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I am an experienced physician and I know how to assess a colleague. Dr Murdy is extremely knowledgeable and thorough, an expert diagnostician, an excellent communicator, and always effective in his treatment interventions.
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Biography


Dr. Murdy enjoys helping his patients solve complex diagnostic and medical management problems and working with them to get the most out of life. In his spare time, he enjoys ...
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Language(s) Spoken
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Education
Medical School: MD, Brown University (1984)
Residency: Internal Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital (1987)
Education: Rhode Island Hospital (1987)
Certifications
Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine
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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Reviews (513) for David Murdy, MD

Overall
4.8*
averageRating metric
4.1
Wait Time at Clinic
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
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5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

4.7 Aug 13, 2025 I am an experienced physician and I know how to assess a colleague. Dr Murdy is extremely knowledgeable and thorough, an expert diagnostician, an excellent communicator, and always effective in his treatment interventions.
5.0 Aug 10, 2025 Excellanta
4.8 Aug 9, 2025 Dr murdy is an excellent physician
5.0 Aug 9, 2025 Helpful, Professional
5.0 Aug 8, 2025 Excellent Doctor , so thorough and informative
4.7 Aug 8, 2025 Dr. Murdy is an outstanding Provider along with his very experienced Nurse. Very helpful and very through in his assemnent and very much takes a lot of care to insure understanding by me the patient. It is very obvious why he often has trainee medical students in his care for further practical advancement
5.0 Aug 7, 2025 Very pleased, thorough discussion of inquiry.
5.0 Aug 7, 2025 Competent, thorough, and explained my medical issues and treatment plan in a manner that was understandable.
5.0 Aug 6, 2025 Dr Murdy answered all my questions
5.0 Aug 6, 2025 Dr. Murdy is an active listener and problem solver. I always feel better after talking with him. He came up with an action plan to help manage my concerns.
5.0 Aug 6, 2025 Dr Murdy is a very knowledgeable and caring physician
4.8 Aug 6, 2025 Dr Murdy was very patient,listened to my problems and helped me with great onderstanding.
5.0 Aug 5, 2025 Dr Murdy is so efficient, personable, courteous, and to the point.
5.0 Aug 5, 2025 Always an excellent experience with Dr. Murdy.
4.7 Aug 2, 2025 The doctor was informative, candid, and a pleasure to deal with.
5.0 Aug 2, 2025 Dr Murdy was very thorough in accessing my issues and is working on a plan for me
4.8 Aug 2, 2025 Dr Murdy takes time to listen to patients and spends time explaining your treatment plan.
5.0 Aug 2, 2025 He is kind , caring and comforting
4.8 Aug 2, 2025 Very thorough and knowledgeable
4.3 Aug 1, 2025 Very perceptive and can relate to my situation.
4.3 Jul 31, 2025 Spends a great amount of time going over any problems or concerns. The best
4.2 Jul 31, 2025 Excellent information
5.0 Jul 26, 2025 Excellent care
4.8 Jul 25, 2025 He listens, involves me in decisions, is smart and trustworthy.
5.0 Jul 22, 2025 Always feel heard by Dr. Murdy and feel he has my best interests at heart.
4.5 Jul 21, 2025 It was caring and helpful
5.0 Jul 21, 2025 The Doctor takes his time to fully discuss your health in a very professional and personal manner.
5.0 Jul 21, 2025 He is a top Doc, his knowledge in his profession is outstanding. Shows personal concern with patients.
5.0 Jul 19, 2025 He was very thorough with his examination and answered all my questions in a way I could fully understand. I never felt like he was trying to rush through my appointment. I will highly recommend him, his staff and BSW.
5.0 Jul 18, 2025 Professional, knowledgeable and patient rapport.
5.0 Jul 18, 2025 As always, Dr Murdy takes the time to listen and provide excellent advice.
5.0 Jul 17, 2025 Very personable and thorough. Took time needed to discuss issues. Excellent.
5.0 Jul 16, 2025 Has me covered
4.8 Jul 12, 2025 Dr Murdy is passionate about his work and patients.
5.0 Jul 12, 2025 Dave is the most compassionate and intelligent doctor we have had in our 69 years
5.0 Jul 11, 2025 Always a good experience
5.0 Jul 10, 2025 Professional knowledgeable and always friendly
5.0 Jul 9, 2025 Very willing to answer questions and helps frame decisions well
5.0 Jul 8, 2025 He listens
4.8 Jul 4, 2025 Very effective and efficient in his role of care
5.0 Jul 4, 2025 Great bedside manner, he listens to you and responds back with knowledge and understanding. He is also positive and caring.
