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Dr. Donald Baxter, MD

Dr. Donald Baxter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Donald Baxter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX. He is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. He is not accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

9180 Katy Fwy Ste 200 Houston, TX 77055

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Dr. Baxter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Baxter

3.5
23 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Dr. Baxter repaired a neuroma on my foot and got me back out running again. Very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time with me discussing the symptoms, anatomy, and course of action. I appreciate his work and the time he spent answering all my questions and concerns.
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What could be improved
No results
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DLH – Dec 13, 2019
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Had bilateral bunionectomy surgery last Feb, Since then, I've had nothing but pain. He left my toe deformed and bent on the right foot. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY ON THIS GUY. Will be seeing someone new this week. Hopefully they can correct the mess that Dr Baxter did to me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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I went all over the country seeing some of this country's best doctors, because my case was an anomaly. I went undiagnosed with Tarsal Tunnel for 2+ years after another original surgery. I flew in to see Dr. Baxter, he diagnosed Tarsal Tunnel, and was confident of my success with surgery. Other doctors I saw didn't even want to operate on me. Two years later after my surgery with Dr. Baxter, my pain is significantly less, I have gained some temp sensation and feeling back, and I can run again
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Candace – Feb 08, 2019
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Dr Baxter is professional and caring and his staff are great. But dr Baxter performed a surgery on my tarsal tunnels. He stated that he fully released all the nerve branches, but he did not. I have seen multiple nerve specialists and received ultrasound showing these areas were not touched. I trusted and believed this doctor. My symptoms have stayed the same and I will begging the process of revision surgeries to FULLY release the tibial nerve and it's branches as well as remove the septum.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Indiana – Oct 19, 2017
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Each time I have seen Dr. Baxter, he diagnosed the problem correctly and took care of it. Very patient and a good listener.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Houston, TX – Jul 28, 2017
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Dr. Baxter performed surgery on my ankle that was badly damaged in a car accident and deteriorated over an 18 year period. I literally couldn't walk on it for more than a few 100 yards a day without experiencing severe pain. I was taking large amounts of OTC and prescription meds regularly to control pain and maintain employment. It has been 1.5 years after the surgery and outside of slight soreness at the end of a day with extensive standing and walking, I am pain free.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Karl S in Conroe, TX – Jun 29, 2016
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Dr Baxter did my bunion surgery in 2012 and it changed my life. I now have zero pain. He is honest, upfront, kind, and the office staff is great. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Amanda post in Houston,TX – May 09, 2016
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Dr. Donald Baxter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Houston, TX. He is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Texas Hospitals (orthopedic Surgery Residency)

    Residency Hospital, 1974

  • Foot And Ankle Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 1974

  • Hermann Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1970

  • Mercer University School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1965
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Silver Anniversary All-American Team National Collegiate Basketball Coaches Association, 1990

  • President, Board of Directors Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation, 1989

  • Human Award for Clinical research American Foot and Ankle Society, 1991

  • Silver Anniversary Award National Collegiate Athletic Association, 1990

  • Santa Monica Team Physician 1996 Sumer Olympics, 1996

  • Video Award AAOS-Anaheim, 1991

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