Scott Edward Hecox, MD
Hand and Wrist Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Hand and Wrist Surgery..., Orthopedic Surgery
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Scott Edward Hecox, MD
Hand and Wrist Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations of Scott Edward Hecox, MD
Baylor Scott & White Southwest Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd 2nd Floor, Waco, TX, 76712
6639.3 mi
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254.741.1400
Open
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Sports and Orthopedic Center
140 Hillcrest Medical Blvd , Waco, TX, 76712
6639.3 mi
Directions
Call
254.741.1400
Open
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Biography
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A native of Canyon Lake, TX, Dr. Hecox specializes in orthopedic hand, elbow and wrist surgery. He matriculated at the University of Texas Medical Branch for medical school and graduated with ... View More |
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| 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 Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (2006) |
| Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine (2011) |
| Education: University of Tennessee College of Medicine (2011) |
| Fellowship: Hand Surgery -Orthopedics, The Hand Center of San Antonio (2012) |
| Certifications | |
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| Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | Surgery of the Hand- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Surgery of the Hand |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Reviews (619) for Scott Edward Hecox, MD
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.8 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.8 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Feb 12, 2025 | Very nice and understanding , answers all questions and concerns | |
| 5.0 | Feb 12, 2025 | He was so nice. He listened to all my issues and answered all my questions. | |
| 4.9 | Feb 11, 2025 | He was gracious enough to get me in the same day as my accident. He saw me over lunch and thoroughly discussed my options. I elected for surgery, and he was able to get me on the OR schedule for the next day. The surgery went very well, and post-op pain was non-existent. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 11, 2025 | Dr. Hecox took wonderful care of me and my arm healed up good as new! | |
| 5.0 | Feb 11, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 4.8 | Feb 11, 2025 | Pleasant | |
| 5.0 | Feb 10, 2025 | Dr. Hecox has now repaired bones for each of my children. He is phenomenal! He has a plan of action as soon as you get in the office. He is attentive, he will answer any and every question you may have. He is extremely thorough. He is great with kids. He continues to tell us it's his pleasure to help us, and I genuinely believe he means that. This man is doing exactly what the Lord put him on this earth to do. We feel blessed to have such a fantastic Doctor/Surgeon to care for our family members. He is top tier, and I recommend him to everyone I know. I wish I could pay him back for the treasure he is to my family. Thank you Dr. Hecox for going above and beyond for your patients. You are appreciated, respected, and admired. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 7, 2025 | Kind and caring explains about your diagnosis and treatment options | |
| 4.8 | Feb 6, 2025 | Very personable a day informative | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | Very helpful and caring. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | So gentle and nice very caring | |
| 4.7 | Feb 6, 2025 | Very professional | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | He is the best | |
| 5.0 | Feb 4, 2025 | Everyone from the time I got there till the time I left was so very nice to me and that is very much appreciated | |
| 5.0 | Feb 4, 2025 | Very personable, attentive and knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Feb 4, 2025 | I had a seamless experience. I was alone at my first appointment and he did tests and an x-ray to make me more confident about the decision I needed to make of the next steps. He listened and I did not feel rushed or pressured at all. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 4, 2025 | Took time to explain diagnosis and gave choices of how to treat. Gave time to ask questions. | |
| 4.0 | Jan 30, 2025 | Very nice. Gave me my options for my wrist problem. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 30, 2025 | All of you are the best of the best | |
| 5.0 | Jan 28, 2025 | Very pleasant and makes me feel comfortable. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 28, 2025 | Very good | |
| 4.2 | Jan 28, 2025 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | It was a good experience and the physician was very informative and helpful. | |
| 4.9 | Jan 23, 2025 | The associates were very friendly and accommodating from beginning to end. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | This is an amazing clinic and provider. He was kind and thorough. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 23, 2025 | Very caring, polite and kind. Just the type person you want to trust your injuries with. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 22, 2025 | Dr Hecox and staff were very friendly and efficient. We were in and out with no delays. Look forward to our follow up appointment. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 22, 2025 | Excellent bedside manner | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Good experience | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | They did help me with my situation | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | Absolutely perfect! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | Dr. Hecox and his staff are Awesome | |
| 4.9 | Jan 16, 2025 | Gave information clearly and answered my questions | |
| 4.8 | Jan 16, 2025 | Very informative and answered all questions asked with no hesitation. I was very happy to be in and out of the VERY busy dr office within 30 mins. The checkin, X-rays and conversation visit with Dr was all quick. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 16, 2025 | Always prompt, friendly and takes care of our hands!! | |
| 5.0 | Jan 14, 2025 | Very attentive and the procedure went very smoothly | |
