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Dr. Joseph Burnette, MD

Dr. Joseph Burnette, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Burnette, MD is a general surgeon in Macon, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

420 Charter Blvd Ste 302 Macon, GA 31210

Make an Appointment

(478) 330-6755

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Burnette is affiliated with Piedmont Macon North Hospital Macon, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Burnette specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Burnette's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Burnette

3.9

26 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
69%
69%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
23%
23%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Oct 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Denise Sutton – Jan 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 09, 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
Von Layton – Nov 03, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth J Bradshaw, Mitchell County, Ga (2022) – Nov 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Still hurting in South Georgia – Apr 08, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lee Alexander – Jul 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Pam Caldwell in Macon, GA – Nov 28, 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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 17, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 06, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
James Collins in Dublin, GA – Feb 19, 2017
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You, the patient, are the most important person to our practice. We are committed to providing the best possible medical care. Excellence is our goal. We have worked to provide a full range of service and have highly trained and knowledgeable staff. We look forward to being part of your medical team.

biography

Joseph Burnette, MD is a board certified general surgeon. Dr. Burnette attended Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He then attended the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa for graduate...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Wound Care Nursing

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  • Baptist Medical Centers

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Rebecca L Bass Md-Pulmonary Medicine Pc420 Charter Blvd Ste 302 Macon, GA 31210
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Macon North Hospital

    400 Charter Blvd
    Macon, GA 31210
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback

  • Piedmont Macon Medical Center

    350 Hospital Dr
    Macon, GA 31217
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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