Rick T Waldo, MD
Internal Medicine
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Rick T Waldo, MD
Internal Medicine
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Biography
| Ages Seen |
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| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (1974) |
| Internship: UTMB-Galveston (1975) |
| Residency: UTMB-Galveston (1977) |
| Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch (1977) |
| Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Baylor University Hospital (1997) |
| Certifications |
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| Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Med |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano |
| Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - McKinney |
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Reviews (688) for Rick T Waldo, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.9 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 5.0 | Provider showed concern | |
| 5.0 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 5.0 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 5.0 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Feb 11, 2025 | He has been my doctor since early 2980s and I am comfortable with himHe is very professional and listens to my concerns | |
| 5.0 | Feb 11, 2025 | I have been a patient of Dr. Waldo for over 30 years. He is the best Diagnostician and down to earth doctor I have ever experienced. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 9, 2025 | Clear and articulate | |
| 5.0 | Feb 7, 2025 | He is a wonderful Dr. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 7, 2025 | Best available . For over 30 years. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 7, 2025 | I've been a patient of Dr. Waldo for 36 years. I trust his medical knowledge completely. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | Rick is very through and pays close attention to details. I trust him with my health | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | Dr Waldo has a great personality and is very concerned about his patience. He had a tremendous knowledge which gives me confidence in his diagnoses. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | Always enjoy & look forward to visits with Dr Waldo; he takes great care of my health. Dr Waldo answers all of my questions about health products shown on TV, magazines & questions my wife presented me. I truly appreciate & Love Dr Waldo! | |
| 5.0 | Feb 5, 2025 | Really listens and takes his time, also very kind and understanding. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | Professional & caring | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | Incredibly knowledgeable and excellent doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | Always the best. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 30, 2025 | Dr. Waldo always takes the time to provide answers to my questions and to suggest practical guidance to health issues. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 24, 2025 | Been my primary Dr for over 42 years Fantastic care | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | Dr W has been my primary doctor for 10-plus years and recommend him to all who ask! He isAlways up on current drugs and disease trendsAnd he inspires confidence in his patients | |
| 4.8 | Jan 21, 2025 | No way I can give info to help Dr. Waldo improve. He is the best. Wish he was 20 years younger so he could outlast me. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 19, 2025 | He is the best!!! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 18, 2025 | He is a great doctor!! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 18, 2025 | Dr. Waller is a very caring and patient doctor. He is well aware of medical issues and concerned. | |
| 4.7 | Jan 17, 2025 | Very confident he will provide best possible care | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | Dr Waldo has been my primary for a long time. There is no better diagnostician / Doc in the state of Texas. He communicates with me clearly and is dedicated to ensuring that my health is as good as possible. He is a great Doc. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | Dr Waldo always provides a high degree personal care. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | Dr. Waldo Provided excellent care, was friendly, and knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 15, 2025 | Super knowledgeable, very thorough and a great sense of humor. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 15, 2025 | Dr. Waldo is the ultimate professional, very engaged, very attentive and provides excellent care for myself and my family. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 15, 2025 | Provider and assistant are always interested in over all health and wellbeing. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 15, 2025 | He is concerned about my care and very helpful. | |
| 4.2 | Jan 14, 2025 | Good | |
| 5.0 | Jan 14, 2025 | Dr Waldo is a caring dr | |
| 5.0 | Jan 14, 2025 | My Primary Csre for almost 30 years. Best available. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 12, 2025 | Dr Rick Waldo is prompt and professional. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 7, 2025 | Professional and thoughtful | |
| 5.0 | Jan 7, 2025 | O have been seeing Dr. Waldo for many years. He is the best!! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 4, 2025 | Dr Waldo listens and then thoroughly analyzes for treatment | |
| 5.0 | Jan 4, 2025 | Have seen Dr Waldo for 40 years, since I moved to Texas. Would not see another Dr | |
| 5.0 | Jan 3, 2025 | Very attentive and listens | |
| 5.0 | Dec 28, 2024 | Total satisfaction from Dr Rick Waldo for 40 years +~. Excellent diagnosis and trestments. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 27, 2024 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Dec 23, 2024 | Very good. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 22, 2024 | Nice man. Was very complete | |
