Darin Kent McDonald, MD
Family Medicine
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Darin Kent McDonald, MD
Family Medicine
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Locations ofDarin Kent McDonald, MD
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Belton
1505 N Main St , Belton, TX, 76513
6659.1mi
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254.933.4000
Open
- Monday:7:00 am-7:00 pm
- Tuesday:7:00 am-7:00 pm
- Wednesday:7:00 am-7:00 pm
- Thursday:7:00 am-7:00 pm
- Friday:7:00 am-5:00 pm
- Saturday:8:00 am-12:00 pm
- Monday:7:30 am-4:00 pm
- Tuesday:7:30 am-4:00 pm
- Wednesday:7:30 am-4:00 pm
- Thursday:7:30 am-4:00 pm
- Friday:7:30 am-4:00 pm
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Biography
| Ages Seen |
|---|
| Newborns (0-28 days) |
| Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2) |
| Children (ages 3-11) |
| Adolescents (ages 12-18) |
| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| 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 |
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| Family Medicine- American Board of Family Medicine |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
Insurances accepted
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Reviews (474) for Darin Kent McDonald, MD
| 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 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 5.0 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | May 13, 2025 | I have been a paitent of Dr McDonald since his coming to Baylor Scott & White and am very much pleased with his knowledge and expertice in any and all of my medical concerns. | |
| 5.0 | May 8, 2025 | Took his time with me | |
| 5.0 | May 8, 2025 | Best Dr. | |
| 5.0 | May 7, 2025 | Professional, great communicator, caring | |
| 4.8 | May 1, 2025 | Very good with patience's and will ask questions in regards to your prior visits to see if made progress or needs recommendations.very satisfied with him. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | The doctor listens and provides feedback. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | He was great. We went over all of my records and then took the time to talk about what I should be taking and doing. Wonderful | |
| 4.5 | Apr 25, 2025 | Was very good appointment | |
| 4.8 | Apr 24, 2025 | Dr.McDonald is friendly, kind and helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 23, 2025 | He takes the time to listen and takes my concerns seriously. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 23, 2025 | Dr. McDonald listens and responds Respectfully and professionally. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 23, 2025 | Dr Mcdonald is one of the best doctors I have had in my 82 years . Hevis kind. Patient, thorough. Teaches about my disorders, always engages me in the treatment plan. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 23, 2025 | He takes the time to explain my medical history and the problems I may incur in the future. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 22, 2025 | He is very compassionate and that's patient's like family, giving them hope that all will be well. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 20, 2025 | Dr McDonald is good doctor he is very concern about his patients, he explain things to you | |
| 5.0 | Apr 19, 2025 | Very thorough and extremely kind doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Dr. McDonald explains test results in east to understand language. He is thorough. He makes me feel as if I am his only patient. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | Dr McDonald is an awesome physician | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | He is extremely thorough in explaining lab results. Discusses past present & future and values my feedback. I am so glad that I have someone who genuinely cares about me & my health. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 15, 2025 | Great Doctor!!! Good Christian man. Listens to issues and talks how he will address them and why!! He is totally trustworthy!!! You are blessed to have him at your clinic. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 14, 2025 | Dr. McDonald exceeds expectations. He has a great bed-side manor. He explains things very well and answers all questions. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 13, 2025 | Dr. McDonald is always the best! | |
| 4.8 | Apr 11, 2025 | He shows concern and intrest when it comes to his patient and very polite he listens attentively and acknowledges the concern of the patient. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 10, 2025 | Dr. McDonald listens intently, offers advice filled with reason and based on knowledge, and seems to have a keen genuine interest in the wellbeing of his patients. Both my husband and I see him. I feel very fortunate to have him as my physician as my primary. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 9, 2025 | He is great! He saw me ahead of my appointed time. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 9, 2025 | Best doctor I have ever had | |
| 5.0 | Apr 6, 2025 | Best of the best | |
| 4.3 | Apr 5, 2025 | He was kind and seemed to be caring. He was through about my medical history. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 5, 2025 | He is a spectacular doctor that truly cares for his patients whom he calls his friends. He is always doing his very best to give exactly what his patients are needing. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 5, 2025 | It was a wonderful visit, felt very confident when I left!!! He was very thorough! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | I appreciate the time spent on really listening to my health issues. I always feel that he explains things on my level | |
| 5.0 | Apr 1, 2025 | Dr. McDonald always makes me feel like I am his only patient. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 27, 2025 | Good visit, the feedback I received answered some serious concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 25, 2025 | Knowledgeable and caring as well as a good listener and attentive to my concerns. He explained in detail how I needed to recover. | |
| 4.9 | Mar 24, 2025 | Very attentive, made sure I was understood and heard | |
| 5.0 | Mar 22, 2025 | For helpful, knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Mar 22, 2025 | Dr McDonald is awesome | |
| 5.0 | Mar 22, 2025 | Dr. McDonald is a great listener and was completely focused on what I said. He took all my concerns seriously, addressed them, and said that I should return in a certain amount of time if my medical issues did not improve. I did not feel hurried at all although he used our time efficiently. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 22, 2025 | Great | |
| 4.8 | Mar 20, 2025 | He takes the time to listen. He follows up and answers every question. I trust him to either refer me or find a solution. He's personable and genuinely cares. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 20, 2025 | Outstanding | |
| 5.0 | Mar 15, 2025 | Very caring, willing to listen to my concerns, no rushing through appointment time and great personality. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 15, 2025 | Dr McDonald is so personal and makes you feel comfortable and calm. | |
| 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! |
*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.