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Dr. Edward Contreras, MD

Dr. Edward Contreras, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Contreras, MD is a gastroenterologist in Waco, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Contreras has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Ascension Providence Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

364 Richland West Cir Waco, TX 76712
Telehealth available

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Dr. Contreras is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Contreras' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Contreras

4.3

26 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
77%
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4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
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2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
12%
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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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Thomas Spencer – Mar 14, 2025
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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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Jaime Saucedo Maya – Feb 26, 2025
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Telehealth
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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Delores Sincerney – Jan 20, 2025
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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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Dec 03, 2024
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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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Jamie Monroe – Apr 15, 2024
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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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Mar 20, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Evelyn Ross – Feb 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Oct 31, 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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Brittany – Oct 31, 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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Oct 26, 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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Deb Eisenbrown – Aug 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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don neagle – Jun 17, 2023
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
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Margaret Williams. – Mar 16, 2022
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What could be improved
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Apr 09, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Waco, TX – Oct 07, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2016
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biography

Dr. Edward Contreras, MD is a gastroenterologist in Waco, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Contreras has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Texas...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Contreras is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Practice

    Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants Of Texas-Waco364 Richland West Cir Waco, TX 76712
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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
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

      100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
      Waco, TX 76712
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

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

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension Providence Hospital

      6901 Medical Pkwy
      Waco, TX 76712
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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