Dr. Michael P. Darnell, MD | TAOS, NM | General Surgeon

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Dr. Michael Darnell specializes in surgery and internal medicine, bringing over four decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and has dedicated 41 years to caring for patients. Dr. Darnell is fluent in Vietnamese, Spanish, and English.

Dr. Darnell practices at multiple locations including Taos, New Mexico and Fort Worth, Texas. He focuses on treating conditions such as chronic kidney disease and ventral hernias. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.5

15 Ratings
41 years of experience
speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, English
University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
3 specialties
6 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
5 office locations
Male

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They all speak Spanish and not just English. They respect my modesty and they are very good to me. Ramona is very friendly. The surgery- there was no pain and my legs look nice now and feel good. The doctor is very nice.

August 12th, 2016

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We have both been to Dr. Darnell or Kevin with perfect results. My husband thought he wanted pain relievers before the procedure but didn't use them or need them at all. This week he was done with his VNUS procedure in 30 minutes with no discomfort and a calm experience there with Dr. Darnell and his skilled assistant, Kevin. They are both the best you could ever imagine.

June 12th, 2016

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He provides thorough explanations. He takes plenty of time to explain the details of upcoming treatments which prove to be very accurate. Surgery was done skillfully with a very positive result.

June 11th, 2016

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Friendly and thorough, Dr. D explains everything going on with your medical condition and gives thoughtful recommendations. He is a very good surgeon.

June 23rd, 2015

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Dr. Darnell is the kind to carefully consider your best interests before he acts. He is a good listener and an accomplished, skilled surgeon and phlebologist specialist as well. We are so glad to know him and have him as our doctor!

June 22nd, 2015

Holy Cross Surgical Specialties

1399 WEIMER RD # 600TAOS, NM 87571

Tel: (575) 758-3141

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Reeder Vein Institute

7100 Oakmont Blvd Ste 204Fort Worth, TX 76132

Tel: (972) 566-3040

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Holy Cross Hospital

1397 Weimer RdTaos, NM 87571

Tel: (575) 758-8883

Medical City Dallas Hospital

7777 Forest LnDallas, TX 75230

Tel: (972) 566-7000

Medical City Ambulatory Surgery Center Dallas

7777 Forest Ln Ste C150Dallas, TX 75230

Tel: (972) 566-6171

Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Michael Paul Darnell, MD	Dr. Steven Eric Slikkers, MD	Dr. Anthony Eli Sandoval	Dr. William Russell Dougherty, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Cardiovascular Disease	Plastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.5 (15 Ratings)	3.9 (7 Ratings)	3.3 (24 Ratings)	4.3 (55 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, English	Speaks English		Speaks Spanish, English
TAOS , NM	Taos , NM	Glendale , AZ	Taos , NM
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine	Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine	Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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