
Verified patient
I love my new Dr, she is knowledgeable however very kind!
Verified patient
best, amazing, doctor I've ever met with. soooo helpful.
Verified patient
Dr. Dharma and her staff were very patient and thorough.
Verified patient
She was very nice and thorough, however I felt rushed!
Verified patient
No long wait time, everyone was helpful and courteous.
Verified patient
Dr dharma is great. So personable and really cares.
Verified patient
Very sweet! Even wished me good luck on my new job!
I think Dr Dharma is awesome, she explains everything so you understand, is open to comments and questions and never makes you feel rushed. Everyone is the office is great.
Verified patient
The wait time in the lobby was relatively short (20 min). However, the wait time to visit with the physician was 45 min.
So MANY GREAT things about this doctor and her facility. I was over 20 minutes early for my appointment. I was impressed that I did not have to spend 30 minutes filling out paper work. They are up with Technology, so, I just used an iPad like device to check in and confirm all of the information I'd provided to the office before my appointment! Kudos there! Afterwards, my wait was a mere 10 minutes before they were calling me back. Dr.Dharma was a jewel. I enjoyed talking with her from the moment she stepped into the room. She made me feel completely comfortable and I knew right off I could share how I really feel about my health going forward. I'm thankful to have found her. Everyone, from the front desk, to the MA, were cordial and personal.
Verified patient
She was very good she wasn't a doctor who would get us out of there quickly she also knows what she is doing very professional and yes a bit of a drive for me but hey totally worth it she does about everything allergy tests medicine check diabeties weight loss diet plan and many more etc so if anyone who is close or has the time I would recommend her you will be grateful. She takes her time also and asks you what you want in a doctor so she can meet your needs I said nice and understanding.
Verified patient
Great physician. Acknowledges all concerns. I just had a long wait time, because she was behind schedule and she was very hurried during my visit. But I wont complain at this point as this was my first visit, we will see the upcoming ones go.
I felt I was rushed out of there. Doctor only focused on the first mentioned symptoms and did not go in depth on the others. I don't feel I received sufficient attention and was rushed out with some natural supplements and hope it works as a quick fix
Very personable.
Very nice and sweet!
Verified patient
She was absolutely AMAZING! She was so sweet and attentive and I could really tell that she cared about my concerns. I have had many doctors I've seen that have not been good but she changed everything! I will definitely continue to use her! And the staff was so sweet as well!
Verified patient
She is the most down to earth doctor I have met. She made the visit very comfortable and I would definitely recommend her to family and friends.
Verified patient
The nurse who helped me was very sweet, attentive, and professional. Dr. Dharma, however, clearly didn't read my chart beforehand. I had some questions that I raised with my nurse beforehand and I saw her include them on my chart. Dr. Dharma walked in, asked her scribe why I was there, talked to me briefly, then walked to the door, said "well bye" and left. The scribe came back later with my prescription info. Didn't address my questions at all, and didn't even grant me the opportunity to ask any questions to begin with.
Although the wait was longer than desired, I was very pleased with meeting Dr. Dharma and will be seeing her as my primary doctor from now on. She is very caring and concerned with the patient she is seeing at the moment. She didn't make me feel like the next person was more important that me, as some doctors can do when they rush the patient through the visit. I felt right at home and very comfortable with Dr. Dharma from the moment she entered the room. I love her!
Verified patient
Saw Med Tech within 15 minutes of arrival. Saw the Dr. one hour later, not good. Needs more help. Love the facility and the professionalism. Wait time problematic.
Dr. Dharma and the nurses were really great! I felt like they were listening to what I was saying and helped find a solution. I felt very well cared for, and Dr. Dharma took her time talking with me and didn't rush. I was very comfortable there.
Verified patient
She was EVERYTHING...recommended things no one else has ever done! She is truly concerned about your wellbeing & very informative! I never knew a love like this!
Verified patient
It was terrible.
I was pretty nervous about going to see a doctor for my current medical condition. But Chrisette and her staff made me feel at ease and didn't pass any judgement. I haven't had a primary doctor in almost a decade. It wasnt because of my medical condition that prevented me returning to other doctors. But doctors I saw in the past just seemed kind of cold. Other doctors would just look at a chart and gave me there diagnosis and sent me on my marry way. Christie and her team were very caring and went to extreme lengths to assist me. It has already been a week since my first appointment and they have followed up with me 3 times. I can't explain enough how grateful to I am to Dr. Dharma. She might of saved my life.
Verified patient
Dr Dhatma was very personable and nice. She certainly knew what she was talking about and super helpful. What was very disappointing, however, was the time I had to wait to be seen. I had an 8:45 appointment and didn't see the doctor until 10:25. Very inconvenient.
Verified patient
Doctor and staff were friendly and helpful. Facility was clean and I liked the convenience of the electronic forms and payment. Wait time was my only issue (I was seen about 45 mins after my appointment time and spent a while waiting for the doctor), but they seemed really busy. I was told it's not usually like that.
She told me everything I need to know.
Verified patient
Dr Dharma was amazing. I wish I could have her has my primary physician. Unfortunately, this is a urgent care facility, which i had no idea going into it. I can't afford it.
Verified patient
Very educated concerning my health issues.
Verified patient
ONE WORD....GREAT!!
Verified patient
This was absolutely the best experience I've ever had at a doctor's visit. The entire staff is great! Dr. Dharma is fantastic. She's very detailed, very thorough, and has great sense of humor. Love this entire crew!
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Chrisette Dharma work with?

Dr. Chrisette Dharma works with Southwest Family Medicine Associates.

Which board certifications does Dr. Chrisette Dharma have?

Dr. Chrisette Dharma is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Chrisette Dharma?

Dr. Chrisette Dharma frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Arthritis, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Chrisette Dharma on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Chrisette Dharma speak?

Dr. Chrisette Dharma speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Chrisette Dharma in reviews?

199 patients have reviewed Dr. Chrisette Dharma. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.52/5. They have a 4.58/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.11/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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