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Dr. Stephen Tafor, MD

Dr. Stephen Tafor, MD

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Tafor, MD is a pain medicine anesthesiologist in Macon, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

101 Preston Ct Ste 104 Macon, GA 31210
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(478) 745-2385

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Tafor specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tafor's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tafor

4.2

22 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
77%
77%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
18%
18%

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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
5 people found this helpful
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Ashley Y. – Jan 09, 2020
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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
Ronnie C. – Jan 08, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Jan 08, 2020
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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
W. K. – Dec 09, 2019
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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
Anonymous – Dec 09, 2019
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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
Anonymous – Dec 02, 2019
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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
Anonymous – Nov 26, 2019
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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
L. H. – Nov 26, 2019
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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
Melissa R. – Nov 26, 2019
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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
Kathy K. – Nov 25, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Duane V. – Nov 22, 2019
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Disappointed in the doctor – Nov 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Forsyth – Apr 13, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Stephen Tafor joined The Hemlock Pain Center in July 2007 and is board certified in Anesthesiology, Fellowship Trained in Pain Management and Board Certified in Pain Management. Dr. Tafor began his education at Augusta State College and subsequently...read more

biography

Dr. Stephen Tafor, MD is an Anesthesiologist Specialist in Macon, GA. He graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine.

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

  • Cosmetic Dermatology

  • Anesthesiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Mississippi

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Morehouse School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002

  • Medical College Georgia Hospital And Clinics

    Undergraduate School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Hemlock Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC101 Preston Ct Ste 104 Macon, GA 31210
1

Practice

Pain Relief Specialists Inc200 S Houston Lake Rd Ste A Warner Robins, GA 31088
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center

    777 Hemlock St
    Macon, GA 31201

    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

    69%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

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