Jerry D Vandel, MD

Dr Vandel, Sara Klopp and the entire staff at AMA are wonderful. I’ve been going there for a few years now and have even referred some friends. I think they are very friendly and you can tell that they enjoy what they do and care about their patients. With all the patients they see they still try to remember bits about you and what you have going on in life (they both asked me how my wedding was even though it had been at least 6 months since I’d seen them)
Now that they moved into the new location its even better not having to park in the garage or try to find a spot.
Overall, great office and doctors and PA. I will continue to see them and refer my friends.

I saw the robotic, uninterested PA, Sara Klopp. She read questions off a screen and ignored me or showed visible frustration whatever I didn’t fit her script. We kept talking about cholesterol long after I explained my cholesterol has always been great. She just robotically kept talking. She actually sighed at me repeatedly when I tried to take her off-​script or I said «I don’t know» for an answer to one of the script-​related questions. Following up with a snitty «I’m just trying to get information» as if «I don’t know» is not an appropriate response and I should make something up which helped her get to the next box on the screen. She kept pushing me to make an extra appointment when I asked what tests would be done/​what tests SHOULD be done as they relate to my actual health. She did not consider these questions appropriate for an annual exam in which all they do is order tests? I left feeling like it was a total waste. On the bright side — the front desk staff was very nice.

Dr. Vandel is a terrific doctor– he actually listens to the patient which is rare these days. He also spends time with you, which again is no longer common. Your test results are received in a timely manner and explained to you. I love the intimate nature of the office where the staff actually remember your name. I switched to Dr. Vandel after being at a large practice and am very pleased that I did so. He is compassionate, smart and insightful. I am thrilled that I found him.

Dr. Vandel has always been friendly, attentive, and kind during my visits. He shows a good balance of treating important issues but not getting worried about every small thing. I appreciate his advice and his compassion.

If it were possible, I would give Dr. Vandel 0 stars! I have NEVER come across a doctor as uncaring as he is in my life! I have been suffering from low thyroid like symptoms for over two years. Dr. Vandel referred me to an endocrinologist here who was not longer taking new patients and therefore wound up seeing someone else in his practice. After over a year my symptoms have only gotten worse. Dr. Vandel’s suggestion was to go to Mayo or Johns Hopkins! After speaking to the office of the original doctor I was referred to, his nurse told me that if Dr. Vandel would make a phone call to him asking him to see me, that in all probability I would be able to do that. At that time the endocrinologist would decide whether I could continue as his patient or suggest which other physician in his practice might work best for me. DR. VANDEL REFUSED TO MAKE THIS PHONE CALL! I guess his time was more valuable than my health! I will NEVER step foot in this man’s office again! Fortunately I found a doctor in Houston who knows the endocrinologist here and when I told him what happened he was appalled at Dr. Vandel’s behavior and offered to get in touch with the doctor here for me.
If you want a doctor who cares and will go the extra mile to help you, DO NOT USE DR. JERRY VANDEL!!!’

I don’t typically write reviews, but felt really compelled to after my visit with Dr. Vandel. He is extremely intelligent, friendly and a great listener. He is compassionate and really an amazing doctor. He really cares about his patients and does a great job getting to know them.
As other posters have said, there is no rush when you are seeing Dr. Vandel. He is there to listen and help you fix whatever issues you may have. Would highly recommend seeing Dr. Vandel.

Dr. Vandel is a rare doctor. He’s always calm and relaxed, and NEVER NEVER in a hurry, and he stands there and listens to you. I’ve had so many doctors that would never let you finish a sentence, giving the impression that not only are they in a big hurry, but that nothing you say is important, anyway.
My last doctor was SO rushed, he would actually stand there with one hand on the doorknob, ready to dash to the next patient. Not Dr. Vandel. You get the feeling you’re the only patient he’s seeing that day. Of course, you don’t want to abuse this and waste his time. But truly, he is a real jewel in today’s medical profession.