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Dr. Ralph Morales, MD

Dr. Ralph Morales, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ralph Morales, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Brunswick, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Morales has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Southeast Georgia Health System-Brunswick. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

3231 Glynn Ave Brunswick, GA 31520

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Dr. Morales' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Morales

3.1

24 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
38%
38%
4 Star
13%
13%
3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
33%
33%

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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Terry Dyer – Dec 04, 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
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Pam – Aug 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 22, 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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
St Simons Island, GA – Jul 12, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brenda C. in Brunswick, GA – Feb 08, 2017
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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
Tom Miller in Brunswick, GA – Feb 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandy in Brunswick, GA – Sep 05, 2016
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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
Helpful
Gwendolyn in Jesup, GA – Jul 25, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Becca in St Simons Island, GA – Jul 12, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Terry in Odum, GA – Jun 07, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mike in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Apr 11, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ben in St Simons – Mar 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Vicki in Saint Simons Island, GA – Jan 26, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I try to identify the main cause of a patient's musculoskeletal pain as accurately as possible in order to offer all appropriate treatment options. It is very important to match the best treatment with the patient's individual circumstances so...read more

biography

Dr. Morales is a board certified Orthopaedic surgeon and the founding partner of Southern Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. He founded the practice focusing on the delivery of expert care utilizing the most advanced treatment options available. He...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Hughston Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • Eisenhower Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
  • University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey / New Jersey School Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
  • Rutgers University / New Brunswick Campus

    1983
  • Lafayette College

    Undergraduate School, 1980
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Locations

Practice

Southern Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine3231 Glynn Ave Brunswick, GA 31520
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Southeast Georgia Health System-Brunswick

    2415 Parkwood Dr
    Brunswick, GA 31520

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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