South Georgia Medical Center

63%

Patients that would definitely recommend
7% lower than the national average

Awards

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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2017)

Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

2 ratings were better than expected

10 ratings were as expected

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Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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68%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10
1% lower than the national average

63%

Would definitely recommend
7% lower than the national average

South Georgia Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%79%81%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%78%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%61%63%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%86%84%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%67%66%

South Georgia Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%66%60%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%72%73%

Providers

Dr. Simon Adames, MD

Internal Medicine

4 Ratings
Dr. Simon Adames, MD

Dr. Kyle Adams, MD

Family Medicine

1 Ratings
Dr. Kyle Adams, MD

Dr. Pankaj Agrawal, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. Pankaj Agrawal, MD

Dr. Oscar Aguero Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

14 Ratings
Dr. Oscar Aguero Jr, MD

Dr. Bamidele Ajibola, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Bamidele Ajibola, MD

Dr. Ronald Allen, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat

4 Ratings
Dr. Ronald Allen, MD

Dr. Eric Anderson, MD

Hematology & Oncology

9 Ratings
Dr. Eric Anderson, MD

Dr. John Anderson, MD

Internal Medicine

5 Ratings
Dr. John Anderson, MD

Dr. Sean Arbuckle Sr, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Sean Arbuckle Sr, MD

Dr. Jarod Bailey, DO

Internal Medicine

24 Ratings
Dr. Jarod Bailey, DO

Dr. Gregory Beale, MD

Internal Medicine

8 Ratings
Dr. Gregory Beale, MD

Dr. Brook Bearden, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

43 Ratings
Dr. Brook Bearden, MD

Dr. Robert Bennett, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. Robert Bennett, MD

Dr. Satish Bhadriraju, MD

Sleep Medicine

6 Ratings
Dr. Satish Bhadriraju, MD

Dr. Savita Bidyasar, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Savita Bidyasar, MD

Dr. Craig Bishop, DO

Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

12 Ratings
Dr. Craig Bishop, DO

Dr. Charlene Blache, MD

Pediatrics

25 Ratings
Dr. Charlene Blache, MD

Dr. Alford Brady, MD

Internal Medicine

11 Ratings
Dr. Alford Brady, MD

Dr. Warren Breite, MD

Critical Care Medicine

1 Ratings
Dr. Warren Breite, MD

Dr. Randall Brown, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery

5 Ratings
Dr. Randall Brown, MD

Dr. James Campagna, MD

Anesthesiology

8 Ratings
Dr. James Campagna, MD

Dr. Maria Castellano, MD

Gastroenterology

16 Ratings
Dr. Maria Castellano, MD

Dr. Mike Chiang, MD

Urology

34 Ratings
Dr. Mike Chiang, MD

Dr. Ven Chiang, MD

Nephrology

2 Ratings
Dr. Ven Chiang, MD

Dr. Michael Clark, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

5 Ratings
Dr. Michael Clark, MD

Dr. Joel Cohen, DO

Cardiology

15 Ratings
Dr. Joel Cohen, DO

Dr. Carmen Coiscou, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Carmen Coiscou, MD

Dr. Kathleen Coleman, MD

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

Dr. Kathleen Coleman, MD

Dr. Richard Cooper, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Richard Cooper, MD

Dr. Ellen Courson, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

16 Ratings
Dr. Ellen Courson, MD

Dr. Steven Cowart, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

6 Ratings
Dr. Steven Cowart, MD

Dr. Raymond Crosby, DO

Orthopedic Surgery

10 Ratings
Dr. Raymond Crosby, DO

Dr. Alexander Culbreth III, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

10 Ratings
Dr. Alexander Culbreth III, MD

Dr. James Davis, MD

Endocrine Surgery

Dr. James Davis, MD

Dr. Steven Dawson, MD

Neurology

Dr. Steven Dawson, MD

Dr. Tiffany Delice, MD

Psychiatry

18 Ratings
Dr. Tiffany Delice, MD

Dr. Yeneneh Desta, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine

3 Ratings
Dr. Yeneneh Desta, MD

Dr. John Devine Jr, MD

Radiation Oncology

2 Ratings
Dr. John Devine Jr, MD

Dr. Dora Dominguez Diaz, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Dora Dominguez Diaz, MD

