Christopher James Birkholz, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Wed, 7/15
- 1:20 PM
- 1:40 PM
- 2:00 PM
Wed, 7/22
- 1:40 PM
- 2:00 PM
- 2:20 PM
Thu, 7/23
- 8:20 AM
- 9:20 AM
Locations of Christopher James Birkholz, MD
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple Professional Plaza II
1713 SW H K Dodgen Loop Bldg II, Ste 100, Temple, TX, 76502
6654.1mi
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254.771.8100
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- Monday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-6:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-12:00 pm
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Biography
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Dr. Birkholz earned his Master of Business and Medical Degree at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, and then completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor Scott &
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White Medical Center - Temple. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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| Medical School: MD, Texas Tech University Health Science Center (2008) |
| Residency: OB/Gyn, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2012) |
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| Obstetrics & Gynecology- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Patient Ratings (219)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
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| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.9 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.9 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (110)
Overview of patient comments
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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.
Patients appreciate
Dr. Christopher Birkholz receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients who consistently praise his exceptional listening skills and caring demeanor. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize that he genuinely listens to their concerns without dismissing symptoms, takes time to answer all questions thoroughly, and never makes them feel rushed during appointments. His bedside manner is frequently described as excellent, with patients noting his kindness, compassion, and ability to make them feel comfortable during potentially embarrassing or anxiety-inducing situations. Many reviewers highlight his thoroughness in explaining procedures and conditions in understandable terms, his attentiveness to patient preferences, and his practice of reviewing charts before appointments. Several patients specifically mention his active listening techniques, including positive body language and asking clarification questions. His surgical care and ability to diagnose conditions early, including one patient's breast cancer, are also noted. Multiple reviewers state he is the best doctor or provider they have ever had, with some recommending him to friends and family for over a decade.
Patients also share
The reviews contain minimal criticism of Dr. Birkholz, with no consistent patterns of negative feedback or areas for improvement identified across multiple patients. The vast majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with most ratings at 5.0 stars and only a handful of slightly lower ratings that still include positive comments without specific complaints.