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Dr. Justin Lyman, MD

Dr. Justin Lyman, MD

Rheumatology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Justin Lyman, MD is a rheumatologist in Lake Charles, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lyman has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Rapides Regional Medical Center and CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (48 reviews)

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    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Lyman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lyman

2.4
48 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
29%
29%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
2%
2%
2 star
2%
2%
1 star
63%
63%

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Does not listen
He doesn’t care to listen to you. Told me my postpartum joint pain was due to weight, then backtracked and got mad at me when I told my obgyn and she sent me elsewhere. He was not friendly whatsoever and didn’t really care what I had to say. Shortly after new doctor diagnosed me with arthritis.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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J.R – Dec 30, 2022
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He is very rude doesn't listen to the patient and treats every patient with the same meds. Doesn't want to hear what the patient has to say. I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid longer than he has been a doctor and he was prescribing me medication that I'm allergic too. His receptionist is just as rude neither should be working in the medical profession. They are sorry excuses for humans.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 03, 2021
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Dr Lyman has been very helpful to me. I feel so blessed to have him as my doctor. Thank you Dr. Lyman.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Cindy Marshall – Dec 03, 2019
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Dr Lyman is wonderful. He actually listens. He looks over everything and takes his time to explain.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Amy Andrews – Sep 26, 2019
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Receptionist is always super rude and does not answer the phone when she doesnt feel like answering. The doctor is strange. He wasnt rude but he is also useless and orders blood work ive already done several times and put me on hard core medication that only helped for a few months. Also had to ask 3 times before q referral got sent out.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Lake charles, LA – Jun 28, 2018
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I agree with all the negative reviews I have not felt he was competent from the very beginning. I got a $25 charge because I called and cancelled an appointment after they rescheduled an appointment during a snow storm when I didn’t have my calendar. Realized I had a conflict with my main doctor and cancelled. I then got the bill. Called today about last blood work and they are closed due to software issues and do not know when they will reopen. Really??
What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
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J.white in Lake Charles, LA – Mar 07, 2018
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I would not recommend Dr. Lyman. He is very short tempered and is rude if you ask him to repeat what he said. He makes you come more often and do unnecessary blood work. The receptionist/nurse is even worse. She gets mad if you have to reschedule and is a very rude and heartless person who doesn't need to work in the healthcare industry..
What went well
  • Wait times
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
4 others found this helpful
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Cameron, LA – Dec 15, 2017
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He is a horrible, HORRIBLE doctor who almost got me killed! I have RA, and he had me on heavy doses of Methotrexate, gabapentin, and a couple of other drugs. He ordered regular bloodwork, but he didn't pay attention to the results. I received my records from his office and know this to be true. My liver function tests were going down with each visit, and he did nothing. I almost bled to death from gastric varices. My Houston liver specialist can't believe Dr. Lyman's incompetence.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Lake Charles, LA – Jan 24, 2017
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Strange. The lady at the desk was very very rude. She wanted to charge me $25.00 for an appointment that she changed and did not remind me about! She told me she did not have to remind me and that that was a courtesy and I told her don't worry about sending any lab test out for me because I would be searching for another rheumatologists.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Sulphur, LA – Jan 10, 2017
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I was able to see the doctor within 48 hours of scheduling an appointment. He was very thorough and concern and very knowledgeable!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Patricia in Orange, TX – Dec 29, 2016
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Very disengaged! No eye contact! Introvert! Did not explain anything to me. I had to go home and look all of my numbers up on my own. All he wanted to do is put me on meds.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Lori M in Lake Charles, LA – Nov 18, 2016
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Dr Lyman , listens as well as finds the problem what's going on with you and your body.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Sherwood, AR – Apr 27, 2016
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We called and had our first appointment within a week. Dr. Lyman listened to my husband's complaints. Instead of being judgmental, he asked lots of questions and had him explain in further detail things that needed expounding. He ordered lots of blood work and an EMG Test with a neurologist. He was very thorough. It was this thoroughness that led to a referral to an immunologist and my husband's diagnosis of a Primary Immune Deficiency. I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Lyman.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Danielle in Cameron, LA – Feb 23, 2016
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Dr. Justin Lyman, MD is a rheumatologist in Lake Charles, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Lyman has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School...read more

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner St. Martin Hospital

    210 Champagne Blvd
    Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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  • CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

    4200 Nelson Rd
    Lake Charles, LA 70605
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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