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Dr. Brandon Tinkler, MD

Dr. Brandon Tinkler, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Brandon Tinkler, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in Tyler, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (14 reviews)

CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

8591 S Broadway Ave Tyler, TX 75703

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(903) 606-8840

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Tinkler is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler Tyler, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Tinkler specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Tinkler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tinkler

3.5
14 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
7%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
36%
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I had a car accident in 2016 which broke both my legs and thanks to Dr Tinkler’s care and knowledge I am now walking again. In the last seven years we have had some obstacles we had To over come but he was always there to help. He saved my right food from being amputated. If I ever needed a surgeon with his expertise again I would go back to Dr. Tinkler in a heartbeat
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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Dec 15, 2024
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Dr Tinkler saved my leg… after a horrible fall…
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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Marsha Holland – Oct 16, 2024
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Dr tinkler has been amazing this last year, so much so that I don't want another surgeon. My original trauma Ortho have me off to tinkler because of the severity of my case. He got me back up and walking after two unstable pelvic fractures and a shattered acetabulum. Bobby, Hugo and Dr. Tinkler are amazing. I'm sad he only handles trauma and not all orthopedic needs because I have yet to find another surgeon like 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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April M – Aug 22, 2024
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Excellent Surgeon
Dr. Tinkler was straightforward and professional.
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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May 18, 2023
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Great Orthopedic Doctor! Saved my life!
Dr Tinkler was fantastic and his PAs and Nurse are awesome too! I was transferred to Dr Tinkler with an extremely complicated case of tibial plateau fracture further complicated by Acute compartment syndrome. He immediately did surgery for the compartment syndrome by inserting an external fixation device. Once the swelling subsided enough he did another surgery to fix the breaks by adding plates and screws. He even had to do a skin graft to allow for closure of one of the inquisitions from the compartment syndrome. Have had follow-up visits with him at the CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute. Each visit has been great and he has taken the time to explain everything. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jennifer – Mar 09, 2023
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Dr. Tinkler did a GREAT job on reconstructing my shattered elbow (titanium, baby). I mean, TERRIFIC. I have had zero issues and I'm five weeks out from the surgery and healing wonderfully. He does not have the greatest bedside manner but that's not what I hired him for - I hired him to fix my elbow and it seems like that's been accomplished. He also saw me quickly and moved my surgery up one day and admitted me to the hospital due to the severity of the situation and I was very grateful for that. The pain initially was unbelievable.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2020
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I broke my ankle back in June of 2018. I saw Dr Tinkler 2 times throughout the whole ordeal. When he did surgery I had to have a bone graft on fibula and he made it too short. I kept telling NP that something was not right and he assured me it was healing correctly. I went for 2nd opinion and now I am in a special brace for life or will have to have ankle replacement or fusion. Yes, I did the breaking but what are Dr's for? I feel like Tinkler neglected me.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
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Dec 17, 2019
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He was a fabulous surgeon and I’m happy I was fortunate enough to have him assist me with my injuries.
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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James Keith newman in TX – Jun 01, 2019
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This office is HORRIBLE. They will not help you schedule an appointment. If you are going to have the ER refer you for patients... try working with them. Waited 6 DAYS after an arm break for you to finally get around to talking to me to say you "didn't have room for us". Would NEVER recommend this office to anyone.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Tyler, TX – Jun 28, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Tinkler has had extensive experience working in busy level one trauma centers in Alabama and Texas and is now bringing the latest technology and techniques to Tyler and Longview. He has also been very active in incorporating the newest techniques in arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement into his practice.

biography

Brandon Tinkler, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute in Tyler, TX.

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute

CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute8591 S Broadway Ave Tyler, TX 75703
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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