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Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. John T. Preskitt, M.D.)

(242 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1975)

3410 Worth Street Suite 670
Dallas, TX 75246

(214) 820-2302

Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD is a general surgeon in Dallas, TX specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1975 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health, Surgical Oncology Specialists, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas, Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas.

Office Locations

3410 Worth Street Suite 670
Dallas, TX 75246

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In The News

“Aybar will travel to Texas on Tuesday to meet with Dr. John Preskitt, who performed surgery on right fielder Torii Hunter to repair a similar injury last November.”—"Angels shortstop Erick Aybar to sit out rest of season", Los Angeles Times, September 2010

“That much was implied during recent testimony by the American College of Surgeons' John Preskitt, who said, "With trauma care and surgical emergencies, there are no good substitutes or physician...”—"Mid-levels for primary care, but not for surgery?", KevinMD, March 2009

“Kinsler was examined by Dr. John Preskitt at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.”—"Rangers' Kinsler could avoid hernia surgery", The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 2008

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	307

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	262

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	19
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	245

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	20
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	238

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	250

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	24
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	317

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	31
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	218

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	20
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	203

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	19
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	179

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	235

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	156
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	12
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1975. He completed residency at Baylor University Medical Center. He is certified by the General Surgery- American Board of Surgery/General Surgery General Surgery- American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1975)

Residency: Baylor University Medical Center (1980)

Board Certification: General Surgery- American Board of Surgery/General Surgery General Surgery- American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor Scott & White Health

Surgical Oncology Specialists

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas

Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior Health Plan, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, AARP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, Guardian, Aetna QPOS, United Healthcare Navigate, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Select, HealthSmart, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Aetna HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Aetna-Open Access Select, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, University Mary Hardin-Baylor-University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Superior Health Plan

Humana PPO

Humana ChoiceCare Network

CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Open Access Plus

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Choice POS II

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

AARP

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare Choice Plus

Blue Choice

United Healthcare Choice

Guardian

Aetna QPOS

United Healthcare Navigate

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Managed Choice

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Blue California

Aetna Select

HealthSmart

Employers Health Network

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Aetna HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Imagine Health-Imagine Health Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Medicare-Traditional Medicare

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil

Aetna-Open Access Select

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

University Mary Hardin-Baylor-University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 242 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Dallas, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Preskitt has always been wonderful explaining in detail my follow-up results and answering any questions I might have regarding my original cancer diagnosis, surgery and treatment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Preskitt was timely, thorough, and had excellent bedside manner. He took his time to provide the plan of care and answer any questions I had.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very competent and thorough. Pleasant to interact with.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Took the time to explain and answer questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

1st visit with this provider and very pleased.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Preskitt is the best!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Thomas Preskitt, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$1,981 SPY-PHI SYSTEM $1,512	1688 $470
AbbVie Inc.	$135 Creon $135
Ethicon US, LLC	$94 Energy Harmonic $94
Access Pro Medical, LLC	$63 Matriderm $63
Boston Scientific Corporation	$41 Ultraflex $41
Other	$185 OFIRMEV $42	CYTAL $22	ON-Q PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $21	Creon $19	Santyl $16	Other $65

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,881
Food and Beverage	$616
Entertainment	$3

Biography

Dr. John Preskitt is a specialist in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He appears to be in-network for United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Preskitt is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Preskitt trained at Baylor University Medical Center for his residency. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors. He is affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Preskitt is currently accepting new patients at his office in Dallas, TX.