5.0 Jul 4, 2025 He listens very closely then advises on best course of action.
5.0 Jul 4, 2025 He is old school! And give his best with a wonderful demeanor and bed side manners.
4.2 Jul 4, 2025 Good experience
5.0 Jul 2, 2025 Doctor Murdy is Very courteous, and thorough!
4.8 Jul 1, 2025 Doctor is an expert in health care and takes the time to explain to his patients. I feel extremely fortunate to have him as my doctor!!!!
5.0 Jun 29, 2025 Always so kind and so informative. The best
5.0 Jun 27, 2025 Dr Murdy is a shining example of a brilliant and caring care giver. He always has time for you and works hard to help you with any issues that present themselves.
5.0 Jun 26, 2025 I am 80 years old and Dr Murdy Is the most knowledgeable MD that I have ever been In contact with. Has a great Interest In hi patients
4.8 Jun 25, 2025 Extremely knowledgeable, great personal interactions.
5.0 Jun 21, 2025 Dr Murdy is wonderful. Always provides great information, asks questions to help me remember and informs me about many options. I have been a patient of Dr Murdy for many years and have found him to be very patient an never rushes me. I am glad to see him back and actively working with his patients. I think he is a special kind of doctor.
4.7 Jun 18, 2025 Personable manner
5.0 Jun 14, 2025 I'm always treated professionally and thoroughly.
4.9 Jun 13, 2025 Dr MURDY is smart, caring, thorough, and understanding. I trust him. I respect him.
4.8 Jun 13, 2025 Dr. Murdy listens, is kind, is smart and never makes you feel rushed. He is the best!
5.0 Jun 13, 2025 As always, professional and responsive to my questions,
5.0 Jun 12, 2025 Excellent
5.0 Jun 11, 2025 Professional, knowledgeable, compassionate,Timely and thorough
5.0 Jun 11, 2025 Fantastic!!The best Doctor ever!!
5.0 Jun 9, 2025 He is a smart, caring, attentive person
4.7 Jun 9, 2025 Dr. Murdy is one of the very best primary care doctors I have ever had the privilege of knowing and being a patient of. He is very knowledgeable; he listens carefully and provides good medical care and advice. His background in cardiac rehabilitation is very helpful for me and he has helped me through a post heart attack period.
4.7 Jun 8, 2025 Dr Murdy is professional, experienced, and caring. He takes care to listen, observe, and diagnose carefully. He has concern for his patients beyond the norm, and stays current to endure the best care.
4.8 Jun 8, 2025 VERY CAREING HELPFULL THE BEST DR I HAVE EVER HAD !!!
4.5 Jun 7, 2025 Outstanding internal medicine MD with the added benefit of geriatrics
5.0 Jun 6, 2025 Dr. Muddy is the best doctor ever!
4.8 Jun 5, 2025 Dr Murdy is always interested in my state of health and mind and takes the time necessary to seek improvements in both.
5.0 Jun 5, 2025 Dr. Murdy asks all the proper questions of the patient and thoroughly answers the patient's concerns and questions.
4.5 Jun 5, 2025 Takes time to provide a full explanation of what is going on with my test results. Makes solid recommendations as to the best course of action to take including alternatives if available.
5.0 Jun 4, 2025 Dr Murdy is always exceptional
5.0 Jun 4, 2025 Dr. Murdy is so personable and knowledgeable.
5.0 Jun 2, 2025 Gave as much time and counsel needed to discuss my injuries.
4.7 Jun 1, 2025 He helps me to understand what going on. He's very nice. He's awesome!
5.0 May 31, 2025 Dr Murdy is a gift from God. He is so attentive and thorough. But it is the care he shows for his patients that makes him so unique. He cared for my father and has cared for me for years. He is a brilliant man and even better person. I wish all Drs were like him. BSW is blessed to have him working with you.
