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Dr. John Tanksley Jr, MD

Dr. John Tanksley Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. John Tanksley Jr, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Huntsville, TX. Dr. Tanksley Jr has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe and HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Tanksley Jr is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe Conroe, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Tanksley Jr specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Tanksley Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tanksley Jr

4.4

18 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
6%
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2 Star
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1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Joy and Kent Woodard – May 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Marilyn – Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara Grossman – Nov 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Lisa Berry – Mar 09, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda Russell – Nov 22, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jeff Cotten – Oct 22, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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HE'S THE BEST – Aug 11, 2021
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Bethany Rappaport – May 13, 2021
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Frank – Apr 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Nov 01, 2019
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alyssa in Dickens – Feb 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Andres Mendoza in Huntsville, TX – Nov 21, 2017
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Stacie180 in Onalaska, TX – Jan 28, 2016
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care philosophy

Huntsville Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality of orthopaedic care possible.

biography

John Tanksley, Jr, MD, is a board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon with Forest Lake Bone & Joint in Huntsville and Conroe, TX. He grew up in Kansas and later attended medical school at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He then completed internship...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • American Orthopaedic Society For Sports Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

    504 Medical Center Blvd
    Conroe, TX 77304
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

    710 Cypress Creek Pkwy
    Houston, TX 77090
    Recipient of 13
    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

    View all awards

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

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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