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Darin Kent McDonald, MD

Family Medicine

Accepts New Patients
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About Darin Kent McDonald, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics, Newborns (0-28 days)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Choice POS II
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - HMO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Access Select
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - QPOS
Accepts New Patients
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - LocalPlusIN
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
Accepts New Patients
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Accepts New Patients
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Humana - Humana Preferred
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
Humana - National POS
Accepts New Patients
Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
Accepts New Patients
Superior - CHIP Perinate
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Foster Care
Accepts New Patients
Superior - STAR
Accepts New Patients
Superior - STAR+PLUS
Accepts New Patients
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
UnitedHealth - PPO
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) (2004)
  • Residency: Family Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center (2007)
Certifications
  • Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Darin Kent McDonald, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (220) for Darin Kent McDonald, MD

Overall: 4.9*
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May 13, 2023
Dr. McDonald is always pleasant, knowledgeable and answers all my questions to my satisfaction.
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May 11, 2023
Dr. McDonald has been a wonderful family doctor for us. We actually look forward to going to the doctor.
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May 11, 2023
Professional, very thorough
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May 11, 2023
Knowledgeable and makes It easy explaining me my condition, empathetic and down to earth.
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May 10, 2023
Great!!
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May 9, 2023
Dr. MacDonald always explains everything in plain english; involves patient in their care; and gives straight and honest information.
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May 9, 2023
Concerned of my problem
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May 2, 2023
He was kind and concerned about my health issue. Very knowledgeable.
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May 2, 2023
Great
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Apr 29, 2023
Very caring and listened to my concerns. My doctor wasn't available and I needed some help on why do I get nauseous at times.
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Apr 27, 2023
He is the best.
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Apr 27, 2023
Always smiling and helpful. He really cares for his patients.
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Apr 24, 2023
Reviews test results, takes the time to listen to concerns. Very patient!
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Apr 21, 2023
He is so easygoing and friendly but knows his medicine.
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Apr 20, 2023
Very kind and highly professional.
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Apr 19, 2023
He has always met my medical needs is kind and very personable
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Apr 18, 2023
Personable, knowledgeable, informative.
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Apr 14, 2023
Nice person and very profesional
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Apr 14, 2023
He treated me with care and concern and ave me some helpful advice \
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Apr 12, 2023
Dr McDonald is a very good doctor, concern about his patients. Take time with his patients.
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Apr 12, 2023
Dr. McDonald is professional & friendly.
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Apr 12, 2023
Dr McDonald is a very good doctor, he is very concern about his patients.
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Apr 11, 2023
Excellent
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Apr 11, 2023
Dr McDonald listens
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Apr 6, 2023
Dr McDonald took time out of his day to have a real conversation about making healthy choices with my son. I appreciate his willingness to do this. So good to have my teen hear another adult reflect the values that his Dad and I are working to instill in him.
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Apr 6, 2023
Caring compassionate they were Great
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Apr 6, 2023
Attentive to questions. Explained lab report.
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Apr 6, 2023
Dr. McDonald is caring, compassionate and knowledgeable.
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Apr 5, 2023
Great experience with this doctor
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Apr 5, 2023
Nice. Friendly and most informative
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Apr 4, 2023
Very thorough and compassionate. Takes his time and makes you feel you are in very good hands.
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Apr 4, 2023
Dr. McDonald in my opinion Is as good as they come. He is compassionate, caring and knowledgeable! I give him a high"10" rating. I would recommend him to any one anytime. I feel fortunate to have him as my personal physician as this time In my life!!
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Apr 1, 2023
There is much I could say about my experience with this practice. I could say how professional they are, how they make you feel like family, or how courteous they are. This is all true. But there is more. From the moment I check in until I check out, it is obvious they are all focused on doing what they can to help patients restore their health. Recently, my A1C was 8.2. Through their efforts to educate me on my dietary choices, my A1C is now 6.8. I wouldn't even think of going anywhere else for my health care needs.
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Mar 30, 2023
Excellent
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Mar 28, 2023
Dr. McDonald is the best.
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Mar 24, 2023
Dr.McDonald is great. Courteous, friendly, listens to you and very knowledgeable.
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Mar 23, 2023
This is without doubt the most outstanding physician I have ever had!!! Ability, knowledge and personality all rolled in one !!! Rare!!!!
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Mar 23, 2023
Best doctor.zi have ever had. Listens. Problem solved with me and teaches me how I can improve my health.
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Mar 23, 2023
Professional and polite
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Mar 23, 2023
Excellent compassionate care. Listens to physical and mental problems. Gives thorough advice and explanations. Instills confidence for the best results.
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Mar 23, 2023
Dr. McDonald has always been amazing. I never leave his office without feeling completely taken care of and understood.
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Mar 23, 2023
Listens, caring, thorough
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Mar 21, 2023
He explained everything about my test results that I had he was very nice
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Mar 18, 2023
Excellent doctor and person. Deals with each individual like they are family and listens to every detail. If he doesn't have an answer to a problem he will research it and find one and had no problem consulting with specialists. I do trust him with my life.
