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Dr. George Austin, MD

Dr. George Austin, MD

General Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. George Austin, MD is a general surgeon in Latrobe, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1970. He is affiliated with Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

1 Mellon Way Latrobe, PA 15650

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At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Austin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Austin

2.6
5 ratings, 2 with a written review
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He was with me less than 5 minutes, he applied an ace wrap to the leg that had burst blood vessel, he told me if ace wraps were a problem we could go to Ted hose,he said Ted hose several times. The nurses apply the wraps and they fall off with in a few hours. My doctor's office and Nurse have called repeatedly to ask for a prescription for the Ted hose, but first he said no, continue wraps, called his office and he puts in writing to apply compression wraps, my nurse called again to clarify, since he is the surgeon but for some reason he doesn't write Ted hose and let my doctor have his nurses put on stockings that will apply pressure. I didn't ask for the Ted hose, that's what he said needed to allow my wound to heal, it's been 12 weeks and not healed, the wraps will not do the job, he needs to take 2 minutes to get this straightened out over the phone,. His receptionist is going back and forth .
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 16, 2022
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I have suffered pain from neuropathies and non healing wounds for 3+ years. I went to see Dr Austin for a Medical Marijuana evaluation as well as to look at my leg wounds. Despite my ongoing pain and reliance on Opoids for 10 years, he didn't feel I was qualifiedfor medical marijuana, didn't have any suggestions for my leg, took my $100, and said I should come back next week, although there is nothing that he did other than to look at the wounds. I don't feel he was responsive to my problems.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Greensburg, PA – Nov 30, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. George Austin, MD is a general surgeon in Latrobe, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1970. He is affiliated with Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Maryland At Baltimore

    Medical School, 1970
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Locations

Practice

Select Specialty Hospital-Laurel Highlands1 Mellon Way Latrobe, PA 15650
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital

    532 W Pittsburgh St
    Greensburg, PA 15601
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

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