Dr. Wiley Drury, MD

Anesthesiology

Dr. Wiley Drury, MD

Dr. Fauzia Durrani, MD

Allergy & Immunology

7 Ratings
Dr. Fauzia Durrani, MD

Dr. Mark Eanes, MD

Ophthalmology

6 Ratings
Dr. Mark Eanes, MD

Dr. Mahmood Eisa, MD

Sleep Medicine

10 Ratings
Dr. Mahmood Eisa, MD

Dr. James Eutzler, DO

Emergency Medicine

Dr. James Eutzler, DO

Dr. Glenn Evans, MD

Cardiology

7 Ratings
Dr. Glenn Evans, MD

Dr. Scott Farquhar, MD

Gastroenterology

12 Ratings
Dr. Scott Farquhar, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Flail, DO

Emergency Medicine

1 Ratings
Dr. Elizabeth Flail, DO

Dr. Ruben Font Jr, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Ruben Font Jr, MD

Dr. Edward Fricker, MD

Gastroenterology

10 Ratings
Dr. Edward Fricker, MD

Dr. Alberto Garcia, MD

Family Medicine

18 Ratings
Dr. Alberto Garcia, MD

Dr. Roberto Garcia, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Roberto Garcia, MD

Dr. Vera Garcia, MD

Family Medicine

9 Ratings
Dr. Vera Garcia, MD

Dr. John Gee, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

16 Ratings
Dr. John Gee, MD

Dr. Albert Gonzalez-Acevedo, MD

Ophthalmology

2 Ratings
Dr. Albert Gonzalez-Acevedo, MD

Dr. James Goss, DO

Orthopedic Surgery

16 Ratings
Dr. James Goss, DO

Dr. Steven Greenhaw, MD

Ophthalmology

11 Ratings
Dr. Steven Greenhaw, MD

Dr. Brian Griner, MD

Pediatrics

17 Ratings
Dr. Brian Griner, MD

Dr. Laura Guadiana, MD

Family Medicine

4 Ratings
Dr. Laura Guadiana, MD

Dr. Anil Gupta, MD

Psychiatry

8 Ratings
Dr. Anil Gupta, MD

Dr. Raymond Gutierrez, MD

Emergency Medicine

6 Ratings
Dr. Raymond Gutierrez, MD

Dr. Channing Hampton, MD

Internal Medicine

2 Ratings
Dr. Channing Hampton, MD

Dr. Shimels Haylie, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Shimels Haylie, MD

Dr. Jason Matthew Heaton, MD

Sports Medicine

20 Ratings
Dr. Jason Matthew Heaton, MD

Dr. Ronald Herrington Sr, MD

Internal Medicine

7 Ratings
Dr. Ronald Herrington Sr, MD

Dr. Charles Hobby, MD

Radiology

Dr. Charles Hobby, MD

Dr. Thomas Hobby, DO

Internal Medicine

7 Ratings
Dr. Thomas Hobby, DO

Dr. Bennett Hogan, MD

Family Medicine

18 Ratings
Dr. Bennett Hogan, MD

Dr. William Howard, MD

Dermatology

4 Ratings
Dr. William Howard, MD

Dr. Julian Hurt, MD

General Surgery

6 Ratings
Dr. Julian Hurt, MD

Dr. Anthony Johnson, MD

Family Medicine

6 Ratings
Dr. Anthony Johnson, MD

Dr. Joe Johnson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery

13 Ratings
Dr. Joe Johnson, MD

Dr. John Johnson, MD

Internal Medicine

30 Ratings
Dr. John Johnson, MD

Dr. Adam Jones, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Adam Jones, MD

Dr. Howard Jones, DO

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Howard Jones, DO

Dr. Eric Kaminetsky, DO

Family Medicine

13 Ratings
Dr. Eric Kaminetsky, DO

Dr. Theodore Kanne, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat

2 Ratings
Dr. Theodore Kanne, MD

Dr. John Kendrick, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

13 Ratings
Dr. John Kendrick, MD

Dr. Hitham Khalil, MD

Neurosurgery

26 Ratings
Dr. Hitham Khalil, MD

Dr. Imtiaz Khan, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Imtiaz Khan, MD

Dr. Patricia Kloser, MD

Hospital Medicine

3 Ratings
Dr. Patricia Kloser, MD

Dr. Kesavan Kumar, MD

Geriatric Medicine

1 Ratings
Dr. Kesavan Kumar, MD

Dr. Prem Kumar, MD

Internal Medicine

16 Ratings
Dr. Prem Kumar, MD

Dr. Felix Kuuseg, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Felix Kuuseg, MD

