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Dr. Richard Rowe, MD

Dr. Richard Rowe, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Rowe, MD is a neurosurgeon in Macon, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Navicent Health Baldwin and Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 57 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (57 reviews)

Practice

840 Pine St Ste 880 Macon, GA 31201
Telehealth available

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Dr. Rowe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rowe

4.2
57 ratings, 40 with a written review
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I truly & sincerely recommend Dr. Rowe & GNI
Dr. Rowe is truly an amazing, kind, professional, gifted & brilliant neurosurgeon & I am so grateful that he is my neurosurgeon. Dr. Rowe did an ACDF Spinal Fusion C3-C7; my recovery & my healing process is going very positively. His bedside manner is very caring, personable & professional; all of his team took amazing care of me; before, during & after my surgery. They all had exceeded my expectations & treated me like I was an actual person & not just another patient. All of Dr. Rowe's staff members at the Georgia Neurosurgical Institute are extremely helpful, courteous, knowledgeable & professional. Because of Dr. Rowe and his staff at GNI, I could not be any happier, knowing that I am on the right healing path through their knowledge & outstanding care, they have given & shown me. I truly & sincerely recommend Dr. Rowe & the Georgia Neurosurgical Institute for all of your neurosurgical needs.
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
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Angelique Metcalf – Nov 23, 2022
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Lots of patients don’t have the opportunity to actually be in the OR and see surgeon’s work. But I did and I chose Dr. Rowe over many other neuro surgeons. He is very professional and adheres to very strict sterile technique which is very important. Also, I have family and friends that have had excellent outcomes following neck or back surgeries that he has performed. I highly recommend him. Glad he is taking care of me!!!
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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Jun 02, 2022
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The staff at GNI is friendly and courteous. Dr Richard Rowe is a very knowledgeable neurosurgeon ,who's always treated me with the utmost respect and professionalism. I would highly recommend him because of his level of experience and expertise. Again,thank you Dr Rowe for doing my back surgery.
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
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May 04, 2022
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Care First
What I really liked most about Dr. Rowe compared to other specialists I've been to was there was no immediate push for a surgical solution. Several other (not neuro) surgeons I'd been to in the past always pushed a surgical solution. If surgery wasn't the best first choice, Dr. Rowe presented me with other options that were less invasive.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2022
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It was great staff is 100% professionals
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ricky Mitchell – Feb 16, 2022
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MRI/surgery
Previously I had successful carpal tunnel surgery with Dr Rowe. He is an extremely qualified neuro surgeon. Very meticulous, thorough with a great bedside manner. Today I had an MRI with Georgia Neurosurgical Imaging. I am claustrophobic and Amanda, the tech, made every attempt to make it comfortable and easy for me. She talked me through the entire procedure. Because of Dr Rowe and Amanda I was able to successfully have an MRI. I thought I never could. I highly recommend Dr Rowe and Georgia Neurological Imaging.
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
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Kathy Patterson – Jan 29, 2022
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Excellent service with real concern for your health and well being.
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
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Thomas Holmes – Jan 05, 2022
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I am very pleased with my neck surgery! I was in severe pain before neck surgery and no pain after surgery. I have bragged on Dr. Rowe to everybody! He listens when you explain your pain and ask the right questions to treat the problem. If you have neck or back pain go to Dr. Rowe. Him and his staff will do everything they can to treat your problem. He operated on my husband and daughter and will do my back surgery soon.
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
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Toni Sargent – Dec 08, 2021
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A wonderful and understanding doctor! He explains everything to you. Wonderful bedside manner. Awesome communication.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 31, 2021
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Dr. Rowe has been so wonderful to me and my family the last 4 years. He has a good beside manner and never hesitates to answer any questions.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Amanda – Oct 13, 2021
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Yes this is Charles Barry Brewer. Dr Richard Rowe done my back surgery and he done a great job he and his staff were wonderful I would recommend him to anyone at all that needed any kind of help with their back praise God that he was put in my life at the time that he was
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
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Charles B. Brewer – Sep 05, 2021
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Dr. Rowe and the staff at GNI are true professionals. With an onsite diagnostic center, Dr. Rowe was able to diagnose my cervical spine problem and offer a solution. Everyone at GNI truly cares about the patient and they go the extra mile to make sure that the patient is top priority.
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
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Rick Cucci – Sep 04, 2021
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Hands down the best experience I have ever had with any doctor. Dr. Rowe and his whole staff were exceptional I would highly recommend them to anyone suffering from Trigeminal neuralgia.
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
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Chris Ondrovic – Jun 23, 2021
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Dr. Rowe performed ACDF surgery on my neck ( disks C2-C7). I had relief from the pain.
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
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MD – May 05, 2021
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Dr. Rowe is the best! After two failed neck surgeries from other neurosurgeons that left me in daily pain and taking hydrocodone to be able to function, Dr. Rowe saved my life by correcting the two failed surgeries and repairing what was originally wrong with my neck. That was 11 years ago and I haven’t had any neck pain since.
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
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Billie Stokes – Apr 30, 2021
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Always up front and gives you all options
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Daren – Apr 10, 2021
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Dr. Rowe performed my neck surgery in September. Not only is he professional and caring, he is the best in his field. I would choose no other neurosurgeon!!
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
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Tim B. – Mar 12, 2021
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Dr. Rowe has done 2 surgeries for me. Both times he went above and beyond. So pleased with his professionalism and that of his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Feb 03, 2021
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Dr Rowe performed surg. on my neck 3 weeks ago and I have done remarkably well. I would give Dr Rowe an outstanding in terms of professionalism, skill, performance. Easy to chat with regarding surg. and willing to answer question. Most important I discovered he is a man of great faith which gave me more confidence. Rhett McMurray
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rhett S. McMurray – Aug 01, 2020
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Dr. Rowe has really been the best. I had surgery on my neck and he did a great job he had to clean up surgery done by another doctor ??. He will make sure you understand everything that he will be doing and I am so glad I chose him to do my surgery. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Deborah – May 09, 2020
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care philosophy

GNI Exists to render Neurosurgical care to patients of all social conditions, treating complicated problems involving the brain, spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. We endeavor to encourage quality care, medical research, innovation, and education on a local, national and international basis.

biography

Dr. Richard Rowe has more than 20 years of experience in neurosurgery - many of which occurred while serving as an active duty Neurosurgeon with the United States Navy; he is recognized as an expert in both complex spine disease and trauma as well...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Skull Base Neurosurgery, University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ar

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000
  • Neurosurgery, Medical College Of Georgia, Augusta, Ga

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Practice

    Georgia Neurosurgical Institute PC840 Pine St Ste 880 Macon, GA 31201
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      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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