| 4.8 | Dec 22, 2024 | Outstanding doctor.He will take the time to listen and provide the advocate timeOutstanding | |
| 5.0 | Dec 21, 2024 | Been my doctor for 35 years! Best there is!!!! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 20, 2024 | I wouldn't be alive without his medical care. Forty years of care from an exceptional doctor. | |
| 4.7 | Dec 20, 2024 | Very professional | |
| 5.0 | Dec 20, 2024 | One of the best internal medicine doctors | |
| 5.0 | Dec 18, 2024 | Very knowledgeable doctor; from pharmaceutical information to health matters. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 18, 2024 | He's a doctor. Not just a care provider. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 18, 2024 | Dr. WALDO is very thorough and responsive to my questions or concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | Very smart guy | |
| 4.9 | Dec 14, 2024 | Dr Waldo listens and tries to solve all your issues before you leave. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 14, 2024 | He has been my primary care physician for almost 15 years. Best pcp I have ever had. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | We have known Dr Waldo for close to 40 + years and have utmost respect and praise for being the best physician with the most accurate decisions in providing every member of our family with the best care and treatment always! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | Takes time to explain any question you may have about your health problem. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 12, 2024 | Dr Waldo is very knowledgeable, patient and caring, makes sure his patients have all their questions answered and always spends the right amount of time. His assistant is awesome too. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 12, 2024 | Dr Waldo is always attentive, timely and interested in me as a patient. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 7, 2024 | Extremely knowledgeable and caring. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 6, 2024 | He always listens, takes me seriously and is very thoughtful and intelligent about what might be going on. | |
| 4.4 | Dec 5, 2024 | He is through, on time, willing to discuss any questions regarding health or other concerns. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 4, 2024 | Dr Waldo's always takes time to talk to me | |
| 5.0 | Dec 3, 2024 | Always friendly and to the point. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 30, 2024 | Always great counsel. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 29, 2024 | Absolutely the best experience. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 27, 2024 | Every doctor should practice like Rick Waldo!! Wonderful man, doctor, and professional! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 27, 2024 | Rick Waldo has been my doctor for 25 years. He is an exceptional doctor | |
| 5.0 | Nov 26, 2024 | Dr Waldo has been my primary care physician for almost 40 years. There is a very simple reason: I trust him! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 25, 2024 | Always friendly and informative | |
| 4.8 | Nov 22, 2024 | He's a great doctor and he respects his patients time by staying on schedule. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 20, 2024 | I have recommended Rick to family and friends. He is one of your top doctors. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 19, 2024 | Dr. Waldo always stays current on medical research. He is so knowledgeable! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 16, 2024 | Best doctor ever! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 16, 2024 | Dr Waldo is the best Primary Physician I have had ever. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | Dr Waldo is a wonderful Dr. Been seeing him for 20 years. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | Takes his time. Careful listener | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | Efficient. Sharp. Observant. Decisive. | |
| 4.5 | Nov 14, 2024 | Dr. Waldo very good and spent time going over everything with me | |
| 5.0 | Nov 14, 2024 | Dr Waldo has an excellent attitude in treating me. He is honest and helps me understand how to best keep healthy | |
| 5.0 | Nov 9, 2024 | Smart, trustworthy. Always has my best interests. Asks about things I had not thought of | |
| 5.0 | Nov 9, 2024 | Absolutely EXCELLENT provider! He goes the extra mile to ensure your good health. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 6, 2024 | Dr. Waldo is always concerned about welfare of his patients | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | Have been seeing Dr Waldo for decades. He is the best doctor I have ever seen. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | The best doctor ever! He's so knowledgeable and always thinks things through. All my friend's are jealous that their doctor is not like Dr. Waldo!!! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 4, 2024 | Excellent visit, as always | |
| 5.0 | Nov 2, 2024 | He's excellent | |
| 4.7 | Oct 31, 2024 | Dr. Waldo is personable, informative, thorough, concerned. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 30, 2024 | Experienced, caring, knowledgeable doctor who takes the time to really listen and explain my health. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 28, 2024 | He listens and provides common sense solutions. He is kind ,very personable he and his staff are very efficient and respond to any messages in a very timely manner. For me he is the best. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 26, 2024 | The Best! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 26, 2024 | This was a diabetic follow up appt. Listening and talking both. Ordered f/u labs and clear about expectation. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | Dr. Waldo is the best doctor. Period. He never pushes his opinions but he gently educates and advocates for best practices. For example, he recommended a Statin and I just didn't want to take another pill. My cholesterol levels were not dangerously elevated but could use some attention. It took a year and several visits but I finally accepted the reasoning and have taken a statin for three months. My levels have been cut by half. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | Love Dr Waldo. He is so knowledgeable, caring and really listens. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 23, 2024 | Going to dr. Waldo for 20 yrs plus! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | Ve caring person | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | Always great | |
