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Dr. David Macdougall, MD

Dr. David Macdougall, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. David Macdougall, MD is a neurosurgeon in Baytown, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

4201 Garth Rd Ste 205 Baytown, TX 77521
Telehealth available

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Dr. Macdougall's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Macdougall

4.2
38 ratings, 11 with a written review
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2 star
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1 star
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What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Darrien – Apr 06, 2023
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Dr. MacDougall performed my Cervical surgery, at Memorial Herman, in Houston Med. Ctr. I highly recommend this physician, kind, good bedside manner, and a brilliant surgeon. He found what others had missed in my spine. I thank him so very much.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Edith Carter – Oct 25, 2019
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Very compassionate, competent, and excellent neurosurgeon in Baytown! He makes sure he treats patients with the best neurosurgical care possible for your specific condition. He will give you objective options without pushing for surgery right away if he thinks there could be alternatives. Definitely NOT after the money. Will treat you based from the best appropriate intervention.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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May 04, 2019
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I saw Dr. MacDougall regarding some neck pain and degenerative disc with stenosis. I really wanted to try conservative measures first with Physical Therapy. He explained to me my MRI results and was not pushy as to a surgical intervention. He agreed for me to try Therapy. He took his time and listened and provided a care plan that was right for me. I am thankful that with his years of expertise, and also success of many surgeries he has performed that he is a humble, compassionate, wise man.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Deborah Fondren in Liberty, TX – Jun 09, 2018
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Dr. MacDougal and his staff are excellent. I have had 3 surgeries and all have been successful. My only issue is with the waiting list to see him. You need not get in hurry because sometimes the only opening is more than a month away, and there is no one else to see.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Houston, TX – Jul 27, 2017
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I have had several appointments with Dr MacDougall over two years and my impression of him is that he is not concerned about my medical issues as it relates to my well being. Although he listened to me explain my symptoms he was kind of nonchalant and not really listening to my concerns and needs. Also information I stated at the office visit was misstated in my office visit notes. I felt that since I did not want to have surgery I was just another patient with a number. Next number please.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Houston, TX – Mar 12, 2017
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I had a broken neck c1 c2 area. DR. Macdougall did a great job on my neck It was in 1990.... thanks
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Baytown, TX – Dec 24, 2016
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very disappointed be aware of this doctor , had surgery planned and ready to go he is in my insurance network .. then all of a sudden they threw this $600+ "P.A" fee that i knew nothing about , mind you my procedure is 100% covered . but the "P.A" fee came out of no where that they said had to be paid upfront ... I honestly think they were trying to pull a fast one on me . procedure was canceled because the refuse to corporate with my insurance . which is 1 of the top of the line insurances .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Baytown, TX – Oct 12, 2016
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Dr. MacDougall has performed three surgeries on me and I have an appointment for his review on a possible 4th surgery. I trust him so much that I am paying out of pocket to see him because since I had to change insurance, he is not in network on my insurance now. I value his opinion that much! I feel like he is the best neurosurgeon in the Houston area.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Renee in TX – Jul 07, 2016
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its next to impossible to see him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
6 others found this helpful
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Baytown, TX – May 24, 2016
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He did 2 different surgery's on me at 2 different times , each a year apart. 1 neck and 1 lower back. It has been 15 years now and I feel great ! I think of him a lot. Thanks Doc ! Chuck Chandler
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Chuck Chandler in Sealy, TX – Apr 28, 2016
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Dr. David Macdougall, MD is a neurosurgeon in Baytown, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Office4201 Garth Rd Ste 205 Baytown, TX 77521
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    (713) 795-5300
    Surgical Associates of Greater Houston P.A.12930 East Fwy Houston, TX 77015
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions
    (281) 984-8799
    Altus Baytown Hospital1626 W Baker Rd Baytown, TX 77521
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    (713) 795-5300
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