| 5.0 | Jan 14, 2025 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | Quick in and out care! | |
| 4.8 | Jan 9, 2025 | Good | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | Fantastic provider | |
| 5.0 | Jan 9, 2025 | Short, sweet and straight to the point. | |
| 4.9 | Jan 8, 2025 | Dr. Hecox was very straightforward explaining my options of surgery or just letting my hand heal with a splint however my hand would be deformed. Very personable. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 7, 2025 | Dr Hecox is an excellent physician. Very professional and answered every question I had. His staff need to be included with him. I would recommend his team at anytime. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 7, 2025 | Very caring, clear in discussing treatment options. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 7, 2025 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Jan 1, 2025 | He's so genuine & sincere. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 29, 2024 | Very pleased | |
| 4.9 | Dec 29, 2024 | Very nice and easy to talk to. I think more explanation of the procedure you're having would be nice. Talk about it. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 26, 2024 | Dr. Hecox is one of the best doctors that has cared for me. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 25, 2024 | Always great to interact with Dr Heacox | |
| 5.0 | Dec 24, 2024 | He was very detail about my up coming surgery made me feel as at easy. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 22, 2024 | Dr. Hecox was kind and knowledgeable. He clearly communicated with my teenage son who left understanding his injury and how to work towards the best outcome. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 21, 2024 | Dr. Hecox is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, personable and listened to my concerns well. The treatment he provided was a great solution to my injury. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 21, 2024 | He is very nice and he knows what he is doing. I like him very much! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 20, 2024 | Very fast check in and out. Very nice people | |
| 5.0 | Dec 19, 2024 | He was empathetic, thorough, and efficient | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | I came in, not knowing what was wrong with my thumb and he quickly diagnosed me with x-rays and offered a steroid injection all in one visit I was in and out quickly, and it has helped tremendously | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | Caring and understanding | |
| 5.0 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dr. Hecox is very personable and knowledgeable - he truly listens and care. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 10, 2024 | Dr. Hecox is not only very capable; he is also able to answer my questions very clearly. He cares deeply about his patients. I am blessed to have him as my doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 7, 2024 | Dr. Hecox and his staff are courteous and capable. I felt well taken care of the moment I entered the building from my initial contact on the ground floor and all throughout the entire building. It's a great relief to be surrounded by such caring professionals. I am100% satisfied with the care I received. 10/10. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 7, 2024 | Very Professional | |
| 5.0 | Dec 6, 2024 | He was very proficient, friendly, and patiently answered my questions in plain language (non-medical speak), and the results of the surgery he performed are excellent. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 5, 2024 | Good bedside manners and finds a quick solution for your problem | |
| 5.0 | Dec 5, 2024 | Very caring and professional | |
| 5.0 | Dec 3, 2024 | Very knowledgeable and good bed side manner. Tries his best to make you not feel pain from procedure and keep you calm. | |
| 4.8 | Dec 3, 2024 | Fast,efficient,knowledgeable,and corteous | |
| 5.0 | Dec 3, 2024 | Went in for a trigger finger and he has scheduled for the procedure to cut my tendon so it won't contuine to lock on me. I had one done in 2022 also and have had no problem with it anymore. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 26, 2024 | Always pleasant and through, explains what is causing my pain. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 26, 2024 | Doctor.Knowledgeable in the broken arm situation friendly | |
| 5.0 | Nov 25, 2024 | Dr. Hecox was very professional in listening to my concerns and recommended the best course of action and highlighted any potential risks. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 19, 2024 | Dr Hecox cares about my hands. He is great about showing me problems on X-rays & then giving me all my options & time to decide. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 18, 2024 | Quick, precise and thorough | |
| 5.0 | Nov 16, 2024 | Dr. Hecox was pleasant, thorough, listened to my problem well, and presented me with options clearly and with statistics along with each one. I feel very confident in the direction of my treatment. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 16, 2024 | Even though the news Dr. Hecox gave me wasn't good, he was very direct and honest about my options. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 15, 2024 | The doctor was nice and polite he was also very professional and straightforward | |
| 5.0 | Nov 14, 2024 | He cares and shows it. Love him. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 14, 2024 | Efficient | |
| 5.0 | Nov 14, 2024 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Nov 14, 2024 | We are on an honest understanding about treatment. Surgery, etc. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 12, 2024 | Very kind and knowledgeable and very helpful and communicative | |
| 5.0 | Nov 12, 2024 | Awesome | |
| 5.0 | Nov 12, 2024 | Very thorough, very professional | |
| 4.8 | Nov 12, 2024 | Appreciate Dr. Hecox spending time with my mother, answing her questions slowly and In in detail - so as to give it time to sink in. I also appreciate him 'performing' the injection himself. This gave me - her daughter - more comfort and confidence that it was properly done. She was minimally bothered by the pain of the injection. Thankyou to Dr Hecox for his exceptional bedside manner and gentleness in regards to the injection (down to the needle size used). TY. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 12, 2024 | Amazing service | |
