Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD
Anesthesiology, Pain Management
Anesthesiology..., Pain Management
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Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD
Anesthesiology, Pain Management
Anesthesiology..., Pain Management
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Locations of Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - College Station Rock Prairie
800 Scott and White Dr , College Station, TX, 77845
6591.4mi
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979.207.3300
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- Monday:7:30 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:7:30 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:7:30 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:7:30 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:7:30 am-5:00 pm
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Biography
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Dr. McKernan attended the University of Arizona for medical school. He then completed a residency in Anesthesia at Texas A&M Health Science Center in Temple, TX, followed by a Pain
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| English |
| Spanish |
| Portuguese |
| Education |
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| Medical School: MD, University of Arizona College of Medicine (Tucson) (2007) |
| Residency: Anesthesiology, Scott and White Graduate Medical Education (2011) |
| Education: Scott and White Graduate Medical Education (2011) |
| Fellowship: Pain Management, University of Utah Health Sciences/Medical Center (2012) |
| Certifications | |
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| Anesthesiology- American Board of Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine- American Board of Anesthesiology |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station |
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Reviews (723) for Nicholas Paul McKernan, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Aug 14, 2025 | He always takes the time to listen to my concerns, providing me with helpful information. He also makes time to answer multiple questions that I have about my condition. I truly appreciate his patience and also his attention to my condition. | |
| 4.5 | Aug 14, 2025 | Explained everything thoroughly | |
| 5.0 | Aug 12, 2025 | He did a good job explaining what was causing my pain. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 12, 2025 | Very professional, and great bedside manner. Listened and explained everything thoroughly. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 8, 2025 | This provider is always very efficient and thorough. He is pleasant when he is with you and very considerate of your issues. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 7, 2025 | I like how he attends x k tells you all your questions he answers them, very professional and above all x k speaks Spanish and does not need an interpreter | |
| 5.0 | Aug 5, 2025 | The doctor was knowledgeable and very easy to understand. He explained things at my level. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 30, 2025 | Customer service, he listens to problems | |
| 5.0 | Jul 30, 2025 | He is caring and genuinely listens and meets my needs as well as his staff. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 29, 2025 | He has such a great bedside manner and is such a great caregiver. He asks lots of questions to determine the best treatment for his patients. Always polite and caring. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 27, 2025 | Very professional. Cares for you pain being taken care of. | |
| 4.8 | Jul 26, 2025 | As usual he was very thorough, informative and caring. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 25, 2025 | Always asks me how I am doing and is genuinely concerned how he can help me. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 22, 2025 | He answered all my questions in a professional manner | |
| 5.0 | Jul 22, 2025 | Very caring and great communicator | |
| 4.3 | Jul 21, 2025 | He listens carefully! | |
| 5.0 | Jul 17, 2025 | Excellent care | |
| 5.0 | Jul 17, 2025 | Greatest Dr ever!!! Kind, understanding, will listen, excellent care | |
| 5.0 | Jul 17, 2025 | Spent a good amount of time with me. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 17, 2025 | Very knowledgeable and helpful | |
| 5.0 | Jul 17, 2025 | Explains in detail and listens to your concerns | |
| 5.0 | Jul 16, 2025 | Very personable and gets straight to the job at hand. He tells you what is about to be done so you are aware of what's going on. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 16, 2025 | He is attentive and concerned about the patient and there warfare | |
| 5.0 | Jul 16, 2025 | He explains things the way you understand. Very gentle when giving me the injection, ask if I'm ok while the fluid goes in. Very thoughtful! | |
