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Dr. Richard Alford, MD

Dr. Richard Alford, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Alford, MD is a general surgeon in Bryan, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1984. He is affiliated with St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital-Bryan, TX. He is not accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

2700 E 29th St Ste 105 Bryan, TX 77802

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Dr. Alford's Reviews

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2.8
13 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Absolutely horrible bedside manners
I was sent to this guy for a surgery by default. I would not send my dog to this guy. He is a complete arrogant man that does not care about his patients. He DOES NOT LISTEN to a word the patient says. He seems to know it all and how they are feeling after all. Absolutely horrible
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
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Oct 31, 2024
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Dr. Alford is rude, he talks down to you, and likes to force you to do what he wants you to do. When he is questioned he gets upset. He tried to force us to do a DNR plenty of times. I would not recommend him unless you want to be treated like a child. He is good at his job, but he loves to manipulate people and when he can't he gets more aggressive.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 others found this helpful
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Jul 02, 2021
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Extremely mean and rude
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jose – Sep 19, 2019
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Dr Alford is rude to patients and their families. He intentionally tries to break his patients down emotionally and mentally when he is tired of dealing with them. he tries to strong arm families and patients to sign DNR orders when he doesn’t want to deal with them anymore he is extremely intelligent but he uses that intelligence to manipulate situations. he is also extremely mean and rude.
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
6 others found this helpful
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james – Sep 19, 2019
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Excellent doctor and surgeon who listens to concerns. He removed a malignant mass and put in a mediport. Follow up care was wonderful and office and nursing staff are excelllent too!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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May 18, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Richard Alford is board certified in general surgery with continuing advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. He completed medical school at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He is an experienced bariatric surgeon...read more

biography

Dr. Richard Alford is board certified in general surgery with continuing advanced training in laparoscopic bariatric surgery. He completed medical school at University of

  • General Surgery

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  • American College Of Surgeons

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996

  • Phoenix Integrated Surgery Res Program

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Phoenix Integrated Surg Res Prgm|phoenix Integrated Surgery Res Program

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1984
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Practice

Gvsa Medical Professionals PLLC2700 E 29th St Ste 105 Bryan, TX 77802
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Practice

Office2800 S Texas Ave Ste 202 Bryan, TX 77802
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