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Dr. Susan Smith, MD

Dr. Susan Smith, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Susan Smith, MD is a family medicine physician in East Ellijay, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1985. She is affiliated with Piedmont Mountainside. She is not accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

772 Maddox Dr Ste 122 East Ellijay, GA 30540

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

2.6
12 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
25%
25%
4 star
17%
17%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
8%
8%
1 star
50%
50%

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Rude.
Dr. Smith is by far the worst doctor I have ever encountered. She has ZERO bedside manner. She talks over you, interrupts you, doesn't listen to YOUR concerns about YOUR own body. She does not respect your autonomy whatsoever. She keeps trying to take me off of medications and add 5 more things that I DONT NEED! She thinks she knows more than specialists that have spent more than 30 minutes with you! She has been trying to treat me for bipolar disorder without me ever receiving that as a diagnosis from anyone, anywhere. Do yourself a favor and don't bother, find another doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Ashley – Oct 17, 2024
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Liver disease
Dr. Smith is responsible for my health after I was diagnosed with stage four Liver Disease. She has done a wonderful job bringing me back from near death. I am deeply grateful for her knowledge and care that she provided. She's my primary Doctor and will not use another.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis Hambrick – Aug 12, 2024
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Stay Away
Dr Smith is too arrogant for me. She knows more than Specialists. Her specialty of Tropical Diseases, is obviously in great need inNorth Georgia
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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North Georgia Mom – Jul 03, 2023
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I saw Dr. Smith for a couple of years, and I gradually lost confidence in her. The final straw was when she suggested that I try talk therapy to deal with the pain resulting from torn cartilage in my hip rather than surgery. She became convinced from the beginning that I had fibromyalgia. An MRI showing the real cause of my joint pain couldn't budge her from that opinion. She actually told me that, "Well, you're in the second half of life (47), so you should expect to hurt."
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Dacula, GA – Jul 12, 2018
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I recently saw dr. Smith and had been seeing her for a couple of years. Over time, my confidence in her has declined. I am now seeing a new physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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Atlanta, GA – Aug 29, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Susan Smith, MD is a family medicine physician in East Ellijay, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1985. She is affiliated with Piedmont Mountainside. She is not accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Saint Francis Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2007
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office772 Maddox Dr Ste 122 East Ellijay, GA 30540
1

Practice

Georgia Mountains Health of Ellijay80 Cinema Dr Ellijay, GA 30540
2

Practice

Office165 Blue Ridge Overlook Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Geogia Mountains Health Services Inc.1008 N 3rd Ave Chatsworth, GA 30705
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Mountainside

    1266 Highway 515 S
    Jasper, GA 30143
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

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

    2% lower than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

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