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Dr. Ronald Burgess, MD

Dr. Ronald Burgess, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Burgess, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Lexington, KY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health Richmond. He is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 601 Lexington, KY 40503

Make an Appointment

(859) 253-0124

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Burgess is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington Lexington, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Burgess specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Burgess' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Burgess

2.8

39 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
41%
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4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
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2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
49%
49%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 05, 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
Joyce wilson – Nov 29, 2022
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 27, 2020
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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
DS in Lexington , KY – Jan 04, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Barb C – Nov 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 18, 2019
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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
Brooke L. in Lexington, KY – Nov 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
hooshang momenpour in lexington – Nov 12, 2018
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 24, 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
Helpful
Richard Westin in Lexington, KY – Oct 10, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jen Bowers in Lexington KY – Sep 27, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
qx qxxx in Lexington, KY – Aug 29, 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
Rose Dixon in Wellington, KY – Aug 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 14, 2016
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biography

Dr. Ronald Burgess, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Lexington, KY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health Richmond. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Commonwealth Pediatrics PSC1780 Nicholasville Rd Ste 601 Lexington, KY 40503
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd
    Lexington, KY 40503
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Russell County Hospital

    153 Dowell Rd
    Russell Springs, KY 42642

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

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Health Richmond

    801 Eastern Byp
    Richmond, KY 40475
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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