Dr. Ralph Estes, MD
Dr. Ralph Estes, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Hendersonville, NC and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Pardee Hospital and Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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2315 Asheville Hwy Hendersonville, NC 28791Make an Appointment
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Estes to family and friends is 4.542857 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
I am committed to treating a person as a whole and not just a body part. I believe the trust a person puts in me to provide care for their particular problem deserves my complete attention and skills.I want to show respect...read more
biography
Dr. Estes has been in practice since 1987, thus he has a great deal of knowledge and skill in providing care for injuries related to sports, leisure and work. His main interests are the care of knee, shoulder, and ankle injuries, but also takes...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Baylor Scott And White Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1983Scott And White
Internship Hospital, 1983University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1982University Of Texas- San Antonio
Medical School, 1982Texas A & M University / Main Campus
Undergraduate School, 1977
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- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean9% higher than the national average
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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