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Dr. Neelesh Mehendale, MD

Dr. Neelesh Mehendale, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Neelesh Mehendale, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in McKinney, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mehendale has extensive experience in "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures" and Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4 Star Rating (28 reviews)

ENTtex

6717 Eldorado Pkwy McKinney, TX 75070
(972) 731-7654

Dr. Mehendale is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Mehendale specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Mehendale's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mehendale

4.0

28 ratings, 15 with a written review
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Deborah Patron – Jul 03, 2023
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What went well
No results
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
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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SAM – Oct 25, 2020
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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
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Oct 15, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gwynne Fish – Jan 09, 2020
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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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Nov 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 01, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 27, 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
Helpful
rohini in Allen, TX – Jun 24, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Frisco – Apr 06, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Masoud Saman in Plano, TX – Feb 28, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Danielle T in McKinney, TX – Mar 29, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Brenda in Farmers Branch, Texas – Jun 21, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Frisco, TX – May 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Mehendale completed his training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center affiliated hospitals in Dallas, Texas. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and is board...read more

biography

Dr. Mehendale completed his training in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center affiliated hospitals in Dallas, Texas. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and is board...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • Ut Swstn Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Parkland Hospital Ut Swstn

    Internship Hospital

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998

  • Massachusetts Institure Of Technology

    Undergraduate School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Mehendale is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    ENTtex

    ENTtex6717 Eldorado Pkwy McKinney, TX 75070
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    ENTtex5512 W Plano Pkwy Plano, TX 75093
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery

      6020 W Parker Rd
      Plano, TX 75093
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      88%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      88%
      Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

      21% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Texas Health Frisco

      12400 Dallas Pkwy
      Frisco, TX 75033
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      82%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      11% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano

      4700 Alliance Blvd
      Plano, TX 75093
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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