Dr. Leslie Lamptey, MD

Internal Medicine

Dr. Leslie Lamptey, MD

Dr. Paul Lane Jr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

2 Ratings
Dr. Paul Lane Jr, MD

Dr. Jennifer Lawrence, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

8 Ratings
Dr. Jennifer Lawrence, MD

Dr. Lynn Lee, MD

Internal Medicine

12 Ratings
Dr. Lynn Lee, MD

Dr. Matthew Lee, MD

Emergency Medicine

Dr. Matthew Lee, MD

Dr. Gerald Light, MD

Pediatrics

Dr. Gerald Light, MD

Dr. Curtis Liu, MD

Hematology

Dr. Curtis Liu, MD

Dr. Janice Loeffler, MD

Pediatrics

6 Ratings
Dr. Janice Loeffler, MD

Dr. Thomas Lott Jr, MD

Diagnostic Radiology

1 Ratings
Dr. Thomas Lott Jr, MD

Dr. Lenus Louis, MD

Internal Medicine

5 Ratings
Dr. Lenus Louis, MD

Dr. William Luke Jr, MD

Cardiology

3 Ratings
Dr. William Luke Jr, MD

Jeffrey Lynch, PA-C

Physician Assistant (PA)

6 Ratings
Jeffrey Lynch, PA-C

Dr. Edward Mark Jr, MD

Neurosurgery

31 Ratings
Dr. Edward Mark Jr, MD

Provider Reviews

Dr Courson took excellent care of me while I was pregnant. I had some pretty bad anxiety and PTSD during this pregnancy due to my experience with a previous pregnancy which ended in stillbirth. Dr Courson helped me get through and kept me calm. She is a great person and a competent doctor.

Oct 11 2019

Review for Dr. Ellen Courson, MD

Great! He is very personable! A great surgeon! I highly recommend!

Oct 01 2019

Review for Dr. Jason Matthew Heaton, MD

Sep 23 2019

Review for Dr. Jarod Bailey, DO

Dr Pitts and his office staff are the best in Valdosta. They are all so professional and caring. Had surgery there in the ambulatory surgery center on 9/3/19. Best experience I have ever had with surgery.

Sep 17 2019

Review for Dr. Timothy Pitts, DPM

Dr. Merriman’s staff is wonderful. I have visited her practice several times for facial treatments including microneedling and hydrofacials. It is always a pleasant atmosphere and staff is very knowledgeable about the procedures and products. I would highly recommend using her practice.

Sep 11 2019

Review for Dr. Sonya Merriman, MD

Sep 05 2019

Review for Dr. Randal Sanders, MD

Sep 05 2019

Review for Dr. Stephen Zeigler, MD

Slow about scheduling tests have to call back, also not satisfied with diagnosis I can feel fluid in my ear

Aug 29 2019

Review for Dr. Theodore Kanne, MD

He really takes good care of you, and seems to care about you. I would recommend him to anyone.

Aug 26 2019

Review for Dr. Ven Chiang, MD

in Lakeland, GA - Aug 19 2019

Review for Dr. Eric Ward, MD

I truely love Dr.Mareno he does care and I trust him which is the most important thing.

Aug 09 2019

Review for Dr. Hernando Moreno, MD

Excellent in everything he and his staff do. So happy with his expertise and kindness. Aaron, too.

Aug 06 2019

Review for Dr. Brook Bearden, MD

Jul 28 2019

Review for Dr. Jonathan Sule, MD

My Beautiful friend went to see him yesterday for one of his "Neck Shots" She is NOW ON LIFE SUPPORT in the Valdosta Hospital

Jul 26 2019

Review for Dr. Jonathan Sule, MD

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Petermann and his staff. He saved my husband's eye. His staff is so friendly and helpful. I recommend him and his staff to anyone.

Jul 19 2019

Review for Dr. Scott Petermann, MD

Dr. Garcia and his staff are awesome! They are very personable. Dr. Garcia is great at explaining what is going on and is on top of treatments.

Jul 19 2019

Review for Dr. Alberto Garcia, MD

Jul 12 2019

Review for Dr. Satish Bhadriraju, MD

Excellent doctor, very personable and thorough as well!

Jul 09 2019

Review for Dr. Kyle Adams, MD

Dr. Cowart did my knee replacement in May2019. I have done better than I ever expected thanks to Dr. Cowart. The pain I was experiencing before surgery with my knee is gone. Dr. Cowart is very dedicated to the needs of his patients and takes good care of them. I would highly recommend Dr. Cowart.

in Valdosta, GA - Jun 20 2019

Review for Dr. Steven Cowart, MD

Jun 12 2019

Review for Dr. Edward Fricker, MD

I had coreana surgery there, I would not take a dog to him. Very unfriendy

Jun 12 2019

Review for Dr. Albert Gonzalez-Acevedo, MD

in Sparks - Jun 11 2019

Review for Dr. Steven Cowart, MD

very satisfied--got me in and took good care of me. I feel very happy with him and his staff is great. have had to wait sometimes but his new area is nice and could not be more pleased