5.0 May 30, 2025 Takes time. Knowledgable. Good communicator.
5.0 May 30, 2025 Dr Murdy is an excellent physician I have full confidence in him and his staff.
5.0 May 30, 2025 He is one of my favorite and thorough Doctors
5.0 May 26, 2025 I have been seeing Dr Murdy for a number of years. The medical care has always been outstanding from all staff as we enter the building to the office that checks us out to schedule any procedures needed at the end of the visit.
5.0 May 25, 2025 He is personable yet professional
5.0 May 24, 2025 Takes time to talk through issues
4.8 May 24, 2025 He not only answers but asks questions and explains in lay terms. Does not make one feel rushed ,
5.0 May 23, 2025 Dr. Murdy provides so much helpful information for his patients and is very personable and a great listener
4.8 May 23, 2025 Listened, supporting, offers suggestions
4.8 May 23, 2025 This Dr. Is a good listener and questioner to determine best treatment for the patient.
4.8 May 23, 2025 Excellent, office,nurse/assistant & Dr.
5.0 May 22, 2025 Dr. Murdy is very thorough. We have wide ranging convos about my health
5.0 May 21, 2025 Love to visit my Dr very professional
5.0 May 20, 2025 Smart, compassionate, and thorough
4.8 May 19, 2025 Dr. Murdy listens, takes the time to explain things, has great diagnostic skills, and is the best internist that I have ever experienced.
5.0 May 17, 2025 As always, Dr. Murray was very generous with his time and thoughtful and professional with his analysis and recommend recommendations
5.0 May 16, 2025 My experience is always favorable here
4.8 May 15, 2025 Very knowledgeable & informative. Easy to talk to. Takes his time with you, isn't rushed.
5.0 May 14, 2025 Very good Dr.
4.8 May 13, 2025 Good
4.8 May 12, 2025 Awesome Doc
5.0 May 10, 2025 Dr Murdy is a caring and excellent physician and person
4.8 May 7, 2025 He's great. There need to be two more of him.
5.0 May 5, 2025 Caring listensinterested
5.0 May 5, 2025 Professional, caring, personable
5.0 May 3, 2025 Very easy to talk to!!
5.0 May 3, 2025 Very knowledgeable about all my concerns.
5.0 May 1, 2025 One of the best I've ever had.
4.7 May 1, 2025 Dr Murdy is the epitome of a good physician and a good person. He is an excellent listener and a great diagnostician
5.0 Apr 26, 2025 Dr Murdy is truly caring of his patients in all respects.
4.7 Apr 26, 2025 I am the patients son. This was my first visit with her to see Dr Murdy. He is fantastic. Love his manner
4.8 Apr 25, 2025 Great
4.8 Apr 25, 2025 Very understanding and respectful of issues. Takes the time to understand the patient's needs and fins solutions to facilitate quality care and quality of life.
4.8 Apr 24, 2025 Very thorough & very friendly!!
4.8 Apr 23, 2025 Excellent doctor
4.8 Apr 21, 2025 Relaxed setting and did not feel rushed. Great staff
4.7 Apr 21, 2025 Dr Murdy is caring and competent
5.0 Apr 20, 2025 Dr. Murdy is kind, compassionate, honest, and very thorough. He spends as much time as necessary to cover all issues. I never feel rushed with him. He listens and hears everything I say. My health is always a collaborative effort, which I greatly appreciate.
4.7 Apr 18, 2025 I like his thoroughness and explanations of what to do and why.
5.0 Apr 16, 2025 Very knowledgeable, excellent doctor and great service.
4.7 Apr 14, 2025 Dr. Murdy cares about his patients and is very thorough and listens
4.8 Apr 13, 2025 Personable, caring, thorough, attentive, informative, humorous
4.8 Apr 13, 2025 He listens.
5.0 Apr 13, 2025 Professional and knowledgeable
4.8 Apr 13, 2025 Takes his time. Thorough.
5.0 Apr 12, 2025 My experience has been most satisfactory.
4.7 Apr 12, 2025 Takes all the time needed for my physical
5.0 Apr 12, 2025 Professional, knowledgeable and great bedside manner!
4.7 Apr 12, 2025 Dr. Murdy is thorough and a good listener

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