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Dr. George Azar, MD

Dr. George Azar, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. George Azar, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, NC. He is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

89 W Mills St # A Columbus, NC 28722

Make an Appointment

(828) 894-3718

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Azar is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital Columbus, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Azar specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Azar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Azar

4.4

35 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
14%
14%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cornelia Heatherly – Mar 21, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
JohnA. Beck – Feb 14, 2022
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dj – Jul 18, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ms. Massey – Dec 11, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shirley Bishop in Thomasville, NC – May 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
High Point, NC – Nov 27, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Annette D. in Thomasville, NC – Jan 05, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Wanda in Linwood, NC – Nov 28, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
B. McDaniel in Thomasville, NC – Oct 28, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
J in Thomasville – Sep 11, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy Hull in Thomasville , N. C – Sep 06, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 01, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kenneth Cain in Thomasville, NC – Apr 22, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dee Hodgin in Thomasville, NC – Jan 22, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Melissa Addison in Denton – Dec 23, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. George Azar, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, NC. He is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Rosenberg Bone and Joint89 W Mills St # A Columbus, NC 28722
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Practice

St. Luke's Hospital101 Hospital Dr Columbus, NC 28722
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    101 Hospital Dr
    Columbus, NC 28722
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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