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Dr. Ronald Bruce, DO

Dr. Ronald Bruce, DO

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Bruce, DO is an internist in Rockport, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

1121 Highway 35 N Rockport, TX 78382
Telehealth available
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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bruce specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Bruce's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bruce

4.0
25 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
60%
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4 star
16%
16%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
16%
16%

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Comprehensive and Compassionate
First visit to establish care. Dr. Bruce spent a lot of time reviewing each component of my health history including asking questions and listening to my responses. He provided education and offered recommendations along the way. Rare to find a Dr. like this given the constraints of insurance requirements in this day and age. Appreciated his time, expertise and compassion. Thank you, Dr. Bruce!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Tascha S. – Mar 05, 2025
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Dealing with his staff is utterly ridiculous
Tried to get medical records to a specialist out of town. Was 1st refused. Then told records were sent but would not provide the confirmation they were sent. Then told the fax line was busy 3 times so they stopped trying. Then drove 130 miles round trip to the specialist office to sign a release for the records. Dr. Bruce's staff still refused to send them. Then refused to provide directly to me even though offered to pay for them which they previously said they would do. Finally had to threaten to report to agencies and they were provided to me. Now will have to drive another 130 miles round trip to deliver to the specialist so an appt. can be made.One and a half months and 260 miles later, the records will make it to the specialist.Thank God this was not life threatening.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jul 02, 2024
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Couldn't get past the unbelievably rude and ignorant staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 25, 2023
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Great Dr, terrible front desk
Dr. Bruce is great. He takes his time and makes sure you understand your info. The only negative is the front desk. We have never spoken to her when she's not rude. She needs to get a new job not dealing with people.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2023
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Good doctor Horrible support staff
Dr. Bruce is an excellent phycian and I appreciate his careful and common sense approach to medical care. His nursing staff is also excellent. However patients must wear "attitude armor" when dealing with the front office staff. This is also the person you will deal with on the phone. She will be rude, dismissive, and combative. She has been there a long time so she will not get better, just expect the treatment. Dr. Bruce is worth ignoring her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Ann – Jun 30, 2023
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Dr Bruce is one of the most caring doctors I have ever had. He makes one feel that they are the most important patient he has all day. He employs capable office staff and nurses. I look forward to going to the doctor if its Doc Bruce I am going to see.
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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Karen Laster – Dec 22, 2022
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Dr. Bruce is a fine doctor who has, unfortunately, got a combative front desk staff. While his patient load increased dramatically after Hurricane Harvey, Dr. Bruce still took time for thorough exams. I never felt rushed. However, the change in the administrative staff's level of customer service has gone from polite and efficient to curt and dismissive, and increasingly argumentative and rude. It is a shame, because it does not reflect the quality of this doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2021
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Front desk people are the worse very unprofessional rude worst I have ever seen!! Dr never got my birth date right on prescription had to return to office was treated like it was my fault. Do not recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 28, 2020
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Dr. Bruce has always made the right diagnosis when I have had issues. He listens attentively to what you tell him about your ailments and gets you back on your feet quickly. He has a great staff that is always there to help with refills and any other questions. I highly recommend Dr Bruce to everyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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KJ – Aug 15, 2019
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Awesome doctor. He listens. He cares.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2019
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Dr. Bruce is the best! We moved out of the area two years ago but we intended to continue with him. Sadly, however, our insurance wouldn't cover the appointments. Our loss. If you are looking for a primary care doctor, you can't find one better! Our thoughts are with him and hope his office survived Hurricane Harvey.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Patricia Jewell in Brownsville, TX – Sep 09, 2017
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Dr. Bruce is a kind, compassionate, and highly-skilled personal physician. His "bedside manner" and attentive care for his patients is among the very best. However, the same cannot be said about his Front Office Staff who continue to exhibit an astonishing degree of unprofessionalism, insensitivity, and indifference to patient feelings, needs or issues. Their telephone etiquette is among the worst that I have ever experienced ... (unavailability to accept calls, call back as promised, etc.).
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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GD CORNWELL in Rockport, Texas – Sep 11, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Ronald Bruce, DO is an internist in Rockport, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Oklahoma State University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Oklahoma State University Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
  • University Of Oklahoma

    Undergraduate School, 1978
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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    Practice

    Internal Medicine Associates1121 Highway 35 N Rockport, TX 78382
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 7:00am - 12:00pm
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