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Dr. Ben Gomez, MD

Dr. Ben Gomez, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ben Gomez, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cullman, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gomez has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1985. He is affiliated with Cullman Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

1942 AL Highway 157 Cullman, AL 35058

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gomez specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Good Nurse Communication
    Patients said they had good communication with nurses. See hospitals
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Dr. Gomez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gomez

2.9
14 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
43%
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4 star
7%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Great doctor
Dr. Gomez is a wonderful doctor! He explains things and does not just rush to do surgery. He tries other treatments and uses surgery as a last resort.
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
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Ray – Nov 13, 2023
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Extremely uncaring and unprofessional
I was led into a room with multiple exam tables which all appeared dirty. I sat there with a nurse who took down my information. This man walks into the room who is dressed in sloppy casual attire. He never introduced himself. He looks at me and says "you need surgery..we will put you on the schedule Tuesday." Turns out this unidentifed man was Dr. Gomez. When I asked questions about my fracture he was extremely condescending, rude and dismissive. I walked out after about five minutes of experiencing his conduct and lack of professionalism. His office billed $650 for this five minute interaction and coded it as Surgery. I do not know what that means, but he did not even perform an exam. I would not recommend this person to anyone. Extremely uncaring, unprofessional, unkind.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2023
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We have use him a lot and he’s good doctor and friend
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 27, 2022
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Wrist and knee injuries from two bad falls just before starting 2-week vacation in Colorado. Got me in on very short notice - less than 2 hours at end of day, the day before flight to Colorado. Much appreciated.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jim Skala – Oct 15, 2020
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He is rude. He talks about the patients so loudly he can be heard from outside the rooms. He insults the patients loudly enough to be heard before entering the room. He justifies his rudeness by saying that some people are more rude than he is.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 05, 2019
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He was rude and hateful to my Father and Mother. No doctor should ever say the things he said or act like he did with a patient. What happened to the oath? Do no harm? This was verbal harm. A doctor should never call a patient a “chicken” just because they are still unsure about having a surgery due to past history. He has a new and understanding doctor now who shows the care a Dr should show and even apologized for him and my Mom being treated like they were by someone in his profession.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Karen Rowold in Cullman, AL – Nov 19, 2018
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Very unprofessional, yelled at my grandma. Said he wasn't going to listen to her and stormed out of the room. I have never experienced anything like that with a doctor. I will never use him! Also we waited 2 and a half hours!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 06, 2018
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Dr. Gomez takes the time to listen and understand, then he took the extra time to fully explain the findings and what needed to be done in order to ensure my full recovery. I felt as though he genuinely cared.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Falkville, AL – Sep 18, 2018
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I was satisified until he began putting me off over and over for a knee replacement surgery I clearly needed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Cullman, AL – Jan 16, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ben Gomez, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cullman, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gomez has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Cullman Regional Orthopedics & Sports Medicine PC1942 AL Highway 157 Cullman, AL 35058
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cullman Regional Medical Center

    1912 AL Highway 157
    Cullman, AL 35058

    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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