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Dr. Roland Hester IV, MD

Dr. Roland Hester IV, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Roland Hester IV, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Montgomery, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hester IV has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prattville Baptist Hospital and Baptist Medical Center East. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

454 Taylor Rd Montgomery, AL 36117

Make an Appointment

(334) 613-9000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hester IV is affiliated with Prattville Baptist Hospital Prattville, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hester IV specializes in the area of Orthopedic 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
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Hester IV's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hester IV

4.5

36 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
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What could be improved
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Apr 17, 2025
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2025
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 27, 2025
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mr E.Amador – Mar 26, 2025
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Walker – Feb 22, 2025
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mason – Dec 14, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Merry Franklin – Nov 17, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Annie T. – Nov 13, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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George – Sep 27, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marilyn Denney – Sep 14, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Outstanding – Mar 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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Vern Miller – Mar 15, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 12, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Elissa (Gymnast) – Jan 06, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Annie L Smith – Dec 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Marie Hudson – Jun 02, 2022
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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James Vines – Jun 02, 2022
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What could be improved
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12 people found this helpful
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Starr Holstick-Crawford – Jun 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Unhappy patient – Mar 20, 2021
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About Me

biography

Roland A. Hester, M.D. Dr. Hester graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then graduated from Medical School at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he was a Justin Potter...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedics

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  • Vanderbilt University

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

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Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons LLC454 Taylor Rd Montgomery, AL 36117
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Medical Center East

    400 Taylor Rd
    Montgomery, AL 36117

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prattville Baptist Hospital

    124 S Memorial Dr
    Prattville, AL 36067
    Recipient of 2
    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.

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

    1% higher than the national average

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

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Medical Center South

    2105 E South Blvd
    Montgomery, AL 36116
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher 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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