Lisa L Savage, MD

Very thorough, knowledgeable, and helpful in every way. I thoroughly recommend Dr. Savage.

I strongly agree with the negative reviews describing the lack of care surrounding a serious issue.
Approaching the 30 yr old mark, I visited Dr. Savage for a routine annual exam and to discuss trying to conceive. It had been 9 months with no luck, and without asking me any questions about family history of a related issue she told me to simply «relax and keep trying». I informed her of my excruciatingly painful periods that I had experienced in the past few years and told her that both my mother and grandmother suffered from endometriosis, but was told to buy an ovulation predictor kit and to come back in 6 months if nothing was happening.
About 2 months later, my period was 10 days late. I freaked out and asked if I could come in to have a blood test administered for peace of mind since the hpt I took gave me a negative response. I was told by the nurse after some back and forth that Dr. Savage would not allow me to take a blood test and to «wait for my period to arrive». I was infuriated and immediately found a new obgyn who, when I described my symptoms, told me I most likely had a chemical pregnancy.
Fast forward 3 years, and my current obgyn has discovered not only stage IV endometriosis in my body, but also a pituitary adenoma. Had I continued to «relax» and not taken action, I would still be frustratingly without hope. This required multiple surgeries, MRIs, and medications to rectify.
I’m now 22 weeks pregnant with my first child after one successful round of IVF treatment thanks to a competent and more aggressive Doctor who took my comments about my periods seriously on my first visit to her and am so thankful I found her. If you have anything more serious that needs attention other than an annual exam, stay far away from this practice.

Update 12÷2015− been coming to Dr Savage for 3 years now — always a good experience for a not so fun necessary appointment in life.
I have been to Dr. Lisa Savage for years now and always have good experiences.
CVS and Walgreens have even tried to screw up my prescription and Dr. Savage & her office staff always help straighten them out. Dr. Savage’s bedside manner is warm and professional. She always listens to my questions and concerns and never rushes me. She brought up some thinking points about having children as I am a newlywed that I had not thought to ask. I appreciate that she has my best interest in mind and that I am not just another patient. Most of my friends absolutely hate their annual wellness exam but I don’t dread mine anymore. It’s just another normal thing like a dentist cleaning, no big deal. Her staff and receptionist are sweet and well spoken as well. I have had name change due to marriage, address change and health insurance change and they always are on top of their game and never seem irritated at all the paperwork. Dr. Savage is professional and has tons of experience in her field, I highly recommend her.
To respond to some complaints about it being hard to get an appointment — new patients can possibly have a longer wait time as regular patients get priority for appointments. I had a 4 week waiting period as a new patient (which is kinda long) but now that I am regular patient I never have trouble getting an appointment. Also think about this — if it is hard to get an appointment what does that tell you — she’s in high demand for a reason… just saying.

This is regarding Dr Savage’s office and not her, but I do think it should be shared.
I made a new patient appointment over the phone a couple weeks ago. Just like any other Doctor’s office you give them your insurance and they tell you they’ll call with any issues. Well, I showed up today and they tell me that they do not take my insurance (even though they had 2 weeks to figure that out and call me before I showed up for my appointment). I said that makes no sense (since I was logged into my account to find their practice AND it shows Humana accepted on their website) so she tells me it’s because I have an HMO. I don’t have an HMO and I pay double what the HMO option was when I signed up for my plan.
She said sorry and offered to allow me to self pay instead. Clearly that would be ridiculous to do when I pay $ 500/​month for my insurance plan. They obviously do not have their stuff together or are trying to get people to pay cash instead of going through insurance. It’s a shame because I was looking forward to seeing Dr Savage based on her reviews on here.

Dr. Savage has been less than helpful for me on numerous occasions. Upon having my Implanon removed she prescribed the birth control pill to help regulate my cycle. However, when I made an appointment to discuss preparing for pregnancy. She handed me a pamphlet and told me to finish my pack of birth control pills. This was her version of a pre-​conception appointment. She followed by advising that since my husband was previously married with two children I may want to continue birth control.
I have since moved to another GYN and during my preconception appointment is was discovered that I have PCOS. Something that I could have been aware of months before if Dr. Savage had taken the time to conduct a simple ultrasound.
Perhaps Dr. Savage will be your ideal doctor if you are simply looking for birth control options or treatment of menopausal symptoms but most likely not effective if you are wishing to have a child.

