Dr. Ronald Macbeth - Blairsville, Georgia

Mary J.

My husband and I both had appointments one day apart. When I was seen Dr. Macbeth did not give me the time of day. He palpated my knee said the MRI showed a tear in my meniscus and surgery was needed. When my husband went in Dr. Macbeth pulled up his MRI went over all the images and explained in detail what was going on with his knee.
I scheduled surgery (with reservations) because I was in pain. I had all of my pre-ops done and I went in for my final visit with him. I asked if we could go over my MRI. Dr. Macbeth said he doesn’t typically use the MRI image and usually just goes by the radiologist notes. As he pulled up my MRI (he only looked at one image) he pointed out a bone spur and after I asked him where the tear was and the Bakers Cyst he told me he could not see them on the image. He also said, you don’t have a Bakers Cyst. I mentioned that the radiologist wrote that I have a large Bakers Cyst. Even with my mentioning this, Dr. Macbeth proceeded to turn the imaging off and proceeded to tell me what to expect with surgery. We were also concerned about his shaky hand as he moved the mouse around as we viewed my MRI.
Needless to say, I cancelled my surgery and both my husband and I will go elsewhere for our surgical needs.
My suggestion is to spent quality time with your patients, regardless of their gender, and to really listen to your patients concerns. They know their body better than you do.
Happy Holidays!!

MARCIA S.

My initial visit with Dr. Macbeth was excellent beginning with checking in. My wait was extremely short before being called in for an xray. Again, the wait was short before seeing Dr. Macbeth. He explained everything thoroughly. I was given a painless injection for Bursitis and physical therapy will be arranged. I highly recommend using Dr. Macbeth for orthopedic issues within his scope of expertise.

Marcia

Peni B.

Dr Macbeth did both of my knee replacements. 1st one last year, and 2nd one recently. He did an excellent job on both and I would highly recommend him. However, since moving into the new office the way patients are handled is quite different. On each appt, they come out and call 5 or 6 patients at a time, herd them to the exam rooms and say you go in this room, you go in this room, you in this room and so on. Very unprofessional in my opinion.

Betsy M.

FIT TO BE TIED!!! While in room Dr has to go to hospital to ck out a hip injury. 1 1/2 hrs later he walks in, doesn't introduce himself or apologize, looks at my foot says "Nothing broken". Yes, we know that due to the X-rays taken 9 days ago. "You've got a very severe sprain-will take 6-8 weeks to get better. On your way out set another appointment for a follow up." My reply,"No, we won't be back."
So-no surgery needed-that's good news!!!

Steve W.

Dr.Macbeth did the undoable. After prolonging an ankle fusion for over 36 years, this Doctor Magician did the impossible. He removed the over grown bone from a tib-fib fracture and removed all the screws from the plates, grafted my bone to replace what was missing in my ankle and was actually able to fuse my ankle. He saved my foot. This doctor did things I did not know was possible. He went the extra mile to save my foot. So, YES! I highly recommend him and his wonderful staff.

Denise F.

Dr.MacBeth was very attentive and did surgery right away. I broke my tibia/fibula and the whole team was wonderful. Concerned about my needs and I was well informed of each step. Thank you to the Dr , nurses and anesthesiologist

Pam B.

Macbeth is a hack!!