Dr. Fred Simonton, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery•Male•Age 63
Accepting new patients
1590 Mars Hill Rd Watkinsville, GA 30677
Dr. Fred Simonton, DMD is a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist in Watkinsville, GA and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University / College of Dental Medicine medical school in 1984. He is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Simonton to book an appointment.
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- Explained conditions well (19)
- Listened & answered questions (18)
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- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (9)
- Didn't explain conditions well (8)
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Don’t bother scheduling here! New patient appointment, waited OVER 2 hours IN THE WAITING room, they tell me the dentist didn’t send the X-ray...no it’s in their junk folder. No explanation or idea when we might be seen and after 2 hours, left. Ridiculous. I work in the healthcare industry and the concept that “he’s running behind, we don’t know when” just doesn’t cut it. Save your time and money and find somewhere else where they’ll treat you like a human being.
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Jul 17, 2020
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URGENT WARNING!!!! ???? Please read everything it could save you or your child!!
My daughter got all 4 of her wisdom teeth removed, they poked her trying to give her the injection for anesthesia 4 times, since they couldn’t find her vain. She still has bruises till this day. She woke up during the surgery and felt the pain. Dr. Siminton is a very arrogant man. He said she did perfectly well and to not call again since she did really good! They did not check up on her or call us back. The first 2 days after her surgery, she was doing well. The 3rd day and so on, the nightmare began. She was in severe pain. She vomited everything she ate and drank. She couldn’t retain anything. I called them to inform what was occurring. They told me “to do whatever I had to do” I was on my own. Dr. Siminton also prescribed the wrong medicine. My daughter had a seizure!! I had to call 911 because she stopped breathing! My eldest daughter had to perform CPR on her.
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Jul 08, 2020
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Absolutely rude staff!!! They lie to your face Dr. Siminton said I looked “perfectly fine.” when I clearly had a dry socket. I had to let him know for them to do something about it. I’m still in pain from my wisdom teeth removal! It’s been 10 days since the surgery, I had all 4 removed. After 2 days prior to the surgery, I was in severe pain. I vomited everything I ate and drank. The pain medicine he prescribed was not the right one! I had to go to the ER because I had a seizure!!! My sister had to perform CPR on me!!! I had to get fluids in me and an IV. I do not recommend this place!!! They do not help you! They just want your money!
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- Appointment scheduling
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- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Jul 08, 2020
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I really wish zero stars was an option. This place should be SHUT DOWN! if you read any of these reviews, trust what they say because i can assure you they are true. never have i ever been to a place with the most unprofessional customer service in my life. they have no communication skills with their patients, lie straight to your face and say the most mean and hurtful things. I was told in the end of all the mess that she would give me my refund just so she can "get rid of me." this was said to me on a three-way conference with my insurance provider. so thank god i have a witness. what on gods green earth gives any employee the right to talk to a customer/patient that way? bottom line, take your money elsewhere!
What went well
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What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
anonymous – Nov 01, 2019
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Went to have all four of my wisdom teeth removed and the customer service was HORRIBLE. The staff was extremely rude and made me seem like a burden during my surgery! The ladies that work there have no manners and Dr.Simonton seems distant. Made me feel like I did not matter at all. The surgery went well but the staff absolutely ruined my experience.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Wait times
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
GAINESVILLE, GA – Jun 29, 2019
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Wow. I can't believe anyone could have anything bad to say about Dr. Simonton. I found him to be very courteous and friendly, but more importantly, his skills are excellent. I had a complex procedure, and he did a great job. My dentists have always commented that whoever did my implant did a great job. No complaints about the staff, either.
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May 17, 2019
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Excellent Surgeon. Very skilled. Repaired my severely damaged jaw with no visible scarring and little post op pain.
Staff was friendly and knowletas well.
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Sissy in Demorest , GA – Dec 28, 2018
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How is this doctor still in practice? The staff is horrible! Be ready for psychological visits because he will send you to his buddy $$ before doing surgery, but you will actually need the visits after surgery! I was mentally traumatized by the doc and staff. Doc told me he was the only one in NE Ga who could do the surgery.. LIE! I still owe over $2,000.00 because his staff is not educated on how to file insurance and will expect you to do their job! Horror stories are now arising from others!
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Buford, GA – May 24, 2017
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Dr simonton is rude, arrogant and cares little about the patients or their schedule. He will do nothing to accommodate people on a work schedule. On my appointment I wasted a vacation day and he talked to me less than 5 mins. He saw I didn't approve and said "bummer "
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Phillip strickland in Gainesville , GA – Nov 11, 2016
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Dr. Simonton and his staff are second to none.
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Connie Spivey in Oakwood, GA – Nov 03, 2016
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Very professional. I felt Dr. Simonton was honest and straightforward. Also they do an excellent job of what to expect and what to expect for the after care. My son had 4 wisdom teeth removed.
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Angie in Gainesville, GA – Aug 29, 2016
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I brought my daughter here to have her wisdom teeth extracted. She was very nervous, but at the consultation, Dr. Simonton allowed her to voice her concerns. He wrote her a prescription to help her relax to take before we got to the office for the day of her surgery. He also told her he could put her to sleep so she would be most comfortable. She felt relieved after talking to him. The day of the surgery we were only there for less than an hour. Thank you for taking good care of my daughter
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Amy in Jefferson, GA – Apr 16, 2016
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Being a resident of Rabun Co. (58 miles away), I stopped into Dr. Simonton's office for the purpose of setting up an appt. for consultation of a wisdom tooth extraction. The receptionist suggested that they could see me in the p.m. When I saw Dr. Simonton, he suggested that I was willing to wait, and be worked in, he could extract the wisdom tooth the same afternoon. He worked me in quickly. I appreciate Dr. Simonton and his entire staff for their consideration of my time. I recommend him.
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Arnold B. Comer in Clayton, Ga. – Mar 09, 2016