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Dr. Melvin Payne III, MD

Dr. Melvin Payne III, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Melvin Payne III, MD is a general surgeon in Memphis, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center and Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Memphis Surgery Associates

6005 Park Ave Ste 300B Memphis, TN 38119

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(901) 726-1056

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Payne III specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Payne III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Payne III

4.7

26 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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
Helpful
Respectful and actually cares about your problem!! – Aug 08, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Janette Townsend – Nov 29, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marie McKay – Nov 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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MH – Oct 06, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Adrianne L Manson – Sep 26, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Connie oakley – Aug 30, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Carolyn Tucker – Jul 07, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chuck R. Ret 22 yr Navy Vet. – May 05, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sybil Hale – Feb 27, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Feb 09, 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
Helpful
Nov 18, 2021
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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
Helpful
Oct 05, 2021
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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
Helpful
Jul 22, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Kristy – Jun 06, 2021
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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
Helpful
Parker Lancaster Jr – Apr 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Apr 08, 2021
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biography

Dr. Melvin Payne III, MD is a general surgeon in Memphis, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Francis...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Usn Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Memphis Surgery Associates

Memphis Surgery Associates6005 Park Ave Ste 300B Memphis, TN 38119
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Memphis Medical Specialists

Memphis Medical Specialists2996 Kate Bond Rd Ste 309 Bartlett, TN 38133
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center

    2986 Kate Bond Rd
    Bartlett, TN 38133
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis

    5959 Park Ave
    Memphis, TN 38119

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

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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