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Dr. Timothy Brinkman, MD
Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Timothy Brinkman, MD is a family medicine physician in McKinney, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney and Medical City McKinney. He is not accepting new patients.
3.8 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (35 reviews)
Practice
5236 W University Dr Ste 3200 McKinney, TX 75071Telehealth available
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Dr. Brinkman's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brinkman
3.8
35 ratings, 17 with a written review
| 5 star | 66% | 66% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 29% | 29% |
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Dr. Brinkman is a very caring and thorough family doctor. He listens carefully to every question and spends the proper amount of time at each yearly physical. His staff is also excellent.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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May 14, 2023
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My wife and I have been seeing Tim Brinkman for 25 plus years and highly recommend him.
He is well informed, very approachable, and has always given us excellent care.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Jerry Goodwin – Jul 22, 2021
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Dr. Brinkman is an amazing family care physician. He is extremely professional, also very personable. There is never a long wait, of corse unless something out of the ordinary happens. He is very Thorough with all visits, he and his staff make you feel you are there only patient. He is a devoted family man as you can see with all his family photos throughout his office. He and his staff are a one of a kind group that really care about there patients!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Melissa Alston – Jun 29, 2021
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I have been a patient of Dr. Brinkman for 24 years. He is a great doctor with a great staff. I have seen him when it was a simple "upper respiratory infection" appointment quick in and out, and I have showed up to his office thinking I was having a heart problem, long appointment that ended up being a hospital stay! He has proven to be a very knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate doctor throughout the years! Hard to find these days! I would highly recommend him!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Karen Williamson – May 18, 2021
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Dr. Brinkman is a very good doctor. He tells you what is wrong and needs to be done to fix your health problems. I am so glad I picked him as my doctor.
His staff is very friendly and helpful.
I never have any problems getting an appointment.
He is also my husband’s doctor and has been great with him. We both like Dr. Brinkman and the hospital he works through. Nn
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda Schickedanz – Feb 16, 2021
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My Husband and I have been patients of Dr. Brinkman for the last 16 years. He has never hurried us, always listened to our concerns, and as I got older was happy to refer me to other specialist doctors. We have never had a more knowledgeable kinder doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Miriam Mercer – Jan 05, 2021
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He rushes through his appointments and since I haven’t been in he refuses to see me. Front office hung up on me twice. Very rude staff. He doesn’t care about his patients. Stay far away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
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Nov 25, 2020
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Dr. Brinkman is the best Family Physician I have ever had; he is very thorough and caring, taking as much time as needed to give each one of us the very best care!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Mary Lynn Creme – Sep 20, 2020
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Our family has been going to Dr. Brinkman for many years. We have consistently had wonderful care. His staff of professionals are a pleasure to work with.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Kathleen – Aug 26, 2020
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When I first started seeing Dr. Brinkman several years ago, I thought he was very understanding, explained things well and did thorough check ups. The last two times I've gone, I've noticed a drastic change...he seems in a hurry...doesn't spend time... and doesn't want to answer questions. It breaks my heart, as it takes a while to establish a good relationship with a doctor...I wish he'd go back to the way he was. Quality over Quantity!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
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Jul 27, 2019
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Dr. Brinkman has treated our family for over twenty years. The kindness and consideration he has shown us through life's many changes in beyond comment. We appreciate the care he has provided, his professionalism, and his dedication to integrity. My wife and I value the long abiding committment he has shown us through the growth of his practice. The community needs providers like Dr. Timothy Brinkman. We recommend Dr. Brinkman and his practice without reservation.
- Dale and Lynn Cawthon
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 29, 2019
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Same story as others. Dr. Brinkman will hold your prescriptions hostage if you dont follow his instructions to a T. Childish behavior, If you dont do as he says will take his ball and go home. Recommends his lab that will cost you more money. When I first went to his office, the office policy's he expects you to sign off on were enough, I should have known better.
What went well
- Office environment
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Larry – Aug 16, 2018
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Dr. Brinkman has horrible bedside manner. Refers you out for anything other than a cold. Tries to rush your appt. & get in & out of your room as fast as he can. Does not let you ask questions. Holds prescriptions hostage until you get lab work done. God forbid if he actually has to touch you, because he acts like he is repulsed. All of the older nurses & staff who were nice & helpful are now replaced with a bunch of dimwits.
What went well
No results
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
- Long wait times
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I Deserve More in MCKINNEY, TX – Jul 11, 2018
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Dr Brinkman is only interested in treating people with high paying insurance. If you are on Medicare, the staff will tell you there is a two year waiting list even though before they found out I was on Medicare, there were plenty of openings. So sad that our elderly patients are treated this way!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Staff wasn't friendly
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Cindy in Mckinney, TX – Oct 03, 2017
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I would highly recommend Dr. Brinkman. I took my son to his first appointment yesterday, and Dr. Brinkman was knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate. He took the required amount of time with my son to handle what was needed, treating us both with the utmost respect. His receptionist, Ashley, and his assistant, Lori?, were exemplary, very nice, kind and helpful. Ashley got us an appointment right away, and we were so grateful. We are so happy to have found this doctor - will stay with him.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Joseph L. in Fairview, TX – Sep 23, 2017
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We have been coming to Dr. Brinkman since he started practice. He is a wonderful, Christian man who cares about his patients. He does not order unnecessary meds or tests. You just cannot fine a better family doctor!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
3 others found this helpful
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Kim V in Mckinney, TX – May 31, 2017
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Difficulty scheduling appointments and refilling prescriptions
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
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Mckinney, TX – Oct 23, 2016
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Dr. Timothy Brinkman, MD is a family medicine physician in McKinney, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney and Medical City McKinney. He is not accepting new patients.Family Medicine
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Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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