| 5.0 | Jul 15, 2025 | Dr McKernan is familiar with my health issues. He always includes me in the discussion concerning possible treatments and recommends the most appropriate approach. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 15, 2025 | Took the time to listen | |
| 5.0 | Jul 15, 2025 | My pain is already better. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 13, 2025 | The doctor was extremely courteous and thorough. | |
| 4.9 | Jul 12, 2025 | Took care of my pain | |
| 5.0 | Jul 12, 2025 | Listened to an old lady's pain complaints. Had a solution that is working after two days. It is a miracle to get any pain relief. The relief is from God but the hands were from Dr McKernan.Thank you. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 11, 2025 | He is very professional, patient, and listens to me and explains in detail what my diagnosis is and then what my treatment plan is to go forward. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 11, 2025 | Very concerned about my pain | |
| 5.0 | Jul 10, 2025 | Great as good as with Dr Anderson who I enjoyed being my doctor. We communicated super great - went over my history and explained and introduced the new 3 doctors who will start soon. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 9, 2025 | Very thorough, compassionate and listens and explains thing well | |
| 5.0 | Jul 9, 2025 | Receiving a new procedure is a little unnerving. Dr McKernun and his staff are the best at making you comfortable and well cared for. They are the best. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 9, 2025 | Dr McKernan is one of the best doctors with Scott and White. Very caring. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 8, 2025 | Exceptional as usual | |
| 4.6 | Jul 5, 2025 | I am always been taken care of! Everyone is kind and | |
| 5.0 | Jul 5, 2025 | Very professional, very friendly and attended to all my concerns | |
| 4.8 | Jul 5, 2025 | The doctor was kind. Explained my test results ( MRI ) to me. Asked if I had any questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 3, 2025 | He actually listened to my issues. | |
| 4.6 | Jul 3, 2025 | Dr is professional and takes time to explain your diagnosis. Thank you | |
| 5.0 | Jun 28, 2025 | I so appreciate Dr. Nicholas McKernan. He always comes in the room enthusiastically, with a smile and a fist bump; I love that!! He always uses antibacterial hand gel before the fist bump, and that's him being smart and safe. He shows genuine care for my health and my pain and always helps me to have less pain. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else for pain management!! | |
| 5.0 | Jun 24, 2025 | Very good visit | |
| 4.8 | Jun 20, 2025 | Have been going to Dr McKearnon for several years. Have arthritis in spine and in pain He treats me with injections and give me a quality of life. Both him and his staff are professional and courteous. Recommended several people to him. My husband used him also for an old injury in his shoulder and neck. Great doctor and nice person. He is family oriented and his family host foriegn students and open their hearts to them. He is just a good man. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 20, 2025 | Excellent as always | |
| 5.0 | Jun 19, 2025 | Excellent care for his patients. Never rushed you through the appointment! | |
| 5.0 | Jun 19, 2025 | Knowledgeable and efficient. Asked me great questions and listen to my responses. Excellent staff as well. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 18, 2025 | So professional with polite bed side manners--he is a favorite | |
| 4.7 | Jun 14, 2025 | Always punctual, courteous and compassionate | |
| 5.0 | Jun 11, 2025 | He is a good doctor | |
| 4.8 | Jun 10, 2025 | He was very helpful and answered my questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 9, 2025 | My visit was very pleasant and Thorough | |
| 4.8 | Jun 8, 2025 | Dr mckernon is very professional but always treats us warmly, he is very thorough and is patient when reviewing the ongoing issues as well as discerning whether any new issues have popped up. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 7, 2025 | 1st class, professional | |
| 5.0 | Jun 6, 2025 | He takes his time to explain my concerns this injections I get they are helping me | |
| 4.8 | Jun 5, 2025 | As a disabled Vietnam Veteran I have. For the fist time received quality care that WORLS | |
| 5.0 | Jun 5, 2025 | Very attentive and friendly. He was very thorough and answered all my questions. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 4, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Jun 3, 2025 | Attentative and attention to details | |
| 4.8 | Jun 3, 2025 | Dr McKernan has always been in tune with my health needs. He listens, then shares what he thinks the best solution is. He genuinely cares about his patients. | |
| 5.0 | May 30, 2025 | I was very pleased with my provider and the surfs that I received while I was there I can't read him high enough thank you | |
