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Language(s) Spoken
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Education
Medical School: MD, University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) (2004)
Residency: Family Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center (2007)
Education: Texas Tech University Health Science Center (2007)
Certifications
Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Reviews (461) for Darin Kent McDonald, MD

Overall
4.9*
averageRating metric
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.7
Wait Time at Clinic
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**

5.0 Mar 13, 2025 Like visiting an old friend
4.1 Mar 11, 2025 He doesn't rush the visit and takes the time to explain everything
5.0 Mar 11, 2025 It always been a great experience.He a excellent care provider
5.0 Mar 10, 2025 Dr. McDonald is the ultimate professional who puts his patients first and is a straight shooter when it involves patient care and who is a clear listener and advocates for you. God Bless you sir and all that you do!
4.8 Mar 9, 2025 Dr. McDonald always make us feel like we are his only patients.
5.0 Mar 9, 2025 Excellent
5.0 Mar 8, 2025 He was very nice and took his time with me!!!
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 Very good DR McDonald
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 Great experience
5.0 Mar 5, 2025 Always seems to care about your mental and physical well being, and he communicates very well
4.9 Mar 1, 2025 Concerned and caring
5.0 Mar 1, 2025 Great communicator. Explains Labs and test results and ensures I understand.
5.0 Feb 26, 2025 He is the best Dr. !!!! I HAVE HAD HIM since 2008. Plan to move out of state some day and hate leaving him He has so much common sense and is so. Nice.
4.1 Feb 23, 2025 Answered all questions to my satisfaction. Preventative suggestions as applical
5.0 Feb 22, 2025 Dr McDonald actually listens to me and ensures that we both understand each other. I don't feel rushed.
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Always caring & professional . Takes the time to put you at ease & always feel better after a visit
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Dr. McDonald always explains my health care issues with me in terms I can understand. He is so kind and cares about his patients.
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Great
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 He is friendly, knowledgeable, kind, and is fully aware of your problems and works hard to make your health better.
4.3 Feb 18, 2025 He seems to be a very caring and kind doctor.
5.0 Feb 17, 2025 Needed a same day appointment and had not ever been seen by Dr. McDonald before. He was so very warm, concerned, patient and a great listener. He tried very hard to help me get to the bottom of my chronic health problem.
5.0 Feb 15, 2025 Dr McDonald is always very thorough. He answers all my questions and includes me in decisions.
4.9 Feb 15, 2025 Great listener and communicator
5.0 Feb 11, 2025 He is very caring and explained things completely. He has a very positive attitude and listens to his patients carefully.
5.0 Feb 8, 2025 Knowledgeable, interested, focused, and listens.
5.0 Feb 6, 2025 Personal and professional
5.0 Feb 2, 2025 Was very impressed and I am glad to have Dr McDonald as my primary physician
5.0 Feb 2, 2025 He is very responsive to patient needs
5.0 Feb 1, 2025 Dr.McDonald is a great doctor and a fine young man.
4.8 Feb 1, 2025 Dr. McDonald is very knowledge and personable. He listens and makes the very best decisions based on our conversations.
4.8 Jan 29, 2025 He is kind, he listens, and gives the best he can give to help his patience
4.6 Jan 29, 2025 Dr. McDonald is very personable and caring.
5.0 Jan 24, 2025 Very good care was taken off me and getting me admitted at the hospital. Thankful for Dr Mcdonald and his staff.
5.0 Jan 23, 2025 Always good
5.0 Jan 21, 2025 Knows and understands me. I trust him and what he says.
4.1 Jan 21, 2025 Dr listened to my health situation and concerns.
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 He is so personable and really listens to his patients .
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 Dr. McDonald is very friendly and knowledgeable.
5.0 Jan 11, 2025 Dr McDonald is a very good doctor he is very concern about his patient.
5.0 Jan 11, 2025 Effective, efficient, personable. Always enjoy appts
4.8 Jan 10, 2025 Very sincere, showed genuine concern, and very personable.
