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Dr. Tom Tarkenton, DO

Dr. Tom Tarkenton, DO

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Tom Tarkenton, DO is an internist in Mineral Wells, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities Medical City Weatherford and Palo Pinto General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

220 SW 26th Ave Ste A Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-1543

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tarkenton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tarkenton

3.4
17 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
53%
53%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
35%
35%

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Awesome Dr
Wait time has gotten better. Office staff is wonderful. Nurse is top notch. Best Dr. we have been to. Listens to our concerns.
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
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Jun 21, 2024
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I love him. Ever since my kids were born. I was disappointed in leaving town because he would not be my kid doctor but as soon as we came back, he was my number one pick. His office visits very lengthy or short time periods. But he is very keen on answering all your questions before they even asked, and he’s been doing it for a while I would recommend him without a doubt
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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Lisa Mason – Feb 14, 2024
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He is amazing! I have worked with him and been a patient and he was so nice
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Katie – Jan 21, 2023
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Very pleased with this Dr. He takes the time to listen and evaluate all options in the treatment process. He is amazing with the children and will get right on their level and interact with them playing to put them at ease. His nurse always takes the time to comfort us and talk to us about any additional questions we may have at any time.
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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Mar 03, 2020
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My 1yr old daughter kept getting sick after shots and he ignored the problem. This so called doctor then told me that he didn't deal with,"Those freaks that don't believe in vaccinations." I went ahead and got the shots again on the condition that if she got sick again he would see her immediately day or night. That early evening when we were at the emergency room and my daughter was running a 106 degree fever, Dr. Tarkington refused to see her. EGG ALLERGY! My daughter has brain damage.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2019
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You can definitely tell he wants out of the office as soon as possible.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jan 20, 2016
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Almost everytime we've waited in the waiting room for over an hour! The Dr. also just walks out without even really telling you the visit is over. He said to me that I was doing perfect, turned around and walked out. It was our first visit and we literally had to go out into the hall and ask the nurse if that was all. Very strange visit.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Tom Tarkenton, DO is an internist in Mineral Wells, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated...read more

  • Internal Medicine

  • Pediatrics

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  • Scott And White Hospital Tex A&m University

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • University Of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
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Locations

Practice

Office220 SW 26th Ave Ste A Mineral Wells, TX 76067
1

Practice

Medical City Weatherford713 E Anderson St Weatherford, TX 76086
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medical City Weatherford

    713 E Anderson St
    Weatherford, TX 76086
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

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

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Palo Pinto General Hospital

    400 SW 25th Ave
    Mineral Wells, TX 76067

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

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

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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