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Dr. Ralph Austin Jr, MD

Dr. Ralph Austin Jr, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Ralph Austin Jr, MD is a family medicine physician in Macon, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

5398 Thomaston Rd Macon, GA 31220

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Austin Jr

3.2

13 ratings, 6 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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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Macon, GA – Dec 01, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Monique Davis in Macon, GA – Nov 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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S Noeth in Macon – Feb 26, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Bonaire – Jan 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Tisha West in Warner Robins, GA – Sep 29, 2017
Your appt was cancelled because of the storm. The...Read More
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Batesville, MS – Mar 01, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I am a caring physician who is an advocate for my patients. I know there isn't a pill for everything, and encourage my patients to eat a healthy diet. My philosophy is that disease is caused by what crosses your lips and your level of activity.

biography

I am a family physician who has practiced primary care for over 45 years. After spending seven years as a hospitalist, I decided to go back into practice because I want to help improve the delivery of health care to people.  I became a physician...read more
  • Family Medicine

  • Integrative Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mccg

    Residency Hospital, 1981
  • Medical Center Of Central Georgia

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Medical School, 1978
  • Princeton University

    Undergraduate School, 1973
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Locations

Practice

New Horizon Primary Care LLC5398 Thomaston Rd Macon, GA 31220
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Central Georgia Total Care LLC644 Tallulah Trl Warner Robins, GA 31088
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Macon Medical Center

    350 Hospital Dr
    Macon, GA 31217
    Recipient of 3
    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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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    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

    1% higher than the national average

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  • Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center

    777 Hemlock St
    Macon, GA 31201

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    69%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

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