verified — Trust Score 100/100
This story reported by reports from Healio, Axios, and The Washington Post. The post accurately describes a viral 2024 tweet by oncologist Dr. Mark Lewis and correctly references scientific findings that patient satisfaction scores are heavily influenced by non-clinical factors like parking and wait times.

- Platform
- Source author
- pubity
- Original post
- https://www.instagram.com/p/DX-zrB0FLgF/?igsh=cDB5NzlteHJvc2xs
- Verified on
- May 6, 2026
- Verification ID
- qIw3_h_Y0t6GrTgW-TsiBw
Original content reviewed
Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @pubity --- Caption/Description --- A doctor saved someone’s life… and got a 4 star review. 😭 Dr. Mark Lewis, a cancer specialist, shared a patient review that said “saved my life” but still wasn’t a perfect score, joking that he’s not sure what it takes to earn that fifth star. The post blew up, with other doctors sharing similar stories of life saving care getting average ratings. And the wild part is studies have shown most medical reviews aren’t even based on outcomes, they’re influenced more by things like wait times, parking, or overall experience. So yeah… saving your life might still not be enough for 5 stars. via marklewismd (X) #Pubity #Viral #Health #Funny --- Carousel/Slides (2 items) --- Slide 1 (image): Text: A PATIENT GAVE THIS DOCTOR 4/5 STARS EVEN THOUGH HE SAVED THEIR LIFE Honestly don't know how to earn that 5th star Slide 2 (image): Text: Mark Lewis @marklewismd Honestly don't know how to earn that 5th star ★★★★☆ Dr Lewis saved my life! Published: 2026-05-06T03:01:12.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @pubity --- Caption/Description --- A doctor saved someone’s life… and got a 4 star review. 😭 Dr. Mark Lewis, a cancer specialist, shared a patient review that said “saved my life” but still wasn’t a perfect score, joking that he’s not sure what it takes to earn that fifth star. The post blew up, with other doctors sharing similar stories of life saving care getting average ratings. And the wild part is studies have shown most medical reviews aren’t even based on outcomes, they’re influenced more by things like wait times, parking, or overall experience. So yeah… saving your life might still not be enough for 5 stars. via marklewismd (X) #Pubity #Viral #Health #Funny --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Dr. Mark Lewis is a cancer specialist who shared a patient review on X (formerly Twitter). 2. A patient review for Dr. Mark Lewis stated 'saved my life' but gave a 4-star ra
Claims analyzed (3)
- verified: Dr. Mark Lewis is a cancer specialist who shared a patient review on X (formerly Twitter).
Dr. Mark Lewis is the Director of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Intermountain Health and a well-known medical communicator on X (@marklewismd). He posted the specific review on April 2, 2024. - verified: A patient review for Dr. Mark Lewis stated 'saved my life' but gave a 4-star rating.
The screenshot shared by Dr. Lewis clearly shows a 4/5 star rating accompanied by the text 'Dr Lewis saved my life!'. This has been widely corroborated by news outlets covering the viral post. - verified: Research studies show that medical reviews are often influenced by wait times and parking rather than clinical outcomes.
Multiple studies, including those published in PubMed and the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), confirm that patient satisfaction scores (HCAHPS) are significantly impacted by non-clinical factors such as wait times, facility cleanliness, and parking accessibility.
Sources consulted (6)
- healio.com — healio.com
- upworthy.com — upworthy.com
- Mark Lewis, MD - NETRF Profile — Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation
- One LOL to go: Four star review — Axios
- Wait Times, Patient Satisfaction Scores, and the Perception of Care — AJMC
- Wait times, patient satisfaction scores, and the perception of care — PubMed (NIH)
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