Jun 11 2019

Review for Dr. Hernando Moreno, MD

Jun 09 2019

Review for Dr. Anthony Johnson, MD

Great Doctor! Have been seeing him for years and he just performed hysterectomy using the Da Vinci method and it went fabulous. No problems at all.

in Lake Park, GA - Jun 02 2019

Review for Dr. Samuel Taylor, MD

in Tifton, GA - Jun 01 2019

Review for Dr. Channing Hampton, MD

Dr. Thomas has always treated me with respect and dignity! He answers all of my questions. He is a great Dr. I would highly recommend Dr Thomas.

in Valdosta, GA - May 31 2019

Review for Dr. Dennis Thomas, MD

Very caring Doctor, listens to you about what ailments you have, follows up on condition to see if you have improved.

May 24 2019

Review for Dr. Alford Brady, MD

Dr Anderson was my dad’s doctor for many years, and has been my mom’s, mine and my husband’s doctor for many years now. He is caring and attentive. There don’t seem to be many left like him!

May 17 2019

Review for Dr. John Anderson, MD

I honestly don’t know why the haven’t taken her license yet. I would not use Dr. Courson for any medical procedure, ever.

May 12 2019

Review for Dr. Ellen Courson, MD

Great Knee replacement!! This MD cared for me like he would have treated his own uncle. Truly a five star guy.

May 11 2019

Review for Dr. Oscar Aguero Jr, MD

Dr Khalil is hands down the best neurosurgeon ever! He has preformed 3 different surgeries on me. He is so understanding and cares deeply for his patients!

May 10 2019

Review for Dr. Hitham Khalil, MD

Dr. Bailey was my doctor for many years before I moved from Valdosta in Feb 2019. Both Dr. Bailey and his staff are true professionals. Actually, he's the only thing I miss about Valdosta. Mrs. King.

May 04 2019

Review for Dr. Jarod Bailey, DO

This “doctor” is a fraud. He doesn’t care about his patients and he definitely doesn’t follow proper protocol. He’s the worst.

May 03 2019

Review for Dr. Larry Smith, MD

My best friend recommend me to go see Dr Thomas for my knee pain, so i made an appt. He gave me a steroid shot and my knee have never felt better thank u so much Dr Thomas!!

Apr 25 2019

Review for Dr. Joseph Thomas, MD

Apr 24 2019

Review for Dr. Steven Cowart, MD

Dr Crosby is a very knowledgeable and nice physician. He is caring and spends a lot of time with his patients. Highly recommend!!

Apr 24 2019

Review for Dr. Raymond Crosby, DO

Wonderful doctor!! Spends a lot of time with his patients.

Apr 24 2019

Review for Dr. Dennis Thomas, MD

Dr. Thomas is one of the most professional and thorough physicians that I have ever visited. He is extremely knowledgeable and takes time to explain things. I definitely recommend him as a primary care physician!

Apr 21 2019

Review for Dr. Dennis Thomas, MD

Apr 19 2019

Review for Dr. James Goss, DO

Dr. Kaminetsky is an excellent doctor as well as a very caring man. Nurse Sue and office staff are very professional, friendly, and caring as well. My husband and I know we are in good hands thanks to this great group of people.

in Sewell, NJ - Apr 19 2019

Review for Dr. Eric Kaminetsky, DO

Apr 18 2019

Review for Dr. Anthony Johnson, MD

Apr 16 2019

Review for Dr. Jarod Bailey, DO

Apr 15 2019

Review for Dr. Fauzia Durrani, MD

He has a great bedside manner, takes the time to assess your situation. He is patient, and is open to any questions.

Apr 10 2019

Review for Dr. Satish Bhadriraju, MD

Very good manners, with a Great smile willing to listen and give the Best Advise. Thank You so much for all you do for my family and myself.

Apr 10 2019

Review for Dr. Richard Rickman, MD

Excellent direct answers. Realistic prognosis, and good communication with family. Humor with patient relationship.

Apr 09 2019

Review for Dr. Stephen Zeigler, MD

My experience with Dr. Khalil has been the greatest. He is very attentive, easy to communicate with, knowledgeable, and has a positive attitude. The clinic has the best staff and the team has won numerous awards for expertise.

Apr 05 2019

Review for Dr. Hitham Khalil, MD

Apr 02 2019

Review for Dr. John Johnson, MD

Mar 29 2019

Review for Dr. Bipin Patel, MD

Location

South Georgia Medical Center

2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602

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