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Laura's Education
Patient Reviews
Ratings and reviews are based on third-party surveys carried out by Press Ganey.
Average Rating: 4.7
January 25, 2026
In the past I?ve had several inj. I?m also a retired nurse. Ms. Laura is the best I?ve ever seen. She?s the best, she?s gifted her injections don?t hurt!!
January 22, 2026
Laura Rate is an excellent provider. She has been giving me injections in my knee for the last severa years. She listens and, better yet, offers suggestions. I would highly recommend Laura Rate.
January 21, 2026
Laura Rate is excellent!!
January 21, 2026
Absolutely no problems with my care with my care person.
January 12, 2026
Anytime I visit Dr Beard?s office since my hip surgery last year, every single employee is kind, professional and happy. You never have to wait past your appointment time. There is not a thing they could change to create a more caring environment
January 10, 2026
Excellent consultation and presentation of options.
January 10, 2026
Laura is always so pleasant.
January 8, 2026
Very efficient
January 6, 2026
Laura Rate is amazing dr love her??
December 26, 2025
Great group of employees.
December 17, 2025
Especially appreciated that I felt listened to
December 4, 2025
Laura PA was superb!
November 23, 2025
Laura is great a true professional
October 19, 2025
Laura Rate-PA was very professional and sincerely cares. Great communication skills as she explained the options and listened closely to me. Very easy to talk to and with,, and thorough.
October 18, 2025
PA Rate was very professional
September 30, 2025
A++ as always
September 24, 2025
Dr. Rate has always showed her care and concern about what my health issues were and was able to pinpoint exactly what I was talking about and was able to help and improve my health problems.
September 14, 2025
Laura was outstanding and entire visit was great. I would recommend anyone for knee problems. Thanks so much!!!
September 11, 2025
Laura was excellent. She was knowledgeable and detailed in what my symptoms were and what was required to sufficiently correct them.
September 10, 2025
I think Miss Laura did everything to address my hip-thanks
September 5, 2025
Laura Rate was great! She was very professional and cared about my issues.
August 21, 2025
I was impressed how quick I was seen, and how informative my questions were answered.
August 18, 2025
Very professional
August 17, 2025
Loved Laura!!!! Very easy to talk to. Didn't feel rushed. Very knowledgeable!!!!!
August 14, 2025
Laura Rate is so caring and knowledgeable,. She makes me feel like I?m heard and understood.
August 12, 2025
I Love Laura Rate and her immediate staff! They are all kind, considerate and caring. Wouldn?t think of going anywhere else for treatment
August 6, 2025
I was very pleased with Dr. Pate
August 6, 2025
I was extremely pleased! Everyone was nice and professional too.
August 1, 2025
Laura Rate is my provider. She is beyond excellent. I wish more physicians were as efficient, knowledgeable and engaged as she is. Her staff is kind and organized as well. I do want you to know that this isn?t the norm in healthcare anymore sadly, so it is very much appreciated!
July 11, 2025
Thank you for your time and talents. Much appreciated!
July 10, 2025
Laura Cate seemed knowledgeable, and was compassionate and encouraging.m, while also realistic. I appreciated my visit with her.
June 30, 2025
Good
June 27, 2025
Laura Rate, PA did an excellent job in evaluating my issue of hip pain and explaining procedures needed for connecting the problem.
June 24, 2025
Laura Rate is very kind and she takes the time to listen to your problems and concerns.
June 16, 2025
Understanding, supportive and empathetic
June 14, 2025
My experience was excellent, she asked questions that pinpointed my issues. I experienced such a friendliness from her and appreciated it, her patience and concerns made an impact on me, EXCELLENT!
June 12, 2025
Thank-You Laura
June 11, 2025
Laura Rate is always kind, easy to talk with , professional, and helpful
May 31, 2025
I was very pleased overall.
May 29, 2025
Great visit with Laura.
May 23, 2025
I was a bit scared about my situation but was taught about what was happening and how it could be helped. anxiety gone! Many thanks