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Dr. George Azar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
Dr. George Azar, MD
4.4 (35 Ratings)
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Dr. George Azar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, NC.
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Dr. George Azar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 53
Columbus, NC
Accepting new patients
Dr. George Azar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, NC.

About

Dr. Azar graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. Dr. George Azar, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Columbus, NC. Dr. Azar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital. Dr. Azar has experience treating conditions like Difficulty With Walking among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Azar received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 35 times. Dr. Azar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Azar is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Limb Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Limb Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Limb Pain
Ankle Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pelvic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Myositis Ossificans
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spine Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
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    Curative PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
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  • Blue Card PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Open Access Plus
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Locations

  1. 1 Rosenberg Bone and Joint
    89 W Mills St # A, Columbus, NC 28722
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 894-3718
  2. 2 St. Luke's Hospital
    101 Hospital Dr, Columbus, NC 28722
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 894-3311
  3. 3 Novant Health Cardiology Thomasville
    211 Old Lexington Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (336) 474-8153

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Azar
4.4
Based on 35 Reviews
5 Stars (29)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Mar 21, 2024
He performed my hip surgery immediately, was there to listen and notify me of things. He had a great bed side manner and a smile to go with it. Follow up visits were the same and he did a great job of getting me back together!!
Cornelia Heatherly — Mar 21, 2024
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

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  • University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Azar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Azar's profile.

Dr. George Azar, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Azar, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    101 Hospital Dr, Columbus, NC