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Dr. Eric George, MD

Dr. Eric George, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Eric George, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Metairie, LA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Avala Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 81 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (81 reviews)

Practice

4228 Houma Blvd Fl 6 Metairie, LA 70006

Make an Appointment

(504) 454-2191

Hospital Highlight

Dr. George is affiliated with Avala Hospital Covington, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. George specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. George's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. George

4.1

81 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
1%
1%
1 Star
21%
21%

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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
What could be improved
No results
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James B – May 31, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Kirsch Williams – Dec 08, 2023
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Rachel – Nov 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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WDJ – Jun 07, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Grace Dolese – Feb 06, 2023
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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
Helpful
Sharon London – Nov 15, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 29, 2022
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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
Helpful
Donella Cummings – Mar 26, 2022
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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
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K. Denise Chan – Dec 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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BK – May 31, 2021
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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
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Michael – Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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M’Liss Mitchell – May 06, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Allen N. in New Orleans, LA – Dec 04, 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
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Annie – Jul 08, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Eva in KENTWOOD, LA – Jan 10, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dawn Way – Oct 02, 2018
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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
RF WICKLINE in New Orleans , LA – Jun 21, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kenner – Apr 23, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Amite, LA – Oct 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
La Place, LA – Jul 19, 2017
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About Me

biography

Eric R. George, M.D. is a native of Huntington, West Virginia, and received his medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. He completed a General Trauma Surgery Residency at Michigan State University....read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Phoenix Integrated Mayo Clin Orth

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • Spectrum Health - Butterworth Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Grand Rapids Area Med Edn Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office4228 Houma Blvd Fl 6 Metairie, LA 70006
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East Jefferson Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC4320 Houma Blvd Ste 500 Metairie, LA 70006
2
Omega Hospital LLC2525 Severn Ave Metairie, LA 70002
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Avala Hospital

    67252 Industry Ln
    Covington, LA 70433
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Tulane Medical Center

    1415 Tulane Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70112

    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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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