| 4.9 | May 30, 2025 | Knowledge about a variety of pain issues | |
| 4.6 | May 30, 2025 | He was very friendly and appeared knowledgeable of my situation. | |
| 4.8 | May 29, 2025 | He is always very helpful | |
| 4.2 | May 27, 2025 | He ask and listen to questions. Was determined to get to the root cause of my existing pain that I've had for over a year. | |
| 5.0 | May 26, 2025 | Caring and informative. | |
| 5.0 | May 24, 2025 | He explained my condition in a very thorough manner and gave me options to better manage my back issues. | |
| 5.0 | May 22, 2025 | He was professional, listened to my concerns, gave answers with alternatives. The one I chose was the injection & I am already so much better. As a result, I was able to walk over 5 miles with no pain! | |
| 5.0 | May 21, 2025 | Dr McKernan is very professional, kind and understanding of my problems. He has been a giant help in managing my back pain for years. | |
| 5.0 | May 20, 2025 | Very caring, and a good listener. | |
| 5.0 | May 20, 2025 | Doc was very respectful, courteous, and knowledgeable in his profession. | |
| 5.0 | May 20, 2025 | Good dr. Has really helped me | |
| 4.9 | May 19, 2025 | I love that Doctor McKernan takes the time to explain why something is happening. He provides information that helps the patient make choices that help them the most. | |
| 5.0 | May 18, 2025 | He s very down to earth, very nice and polite.Gets you in a timely manner in and out. I really like that. Keep up the good work! | |
| 5.0 | May 17, 2025 | Very thorough | |
| 4.8 | May 16, 2025 | Professional, Friendly, Listen,and Educate | |
| 5.0 | May 16, 2025 | Really good | |
| 4.7 | May 15, 2025 | I got a second epidural in a different disc from 3 months ago. After 2 days am having positive effects. | |
| 5.0 | May 14, 2025 | Easy to communicate with. Thorough. | |
| 5.0 | May 9, 2025 | Very professional and nice. I felt completely at ease. | |
| 4.8 | May 7, 2025 | Friendly and professional | |
| 4.5 | May 5, 2025 | Good interaction with patients. Well prepared with my problems | |
| 5.0 | May 5, 2025 | Excellent doctor knew exactly my pain issue and fixed it | |
| 5.0 | May 5, 2025 | Thoroughly explains what he's doing thoroughly explains what your options are what you can expect from the procedure and just has excellent bedside manners | |
| 4.7 | May 5, 2025 | Very pleasant, took the time to explain my back problem, and what could be done about it. | |
| 5.0 | May 2, 2025 | Cordial and competent. | |
| 5.0 | May 2, 2025 | He is an amazing, caring, physician! | |
| 5.0 | May 1, 2025 | Professional, kind, good communicator and listener, thorough, skilled, gentle. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Dr. Mckernan answered questions and even showed scans. He let me know my options for treatment before I made a decision. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | Attentive to your pain problems & gives information regarding treatment to help. Explains all he is doing as he gives injections. Always says "thank you" which is appreciated. He is thankful & appreciates that you came to him for help with your pain. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 26, 2025 | Very knowledgeable-made sure to explain what could be done and why. Also a realistic of what the next steps are-very personable | |
| 5.0 | Apr 24, 2025 | Excellent doctor | |
| 4.2 | Apr 22, 2025 | He helped me just the way I hoped he would. My back feels so much better for now. I'm better than I've been in a while. I hope the injections last until my next appointment. | |
| 4.9 | Apr 21, 2025 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Professional, courteous and liked his treatment. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Great Doctor and staff. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | Super caring & listens | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | Very kind, thorough and cares! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 14, 2025 | Dr. McKernan is an excellent doctor. He described treatment, why treatment was needed, what and were the problem in my back that caused problem needing treatment. He did a tremendous of explaining everything. | |
| 4.8 | Apr 13, 2025 | Very understanding and understanding | |
| 5.0 | Apr 12, 2025 | Very professional and through | |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2025 | Dr. McKernan is professional, consistent, and thorough. His expertise is evident each time I visit. | |
| 4.9 | Apr 11, 2025 | Very caring and attentive and a compassionate person | |
| 4.8 | Apr 11, 2025 | Very professional and experienced. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2025 | He always polite, respectful and cares about your pain. As well as his staff. Very polite, always professional | |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2025 | Always helpful and listens to your complaints and concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 9, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Apr 8, 2025 | Dr McKernan is knowledgeable and patient. He took the time to diagnose my issue, make the recommendation and gave me the cortisone injection that relieved the pain. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 7, 2025 | Very thorough, excellent Doctor/Patient skills | |