Keeping this short and simple-​Dr Savage is super professional, understanding, very knowledgable, and patient. She didn’t make me feel under pressure, rushed or just a number. Finding a gynecologist is not an easy task, but I hit a home run with this decision. It was my first time here in May (2015) and I’m not going anywhere else. The front staff and nurses are all extremely nice as well. I love the quiet office location as well.

I’ve been seeing Dr savage for like 7 years and have never experienced any of the situations mentioned in the bad reviews. Shes not mean… Shes honest. I’m young, over weight, and on birth control… all these topics do come up at my visits with her but never in an offensive manner. If you want to be coddled find a different doctor. If you want someone that’s going to be real with you I reccomend dr savage.

My PCP has always done my well visits, so I’ve never needed a GYN before. But recently I’ve had a problem which called for a specialist and went searching for someone who could see me ASAP, since I felt this was an urgent issue. The lovely young woman manning Dr. Savage’s front desk managed to get me an appointment the following morning (for which I remain grateful — THANKS!), and when I stepped into the office the MA made me feel at ease right away. She — and later Dr. Savage — listened to my problems and concerns. They didn’t dismiss me, they took me seriously, they responded appropriately and then we came up with a plan of attack. Really, what more do you want in your doctor?
Even if I hadn’t read the reviews here, I would have been prepared for Dr. Savage to mention my weight: it’s a problem and that’s her job. Expecting her to ignore it would be like expecting your doctor to treat your cough without mentioning that you should quit smoking — it just doesn’t make any sense! I for one appreciate it when my doctor takes into account my overall health, even if having the weight discussion does make me a little uncomfortable.
This was a great experience for me. and I am grateful to have found good medical care. Thank you, Dr. Savage and her excellent staff!

Like the patient who posted before me, I felt the need to write my own review here, after reading some negative reviews of Dr. Savage.
I will not make assumptions based on the experiences of others (altho after working in a doctor’s office, I highly question the perception & knowledge of one of the reviewers here), but I will say that I have been going to Dr. Savage for 15 years, after a friend recommended her, & she is a wonderful, knowledgeable, & caring doctor, with a great staff that is attentive, friendly, & quick to respond, as well as quick to get me in for an appointment, any time I call.
I have a particular diagnosis that can make examining me difficult for the doctor (as well as emotional & physically painful for me), & she has always been kind, gentle, & extremely encouraging during the actual exam, as well as in her overall attitude toward me. If she «has to go there», & I’m approaching my due date for a Pap smear, we discuss ahead of time that as long as we’re there, let’s go ahead & do the swab so I don’t have to worry about that again for awhile b/​c of my personal issues w/​this type of exam. This is to save me the problems I experience w/​exams so that I don’t have to unnecessarily do the exam twice.
She tells me everything she is doing, explains everything, answers any questions, takes her time, is thorough, & does a great job of distracting me w/​personable dialogue during the exam, not only helping me get thru what is practically impossible w/​any other GYN, but also proving that she knows me, listens to me, & talks to me about things that are of interest to me or pertinent to my life.
When I discussed fertility w/​her years ago, she simply stated the facts for me but was never in any way dismissive, cold, or judgmental. Any suggestion she may have ever made to me was based on her vast experience in this line of work & intended to be helpful & informational.
My father is a specialist, & he has to bring up weight to some of his patients, & unfortunately, it is a subject that must be broached, as I’m sure Dr. Savage has had to do w/​some of her patients. Any time she brings up a topic to me, she is simply providing me with helpful information, & as I tend toward being «highly sensitive», the fact that she has never offended me says a lot!
I’d also like to specifically address the situation where it was questioned if Dr. Savage is board-​certified in her specialty. She most certainly IS. I don’t know if the TMA doesn’t have its facts straight, but as I was in her office 2 weeks ago (called late on a Thur., got an appt. for the following Monday), I saw her prominently-​displayed licenses and certifications in her office, so while the TMA may have things incorrect, Dr. Savage IS board-​certified in her specialties. Just b/​c the TMA doesn’t have the correct information does not mean that Dr. Savage or her office hasn’t informed them, so that may be an assumption on a patient’s part that she hasn’t informed that entity. After working in a doctor’s office, you learn a lot about these bureaucracies.
Dr. Savage is far from insecure about her age (has no need to be; she looks great!), so I’m unsure why anyone would just throw that insult out there. My father has also responded firmly and adamantly when he was in the right, but the patient thought he/​she knew better. This is a very frustrating situation for doctors, who then can’t defend themselves on sites like this, due to Patient Confidentiality. Doctors also may give an answer of «I don’t know» which doesn’t mean the doctor isn’t knowledgeable. Doctors only know what they’ve seen/​experienced in the past. I am related to 2 doctors, friends with 2 others, & have worked in a doctor’s office, & if anyone thinks medicine is an «exact science,» that person is mistaken. I also don’t think that person has worked «the other side of the desk» to have full understanding of the situation.
Yes, there is an oral treatment for a yeast infection, but most doctors prefer to treat a yeast infection with vaginal creams, for several reasons. One CAN see the Bartholin’s glands vaginally if they are indeed swollen, diseased, or infected. The openings are sometimes identifiable but not always obvious. It is also possible to feel a healthy gland. And missing an antibiotic for 2 – 3 days is of course problematic, & anyone who does this or just quits using it before the dose has run its course is not someone I would consider to be «in the know» about medical issues, & has also reported some false information that I hope I have corrected above.
I love Dr. Savage & all of her staff. I get in quickly, I am treated w/​respect, we have a lot of humor, & if someone can examine me successfully, then she is doing a GREAT job. I’ve recommended her to friends who also love her. Obviously, some people did not have a good experience, for whatever reasons, & of course should look elsewhere, but for my friends and myself, we wouldn’t go anywhere else.

