Locations of David Thomas Arnold, MD

Biography


Dr. Arnold has been performing general surgery procedures for the last 23 years. He enjoys taking care of all patients who require surgery, ranging from outpatient procedures to complex inpatient ... cases. Robotic donor nephrectomy is becoming a large part of his practice, and he finds that to be very fulfilling.


In his free time, Dr. Arnold enjoys traveling, snow skiing and golf.

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Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Education: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (1996)
Internship: Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center (1997)
Residency: Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center (2002)
Certifications
General Surgery- American Board of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White Surgicare - North Dallas
Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton

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Patient Ratings (79)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.9 overall patient satisfaction
averageRating metric
4.9
Rate Care Provider
5.0
Provider showed concern
4.9
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.7
Wait Time at Clinic

Patient Comments (43)

Overview of patient comments

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Patients appreciate

Patients consistently praise Dr. Arnold for his exceptional communication skills, noting that he takes the time to explain medical conditions and procedures in clear, easy-to-understand terms. Many reviewers highlight his ability to present treatment options along with their pros and cons, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care. His compassion, attentiveness, and willingness to listen are frequently mentioned, with multiple patients noting that he takes their concerns seriously and addresses them thoroughly. Reviewers also commend his thoroughness in preparing patients for surgery, including detailed pre-operative and post-operative instructions. His staff and office team receive positive mentions as well, with patients describing them as friendly, helpful, and caring.

Patients also share

The only notable area for improvement came from a single reviewer who felt that pain management following their surgical procedure was inadequate for the type of surgery performed. No other recurring concerns or criticisms were raised across the reviews.

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.