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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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I will be calling my Dr. to tell them not to refer anyone to this doctor again and reporting him. So unprofessional. .
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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No bedside manner at all. Tends to look away from you and talk to you as if you were a child. Rolls eyes when you are speaking like he is bored. Accused me of lying to him about why I was referred to him even though I had documentation from previous treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
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 others found this helpful
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Dec 03, 2023
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Great visit
Dr McKinstry was polite and straightforward. I was very pleased and happy. The office staff were friendly and very nice.
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 other person found this helpful
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R. Gagnon – Oct 11, 2023
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Very rude
Went on December 10th for a Stress Test my results came back 3 weeks later. All this time I thought there was nothing wrong. I received a call from is cardiologist saying you have 3 blood blockages and a large one leading to your HEART and that I needed to have a HEART CATHETERIZATION to see were they are located. He also said the side effects of that is a stroke , heart attack or death. I went into shock and handed the phone to my Husband. They called me to scheduled the surgery I told them to hold off because I was still in SHOCK because of what he told me. I decided to go and get a second opinion. Then I remember my Dad saying if you ever have HEART problems go get a second opinion with who was my Dad cardiologist for over 25 years. Thank God I did At 5pm today the reviewed my CD his Nurse called and said that there is nothing wrong that everything looked good and your are OK. Please if you feel good and don't feel sick . Seek 2nd opinio
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2022
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Stent
He placed stents in my dad's heart after heart attack and my dad is still alive 15-20 years later w no problems. His hands and expertise are very gifted.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2022
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Worst bedside manner you will ever see. You would be better off going to the County than seeing this doctor. I honestly think there’s something wrong with him. Trust me...don’t waste your time with Dr. McKinstry.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2020
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Went with my mother and I agree with previous posters. No bedside manners, would cut my mom off when she was speaking, rolled his eyes when she would speak, did not believe there was anything wrong and could not leave the room fast enough.
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 others found this helpful
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Aug 17, 2019
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Was very rude. Treated me as though nothing was wrong without even checking me out. My doctor sent me to him for numerous reasons and he acted as though I was faking being sick. No bedside manners at all. Really acted as though he could care less. Will not go back and I will be calling my dr to let her know she shouldnt refer her patients to him again.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
11 others found this helpful
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JM – Jun 12, 2018
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Like the fact he is a no nonsense doctor - tells you results in plain language
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Linda in Corpus Christi, TX – Dec 29, 2017
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We echo the same response as the previous poster. If there were a no star rating he and his staff would get it. Do not return calls, do not follow up regarding abnormal test response, clinical notes with numerous inaccuracies. Appalling lack of caring.
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 others found this helpful
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Corpus Christi, TX – Aug 23, 2017
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I give him one star no bedside manners. Did not even take time to introduce himself. Seemed annoyed to talk to us. Do not recommend at all.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
14 others 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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