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Donavan Kip Murphy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

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About Donavan Kip Murphy, MD

Dr. Murphy received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in Lubbock, TX, where he is proud to have served as president of his medical school class for four years. After his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, he received specialty training as a fellow of the San Francisco Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Clinic. Dr. Murphy treats his patients with compassionate, individualized care. He strives to help his patients return to the activities they enjoy as quickly and safely as possible.

Dr. Murphy has been recognized as a Top Doc 2022 and 2023 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical specialty.


LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenGeriatrics, Adults
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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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 - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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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
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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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
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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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
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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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
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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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
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Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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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.

Meet Donavan Kip Murphy, MD

Meet Donavan Murphy, MD

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Texas Tech University Health Science Center (2010)
  • Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (2015)
  • Fellowship: Ortho Surgery - Shoulder, Elbow & Hand, San Francisco Shoulder Elbow and Hand Clinic (2016)
Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Surgery (General Cert) - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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, Donavan Kip Murphy, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (171) for Donavan Kip Murphy, MD

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May 13, 2023
I recommend him, staff and office all the time.
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May 9, 2023
Great bed-side manner- knowledgeable & efficient
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May 9, 2023
Great Dr. Know him from my husbands surgery 5 years ago. So excited to have him do my surgery.
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May 9, 2023
Dr. Murphy asked questions and listened closely to my answers. He provided possible scenarios for diagnosis and ordered an MRI to find out exactly what is causing my pain.
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May 9, 2023
He appears extremely knowledgeable about his field. Inspires confidence.
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May 7, 2023
First time acquaintance. His present was comfortable patient and direct. I will go back to him again.
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May 4, 2023
Dr. Murphey did a great job with explaining and showing how my shoulder joint impacted my movement. He addressed the other joint and was able to give an injection in November and have zero pain. My Right shoulder replacement went great and have zero pain!
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May 2, 2023
Very good
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Apr 22, 2023
Professional and took the time to answer my questions.
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Apr 20, 2023
Dr Murphy was very gentle, given the pain I had in my Shoulder. He explained and demonstrated what was going on with my frozen shoulder. He is definitely dedicated to providing the best care for his patients without being too aggressive. I had an excellent experience under his care.
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Apr 20, 2023
Dr Murphy explained everything and listened to my concerns and questions.
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Apr 20, 2023
Dr. Donavan was very polite and actually explained my situation to me!
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Apr 20, 2023
I only saw him for the first time for a few minutes.
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Apr 20, 2023
Good track record, procedure and recovery went very well
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Apr 18, 2023
Dr. Murphy provided exceptional care to my teenage son who suffered a minor sport injury.
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Apr 18, 2023
Very helpful. Knows his stuff!!
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Apr 18, 2023
Seemed thorough and knowledgeable. Couldn't fully assess shoulder without MRI. Rolled out torn rotator
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Apr 13, 2023
Explained surgical procedure well.
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Apr 11, 2023
Wonderful Doctor very caring
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Apr 11, 2023
Very nice and professional
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Apr 6, 2023
He always answers my questions and has a plan for me to get better
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Apr 6, 2023
Takes time and listens earnestly
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Mar 30, 2023
Very personable. He took the time to explain and answer my question. His demeanor put me at ease.
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Mar 26, 2023
No problems consultation satisfactory
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Mar 26, 2023
Very nice, direct and professional
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Mar 24, 2023
Very attentive about my shoulder and what my choices are. I've been putting this off for years because of lack of trust. Well, he sold me on it. I want to get it done finally I can't wait don't God.
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Mar 23, 2023
Still working
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Mar 21, 2023
Wonderful surgeon and great doctor
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Mar 20, 2023
This was my first experience with Dr. Murphy so it is difficult to base a recommendation based on just one visit. However, he was professional and I had a visit with him.
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Mar 17, 2023
Caring, forthright, informative, patient
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Mar 16, 2023
Dr.Murphy was very honest about my condition and explained all details of the upcoming surgery. Thank you!
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Mar 16, 2023
Extremely professional and knowledgeable. I have recommended Dr M. To family and friends. He listens and has always provided honest and carefully thought out conclusions.
