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Dr. Ekkehard Bonatz, MD

Dr. Ekkehard Bonatz, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Ekkehard Bonatz, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Hoover, AL. Dr. Bonatz has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 67 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (67 reviews)

Practice

4517 Southlake Pkwy Ste 202 Hoover, AL 35244
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bonatz specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Bonatz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bonatz

3.2

67 ratings, 29 with a written review
5 Star
52%
52%
4 Star
1%
1%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
37%
37%

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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Cecilia Taylor – Apr 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Long wait times
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Feb 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Margie Brown – Dec 22, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Eddie Absher – Nov 30, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tammy – Aug 31, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Dec 24, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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CJ – Dec 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tom Shepherd – Sep 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Laine Poole – Jul 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Unhappy patient – Feb 16, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 15, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Bill in Vestavia HIlls, AL – Jul 01, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marilyn Seier – Jun 23, 2019
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About Me

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biography

Born in Wernigerode, Germany, Dr. Bonatz graduated from the Hannover Medical School with a Medical Degree.  He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  Dr. Bonatz completed his fellowship...read more
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Uab

    2002
  • University Ala School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1988
  • Bapt Mc Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • Johanneum Luenebug

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • English

  • German

Locations

Practice

Office4517 Southlake Pkwy Ste 202 Hoover, AL 35244
1
Bryant and Blum Orthopaedics513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 402 Birmingham, AL 35209
2

Practice

Southern Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 430 Birmingham, AL 35243
3

Practice

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Birmingham, AL 35209
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy
    Birmingham, AL 35243

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr
    Birmingham, AL 35209
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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