After reading someone reviews, I felt I needed to report my experience
With Dr. Savage. I’ve been going for several years and it has been great. There are several other reviews that says she doesn’t give you an opportunity to ask questions, which is the opposite of my experience. I was very anxious my first appointment, but now I love this office.
Each visit– she will talk through you overall health (including weight). I’m overweight as well, which she does mention each visit, but constructively– offering advice or recommendations. Some say this is what your pcp is for– but bc weight impacts SO much of your health, I think it’s good that any medical professional you see reviews it. Weight changes can also impact your psyche and sexual relationships– so to me, I’m glad she brings it up during the visit.
The other area I see negative reviews is that she doesn’t give you an opportunity to ask a lot of questions, but each time I see her, there is a specific point in our conversation where she asks me how everything is and if I have any questions. If she is more rushed in some appointments, maybe the trick is to get an early appointment– I always grab the first slot of the day. I know it’s a busy practice, so I think that’s the best time to go.
The office and nursing staff here are a pleasure to deal with and I like the feel of the office.

After I moved to Austin, I realized this city seems to have an abundance of Mc Donald’s type DRs. I did not have this experience with Dr. Savage today. She took her time and was thorough. She is one of 2 doctors I have seen since 2006 that I feel that way about. Also, the office staff was very nice.

I went to Dr. Savage for approximately two years. Her staff are kind and efficient. The office is fairly pleasant and conveniently located. Dr. Savage herself, however, approached my routine care in a self-​righteous, judgmental, antiquated manner.
First, the weight — she has no problem shaming a woman about her weight and does so with all the professionalism of a school-​yard bully. I can’t imagine her technique has inspired women to heed her advice.
Second — and the final straw for me — she became judgmental & preachy when I scheduled an appointment to be prescribed oral birth control medication. At the appointment, she asked if I was in a committed relationship and I replied I was. Dr. Savage then asked how long we had been dating. When I replied «four months» she told me that at «that stage» in a relationship, commitment isn’t very likely, and I should use condoms until I was CERTAIN I was in a monogamous relationship — she suggested one year. I was too stunned to even argue. Really? I couldn’t believe her refusal to provide oral contraception was based on her moral compass, which she obviously has tuned to 1972. Unreal. Unnecessary. Unprofessional.

