
SMC Physicians
Rheumatology • Cape May, NJ • Since 2014 • 4 locations listed in page (Galloway, Cape May Court House, Marlton, Toms River) locations
About
SMC Physicians is a multispecialty medical group in South Jersey, offering rheumatology among other services (endocrinology, nephrology, weight management, chiropractic care). Headquartered in Ventnor City, NJ, the practice operates 8 offices across New Jersey (including Ventnor City, Linwood, Manahawkin, Cape May Court House, and Galloway). The group employs board-certified rheumatologists and other specialists, focusing on family-centered care with a patient-friendly approach. For rheumatology appointments, contact SMC Physicians at 609-350-6780 or visit smc-physicians.com.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
235 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205
Phone
%20609-770-7804
appointments@smc-physicians.com
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (SMC Physicians Galloway, NJ): 4.3/5 stars (34 reviews)
- Birdeye (SMC Physicians Marlton, NJ): 3.7/5 stars (3 reviews)
Patients praise
- access to board-certified rheumatology specialists
- comprehensive care for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
- some providers noted for being compassionate and thorough
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments
- perceived lack of responsiveness to patient messages and follow-up requests
- concerns about administrative and billing practices
- reports of providers not listening to patient concerns or minimizing symptoms
"Every single appointment they have you wait at least 2 hours until you are seen. They never return phone calls. They triple book."
— LocalityBiz Review (SMC Physicians Ventnor, NJ)"Dr Padma Venkataraman does not listen to what you are telling her, all shes interested on is changing my meds."
— LocalityBiz Review (SMC Physicians Galloway, NJ)"Patients consistently express high satisfaction with this provider's care. They frequently highlight the provider's compassionate approach, thoroughness, and..."
— US News & World Report (Dr. Paolo P. Tempongko, MD)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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