| 5.0 | Apr 5, 2025 | Very good listener and decides what is best to do for you to help the pain | |
| 5.0 | Apr 5, 2025 | OMG Dr. McKernan is wonderful. Thorough, professional, explains everything | |
| 4.7 | Apr 3, 2025 | He really analyzed my radiograph and educated me on my problems.He is very engaging and patient. He gave me so much more info and PT advice than my previous BS&W pain mgmt physician. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 2, 2025 | Dr McKernan was very thorough and explained all procedures. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | The Dr. Is very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. The results of this visit were much more effective than the first visit. I'm so glad he tried another approach to my pain issues. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Approachable, knowledgeable, answered questions, seemed interested, was extremely busy, but did not appear in a hurry or frustrated. Excellent experience with a new physician. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Top in his field and very pleasant manner; extremely knowledgeable! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Dr. McKernan, takes time to listen to you about your health concerns. He explains everything in detail for you to understand your problems and things he and I can possibly do to correct them. I highly recommend him to anyone who would like to live life better physically and that would in turn greatly improve your mental health. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | Informative, professional and personable. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | Prompt, friendly and knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | He explains everything and makes me comfortable my doing that! Need more great doctors like him! | |
| 4.9 | Mar 28, 2025 | Very friendly but professional, provides information, answers questions that I forget to ask. A great experience! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Took all the time needed to explain what the treatment was and how it would help the pain in my back . | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Always super pleasant & nurses too ! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 26, 2025 | Very caring and spent time listening. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 26, 2025 | Very good | |
| 4.5 | Mar 26, 2025 | He is very caring and compassionate, knowledgable and excellent | |
| 5.0 | Mar 25, 2025 | Very professional, kind, thoughtful. I would definitely recommend him for all your pain relief | |
| 4.1 | Mar 23, 2025 | Listened to mr | |
| 5.0 | Mar 18, 2025 | Always very professional and caring | |
| 5.0 | Mar 16, 2025 | Kind, caring, considerate. Is a calming presence in an environment of pain and sometimes distress. Never rushes from room to room or comes storming into a room to "just get it done." That peaceful aurora radiates throughout the room, calming all around. This is subtle, not forced, nor Is It something I ever realize until later. He speaks calmly and addresses any additional needs or questions with as much time as you need from him. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 16, 2025 | Professional and very friendly. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 12, 2025 | Great service. Doctor, nurses and staff are very kind and caring. | |
| 4.6 | Mar 12, 2025 | Caring | |
| 5.0 | Mar 11, 2025 | Dr. McKernan and his staff exhibited professionalism and courtesy. The doctor administered a steroid injection to my neck to address inflammation and increased my pregabalin prescription to 200mg. His nurse also confirmed that my vital signs were within normal parameters. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 11, 2025 | Doctor was very informative and explained everything very clearly | |
| 4.7 | Mar 11, 2025 | Dr McKernan takes the time to listen to my concerns, and if I bring up something out of his realm of expertise, he will make absolutely certain to locate someone who is able to take care of whatever issues I'm having. He is empathetic & very concerned. His memory is impeccable too- he always asks about my grandchildren and/or follows up on any type of personal problems I may have been having during previous visit. I've been seeing him since 2014, and I honestly believe I would NOT be as active as I am if he had not been involved in my care!! | |
| 5.0 | Mar 11, 2025 | Dr. McKernan is amazing! I have complete confidence in his skills, knowledge and professionalism. And he sincerely cares! |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.