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Dr. Russel York, MD

Dr. Russel York, MD

Rheumatology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Russel York, MD is a rheumatologist in Detroit, MI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Howard University in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence-Providence Park Hospital, Novi and Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

4160 John R St Ste 917 Detroit, MI 48201
Telehealth available
(313) 745-4525

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. York specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. York's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. York

2.3
24 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
29%
29%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
67%
67%

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longest wait ever!
almost 3 HOURS in the waiting room bc he overbooks & double books, which is a sign of a greedy doctor. not professional at all. when u call to make the appt, they neglect 2 tell u 2 park in the back by the entrance, instead of all the way in the front, which is nowhere near their office. never again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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never again – Nov 12, 2024
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My Rheumy..
I have been with Dr. York for many years now. He is knowledgeable, insightful, and very caring of his patients. He crosses all T's and dots all I's when it comes to your health. He gives it to you straight, whether you want to hear it or not. We may not always see eye to eye, but I am sure he has my best interest at heart!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Tabatha – Apr 09, 2024
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Very patient with patient, paid attention to my concerns.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ester Miraj – May 10, 2022
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I would not recommend him to friends or family. He is really not focused on patient care, I don't know what motivates him but practicing medicine isn't it. He doesn't listen to me, I don't think he really cares, probably in medicine for the money. He is very rigid and inflexible, when I complained about not being able to reach him by phone, his reaction was: "...yeah your right... too bad for you."
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2021
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He's kind and knowledgeable and makes me feel heard. I've dealt with many rheumatologists in my life and he's my favorite and is helping me a lot.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Cyn D – May 18, 2021
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Very uninterested in taking me on as a patient. Did not want to help me and said there was nothing he could do to help me. As a provider he is not practicing in the best interest of the patient. I would not recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2021
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I haven't seen him yet. My Dr. made an appointment for me with him and now I will have him cancel it. I wanted to change because Dr. Iiylls Benchelle was just like this Dr. I in the reviews. What the heck. It's11pm right now. I will call on the morning to have him cancel it. I am not going to go through the same thing all over again. I am so glad I look up the reviews on this Dr. He has the same negative reviews on other sites I looked at.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 27, 2020
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This was my first time seeing Dr. York and it will be my last! The receptionist was pleasant and courteous and the clinic was clean and quiet. Dr. York, on the other hand, was short in his responses when I asked him questions or he did not answer my questions correctly. When he did answer, he was dismissive . I was very disappointed in him. I would not recommend him.
What went well
No results
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
7 others found this helpful
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Patient in MI – Jul 28, 2018
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This a.m. I had a new patient app't at 9:45am with Dr. York. He kept me waiting almost an hour. Once in the room, Dr. was preoccupied and alarmed that his laptop computer was frozen, and he cut me off when I was answering his question, 'what brings you in today?' Apparently the entire WSU system went down. He explained that I had two options: reschedule, or have a very limited appointment with me. Really? You can't treat a patient without your laptop? I do not have confidence in this dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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West Bloomfield, MI – Jun 19, 2017
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He never spoke with me, had his interns "handle" me. He insulted and ridiculed me in presence of interns. I would describe him as a "wannabe Ben Carson".
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
3 others found this helpful
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Amelia Russell in Detroit, MI – Nov 24, 2016
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Wait Time was actually TWO HOURS!!! after my scheduled appointment! Unacceptable. Going to another specialist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Farmington, MI – Apr 05, 2016
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He appeared lost in his ability to connect with me as a patient and my desire to get well my services seemed rushed as though he were disinterested and a true course of action for treatment I would tell anyone to whom had him as a doctor to run find anyone else but dr. York
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Bryan in detroit – Mar 20, 2016
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Russel York, MD is a rheumatologist in Detroit, MI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Howard University in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence-Providence Park Hospital,...read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Howard University

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

University Internal Medicine Specialists4160 John R St Ste 917 Detroit, MI 48201
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Office400 Mack Ave Ste 2 Detroit, MI 48201
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Office26400 W 12 Mile Rd Ste 145 Southfield, MI 48034
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Practice

University Physician Group26400 W 12 Mile Rd Ste 111 Southfield, MI 48034
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence-Providence Park Hospital, Novi

    47601 Grand River Ave
    Novi, MI 48374
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

  • Beaumont Hospital, Troy

    44201 Dequindre Rd
    Troy, MI 48085
    Recipient of 48
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Henry Ford Hospital

    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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