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Biography


Dr. Beard is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgery. Her focuses include the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett's esophagus, achalasia, hiatal hernia ...
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Education
Medical School: MD, University of Kansas at KC School of Medicine (2010)
Residency: General Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center (2015)
Education: UT Southwestern Medical Center (2015)
Fellowship: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Providence Medical Center (2016)
Certifications
General Surgery- American Board of Surgery/General Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Reviews (157) for Kristin Wilson Beard, MD

Overall
4.9*
averageRating metric
4.8
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
Rate provider 0-10
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

5.0 Mar 6, 2025 She spent a lot of time and explained all possibilities including using visual displays.
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 Dr.Beard is very professional while exibiting a very caring, friendly nature. I have a lot of confidence in her.
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 Extremely professional and courteous.
5.0 Mar 3, 2025 Extremely thorough.
5.0 Feb 22, 2025 Dr. Beard listened to me and gave me feedback. I appreciate her care.
5.0 Feb 15, 2025 Dr.Beard was thorough and professional. She took the time to explain my situation thoroughly and to satisfactorily answer all of my questions.
4.9 Feb 11, 2025 I had a very good experience. Doctor is well prepared and makes a very good presentation.
4.8 Feb 10, 2025 Carefully explained procedure and answered questions both before and after the procedure.
4.8 Feb 8, 2025 Dr Beard did a great job. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family.
5.0 Feb 8, 2025 They were very professional.
5.0 Feb 8, 2025 Actively listens and answers thoughtfully without judgement or arrogance. Am always pleased with results of my visits with Dr beard.
5.0 Feb 8, 2025 An awesome physician
5.0 Feb 8, 2025 She has it all. Obviously very competent and also very personable. Made the situation very understandable so that I can make a confident decision
5.0 Feb 8, 2025 Very impressive, went into detail and explained my situation. Testing to make sure things are in order before surgery.
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 She has excellent listening skills, is very personable at a professional level. She also included me and my thoughts on treatment plan.
5.0 Feb 4, 2025 Very professional, knowledgeable, friendly
5.0 Feb 3, 2025 Dr. Beard is one of the best doctors I have ever seen in all my years in this country. She is patient in listening and explaining everything, very very professional and very concerned about patient care. If you are looking for a health care provider, Dr. Beard is the best choice.
5.0 Feb 1, 2025 Dr. Beard and staff are always very friendly and helpful. Their ability to answer our questions and concerns was very much appreciated. They make me and my husband feel at ease and not rushed or like there was something wrong with me or it's in my head. Having a provider that listens and gives you their undivided attention is rare these days. And they are just so friendly lot and made me feel at ease.
5.0 Feb 1, 2025 Explanation and future tests appreciated. Very caring. Thank you.
5.0 Jan 24, 2025 Extremely kind and understanding. Very thorough! Made sure I understood everything. Helped with another issue! Wonderful Doctor!!
5.0 Jan 19, 2025 Dr Beard is very personable and explains everything clearly
5.0 Jan 19, 2025 Dr Beard was knowledgeable & took the time to explain & answer all my questions.
5.0 Jan 17, 2025 Excellent Doctor, very happy she preformed the surgery.
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 Very informative and made me feel very comfortable.
4.9 Jan 16, 2025 No issues, dr recommended medication that was helpful.
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 Great
5.0 Jan 11, 2025 She makes sure the patient understands exactly what her explanation means, and she listens to patient questions and concerns.
5.0 Jan 10, 2025 Listened and provided a plan
5.0 Jan 9, 2025 Dr Beard performed two surgeries for me this year. She Is an exceptional physician that I trust completely .
5.0 Jan 9, 2025 Dr. Beard listens to your problem , comes up with excellent diagnosis and gives alternate or best solutions.
5.0 Jan 9, 2025 Thank you
5.0 Dec 6, 2024 Explained everything well. Listened to what I had to say.
5.0 Nov 22, 2024 Right off hse made me feel comfortable and was very pleasant and professional. Took the time to explain everything to me also answered all my questions that really put me at ease
4.7 Nov 19, 2024 She answered several question that I have struggled with the past several months. I have had no PCP Dr for several months. My new PCP referred me to her. Her suggestions seem to be addressing my GI issues so far.
5.0 Nov 14, 2024 Very personable an genuinely concerned with any issues
4.8 Nov 11, 2024 Dr, Beard was good, informative and helpful.
5.0 Nov 11, 2024 She explained everything very well. Took her time explaining everything. She did not rush through and made sure that I understood everything.
5.0 Nov 8, 2024 Provided excellent explanation of condition, status and options. Very professional while being empathetic.
4.8 Nov 8, 2024 She's the best
5.0 Nov 7, 2024 Nice Doctor
5.0 Nov 1, 2024 Great experience
4.9 Nov 1, 2024 Dr. Beard is a very knowledgeable doctor and takes the time to listen to your questions and concerns.
5.0 Oct 31, 2024 Very thorough
5.0 Oct 31, 2024 A good listener who worked with me to figure out what is happening in my body
4.8 Oct 25, 2024 Dr. Beard is a kind & caring person& I appreciate that so much!
5.0 Oct 25, 2024 Very thorough, knowledgeable, courteous, and attentive.
5.0 Oct 22, 2024 Doctor Beard was very thorough in her explanation of the procedure.
5.0 Oct 18, 2024 Best gastrointestinal doctor anywhere
5.0 Sep 19, 2024 Dr. Beard took the time to explain to me all of the options available to treat my condition.

*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.