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Dr. Douglas Turgeon, MD

Dr. Douglas Turgeon, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Turgeon, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Jefferson, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Fort Defiance Indian Hospital and Ashe Memorial Hospital.

4 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640

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(336) 846-7101

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Turgeon specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & 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. Turgeon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Turgeon

4.0

44 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
18%
18%

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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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Sandra Hughes – Apr 24, 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
2 people found this helpful
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No – Jul 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Tyler – Jun 18, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ugo Ginatta in Dallas, TX – Jun 05, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Mesquite, TX – Jan 02, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Mary M in Dallas, TX – Aug 15, 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
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Chris S in Dallas, TX – Feb 10, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tessa P in Dallas, TX – Dec 18, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Douglas Turgeon, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Jefferson, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Fort Defiance Indian Hospital and Ashe Memorial Hospital.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Ashe Memorial Hospital200 Hospital Ave Jefferson, NC 28640
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

    Of Routes 12 And Nort
    Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
    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

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  • Ashe Memorial Hospital

    200 Hospital Ave
    Jefferson, NC 28640

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

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

    3% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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