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Dr. Michael McKinney, MD

Dr. Michael McKinney, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Michael McKinney, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cottonwood, AZ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McKinney has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1978. He is affiliated with Verde Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

401 S Calvary Way Ste B Cottonwood, AZ 86326

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Dr. McKinney's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKinney

3.4
23 ratings, 10 with a written review
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THE VERY BEST FOR MANY YEARS. RETIRED RN HERE. KNOW WHO IS AWESOME AND HE TRULY IS!!!!
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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Wanda Jeffords – Mar 27, 2025
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The only man who's ever been in my butt!
Great doctor with good bedside manner.
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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Sep 20, 2024
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Excellent care
Dr. McKinney and his team were very caring and professional during my appointment for a colonoscopy. Highly recommend
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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Nov 17, 2023
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Let down at last minute.
Although my wife and her father had uneventful experiences with McKinney, my own was not as positive. I had a colonoscopy scheduled well in advance and was told all was in order. At the last minute I received a call from someone in his office informing me that there was an issue with my insurance: their anesthesiologist was not on board with my Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan. As a result, I would have to pay hundreds of dollars out of pocket that I would not get back. I was shocked at this given that 1) insurance coverage was the first thing they checked and 2)my wife had the same procedure done by him with the exact same insurance without problems. I felt like I was being shaken down by a mob loanshark. The office staff couldn’t care less… They wouldn’t budge on any sort of compromise or flexibility and exuded a completely indifferent attitude. They had ample time to check for problems and should have worked with me to solve the issue rather than letting things fall apart.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Completely Frustrated – Aug 14, 2022
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So glad to find where Dr. McKinney is now practicing! He provided excellent care for my mother and was very caring and professional. Dr. McKinney has a great bedside manner and I would highly recommend him.
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
4 others found this helpful
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HLD – Jul 13, 2018
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Odd demeanor but very knowledgeable and intelligent.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Jul 10, 2018
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When I went to Dr. McKinney this time...... his office lied to me about accepting my insurance. I have great insurance, but Blue Cross doesn't carry the Dr., now I have 1,500.00 to pay out of pocket. I nor my family will go to him again. Theresa Bright
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Theresa Bright in Cottonwood – Feb 08, 2018
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To start he was 45 min. late for my apt. He could not interpret the data on the stool test I brought with me?He looked me square in the eye and told a 14 year autoimmune sufferer that his treatments involve prayer, meditation and acupuncture, no science just those religious practices. I also wish I'd read his board records. A complete waste of time for someone who struggles to walk form the couch to kitchen. I have a strong intuition and knew something was very off with this man from the start.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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Dec 23, 2017
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Wish I had looked at his Board record first.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Prescott, AZ – Jun 19, 2017
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He was very complete with his suspicion of what could be causing my digestive problem. Excellent bedside manner.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Patricia J. Silva in Prescott , Az – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

My practice is unique, in that I can spend more time with each patient, have a short waiting time for appointments, and practice outpatient gastroenterology. After 35 years of intense 80 hour weeks, I have slowed the pace, allowing for more compassionate patient care. Patients usually can be seen in one week.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

  • Acupuncture

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Acupuncture, Ucla 1997

    1998
  • Wilford Hall Medical Center, Usaf

    Fellowship Hospital, 1983
  • Wright Patterson Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1981
  • Usaf

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • Usaf Wright-patterson Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • University Of Oklahoma / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1978
  • University Of Oklahoma, Mechanical Engineering

    Undergraduate School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Sleepmed Center LLC401 S Calvary Way Ste B Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Verde Valley Medical Center

    269 S Candy Ln
    Cottonwood, AZ 86326
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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