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Dr. Wendell Skinner, MD

Dr. Wendell Skinner, MD

General Surgery*
60+ years of experience

Dr. Wendell Skinner, MD is a general surgeon in Kingsport, TN and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1961. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital and Holston Valley Medical Center.

3 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 3 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Practice

999 Executive Park Blvd Ste 201 Kingsport, TN 37660

Make an Appointment

(423) 224-4000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Skinner is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Skinner specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Skinner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Skinner

3.0

2 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy Kirby – Jan 29, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Kingsport , TN – Jul 03, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Wendell Skinner, MD is a general surgeon in Kingsport, TN and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1961. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital and Holston Valley Medical Center.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1961
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office999 Executive Park Blvd Ste 201 Kingsport, TN 37660
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital

    1530 Lone Oak Rd
    Paducah, KY 42003
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    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

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Holston Valley Medical Center

    130 W Ravine Rd
    Kingsport, TN 37660
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    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

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

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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