| 5.0 | Nov 11, 2024 | Prompt and professional. Normally I don't trust doctors because of past experience but he put me at ease and explained everything he was going to do | |
| 5.0 | Nov 9, 2024 | He was very direct but gentle of touch. He was direct in that he told me that my break was bad but fixable. I deeply appreciate a doctor who will tell me the straight scoop, upfront. | |
| 4.5 | Nov 7, 2024 | Professional, informative and seems to care about his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | Dr Hecox is very professional, compassionate, and a very skilled surgeon. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | I have had him in the past. He did a good job. He's bedside manner is excellent. I would suggest anybody to go to him. Hi, thank you Dr. Hock. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | Excellent provider! | |
| 4.5 | Nov 5, 2024 | Very professional | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | Best ever. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | He is a great caring DR. So nice & answers my questions. For me he is a keeper!! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 1, 2024 | Hecox was great! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 31, 2024 | Well explained about my sons results | |
| 4.7 | Oct 31, 2024 | Succinct, clear communication | |
| 5.0 | Oct 30, 2024 | He looks at me as a personnot a number to get out the door | |
| 5.0 | Oct 29, 2024 | He gives me shots in my hands and is so gentle. You cant even feel them. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 29, 2024 | Very friendly very knowledgeable listens intently. Overall great Doctor | |
| 4.6 | Oct 29, 2024 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Oct 29, 2024 | Staff was professional and likable. Dr. H was punctual, respectful, and professional. | |
| 4.3 | Oct 25, 2024 | Very caring. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | Great! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | Excellent | |
| 5.0 | Oct 24, 2024 | Very informative,caring and great personality. One happy patient. | |
| 4.2 | Oct 23, 2024 | Brief office visit with surgery scheduled | |
| 5.0 | Oct 23, 2024 | Dr. Hecox was professional, encouraging, and made sure we understood the injury and care plan. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | Personable, professional and listener | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | They were very nice | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | Dr.Hecox is an excellent doctor. He is kind, professional, knowledgeable, and gave me excellent care. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 19, 2024 | Very caring! | |
| 4.8 | Oct 19, 2024 | He was very nice and he told me the truth | |
| 5.0 | Oct 18, 2024 | Very quickly and thorough | |
| 5.0 | Oct 17, 2024 | Excellent patient care | |
| 4.9 | Oct 17, 2024 | Very personal & very knowledgeable & direct. I like that! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 16, 2024 | He's the best! His assistants are great too | |
| 5.0 | Oct 16, 2024 | Always the best care! We love Dr Hecox!! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 15, 2024 | Excellent care and I will definitely recommend him. I definitely will be coming back when I need my next surgery on my left hand. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 15, 2024 | Dr Hecox is an excellent doctor with a terrific bedside manner. Waco is very fortunate to have him. | |
| 4.6 | Oct 12, 2024 | Personal, punctual, friendly, knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | He was very informative and made us feel very welcomed | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | Takes great care of my needs each time I visit | |
| 5.0 | Oct 8, 2024 | Care given , | |
| 4.8 | Oct 6, 2024 | Very thirough | |
| 5.0 | Oct 5, 2024 | Dr. Hecox was pleasant, good bedside manners, very helpful and was eager to help take care of the pain. He was very good very nice Took good care of me and I was very relieved. Thank you Dr. Hecox. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 5, 2024 | Staff very nice. Doctor listened to my issue and able to help he was kind. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 4, 2024 | Dr. Hecox is very kind and truly cares for his patients. He gives his patients his undivided attention and asks, "how can I help you today"? I found this to be a most thoughtful approach to my medical condition. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 3, 2024 | Very straight forward and willing to take care of my issues once and for all. | |
| 4.9 | Oct 3, 2024 | Very straight forward, easy to understand and a man of action. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | He explained things very well and he never seemed rush. I feel I will definitely get better with his help | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | Very personable Provided good information about my break and what was required | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | Great bedside manner, caring and concerned, willing to answer any questions. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 1, 2024 | Dr. Hecox is very kind and patient in answering my questions. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 1, 2024 | Doctor Hecox knows his stuff!! | |
| 4.8 | Sep 28, 2024 | Very competent | |
| 5.0 | Sep 26, 2024 | Did a great job explaining my situation and what needs to be done to help. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 24, 2024 | Every person was a caring professional. Each person from the receptionist, the PA and Dr Heacox answered all questions and provided information and options pertaining to my wrist. I was very comfortable and pleased. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 24, 2024 | Dr. Hecox & his nursing staff are second to none. The care I receive is so helpful to and deeply appreciated. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 22, 2024 | Concerned and efficient | |
| 5.0 | Sep 19, 2024 | Excellent care | |
| 4.0 | Sep 17, 2024 | He is very kind and thoughtful |
*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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