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Once again, our Reliant Medical Group caregivers have been recognized for their commitment to providing high-quality care by being named...
“It’s very important to me what a patient thinks, because I want them to be as comfortable with the care that they receive as possible.”
When he was in medical school, Dr. Kevin Martin thought he would become a pediatrician. “I love children, and I thought my career would be caring for them,” he explains. “Then, I discovered that, for me, getting to know adults on a personal level and helping them with their problems has been very rewarding. I particularly like caring for adults with complicated problems involving multiple parts of their bodies. So I decided to make pulmonary medicine my career, because all kinds of things can make you out of breath. I’m glad I made that choice.”
According to Dr. Martin, one of the most important aspects of being a doctor is communicating with people. “For me, it is about listening to people and hearing what they have to tell you — and what they may not be telling you. Sometimes, patients will be scared to bring up the diagnosis they are really worried about, so they’ll talk about something less important to them. That’s why you have to ask a lot of questions: to make sure you uncover what’s really on a patient’s mind.”
Dr. Martin makes a point to answer his patients concerns and let them participate in the care process. “There was a time when many patients just expected doctors to give orders, and not necessarily to explain the decision process. Now, more patients want to be involved and know what the options are. It’s very important to me what a patient thinks, because I want them to be as comfortable with the care that they receive as possible.”
In his practice, Dr. Martin sees many patients for COPD, as well as for other problems, such as asthma, which involves breathing and cough. Although COPD is not a disease with a cure, it often can be effectively treated. Reliant Medical Group has a COPD Management Program that helps patients learn to live well with this chronic disease. “By helping patients learn more about how to deal with their illness, we can really make a difference for them. For instance, a regular exercise program can really be effective for COPD patients, and there are many ways to reduce and prevent asthma symptoms. That’s why we really encourage patients to participate in these programs – to help themselves enjoy a better quality of life.”
Dr. Martin clearly enjoys practicing at Reliant Medical Group and has been impressed with all the support he receives. “There is a real commitment to quality here, which was one of the first things I noticed. I also like the fact that I don’t have to worry about much of the business of medicine, other than taking care of patients. It’s nice to work in an environment that’s so geared to providing great care.”
Star ratings are based on patient responses to 5 questions about the care they have received from their provider. Responses are measured on a scale of 1-5 and the average score is displayed in an easy to view, 5-star format. Learn more about how we measure our patient experience.
Comments marked with an asterisk * serve as a flag to indicate when a patient has left feedback that specifically references a provider's name.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I love Dr. Martin, he's the nicest doctor I've ever seen, very caring.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Spends time to listen to concern. Quick dx and forward movement to ease the problems
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Martin is very empathic who genuinely listens as well as being very knowledgeable
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
A-1 in all phases.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very thorough receiving all history tests.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I have been a patient of Dr. Martin for about 13 years and he has always met a top-notch standard to care. He is actually my favorite physician.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Martin is one of the best doctors I've ever had. He really listens to my concerns, and focuses on the whole person.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
*Dr. Kevin Martin is a super-professional, knowledgeable pulmonologist. He's always ready to discuss in details my problems and suggest treating -
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Wonderful doctor! Very impressed with his care and concern.
This patient rated the doctor 4.69 out of 5 stars.
I wanted a doctor who would listen to me and who would be honest with me. *Dr. Martin was both. I was pleased with him. I can't say that about all doctors.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
*Dr. Martin is always right on. He explains well, asks pertinent questions, listens well and answers all questions I might have. I am well cared for.
Pulmonology
Critical Care
American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, Medical Education
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Internship
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Residency
Brown Medical School - Pulmonary/Critical Care, Fellowship
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