Lisa Savage, her last name defines her nicely. I am honestly shocked that she has a 4 out of 5 star rating, as my visit with her was extremely unpleasant and one of the worst doctor’s visits, definitely the worst OBGYN visit by far. This doctor just might be blind, lied to me multiple times, argued with me, yelled at me, and to my amusement, knew less about female anatomy than I did. I’m honestly surprised she has not yet been sued.
Less than a week ago my family doctor found two very infected internal cysts, one on each Bartholin gland. He gave me painkillers and antibiotics. I missed the antibiotics for 2 or 3 days in a row and felt the infection come back, it also felt like one of the cysts had closed up and ruptured again. Running low on antibiotics and painkillers I called my doctor who referred me to Lisa Savage.
I called the office and they got me an appointment within the hour. The receptionist and nurse were very nice, however the doctor was very snobby and rude. She kept calling me «kid» despite the fact that I am an adult, and continued calling me «kid» even after I corrected her. Insecure about her own age, much?
When she first looked at the glands she didn’t say a word and finally I asked how they looked. She told me that there were no cysts or sign that there had ever been any, when just that morning I had looked at them, the spots were bright red and so painful it hurt to sit properly.
I asked her if there were no cysts, then why were the glands so painful and she responded with, «I don’t know.» You would think someone in this field of work would know, but she apparently didn’t have a clue.
She then told me I had a yeast infection, which came to me as no surprise since I’d been taking Antibiotic’s for the cysts. After discovering the infection this became her main and only concern. I tried to switch this concern back to the cysts and she said, «See, a cyst is an abscess and you do not have that.»
I told her, «I’m telling you, they’re internal cysts so you just can’t see an abscess.»
She yelled, «And I’m telling you there aren’t any!»
I then reached down and pushed on a gland and said, «Then why do I feel it right now? You aren’t supposed to feel a healthy gland.»
She told me what I was feeling was a lymph node, which is impossible since they aren’t even near Bartholin glands. She then went on to saying she could not know for sure if I had cysts unless she looked inside, which I assumed meant surgery. Instead, she meant using a speculum, Bartholin glands cannot be seen on the vaginal walls!
I told her I had severe anxiety and that doing this would make me uncomfortable, but I eventually accepted. She told me if I wanted her to stop then to just say so. When the speculum was widened I began crying and shrieking, I assume they were pressing against my cysts. I yelled «stop» multiple times and she would not. She did not look in me for cysts or abnormalities at all, just opened me up real fast to do a swab. This was unnecessary malpractice, as I agreed to let her look in me for the cysts, not to do a swab.
When she finished she told me she was giving me a prescription for the yeast infection that I had to insert inside of myself. I asked if there were pills to take orally to cure the infection and she said no, this was the 5^th time she lied to me! She told me to take ibuprofen for pain, I had been on Oxycodone and told her this. I asked if she could give me anything for pain, even if it’s just Hydrocodone, and the lady turned to me and screamed, «I am not giving narcotics to a kid!» in front of other staff and patients.
On my way out a lady was walking in and I told her that was the worst doctor ever, and the stranger even agreed with me!
When I got to my car I called my regular doctor and told him what happened. He had me come in and checked me out for free, confirmed I still had infected cysts, wrote me a prescription for more painkillers, antibiotics, and a pill to take care of the yeast infection.
I will never go back to this doctor for multiple reasons, her attitude and a severe lack of knowledge being the worst. Maybe if you are an older pregnant lady she will be nice to you, but if you’re young she will pay little attention to what you say and only treat you as a drug seeker.

Dr. Savage is great! I hate to mention my age, but I’m 50+ and have moved alot so I have had several female gynecologists over the years. Dr. Savage is absolutely the best one I’ve been a patient of. Very personable, friendly and knowledgeable Very down to earth and did not just rush in and out like doctors often do I can’t say enough. Misty and the office staff are all wonderful also. Very clean and organized office which shows professionalism.

Not Board Certified in her specialty according to the Texas Medical Board website, but the American Board of Medical Specialties says she is. Not accepting new patients.
My experience:
I tried to make an appointment and was told that Dr. Savage was not accepting new patients, but they could establish me as a patient IF I saw a stand-​in Gynocologist while she was out of the office and see Dr. Savage the following year.
I called to double check that Dr. Savage was board certified in Gynecology and I was told that she was, but when I let them know that the Texas State Board showed that she was not certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology they seemed uninterested. As of this date, the status remains unchanged. The paperwork for her office has you sign a form that allows them to directly charge your ATM/​Debit card without your review of the amount of the charge.
Her office sounds very busy and I would be afraid of the quality of care, as well as the wait time to be seen. I do think that Dr. Savage should inform the Texas Medical Board of her specialty and that she is maintaining it.
I’m looking elsewhere, but I hope this information helps someone.

I have absolutely nothing bad to say! The staff was lovely and very helpful. There was very little wait time and the Dr was informative, quick and thorough. The office is is very cute and tidy. Dr. Savage is quick and to the point of any questions I had without beating around the bush which some people might find abrasive but I appreciate her bluntness and she also got me in at the last minute. My only suggestion would to have some music in the lobby while waiting but that is just personal preference :) Would definitely recommend!

