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Dr. Desmar Walkes, MD

Dr. Desmar Walkes, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Desmar Walkes, MD is a family medicine physician in Bastrop, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1986. She is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Seton Bastrop and Ascension Seton Smithville Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

815 Highway 71 W Ste 1150 Bastrop, TX 78602
Telehealth available
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Dr. Walkes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Walkes

3.0
22 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
41%
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4 star
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5%
3 star
9%
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2 star
9%
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1 star
36%
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Dr walkes is nothing if not thorough. She is learned and listens intently. A woman of few unnecessary words; her directives I take seriously. A serious partner to your continued health, I find in Dr Walkes. She has discovered issues no other doc had found. For this, I am beholden to her in such respect. And trust factor is huge.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan Kuchel – Jan 24, 2020
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Dr. Walkes has been my doctor since she has been in Bastrop. She takes time to talk with you and not to you. If you have to wait for her its becasue she is giving the person ahead of you all the attention they need, just like she will with you. I am very lucky to have found such a compassionate and caring docor...I respect her so much
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
2 others found this helpful
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Lee Jones in Bastrop , TX – Nov 27, 2018
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I like Dr. Walkes but the system in the office is chaotic and not helpful. Ive been waqiting on results, for a second time, for weeks. Terrible....
What went well
No results
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
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 13, 2018
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I am not thrilled with the lack of communication by Dr Walkes and her staff. It takes an act of congress to get through the phone system to leave a message, and rarely do I ever get calls back. The lobby of the building looks like a Section 8 waiting room. The back/treatment area is much better. Staff are friendly, admittedly I have only taken family members in so haven't seen the dr at work. You will wait, sometimes, 1-2 hours to be seen.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Austin, TX – Jun 16, 2017
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She's a compassionate and dedicated doctor. Every time I come in with an issue, Dr. Walkes completely puts me at ease and offers straight forward solutions. Wait times can sometimes be a hassle, but she's totally worth the wait!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Alex in Bastrop, TX – Jul 26, 2016
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no one answers phone. must go to office to make an appointment. very inconvenient. once you get in, Dr Walkes is compassionate and answers questions
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 others found this helpful
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pat w in Bastrop, TX – Feb 16, 2016
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Dr. Desmar Walkes, MD is a family medicine physician in Bastrop, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1986. She is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Seton...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1986
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Locations

Practice

A Plus Lifestyle Medical Group815 Highway 71 W Ste 1150 Bastrop, TX 78602
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Practice

Office15 Waller St Fl 1 Austin, TX 78702
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Seton Smithville Hospital

    1201 Hill Rd
    Smithville, TX 78957

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

    93%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    18% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    14% higher than the national average

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  • Ascension Seton Bastrop

    630 Highway 71 W
    Bastrop, TX 78602

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

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

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