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Mar 14, 2023
Very thorough and I didn't feel like I was getting rushed out of my appointment.
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Mar 12, 2023
This was the first time I needed a doctor to for my hand. Dr Murphy was very informative about my broken finger. I thought there was nothing that could be done other to let it continue to heal with time, that was his diagnoses as well. I mainly wanted to make sure that was the correct course of treatment. He was very courteous and friendly. He showed me the x-rays of my little finger, where the break was, and explained them to me.
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Mar 11, 2023
Very educated suggestion given so me as patient knew my options
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Mar 9, 2023
Amazing doctor really cares about his patients . Met for the first time and immediately suggested surgery because of how long it's been with a fracture! The last surgeon I had delayed my surgery and I immediately left his practice at ARC, I then searched for surgeons and doctor Donavan Murphy had some amazing reviews! He is very easy to talk to hands down best surgeon in lakeway !!! Thanks Baylor Scott and white for taking care of me!!!!
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Mar 9, 2023
Does what is best for the patient. Listens and is clear in his advice
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Mar 2, 2023
Dr Murphy always takes time to listen and provide the best possible care. He is professional yet personable and explains in great detail each step of the way. Dr Murphy is one of the best providers within the BSW network
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Feb 28, 2023
Great doctor - took time to help me understand options, seemed to care about the treatment more than most.
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Feb 14, 2023
Wonderful doctor
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Feb 12, 2023
Great doctor, takes time to answer my questions .
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Feb 9, 2023
Dr Murphy was very thorough and upfront. Super explanatory and kind. The Laeway office is very in-touch with time management.
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Feb 9, 2023
Great
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Feb 9, 2023
Very friendly. Listened to me.
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Feb 4, 2023
Excellent care and kindness.
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Feb 2, 2023
Dr Murphy understood well my issues from former reconstruction. Advised well to go to round 2 of testing.
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Jan 31, 2023
This was my first appointment with Dr and he had looked at my chart, he also gave me options for my I jury to heal.
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Jan 31, 2023
Excellent listener and communicator. Answers all questions. Inspires confidence.
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Jan 31, 2023
Dr. Murphy is very thorough in his care. Exceptional Physician
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Jan 30, 2023
Very good
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Jan 29, 2023
Very professional, nice sense of humor, entire team upbeat to put patient at ease.
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Jan 27, 2023
Very helpful
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Jan 27, 2023
Dr. Murphy is great, I've seen him before. He is thorough and always provides excellent care and recommendations.
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Jan 25, 2023
Very professional received shot in shoulder based on X-rays taken
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Jan 25, 2023
I fell in May and injured both wrists and both shoulders. Since the end of July he repaired one wrist and in November he repaired one shoulder. I have already scheduled shoulder surgery with him on my second shoulder. I wouldn't want to have anyone else than Dr Murphy. He is a skilled surgeon and has corrected the damage that I caused by falling. When I recover, he will be repairing my other wrist. He has also, done a shoulder reverse surgery on my husband. He is definitely our surgeon of choice.
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Jan 25, 2023
Professional providing great communication and care for me as a patient and injured human being
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Jan 19, 2023
He was personable, a good communicator and throughly explained my problem.
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Jan 17, 2023
Quick appointment, Dr Murphy was great and so was front office staff
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Jan 12, 2023
All good. Very professional and friendly.
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Jan 12, 2023
Very good Doctor.listens very carefully what you have to say.
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Jan 11, 2023
Wonderful surgeon. Always positive and makes me feel better! Everything fully explained ! Absolutely no negatives!!!!!!
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Jan 10, 2023
Very congenial, thorough and patient with my questions.
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Jan 7, 2023
Excellent explanation of options and possible outcomes. Recommend MRI and follow up to discuss options.
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Jan 7, 2023
Dr. Murphy is very professional as well as personable. He was concerned with my issue and explained well his findings and suggested treatment.
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Jan 7, 2023
Was very clear and able to understand what was needed.
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Jan 5, 2023
He took the time to understand my concerns, and explain the possible risk complications.
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Dec 31, 2022
Dr. Murphy was very kind, patient, explained everything to me and made me comfortable. I like him.
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Dec 23, 2022
Kind, knowledgeable, confident, caring, gives clear answers, comforting, realistic on outcome of treatment.
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Dec 23, 2022
Professional, thoughtful, timely
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Dec 22, 2022
Great Doctor
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Dec 20, 2022
Discussed options for treatment and left decision to me
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Dec 20, 2022
Great doctor
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Dec 19, 2022
Straightforward and factual. Listens well and understands needs and concerns. Gives practical solutions. Addresses personal issues and timing.
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Dec 17, 2022
Always thorough, professional, and personable!
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Dec 12, 2022
Dr Kip is awesome. Took x-rays when I arrived prior to our appointment. Explained what was going on with my concern and printed exercises to resolve It.
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Dec 8, 2022
Dr Murphy is one of the finest doctors I have ever seen in my life.
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Dec 6, 2022
Very easy to understand and a great listener. He seemed very concerned and attentive to my fathers condition
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