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Dr. Gerald King, MD

Dr. Gerald King, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Gerald King, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Canton, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Harris Regional Hospital and Haywood Regional Medical Center.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

100 Silver Bluff Dr Canton, NC 28716

Make an Appointment

(828) 452-4131

Hospital Highlight

Dr. King is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital Sylva, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. King specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. King's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. King

4.3

20 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
15%
15%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 28, 2018
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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
Helpful
Casey in WAYNESVILLE, NC – Jul 02, 2018
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sue in Whittier, NC – May 11, 2018
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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
Helpful
Whittier – Mar 17, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna Burton in Maggie Valley, NC – Nov 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Waynesville, NC – Jul 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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shandon in clyde nc – May 09, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tim in Waynesville, NC – Aug 04, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karlysmom in Jackson,NC – Mar 02, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sonja McCoy in Cherokee, North Carolina 28719 – Feb 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Personalized, up to date care using the most modern and proven techniques and procedures when needed, to restore the patient to the highest possible level of function.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

  • Joint replacement program at Haywood Regional Medical Center

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Locations

Practice

Silver Bluff Inc100 Silver Bluff Dr Canton, NC 28716
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Harris Regional Hospital

    68 Hospital Rd
    Sylva, NC 28779
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Haywood Regional Medical Center

    262 Leroy George Dr
    Clyde, NC 28721
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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