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Biography

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Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Education: University of Texas Pan-Am (2013)
Certifications
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 (374)

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
5.0
Provider showed concern
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
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Patient Comments (222)

Overview of patient comments

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Patients appreciate

Patients consistently praise Ashley Akin, PA for her exceptional listening skills, compassionate bedside manner, and deep clinical knowledge. Across hundreds of reviews, the most frequently highlighted strengths are her ability to truly listen to patient concerns without rushing, her warm and caring personality, and her skill at clearly explaining diagnoses, treatment options, and next steps. Many patients specifically commend her technique with injections — particularly knee injections — noting that she minimizes pain and discomfort. Her professionalism, punctuality, and ability to remember patients and personalize their care are also frequently mentioned. Numerous reviewers describe her as the best provider they have ever seen, and many note they specifically request her or have been loyal patients for years.

Patients also share

Opportunities for improvement noted in the reviews are minimal and isolated. One patient mentioned a very brief visit where they felt Ashley spent only about two minutes with them. Another noted that progress notes from their visit referenced a home knee conditioning program that was not actually discussed during the appointment, suggesting an occasional gap between documentation and in-person communication. One reviewer expressed a preference for seeing a fully licensed physician rather than a PA, though they acknowledged Ashley's hands-on experience would be a high bar to match.

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.