4.8 Jan 10, 2025 Dr. McDonald - Always checks out what I'm feeling, if I'm feeling good physically and mentally. If I'm responding to my meds, & taking them as Required. If I continue to feel good or are having any medical problems that are new. Always very through and makes sure I Understand what he is asking me.
5.0 Jan 9, 2025 He took time to speak with me. I feel very comfortable when I see him.
5.0 Jan 8, 2025 Always committed to solving my problems
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 Always comfortable and professional
5.0 Jan 4, 2025 Dr McDonald has been my primary for 20+ years, always very attentive and thorough!
5.0 Jan 3, 2025 He's an excellent doctor and an even better man. I trust him implicitly and he never fails to explain the why behind his thoughts/directives. He truly cares for myself and my kids (all his patients).
4.8 Jan 1, 2025 I always few that Dr McDonald is thorough and is really looking out for my well-being. He educates his patients, so that they have a good understanding of what is going on.
5.0 Dec 29, 2024 He's very easy to talk to. He listens he even asks you if the plan for treatment he comes up with sounds good to me. I've never felt embarrassed asking or answering a question.
4.8 Dec 28, 2024 Was very professional
5.0 Dec 18, 2024 Great listener really cares common sense
5.0 Dec 17, 2024 Very kind, personable and made sure I was included in the decisions.
5.0 Dec 12, 2024 Dr. McDonald was very thoughtful and went through my care with great detail.
5.0 Dec 11, 2024 Caring provider
5.0 Dec 11, 2024 Cares about the needs of patient and very friendly
5.0 Dec 11, 2024 Dr.McDonald spent quality time with us. Very informative about my care, answered all questions and I felt he would take very good care of my health. Highly recommend Dr McDonald.
4.8 Dec 8, 2024 I did not feel rushed in my visit and the doctor illustrated patience and cared about my concerns with my health.
5.0 Dec 7, 2024 Dr. McDonald is always professional and caring. He has been my primary doctor for many years and I pray for many more.
5.0 Dec 7, 2024 Dr McDonald is the best!
5.0 Dec 5, 2024 He shows real concern for the patient's health.
5.0 Dec 4, 2024 Excellent care giver!
5.0 Dec 3, 2024 He is personable, thorough, and caring.
5.0 Dec 3, 2024 Great
5.0 Dec 2, 2024 The absolute best doctor I have ever had!
4.4 Nov 26, 2024 I was satisfied with the service I got
5.0 Nov 24, 2024 Dr McDonald took the time to introduce himself and listen to my problems and try to find a solution to get to the issue instead of just giving medicine and sending me out the door.
4.8 Nov 23, 2024 Always kind & attentive, helps me reach my goals, researches treatments best for me & tolerates my humor. He's the best!
5.0 Nov 22, 2024 Dr McDonald is so caring and personable. Totally trust him with my health care
4.7 Nov 21, 2024 I feel extremely at ease with Dr McDonald and really appreciate his medical competence and experience.
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 He is great!
5.0 Nov 21, 2024 Dr McDonald is awesome
4.8 Nov 17, 2024 Dr. Mcdonald was patient with me and listened to my concerns, carefully answering all of my questions with care. Highly impressed with bed side manner.
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 Dr McDonald is always prompt, courteous, and kind. He's a competent physician that involves patients in care decisions, and makes certain that any concerns are addressed.
5.0 Nov 15, 2024 Great pcp and provides a comfortable atmosphere when I go there. Always helpful
5.0 Nov 13, 2024 Dr McDonald is very knowledgeable, polite, and so easy to talk to.
5.0 Nov 8, 2024 It was a good one. . It was a check up.
5.0 Nov 7, 2024 Great attetnion and concern for the patient.
4.8 Nov 5, 2024 Explains health care well. Is excellent at ensuring all concerns are met. Follow up is superb.
5.0 Nov 3, 2024 Excellent physician!
5.0 Nov 2, 2024 Excellent
5.0 Oct 29, 2024 Very friendly and professional.
4.6 Oct 29, 2024 He was very good at listening and being present this visit.
5.0 Oct 29, 2024 He is always very knowledgeable and concerned about my issues and solves them without a lot of referrals unless I really need one
4.4 Oct 17, 2024 He includes me and my daughter in the decision making about the care I'm receiving.
4.8 Oct 15, 2024 He is great! He is helpful and cautious when prescribing medication.
5.0 Oct 15, 2024 Superior.
5.0 Oct 13, 2024 Great

*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.