Betty C Villafuerte

She’s not one that will just honestly tell you she doesn’t know what’s wrong with you, you’re guaranteed a diagnosis even if it’s just a guess. Fortunately, I found a doctor that actually did give me an accurate diagnosis. Better to go out of town for an honest diagnosis than to settle for a wild, off-the-wall guess-of-a-diagnosis.

One of the best doctors I have ever seen. She spent a full hour with me at my first appointment. Thoroughly reviewed my entire medical record, started making connections that none of my other providers have ever considered, and ordered tests straight away. I feel heard and valued. I’d give 10 stars if I could.

My husband had his first visit 7-7-20. We really enjoyed our visit. Dr. Betty's staff were very friendly and put us at ease. It was like we have been old friends. Dr. Betty spent almost 2 hours with us, her knowledge and humor were a welcome change from other physicians. We left feeling like we are in good hands. We are so glad and fortunate to have Dr. Villafuerte in Owensboro. My husband had his first visit 7-7-20. We really enjoyed our visit. Dr. Betty's staff were very friendly and put us at ease. It was like we have been old friends. Dr. Betty spent almost 2 hours with us, her knowledge and humor were a … More

Although I have had only a couple visits to this medical facility, I have found all persons to be most cordial and professional. The Certified Diabetes Educator was most helpful with diet and treatment questions. Persons at front desk, checkout and other parts of the office have been great! The Lab has been a very positive experience. Best “stick persons” I have been involved with. Dr. Villafuerte spends time with patients and addresses questions that I had. Her professional attitude is obvious throughout the office. I highly recommend this medical facility! Art Wolken Although I have had only a couple visits to this medical facility, I have found all persons to be most cordial and professional. The Certified Diabetes Educator was most helpful with diet and treatment questions. Persons at front desk, … More

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I have multiple health issues of unknown origin and it can be frustrating in navigating doctors and the healthcare system. Dr Villafuerte seems to really care and always takes her time with me.

I have been seeing her for almost 3 years now, I really dont think she knows what shes doing, she wont run any scans on me formy health issues and just keeps telling me the same thing, time for a second opinion.

I've been going to Dr. Betty since I was 17, I'm now almost 24. She was the first doctor that took the time to find out why I had uncontrollable weight gain my entire life. She took the time to dig deeper and do more tests than any other endocrinologist i had been to and was finally able to diagnose me with hashimoto's thyroiditis. Throughout the past almost 7 years she's helped me stabilize my thyroid levels, monitor my immune system, and help me on my journey with losing the excess weight I had gained, among many other things. I was declining at such a rapid rate when I started coming to her that I can honestly say this woman saved my life. And she never once judged me for being overweight. If I came in and it showed I gained weight we would talk about what happened and she would offer advice and solutions to combat it. When I came in and it showed I lost weight she would come in with a big smile and tell me I was doing fantastic. She's been nothing but an awesome, encouraging doctor. I've been going to Dr. Betty since I was 17, I'm now almost 24. She was the first doctor that took the time to find out why I had uncontrollable weight gain my entire life. She took the time to dig deeper and do more tests than any other … More

I am a registered nurse and I LOVE Dr. Vilafuerte. She takes time and listens to what is going on. She is thorough in her assessment. She not only has cared for my insulin resistance and multiple other autoimmune issues, but she has taken the time to figure out what was going on when other doctors did not. I highly recommend her! I am a registered nurse and I LOVE Dr. Vilafuerte. She takes time and listens to what is going on. She is thorough in her assessment. She not only has cared for my insulin resistance and multiple other autoimmune issues, but she has … More

've been going to Dr. Betty since I was 17, I'm now almost 24. She was the first doctor that took the time to find out why I had uncontrollable weight gain my entire life. She took the time to dig deeper and do more tests than any other endocrinologist i had been to and was finally able to diagnose me with hashimoto's thyroiditis. Throughout the past almost 7 years she's helped me stabilize my thyroid levels, monitor my immune system, and help me on my journey with losing the excess weight I had gained, among many other things. I was declining at such a rapid rate when I started coming to her that I can honestly say this woman saved my life. And she never once judged me for being overweight. If I came in and it showed I gained weight we would talk about what happened and she would offer advice and solutions to combat it. When I came in and it showed I lost weight she would come in with a big smile and tell me I was doing fantastic. She's been nothing but an awesome, encouraging doctor.

If you have any issues with your weight, this is not the doctor for you. Her weight bias is strong and blindingly apparent, not only in her words and actions but her overall attitude towards her patients. My family member chose to be her patient for a few years, but she always left her appointments feeling belittled and demeaned because Dr. Villafuerte only ever focused on the number on the scale, nothing else. When my family member worked hard and lost weight, all the doctor ever said is "You need to do more." She makes assumptions about what she thinks your activity levels and dietary habits are like without asking the first question about your history or the progress you have already made. She offers advice like "eat less red meat" if your cholesterol is high, assuming that that is all you do, when in fact you never eat red meat and studies have shown that heredity has a larger impact on blood cholesterol than dietary cholesterol intake. No compassion, no attempts to understand the patient's journey, no attempts to investigate to see if referrals to other practitioners might be helpful, only judgement. If you are overweight, she won't take the time to get to know you or your needs as a person, she will just shame you at every visit until you get fed up and find another doctor. Mission accomplished! If you have any issues with your weight, this is not the doctor for you. Her weight bias is strong and blindingly apparent, not only in her words and actions but her overall attitude towards her patients. My family member chose to be her … More

I wouldn't recommend ANYONE to her OR the Uof L physicians group period. She has done more damage to my body in one visit than years of this disease has done! She couldn't speak comprehensible English. She mixed up VERY IMPORTANT words. She has caused me to go into major Adrenal Crisis and then could not be reached for WEEKS! While I laid here half dead and so miserable she was galavanting around the country. Her"treatment" caused me to go into kidney failure. Hey staff is an even bigger insult!

Many doctors don't want to treat me because I come with so many complication. I'm hard to deal with at times. I have major trust issues, from being rejected so much by the medical field. Dr. Villa is so patient with me. She listen to your concern and she genuially cares. She explains treatment plans and allows you to make the right choice with her. She is soft spoken and easy to communicate with. Her medical assistance are just as caring. She's keeping alive. She's an amazing doctor.

We have been seeing dr v for many years. My daughter has a pituitary gland dysfunction . Her body did not produce growth hormones. Or female hormones. She's has osteoporosis. She has multiple other dysfunctions. On the complimentary side, dr v was able to diagnose and treat manY of her problems successfully. She was a great help to her life. However, in the past couple of years dr v has grown very impersonal and her notes are not usually up to date. i am no longer happy there. Office staff disor

Very positive and concerned about my health.