Primary Care Doctors Near Me in Killeen, TX
Family Medicine • Killeen, TX
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
1905 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76502
Phone
(888) 493-4817
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Shane Maxwell): 4.8/5 (169)
- Healthgrades (Dr. William Averitt): 5.0/5 (112)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kenneth Kindle): 5.0/5 (99)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jeremy Swain): 4.6/5 (54)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Zaal Paymaster): 4.8/5 (53)
- AdventHealth (Dr. Richard Avery): 4.9/5 (427)
- WebMD (Dr. Paul Gerdes): 5.0/5 (92)
Patients praise
- Exceptional listening skills and compassion
- Thorough explanations of conditions and labs
- Not feeling rushed during appointments
- Long-term relationships with patients spanning decades
- Highly professional and knowledgeable staff
Common complaints
- Occasional mention of waiting times or appointment scheduling issues
- Rare instances of perceived lack of personalized communication style
"He has been my doctor for years, I hate that he is retiring, I will miss him."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Kenneth Kindle)"Dr. Swain always keeps our conversations, “real” he never talks to me like I’m an idiot, explains all my labs, intervention's and any future testing I may need."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Jeremy Swain)"He takes so much time with his patients, doesn't put you through unnecessary testing, but gets you to the right specialists when needed."
— WebMD (Dr. Paul Gerdes)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Nishitha Kotla, MD - Internist in Killeen, TX | Healthgrades — Jan 29, 2026
- Janet Oladipo, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Garner, NC — May 14, 2026
- James Wilcox, CNA - Nurse Anesthetist in Killeen, TX — May 14, 2026
- Harker Heights physician started her career in the military | Fort Hood Herald | kdhnews.com — Jul 24, 2025
- Dr. Cathleen Rivera, MD - Internist in Temple, TX | Healthgrades — Nov 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) is a U.S. Department of Defense medical facility at Fort Hood, Texas, serving servicemembers, their families, veterans, and dependents. Opened in its current 947,000-square-foot hospital in 2016 (original facility founded in 1965), it operates a full primary care and emergency department with a Level III trauma center, plus obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, and behavioral health services. The center handles about 3,000 patients daily and is part of the Defense Health Agency. It is located at 36000 Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, with a broader network across Fort Hood, nearby communities, and a clinic at Red River Army Depot. The center is administered by Colonel Richard G. Malish, with a focus on delivering “An Exceptional Experience Every Single Time.” It accepts Tricare insurance and is staffed primarily by uniformed Army personnel. If you’re looking for Killeen-area access (Killeen Medical Home) specifically, CRDAMC functions as the main military healthcare hub for Fort Hood and nearby areas, offering comprehensive primary and specialty care through its network of facilities. For enrollment or appointment details, contact CRDAMC via the main line or visit darnall.tricare.mil.
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