Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD
Internal Medicine*•Male•Age 64
Internal Medicine*
Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD is an internist in Springfield, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Candler Hospital and Effingham Health System. He is not accepting new patients.
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1571 GA Highway 21 S Springfield, GA 31329At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Ratchford specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ratchford
3.6
| 5 Star | 61% | 61% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 35% | 35% |
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Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD is an internist in Springfield, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Candler Hospital and Effingham Health System. He is not accepting new patients.Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
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Emory University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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