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Dr. Scott McKay, MD

Dr. Scott McKay, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Scott McKay, MD is a family medicine physician in Irmo, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lexington Medical Center and Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Lexington Family Practice Ballentine

1846 Dutch Fork Rd Irmo, SC 29063
(803) 781-5200

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McKay specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. McKay's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McKay

3.4

29 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
38%
38%

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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Worthless McKay – Jun 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jane Doe – Sep 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Nov 29, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 22, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
J. Tucker in chapn, SC – Aug 17, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
chapin, sc – Mar 19, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
James Hall in Lexington, SC – Feb 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Don't go there in Chapin, SC – Nov 07, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lexington, SC – Oct 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Scott McKay, MD is a family medicine physician in Irmo, SC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lexington Medical Center and Prisma Health Baptist. He is accepting new patients.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Lexington Family Practice Ballentine

Lexington Family Practice Ballentine1846 Dutch Fork Rd Irmo, SC 29063
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd
    West Columbia, SC 29169
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prisma Health Baptist

    1330 Taylor St
    Columbia, SC 29201
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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