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Mar 15, 2023
Great care. I appreciate that he asks about my wife and child when I visit.
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Mar 9, 2023
Has great communication and patient manner skills.
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Mar 9, 2023
He cares about his patients. I will have eye catarac surgery soon and he did a thorough pre op exam.
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Mar 9, 2023
Dr. McDonald always treats me as a person and not a number. He is helping me with a breathing issue that has been a problem for me for years. I appreciate him and his efforts greatly.
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Mar 5, 2023
Dr. McDonald is an excellent doctor, both knowledge and personality. He does his homework and Is up-to-date on my history.
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Mar 4, 2023
He takes his time with me and doesn't rush thru my visits and he is always very pleasant
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Mar 4, 2023
Very kind considerate and professional
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Mar 1, 2023
He always tries to look at every possible cause to my issue.
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Feb 28, 2023
He is very welcoming, reassuring and empathetic
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Feb 28, 2023
He spends time with his patients
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Feb 25, 2023
Makes me feel at ease
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Feb 21, 2023
He filled me in on Covid problems and the length to get rid of some after effects.
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Feb 21, 2023
Dr. McDonald is incredibly thorough and attentive; this is something a rather complicated health history requires but has rarely received. His approach and demeanor are always appreciated!
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Feb 21, 2023
Very comfortable and pleased
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Feb 16, 2023
Rest Doctor , feel very comfortable with him!
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Feb 16, 2023
Dr. McDonald has the unique ability to make me feel that I am his only patient.
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Feb 16, 2023
Perfect
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Feb 16, 2023
Feel very comfortable with all aspects of my visit. I feel Dr. McDonald really cares and gives me full attention
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Feb 14, 2023
I have Dr McDonald as my PCP for 16 years. He has been the most compassionate, caring doctor that I have ever had! We are moving and I am going to miss him very much!! Thank you to him and the staff for being so wonderful!!
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Feb 14, 2023
Knowledgeable, friendly
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Feb 12, 2023
Honest, understanding, concerned
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Feb 10, 2023
Caring
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Feb 9, 2023
Very nice
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Feb 8, 2023
He is always kind and compassionate
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Feb 7, 2023
Very honest. Involves me in the decision process.
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Feb 7, 2023
Always lets you know exactly what is going on. Prompt with test results.
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Jan 27, 2023
Very caring and listened well
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Jan 27, 2023
Very professional. Covered everything
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Jan 26, 2023
Dr. McDonald is an awesome doctor. He goes over tests that were done on me and explains it. I don't want any other doctor but him. He really cares for his patients.
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Jan 26, 2023
Shows sincere concern & makes me very happy to be his patient. Treats me like a person & not a number.
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Jan 26, 2023
First time with this provider and he was very caring
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Jan 25, 2023
Dr McDonald is very professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and knowledgeable Doctor I have ever known. I would recommend him to everyone I know.
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Jan 22, 2023
Best doctor ever!
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Jan 21, 2023
He is one of the best Dr's I have ever had
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Jan 20, 2023
He is the best at Scott and White
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Jan 19, 2023
I liked how he got us in and out and took care of all of our needs.
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Jan 14, 2023
Very thuro
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Jan 14, 2023
He is through and very kind seems invested in our care
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Jan 14, 2023
Responsive, caring, efficient
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Jan 13, 2023
Caring, listens to you and provides the best health care available
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Jan 12, 2023
Fantastic. Dr new what to do. After six other so called doctors didn't have a clue. We want to make him our primary doctor
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Jan 7, 2023
He has been taking care of our whole family since he was a resident and took care of my mom in the hospital--he is WONDERFUL!!
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Jan 6, 2023
Knowledgeable and engaging
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Jan 6, 2023
Dr McDonald is amazing. He has always been so responsive to my needs
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Jan 6, 2023
He is always polite and answers my questions patiently.
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Jan 5, 2023
Very thorough in asking about my complete medical history.
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Jan 5, 2023
Dr. McDonald does a great job.
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Jan 5, 2023
Great
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Jan 1, 2023
Dr McDonald has the most incredible bed side manner. He was kind, reassuring and ver genuine.I called several friends and bragged on him. I was very nervous not knowing how serious my situation was and was very comforting and personable while being very professional.
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Dec 30, 2022
Professional and thorough
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Dec 27, 2022
Dr McDonald found what some others missed. He's attentive and made a personal call to me to discuss the results of a test. I like his style
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Dec 23, 2022
Raises the bar compared to other health care providers. Excellent service, attentiveness, and care.
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Dec 16, 2022
Great
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Dec 16, 2022
Awesome
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Dec 16, 2022
Doctor McDonald has been my primary physicianfor several years. Completely satisfiedwith his performace.
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Dec 15, 2022
Dr. McDonald always takes the time to explain things
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Dec 15, 2022
Excellent! Always takes his time with me answers all my questions and quickly responds to any my chart messages I've ever sent.
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Dec 13, 2022
Dr McDonald is hands down one of the best providers we have seen! He genuinely cares and is willing to get to the root of the problem! He is very communicative and makes the patient feel comfortable!
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