Locations of Ashley Akin, PA-C

Biography

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Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Education: University of Texas Pan-Am (2013)
Certifications
Physician Assistant Certified- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants Physician Assistant- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants Physician Assistant- National Comm on Certif of Physician Assistants
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health

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Patient Ratings (381)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.9 overall patient satisfaction
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.6
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
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Patient Comments (225)

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Patients appreciate

Ashley Akin is consistently praised by patients for her exceptional listening skills, compassionate care, and strong clinical knowledge. Reviewers frequently highlight her ability to take time with patients, thoroughly explain diagnoses and treatment options, and make patients feel genuinely heard and valued. Many note her outstanding bedside manner, warm personality, and the personal connection she builds — including remembering patients' histories across multiple visits. Her technical skills, particularly with injections (including gel and deep injections), are frequently called out as nearly painless and expertly administered. Patients also appreciate that she is punctual, never makes them feel rushed, and communicates clearly in terms they can understand.

Patients also share

Opportunities for improvement are minimal across the large volume of reviews. One patient noted that Ashley's visit felt very brief — approximately two minutes — and they did not feel adequately examined. Another patient observed that their post-visit progress notes referenced a home knee conditioning program that was never actually discussed during the appointment, suggesting a disconnect between documentation and in-person communication in that instance.

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.