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Dr. George McCluskey III, MD

Dr. George McCluskey III, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. George McCluskey III, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McCluskey III has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1984. He is affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

2300 Manchester Expy Ste 101A Columbus, GA 31904

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCluskey III

4.6
20 ratings, 6 with a written review
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First visit for 2nd opinion
I saw Dr McCluskey for a second opinion. He greeted me and my sister-in-law very warmly and personably. He reviewed my xray with me as well as my symptoms and history. He gave his opinion on what needed to be done, and did so with obvious expertise and knowledge. He answered all my questions and concerns before I even asked them. He was clear about the risk and benefits of the reverse total shoulder replacement I needed. He gained my trust in one visit.
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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Joan Lynn McDonald – Sep 02, 2024
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Dr. George McCluskey(MD) III is Five Star Plus
As a physician, I appreciate the care, and post-surgical results that Dr. McCluskey obtained in performing my laparoscopic shoulder surgery. I now have pain free full range of motion.His physical therapists are excellent.
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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Jul 10, 2024
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My brother was denied surgery for his broken clavicle due to him having epilepsy and blood clots in his leg. His clavicle bone is about to poke through his skin. He is in pain and Dr. Mccluskey said I'm not prescribing you anything for the pain. If you did not feel comfortable operating on him that is fine, but why waste all our time. I had to leave work 2 hours early to take him to this appointment. We could have been told over the telephone he was not a good candidate for the surgery. But then the insurance would not be billed for his visit.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Pamela Crowder – Oct 02, 2020
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Amazing experience......... Very fortunate to have Dr. McCluskey do my surgery. He was compassionate, thorough and an incredible surgeon and his staff was most helpful in expeditionng everything. Thank you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Rick Caldwell in Midland, Ga – Jan 18, 2018
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I have been fortunate enough to have many good doctors over the years but Dr. George McCluskey surpasses them all. His knowledge and skill are amazing. He listens well and his responses to questions and details about problems and treatment are superb. I will never leave his care (now driving 4-5 hours to see him) unless I am no longer able to travel. I trust and his skill implicitly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Aug 23, 2017
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Personable, knowledgeable and highly professional. He explained my injury technically and was so thorough that I left feeling confident and assured that I'd receive the best treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Pam Ryles in Phenix City, AL – Mar 16, 2017
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Dr. George McCluskey III, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McCluskey III has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Augusta University Medical...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office2300 Manchester Expy Ste 101A Columbus, GA 31904
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Practice

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare2122 Manchester Expy Columbus, GA 31904
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Office2300 Manchester Expy Ste 2001A Columbus, GA 31904
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy
    Columbus, GA 31904

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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