I have been seeing Dr. Savage for 6 years now — although I only visit her once a year, she has made me feel very comfortable and that I can talk to her about any of my concerns. She’s very easy to talk to and very attentive to your needs. It was very hard to find someone with whom I feel so comfortable with, specially when they are all up in your business, but Dr. Savage is great doctor, and she will definitely put the patient’s needs and concerns as her top priority.
Her office is very cute and they have managed to make it very homey in a sense. I think they did a great job with the ambiance.
The only reason why this is not a 5 star review, is because she’s so good that it might be a little hard to schedule an appointment with her — sometimes I have to wait over 2 months to see her, but I understand thats she’s the only doctor, and she’s worth the wait.

I’m really shocked to see any bad reviews for Dr. Savage. As a doctor she is definitely one of my favorites. Very polite, caring, always listens to what I say. She never rushes appointments and I’ve always found her nurses and admin staff to be really helpful.
That being said, she is very much a one-​woman show, meaning that it can be difficult to get appointments. You will need to call a month or two in advance to get a well check appointment. But, she has been able to fit me in day of when absolutely necessary. I really like Dr. Savage and highly suggest checking her out if you are looking for a new doctor.

My daughter, a minor, has been a patient of Dr. Savages’s for almost 2 years. Dr. Savage has treated her for terrible periods and has been incredibly kind and thorough. When she became a patient, we filled out an exhaustive and comprehensive medical history paperwork.
My daughter had to have a camp approval for her to bring any medication to be dispensed at camp. Also there was a portion of the form that evidently asked the physician that the patient did not have catastrophic health issues such as sickle cell or aids that would prevent the student from participating on camp activities.
Patrice, Dr. Savages, office administrator (I believe) just informed me that they would not be signing the paperwork and asked me to come pick it up. I was appalled by the lady’s tone, first of all. She was almost accusatory and unnecessarily rude. She says that the physician most closely acquainted with my daughter, the only one who has prescribed medications or had a thorough examination of her, the only physician to have been given a comprehensive medical history of her, can not attest to the fact that she doesn’t have aids or sickle cell!
She suggested that i pay another doctor (btw i’m a single parent on an extremely limited budget) to attest to these things as she was unwilling to. I asked if another doctor was going to ask the same questions and sign off that my daughter was in good health, or if they would run aids test and sicle cell test? She said they would probably not run tests but would take our word for it. She did not respond to the dr. Having to indicate that the patient had to take the prescription while at camp. So I don’t know what to do there as the paperwork says the prescribing physician has to sign off on the prescription to be taken.
Im calling the camp to ask what to do or We can get a waiver if the prescribing physicians office manager wont attest to the prescription and trying to find a new doctor who will sign off that my kid does not have a grave illness. Mind you, the Young life form makes it clear This Is Not A Physical. It’s a general assessment of health.
I’m accustomed to the treatment from my old OB the one who delivered my girls who I guess was a saint and whose staff was friendly, kind, and helpful. Those kind of Dr. s are a thing of the past I guess. The ones who you felt like were life-​long friends.
So as Patrice, suggested Im going to take my daughter to an anonymous person at a doc in the box where we’lll sit for hours in a waiting room, and fill out the same three or four page questionnaire, and after seeing my daughter for 5 minutes of her life, (again, its not a physical as clearly stated not needed) they’ll hopefully, sign the paperwork so she can go to camp.
When I spoke to the camp counselor’s they were astonished and like me, were amazed at the hostility and lack of normal physician patient relationship and decorum. All of Dr. Savages other staff especially receptionist have been happy sweet helpful ladies. This person was the rudest person I’ve ever dealt with. Unprofessional doesn’t begin to cover it. If you don’t ever have or expect to have any minor request, you’ll be fine and in good hands with Dr. Savage. She was always very thoughtful and kind to my daughter. And my teenage daughter got the best of care. However, if you have any interactions with Patrice where she finds you irritating, or if you have questions or don’t understand, you will find that she quickly turns and gets nasty fast. expect her to be condescending, patronizing, unnecessarily hostile, and skeptical. It is very upsetting to be talked to and treated like this by a representative of any doctor.

I wanted to write an update to this review because I received a wonderful phone call from one of Dr. Savage’s nurses regarding my review. I want to emphasize that Dr. Savage is a very competent doctor and would be fitting for many women. Dr. Savage and I had more of a «personality clash» and I personally did not feel like she was supporting me and my personal medical issues.
I am upping them one star because I appreciate that her office went above and beyond to address my concerns, and I genuinely think that her staff is exceptional.