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Locations of Mark Santman, MD

Biography


Mark Santman, MD, graduated from Temple University School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He then traveled to New Orleans for residency ...
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Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Medical School: MD, Temple University School of Medicine (Pennsylvania) (1995)
Internship: General Surgery, Tulane University Hospital School of Medicine (1996)
Education: Tulane University Hospital School of Medicine (1996)
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Tulane University Hospital School of Medicine (2000)
Fellowship: Spine Surgery, University of California San Diego Medical Center (2010)
Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Taylor
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Reviews (251) for Mark Santman, MD

Overall
4.7*
averageRating metric
4.6
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.8
Wait Time at Clinic
4.7
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Provider showed concern
4.7
Rate provider 0-10
4.8
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider

Patient Comments**

5.0 Apr 15, 2025 He's always caring and explains everything in detail.
5.0 Apr 9, 2025 Excellent professional
4.4 Apr 8, 2025 Understood my problem and carefully explained treatment protocols.
5.0 Apr 5, 2025 He gave us suggestions of possible causes, tests and solutions.
5.0 Mar 31, 2025 Dr. Santman appeared very knowledgeable and was very thorough In his diagnosis and explained various options for my health issue.
5.0 Mar 31, 2025 Very knowledgeable. Great explanations. Very professional.
5.0 Mar 28, 2025 Third session with him and I got all my questions answered
5.0 Mar 28, 2025 Explanations and options were very clear.
5.0 Mar 26, 2025 Dr. Santman is a very good doctor and a very personable man. He did a great job on the surgery on my back. I am very happy with it.
5.0 Mar 22, 2025 Has provided the best level of care one could have expected. Always friendly and easy to work with.
5.0 Mar 19, 2025 Dr. Stuntman was absolutely great. Performed at the highest level in taking care of my back.
4.8 Mar 18, 2025 My was able to explain my condition and health issues. He listened and explained different opotions open to me. He did tell me I would need surgery to correct the problem with my issues but, did not push me. He gave me a card with the name of his scheduler when I'm ready for surgery. He also told me if I have any problems he would be avaliable to see me.
5.0 Mar 16, 2025 Good
5.0 Mar 14, 2025 VERY FRIENDLY
5.0 Mar 14, 2025 Dr. Santman was very thorough, not rushed, and explained his assessment and my current treatment options.
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 Dr Santman was very knowledgeable in his expertise, he explained everything very thoroughly and answered all questions with nothing but pure honesty. Doctors of his character are hard to find and I wish I had met him sooner.
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 Dr. Mark Santman was very kind and knowledgeable. He explained everything I need to know about my conditions. He also answers all my questions diligently. Dr. Mark Santman was an excellent doctor.
5.0 Mar 5, 2025 He is very caring and a good listener.
5.0 Mar 1, 2025 Great surgeon
5.0 Feb 27, 2025 He is very knowledgeable, listenes to all of my concerns and provides great advice and aweasome care.
5.0 Feb 23, 2025 Explains everything very clearly. Very thorough exam.
3.9 Feb 21, 2025 Very Good
4.7 Feb 19, 2025 Easy to understand. Explained in detail possible cause and effect of my problem
5.0 Feb 19, 2025 He is very good
5.0 Feb 19, 2025 He is a very good Doctor and he took time to to explain what's going on with me
4.8 Feb 17, 2025 He was informative and explained things.
5.0 Feb 16, 2025 Excellent
5.0 Feb 15, 2025 Makes sure options are inderstood
5.0 Feb 12, 2025 On this day that I went to see the doctor, I explained to him my symptoms. The doctor immediately gave me the options that I have in order to get into better health. I was able to make a decision right there and then of the options he gave me. Because he was very clear On how he explained himself.
5.0 Feb 10, 2025 Superior
5.0 Jan 31, 2025 He took his time out and explain everything to me. He sit there and listen to me.
5.0 Jan 30, 2025 He explained things so I could understand and answered questions I didn't even know I had.
5.0 Jan 26, 2025 Very efficient I liked the doctor
4.8 Jan 25, 2025 Answers my questions
5.0 Jan 25, 2025 Great medical concern for my back condition
4.9 Jan 22, 2025 He performed surgery on my husband and I've seen him twice for my back . I trust him .
4.0 Jan 22, 2025 Friendly and helpful
5.0 Jan 22, 2025 He prescribed exactly what I needed. Gave me good info, options. I felt confident we were going in the right direction.
5.0 Jan 20, 2025 Very thorough and explained things clearly and answered all my questions.
5.0 Jan 18, 2025 Mark was excellany He took time to explain things
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 Great bedside' manner and extremely knowledgeable. Would recommend this doctor to anyone requiring surgery.
5.0 Jan 8, 2025 Had a successful surgery and Dr. Santman was very calming when discussing everything. Made me very comfortable
5.0 Jan 4, 2025 Excellent physician
5.0 Jan 3, 2025 Excellent Doctor
5.0 Jan 3, 2025 Very thorough explanation. Great beside manor.
5.0 Dec 27, 2024 Excellent physician.
5.0 Dec 27, 2024 He is the Best Doctor and I have already scheduled his recommendations
5.0 Dec 25, 2024 Takes the time to explain everything about my condition. Answers all of my questions in terms that I can understand.
5.0 Dec 15, 2024 Dr attended me with his full attention and clear understanding.
4.8 Dec 7, 2024 Very nice and caring.
5.0 Dec 4, 2024 Professional and explains things in layman terms.
5.0 Nov 24, 2024 Great surgeon, great results. Dr. Santman has a marvelous bedside manner. He is a awesome person.
5.0 Nov 23, 2024 Fabulous doctor.
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 Prompt, informative, and helpful
5.0 Nov 16, 2024 Dr. Santman was extremely professional, nice, thorough and did not rush through the exam. He is kind and explains things well. He is just a top-notch physician, the kind you always hope you get to be taken care of when going to see a provider. Top of the line provider. I really appreciated the visit with him.
4.8 Nov 15, 2024 Previously used by both my wife and I for back surgery.
4.5 Nov 15, 2024 He seemed knowledgeable and helpful
5.0 Nov 15, 2024 Absolutely perfect! I was in so much pain and to get a full explanation plus all the possible solutions to correct & reduce pain was a such a relief. I will recommend Dr Santman every chance I get.
5.0 Nov 4, 2024 I can't recommend Dr. Santman or his staff more. They're wonderful.
5.0 Nov 2, 2024 Dr. Santman is the best! Always listens and helps solve the problem. Terrific doctor.
5.0 Nov 2, 2024 Very Knowledgeable,
5.0 Nov 1, 2024 Explained what, why and how of the medical problem I saw him for. Patient and made sure all of my questions were answered.

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