Dr. Maria Fondal, MD
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Dr. Maria Fondal, MD

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Rheumatology | Female

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Arthritis Research/Treatmnt Ctr 1101 Hospital Dr Ste 200 Stockbridge, GA 30281 Get Directions

(678) 289-5488

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Dr. Maria Fondal, MD is a rheumatology doctor who practices in Stockbridge, GA. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Fondal is affiliated with Piedmont Henry Hospital.

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Arthritis Research/Treatmnt Ctr 1101 Hospital Dr Ste 200

Stockbridge, GA 30281

(678) 289-5488 Get Directions

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Piedmont Henry Hospital

1133 Eagles Landing Pkwy

Stockbridge, GA 30281

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Dr. Fondal's Reviews

Likelihood of recommending Dr. Fondal to family and friends

2.8

based on 31 total reviews (3 with comments)

Dr. Fondal's Performance

Trustworthiness
GOOD
Explains condition(s) well
GOOD
Answers Questions
GOOD
Time well spent
GOOD

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
GOOD
Office environment
VERY GOOD
Staff friendliness
VERY GOOD
Average wait time
16 to 30 minutes

Patient Comments (3)

Birmingham, AL | Oct 17, 2016

Find another dr !!! The first visit ok the second visit was a disaster . I never met a doctor that is so aloof combative and down right arrogant . These diseases are serious conditions and if she dont care about her patients she should not be a doctor. I wish I would have read reviews about her before going . She didn't want to explain to me why she was putting me on meds , she don't know her patients , she spends her time staring at the computer, rather give u a print out instead of explaining

-Chris in Hampton | Aug 03, 2016

If they had A minus 5 stars that would be my choice.I think she is A good Doctor but scattered late for appointments .I got to A appointment to start A med and they said they had samples and they did not ,the doctor was more concerned about her vacation then Patients needs.After doing all the test and X rays 2 weeks went by no med no calls so I called 2 times since 8-1-16 and have not got A return call back .So my rating for this Doctor Is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-M. J. | May 21, 2016

I have systemic sclerosis, my blood work was off the charts high, I was recommended to see a rheumatologist, Went to see Dr. Fondal, I was told you don't have Lupus (I knew that before I went) , can't help you, follow up with your PCP within the year. She knows nothing about anything else. I went to Emory Rheumatology Clinic in Atlanta, getting the help I need. The doctors there could not believe she knew nothing about systemic sclerosis.

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Dr. Fondal's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
Specializes in Rheumatology
Board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
No malpractice claims found
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
What is a recognized doctor
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor designation identifies leading doctors who:
Are board certified.
Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.
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We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.
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Malpractice Claims
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Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.
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A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.
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Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?
Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.
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Board Certifications

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Internal Medicine
Rheumatology

Conditions Treated

Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Conditions
Gout
Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hands
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Systemic Sclerosis
Vascular Disease

Education

Medical School
Washington University St Louis
Graduated in 1991
Internship Hospital
Deaconess Hospital St Louis University
Residency Hospital
Deaconess Hospital St Louis University
Fellowship Hospital
University Mo

Languages Spoken

English

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Specialties

Rheumatology

Procedures Performed

Joint Drainage
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection