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Age
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  • 61-70 (189)
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Availability
  • Today (263)
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  • Accepts new patients (777)
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Patient Satisfaction
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  • Northside Hospital (111)
  • Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (81)
  • Piedmont Hospital (67)
  • Northside Hospital Forsyth (62)
  • Piedmont Fayette Hospital (50)
  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center (49)
  • Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital (47)
  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville (45)
  • Memorial Health University Medical Center (41)
  • Wellstar Cobb Medical Center (40)
  • Emory University Hospital (39)
  • Northside Hospital Cherokee (37)
  • Piedmont Newnan (36)
  • Piedmont Henry Hospital (34)
  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare (32)
  • Northside Hospital Gwinnett (32)
  • Piedmont Rockdale Hospital (32)
  • Piedmont Newton Hospital (30)
  • Emory Decatur Hospital (30)
  • Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center (29)
  • Wellstar North Fulton Hospital (29)
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center (29)
  • Augusta University Medical Center (28)
  • Piedmont Eastside Medical Center (27)
  • Doctors Hospital (26)
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital (26)
  • Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center (25)
  • Emory University Hospital Midtown (23)
  • Emory Johns Creek Hospital (23)
  • Optim Medical Center Tattnall (22)
  • Northside Hospital Duluth (20)
  • St Mary's Hospital (20)
  • AdventHealth Redmond (20)
  • Grady Memorial Hospital (19)
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite (19)
  • Piedmont Augusta (18)
  • SGMC Health-Main (18)
  • Fairview Park Hospital (18)
  • Burke Medical Center (17)
  • Piedmont Macon Medical Center (17)
  • Memorial Health Meadows Hospital (17)
  • Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center (17)
  • Wellstar Spalding Medical Center (16)
  • Coffee Regional Medical Center (15)
  • Emory Hillandale Hospital (15)
  • Houston Healthcare (15)
  • Grady General Hospital (14)
  • Union General Hospital (14)
  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (14)
  • Tanner Medical Center-Carrollton (13)
  • Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center (13)
  • Piedmont Mountainside (13)
  • Upson Regional Medical Center (13)
  • AdventHealth Murray (13)
  • Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center (13)
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown (12)
  • Southern Regional Medical Center (12)
  • Saint Joseph's Hospital Savannah (12)
  • Washington County Regional Medical Center (12)
  • Piedmont Macon North Hospital (12)
  • AdventHealth Gordon (11)
  • Southeast Georgia Health System-Brunswick (11)
  • Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica (11)
  • Tift Regional Medical Center (11)
  • Archbold Memorial (10)
  • Hamilton Medical Center (10)
  • Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center (10)
  • Colquitt Regional Medical Center (10)
  • St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital (9)
  • Candler Hospital (9)
  • Saint Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital (9)
  • Piedmont Walton Hospital (9)
  • Highlands Cashiers Hospital (9)
  • Phoebe Sumter Medical Center (8)
  • Wayne Memorial Hospital (8)
  • Aiken Regional Medical Centers (7)
  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham (7)
  • Bleckley Memorial Hospital (7)
  • Taylor Regional Hospital (7)
  • Crisp Regional Hospital (6)
  • Self Regional Healthcare (6)
  • East Georgia Regional Medical Center (6)
  • Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital (6)
  • Memorial Satilla Health (5)
  • Navicent Health Baldwin (5)
  • Beaufort County Memorial Hospital (5)
  • LifeBrite Community Hospital of Early (5)
  • Jasper Memorial Hospital (5)
  • Stephens County Hospital (5)
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside (5)
  • Dodge County Hospital (5)
  • Fannin Regional Hospital (4)
  • Doctors Memorial Hospital (4)
  • Chatuge Regional Hospital (4)
  • Clinch Memorial Hospital (4)
  • Higgins General Hospital (4)
  • Piedmont McDuffie (4)
  • Northwest Florida Community Hospital (4)
  • Liberty Regional Medical Center (4)
  • Hilton Head Regional Medical Center (3)
  • Atrium Health Navicent Peach (3)
  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow (3)
  • Archbold Mitchell (3)
  • Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (3)
  • Evans Memorial Hospital (3)
  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga (3)
  • Morgan Medical Center (3)
  • Duke University Hospital (3)
  • Memorial Hospital and Manor (3)
  • Mayo Clinic In Florida (3)
  • Optim Medical Center-Screven (3)
  • Wills Memorial Hospital (3)
  • Jackson Hospital (3)
  • Mountain Lakes Medical Center (3)
  • EaMc Lanier (2)
  • Southeast Georgia Health System-Camden (2)
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf (2)
  • Elbert Memorial Hospital (2)
  • HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital (2)
  • Yale New Haven Hospital (2)
  • Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital (2)
  • St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center (2)
  • Dorminy Medical Center (2)
  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital (2)
  • Putnam General Hospital (2)
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  • Dale Medical Center (2)
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  • Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital (1)
  • Thomasville Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama (1)
  • Duke Health Raleigh Hospital (1)
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  • HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital (1)
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  • Preston Memorial Hospital (1)
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  • Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr (1)
  • Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent (1)
  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (1)
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  • NYU Langone Hospitals (1)
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  • Lake Regional Health System (1)
  • Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital (1)
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  • Strong Memorial Hospital (1)
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  • University Medical Center New Orleans (1)
  • Tampa General Hospital (1)
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  • Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center-West Burlington (1)
  • Methodist University Hospital (1)
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  • HCA Florida Palms West Hospital (1)
  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (1)
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  • Cleveland Clinic (1)
  • Good Samaritan Medical Center (1)
  • Mercyone Newton Medical Center (1)
  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (1)
  • UF Health Leesburg Hospital (1)
  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital (1)
  • Donalsonville Hospital (1)
  • South Pointe Hospital (1)
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  • Norton Audubon Hospital (1)
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  • HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast (1)
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  • Garnet Health Medical Center-Catskills, Callicoon Campus (1)
  • Orthoindy Hospital (1)
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  • Sonoma Valley Hospital (1)
  • Bothwell Regional Health Center (1)
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  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue (1)
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  • Ochsner LSU Health-Monroe Medical Center (1)
  • Moffitt Cancer Center Magnolia Campus (1)
  • Backus Hospital (1)
  • Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center (1)
  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville (1)
  • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (1)
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1)
  • Windham Hospital (1)
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  • Mountain View Regional Medical Center (1)
  • UConn John Dempsey Hospital (1)
  • Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (1)
  • Wellington Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Stanislaus Surgical Hospital (1)
  • Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital (1)
  • Mission Hospital (1)
  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (1)
  • Henry County Medical Center (1)
  • HCA HealthONE SKY Ridge (1)
  • East Alabama Medical Center (1)
  • Troy Regional Medical Center (1)
  • HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital (1)
  • Northern Regional Hospital (1)
  • Cha Cambridge Hospital (1)
  • Emanuel Medical Center (1)
  • Sebastian River Medical Center (1)
  • Hillcrest Hospital (1)
  • Moore County Hospital District (1)
  • Methodist Olive Branch Hospital (1)
  • Lower Keys Medical Center (1)
  • HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital (1)
  • Anmed Health Medical Center (1)
  • AdventHealth Zephyrhills (1)
  • Bristol Hospital (1)
  • Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center (1)
  • Methodist Mansfield Medical Center (1)
  • Baptist Hospital (1)
  • Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast (1)
  • CHI St. Anthony Hospital (1)
  • MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital (1)
  • Spartanburg Medical Center (1)
  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (1)
  • Geisinger Medical Center (1)
  • Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center (1)
  • Madison Valley Medical Center (1)
  • TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center (1)
  • UPMC Presbyterian (1)
  • St. Francis Downtown (1)
  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital (1)
  • Waverly Health Center (1)
  • Chi St Luke's Health-Memorial Lufkin (Fka Memorial Health System Of East Texas-Lufkin) (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orthopedic Surgeons in Georgia

