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Dr. Scott McKinstry, MD

Dr. Scott McKinstry, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Scott McKinstry, MD is a cardiologist in Corpus Christi, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1981. He is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 2 Star Rating (24 reviews)

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Dr. McKinstry is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Corpus Christi, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

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  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. McKinstry's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKinstry

2.0

24 ratings, 11 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Sep 13, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 03, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
R. Gagnon – Oct 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 29, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2020
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
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JM – Jun 12, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Linda in Corpus Christi, TX – Dec 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Corpus Christi, TX – Aug 23, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
14 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Sep 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Scott McKinstry, MD is a cardiologist in Corpus Christi, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1981. He is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Cardiology

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  • University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1981
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional

    3315 S Alameda St
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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