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Dr. David Hector, MD

Dr. David Hector, MD

Cardiology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. David Hector, MD is a cardiologist in Tyler, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hector has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UT Health Henderson and UT Health Jacksonville. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2608 McDonald Rd Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-5514

Dr. Hector is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hector specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Hector's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hector

4.5

23 ratings, 19 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul – Feb 12, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Joyce – Jul 09, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 31, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 25, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen Fink – Jul 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Melissa Holland – Mar 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Willie Garrison – Oct 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ruth Mccollum – Oct 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jennifer Mobbs – Sep 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Yolanda Singletary – Sep 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kim S. – Feb 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Anita Eason – Feb 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 20, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Virginia Cook – Oct 30, 2019
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Aug 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ngozi Onwuzurumba in Tyler, TX – Jun 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Tyler, tx – Apr 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tonya Baker in Tyler, Texas – Apr 03, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide high-quality preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular services in order to promote cardiovascular health for my patients.

My values include: Excellent Quality & Service...for my patients and referring...read more

biography

Dr. David Hector is a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist with CVC Cardiologists practicing at UT Health East Texas.  He see patients in Tyler, Henderson and Jacksonville.

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1983

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Internal Medicine
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Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Hector is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    UT Health East Texas Cardiac Plaza In Tyler2608 McDonald Rd Tyler, TX 75701
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 7:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Practice

    Uthealth East Texas Physicians Jacksonville-Cardiology203 Nacogdoches St Ste 250 Jacksonville, TX 75766
    2
    EtMc Physician Group Inc2401 S Southeast Loop 323 Tyler, TX 75701
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UT Health Henderson

      300 Wilson St
      Henderson, TX 75652

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • UT Health Jacksonville

      501 S Ragsdale St
      Jacksonville, TX 75766

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • UT Health Tyler

      1000 S Beckham Ave
      Tyler, TX 75701
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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