
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Kristopher Abbate and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
A trusting relationship is the foundation of my practice.
Interests & Activities
I enjoy spending time with friends and family.
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pediatrics, 2022
- Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2018
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2022
Video
Locations
- Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic
- 7901 East 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85710
- phone: 520-694-8400
- fax: 520-694-8466
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
253 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
He listens, answers all questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
He listens well. Responds to questions. Direct and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
He is open and honest with me about my life style and health. He is also easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Fantastic bedside manner, good listener, personable and professional at the same time and addressed all my concerns or issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Dr. Abbate is very professional and competent. He listens well and I trust his advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr is very thorough. He listens and he has good ideas for care and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Very professional, he had obviously reviewed my health info before coming into exam room, and he has always been easy to talk with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Listen to my problem and offered several solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Appreciate his concern for his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
He pays attention to me and answers my questions thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Dr Abbate is very attentive and shows concern regarding my health. I felt he knew exactly what I needed and how to resolve it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Dr Abbate is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2025
Dr. Abbate is the most caring, fair-minded, and efficient doctor I have ever encountered. He is patient and engaging with my adolescent son and genuinely cares about him as a patient. He gives us the feeling that he showed up to work that day just for us, and that is such an amazing quality. We never feel rushed or dismissed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2025
Has a great bedside manner and he takes time to listen and even visit with you (and knowing how busy his schedule would be, that's not always the case with other doctors).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2025
Very caring doctor to his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2025
Dr. Abbate listened to my concerns. He asked pertinent and detailed questions. Then determined and ordered testing I needed to get. I especially like and appreciate his suggestions and direction for me to take with Banner Pain Management.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
He truly listens to your concerns as well as your well being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
Dr. Abbate communicates very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
He is very straight forward and easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2025
Very attentive, listened and asked questions, provided possible solutions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Very concerned doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2024
Dr. Abbate had reviewed my chart prior to entering the treatment room. He communicates extremely well and took his time discussing the issues. My questions were answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Dr. Abbate truly listens to his patients to determine what is going on with their health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2024
He is always very calm and patient and explains everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2024
Great bedside manner and always willing to take time to listen and advise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
He takes the time to go over everything as to your visit. And listens to your concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
I feel listened to and he addresses my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
A great and caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2024
Great doc, knowledgeable, caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2024
Dr Abbate is a wonderful Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2024
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr. Abbate takes the time to talk with you address any concerns, discuss alternative treatment options. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient and willing to listen. I would recommend him without hesitation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Excellent communicator. Listened very well to my issues. Logical approach and elaborated an excellent treatment plan. Stressed to contact the office and seek him out or my primary physician, Dr. Cremer, if my condition worsened.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
He is the best primary care doctor I've ever had period
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
He was thought caring and thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Dr. Abbate takes the time to listen and understand my health concerns. He makes suggestions so we can discuss best options together.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Is always prepared when he sees me with notes from other physicians and listens to me and discusses concerns with possible solutions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Dr Abbate was friendly and professional. Got up to date with treatments and medications
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
He's very concerned about every patient he has. Will interact with his patients health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Dr Abbate is s very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Professional manner and overall approach to my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2024
I liked him because he addressed my issues directly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2024
He is great Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2024
Dr. Abbate takes the time with his patients and they're concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
He is amazing and is doing it right! He takes time to listen and treated me like my concerns were valid
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2024
Dr. Abbate is friendly yet professional and he genuinely cared about my medical problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2024
Dr Abbate listens, seems to really care about his patients, and takes his time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2024
Awesome, thorough, well mannered, informative, explained everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2024
He is thorough, easy to understand and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2024
He's very attentive to the patients issues. He's a great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2024
He is a great listener and communicates in layman terms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2024
Dr. Abbate provided follow up consultation. I appreciated the feedback and time he spent with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2024
He's the best doctor I've ever had. Being older now I need that trust more.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2023
It was my first appointment with Dr. Abbate and I was impressed by how much time he gave me and how well he listened to my issue. He seemed to genuinely care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2023
He is caring and genuinely cares about my health. He has suggestions and never makes me feel that I have to take his suggestions as gospel.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2023
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2023
He really cared about my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2023
He cares about his patients and wants the best for them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2023
Dr Abbate was very thorough about discussing my history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2023
Dr. Kristopher Abbate is very knowledgeable in the care of medically complex patients and he treated me as a partner in my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2023
Fine physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2023
Genuinely caring and understanding doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2023
Thoughtful, caring Doctor. He listens and didn't judge me for my ideas.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2023
I didn't feel like I was being rushed. I felt that he listened to my concerns and addressed to my satisfaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2023
One of the best doctors I've had and takes time to interact and listen to me. Great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2023
I appreciate how Dr. Abbate interacted with me pertaining to my health as well as answering my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2023
Very good experience with this doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2023
Dr. Abbate answered all of my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2023
He is attentive. We have great communication. He offers suggestions and recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2023
Dr Abbate listened to my issue and made conservative useful treatment plan to get started in the short term as well as referral for further study. Personable. Would be happy to see him as a doctor again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2023
Very smart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2023
Very professional, knowledgable, thorough, considerate as well as personable. I felt very comfortable with Dr Abbate. The visit went beyond my expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2023
He was very understanding with my health issue.good bedside manner.explained everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2023
Caring, respectful, and truly wants the best for you. Health first with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2023
It was my first visit with Dr. Abbate and I was very impressed. He is a good listener and didn't seem to be in a rush at all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2023
Answered all my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2023
Very welcoming and more importantly, he listens and answers questions. He is knowledgeable and understands. I feel that he really does care about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2023
Very knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2023
He listens and explains everything with accuracy and clarity.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2023
Good bedside manners and fully addressed my reason for visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2023
Dr Abbate is an amiable and approachable physician. He listened to my concerns, asked for my input, and quickly developed a reasonable and agreeable plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2023
Very kind, and willing to address the treatment plan, and explain our process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2023
He listened and met all of my expectations. I didn't feel rushed. He addressed all of my issues and made me feel optimistic about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2023
He is a very helpful and understanding doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2023
Amazing. Thorough. Thoughtful. Addressed needs. Didn't feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2023
Dr. Abbate truly loves his profession and it shows when he's with his patients. He was so caring and really listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2023
First visit went very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2023
Like his approach. Caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2023
Kris has been responsive and helpful. He conducts himself as a very knowledgeable doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2023
Friendly, thorough and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2023
He was very personable and easy to work with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2023
He is a thorough professional doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2023
Caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2023
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
He is a straight-forward listener, concerned about my opinions and receptive to my feelings
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2025
Best doctor I've ever had for general practice situations. I hope he's the last one I ever get or need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
He is attentive and understands my concerns. Then prescribes and recommends accordingly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2024
He was attentive and responsive to my questions. I liked him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2023
Listened to my problem and asked many questions to determine the source of my problem.
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