| 5.0 | Oct 20, 2024 | Very thorough and efficient | |
| 5.0 | Oct 19, 2024 | Dr Waldo really listens & is interested in his patient! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 19, 2024 | Excellent as usual | |
| 5.0 | Oct 18, 2024 | He always devotes himself to the full amount of time allocated for your appointment and is completely aware of your health history. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 18, 2024 | Dr. Waldo always has time and never appears rushed to make sure that everything is okay......... | |
| 5.0 | Oct 18, 2024 | Professional Knowledgeable And Concerned Individual who shoots Straight With You with the Patient's Health the #1 Priority | |
| 5.0 | Oct 17, 2024 | He is very professional and caring | |
| 5.0 | Oct 17, 2024 | Always has time for all of your questions | |
| 5.0 | Oct 16, 2024 | I sent Dr Waldo a msg at 10:30 PM Monday evening about getting poison ivy; was informed should make ofc visit appointment only to learn earliest date 1 wk away. Then, rec'd note from Dr Waldo at 10:45 PM, same evening to arrive next day at 4 PM for 4:30 PM apptmnt. The poison ivy was spreading and Dr Waldo worked late to help me! Dr Waldo is simply the best who cared enough to help me, his patient. Cannot say enough about him & his commitment to his patients.BTW, my wife had poison ivy worse than me and could not get to see her Dr; we went to BSW Urgent Care at suggestion of Dr Waldo where they gave her a shot as poison ivy was on the face near her eyes, eyelids, neck. Again KUDOS for Dr Waldo who helped me and my wife in our hour of illness. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 11, 2024 | I have trusted his care for over 25 years | |
| 5.0 | Oct 8, 2024 | The real deal | |
| 5.0 | Oct 7, 2024 | Very professional and helpful in answering my questions and concerns | |
| 5.0 | Oct 5, 2024 | Professional and very knowledgable. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 5, 2024 | He's the best!!! | |
| 4.3 | Oct 4, 2024 | Competent and affable as always. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 2, 2024 | Dr Waldo is incredibly intelligent and such a kind hearted Doc. Irreplaceable! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 1, 2024 | Dr. Waldo is a most sincere great listener, his questions are insightful as he focuses toward a diagnosis. His answers to my questions are thoughtful and satisfying. | |
| 4.6 | Oct 1, 2024 | Best ever for the last 20+ yeas! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 1, 2024 | Excellent | |
| 4.8 | Sep 28, 2024 | Extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Excellent bedside manners. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 27, 2024 | Dr. Waldo is outstanding. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 27, 2024 | I helped recruit him out of his residency. He is one of the best read internists anywhere. | |
| 4.8 | Sep 26, 2024 | Going to him for 42 years He is the best | |
| 5.0 | Sep 26, 2024 | Dr Waldo is a caring man and is concerned about my needs. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 26, 2024 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Sep 25, 2024 | Dr Waldo is the best doctor I've ever had (81 years) have referred him many times | |
| 5.0 | Sep 24, 2024 | I've been a patient of Dr. Waldo for years. He is the best. He explains things so that this old woman can understand. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 21, 2024 | They are awesome | |
| 5.0 | Sep 21, 2024 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Sep 20, 2024 | Very personable and professional | |
| 5.0 | Sep 20, 2024 | Have seen Dr. Waldo for 17 years and cannot say enough positives about him - I truly feel he cares about me and my health! | |
| 5.0 | Sep 19, 2024 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Sep 19, 2024 | Excellent and timely, as always | |
| 5.0 | Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Waldo was very knowledgeable, listened carefully, provided excellent information and advice. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 19, 2024 | He cares about my health | |
| 5.0 | Sep 19, 2024 | He is great | |
| 5.0 | Sep 18, 2024 | Dr Waldo is professional, spends time listening, answering all questions very caring! | |
| 5.0 | Sep 17, 2024 | 40 years of superb treatment diagnosis follow ups and health maintenance . | |
| 5.0 | Sep 14, 2024 | Dr. Waldo is very knowledgeable and friendly. I am very happy with him as my doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 12, 2024 | Dr Waldo is a skilled medical provider whose advice and diagnostic skills are exceptional and highly valued by myself | |
| 5.0 | Sep 12, 2024 | Best Dr in history | |
| 5.0 | Sep 10, 2024 | We recommend Dr. Waldo to our friends. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 10, 2024 | Always professional and informative | |
| 5.0 | Sep 7, 2024 | Personable | |
| 5.0 | Sep 6, 2024 | Always professional | |
| 5.0 | Sep 6, 2024 | Very good explaining complex medical situations. He has a great recall of the last visit, and follows up on all medications and asks good questions regarding them. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 6, 2024 | My primary care for over 30 years ... Says it all. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 6, 2024 | Dr Waldo is the best for sure | |
| 5.0 | Sep 5, 2024 | Dr. Waldo is an excellent listener and is empathetic. He is patient and has a wealth of knowledge. |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
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