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Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD

Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD is an advanced heart failure & transplant cardiologist in Temple, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

2401 S 31st St Temple, TX 76508

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(254) 724-5918

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wencker specializes in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disease. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Wencker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wencker

4.2

5 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
20%
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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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Sep 14, 2024
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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
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Randall Roraback – Mar 24, 2023
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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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Dec 28, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD is an advanced heart failure & transplant cardiologist in Temple, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS in 1993. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

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  • University Of Alaska / Anchorage Campus

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple2401 S 31st St Temple, TX 76508
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Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Congestive Heart Failure Clinic

Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Congestive Heart Failure Clinic120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 103 Waco, TX 76712
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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

    View all awards

    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

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple

    2401 S 31st St
    Temple, TX 76508
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 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.

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

    5% 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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