You can find top-rated group practices in Georgia using our group practice search feature (link to group practice state page). Simply select your city, and we'll provide you with a list of highly-rated group practices in your area.

Many orthopedic surgeons within our network are open to new patients. To locate them, initiatate a search for orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, and you'll see the available options. You can then use the filter option to specify orthopedic surgeons who are currently accepting new patients.

Certainly, to find orthopedic surgeons in Georgia that accept Cigna, simply perform a search for orthopedic surgeons in Georgia and use our filter options to refine your search by selecting 'Cigna' as your insurance provider. This will help you identify the orthopedic surgeons near you who are currently accepting Cigna insurance.

Female orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, can be located by using our doctor search tool. After performing a search for orthopedic surgeons near you, select 'Female' under gender to narrow your results.

To make the most of your upcoming doctor's appointment, start by gathering your medical records and listing your current medications. Take note of your symptoms and any questions you have. Don't forget to bring your insurance card and identification, and try to arrive a bit early. If your doctor provided specific instructions, be sure to follow them. Consider taking a trusted friend or family member for support during the appointment, and remember to be open and honest with your doctor about any changes in your health or concerns you may have.

Seeking a second opinion is your right as a patient. To do so, begin by discussing your desire for a second opinion with your current doctor. They can often recommend another specialist. You can also research and contact a specialist directly using our doctor finder. Ensure that your medical records and test results are shared between both doctors for a comprehensive evaluation.

You may need to see a specialist if you have a specific medical condition or symptoms beyond the scope of your primary care doctor. To get a referral, start by discussing your concerns with your primary care physician. They can evaluate your condition and provide a referral if necessary. Many insurance plans require referrals for specialist visits, so be sure to check your coverage.

When selecting a healthcare provider, consider factors such as their qualifications, experience, location, and whether they accept your insurance. Additionally, ask for recommendations from friends, family, or your current doctor. It's important to choose someone you feel comfortable with and trust.

Some signs that warrant immediate medical attention include severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe injuries, severe allergic reactions, loss of consciousness, and signs of stroke or heart attack. If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.