Margaret Behrens-Family Practice in Scottsdale, AZ
Margaret Behrens-Family Practice is a senior community in Scottsdale, AZ.
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13737 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.6 from 59 reviews
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Overall Review of Margaret Behrens-Family Practice
common17 reviews mention this
Care teams are attentive and kind
Residents and families repeatedly describe doctors and nurses as attentive, thorough, and genuinely caring.
Across the reviews, people highlight compassionate interactions and a feeling of being heard. Many mention attentive providers—taking time with medical history, communicating clearly, and following through with plans or referrals. A smaller set contrasts that experience by describing times when care felt inadequate, but the more detailed comments still focus on professionalism and bedside manner.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Getting through scheduling and communication
Some reviewers report long waits and frustrating communication when trying to schedule or follow up.
Several reviews describe difficulty reaching the office, including long time on hold, unanswered calls, and unclear guidance around availability for new patients. Others mention internal breakdowns that led to extra visits or repeated information. While a few reviews say scheduling worked smoothly and visits were handled quickly, the recurring complaint is that communication and responsiveness can be inconsistent.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Billing and charges feel unpredictable
Multiple reviews raise concerns about high bills, unexpected charges, or difficulty understanding costs.
A common negative thread is the cost experience, including complaints about hidden or additional charges tied to visits and labs. Several reviewers cite specific high totals and describe feeling surprised by what they were billed. There are also reports of billing being hard to track and an expectation that insurance should cover more than it did in practice.
differentiator11 reviews mention this
Medical knowledge and coordination stand out
Many reviewers praise medical professionals for being knowledgeable and coordinated across testing and next steps.
Several reviews emphasize quick, thorough evaluation—such as same-day lab completion—and doctors who are described as prompt, knowledgeable, and attentive. Multiple people also mention coordination, including working with other staff and locations and setting up referrals when needed. A few reviews go the other direction when care felt delayed or handled poorly, but the strongest recurring descriptions focus on clinical competence and follow-through.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
Features
Transportation
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (14 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Mayo Clinic (0 miles)
Scottsdale Endocrinology (0.6 miles)
Arizona Asthma & Allergy Institute (0.9 miles)
Associated Retina Consultants (1.1 miles)
Arizona Allergy Associates (1.7 miles)
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers (1.8 miles)
Toca (1.8 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
Walgreens (3.6 miles)
Restaurants
Jack In The Box (0.8 miles)
Pei Wei Asian Diner (0.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)
Loco Patron (1.2 miles)
Wendy's (1.2 miles)
The Union Jack British Pub (1.3 miles)
O.H.S.O. Eatery + Distillery (1.4 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (0.8 miles)
Butters Pancakes & Cafe (1.1 miles)
Starbucks (1.3 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (1.4 miles)
Starbucks (2.7 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (3 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (5.1 miles)
Places of Worship
Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church (1.9 miles)
Impact Church (2.6 miles)
St Bernadette Catholic Church (4.3 miles)
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church (4.3 miles)
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