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Dr. Ryan George, MD

Dr. Ryan George, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Ryan George, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Columbia, IL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. George has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Wayne State University in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Memorial Hospital Belleville and Barnes Jewish Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1000 Eleven S Ste 4F Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 628-0715

Dr. George is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. George specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. George's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. George

4.1

17 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 12, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 02, 2024
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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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 10, 2023
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What went well
No results
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
4 people found this helpful
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Kathryn – Jun 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Weixiong Hong – Oct 27, 2022
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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
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Eric S Ruwe – Mar 15, 2022
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Aug 08, 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
GC – Dec 04, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jul 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 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
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Debbie in Edwardsville, IL – Sep 20, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Bob Lunk in Waterloo, Illinois – Mar 07, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Alton, il – 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
1 person found this helpful
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Glen Carbon, IL – May 05, 2017
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biography

Dr. George was born and raised in suburban Detroit, Michigan. He obtained a bachelors degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit where he was elected...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Sinus Surgery

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

  • Walter Reed Amc Wash Dc

    Residency Hospital

  • Illinois Institute Of Technology

    Undergraduate School

  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. George is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Ent. & Sleep Medicine Associates LLC1000 Eleven S Ste 4F Columbia, IL 62236
    1
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Anderson Hospital6800 State Route 162 Maryville, IL 62062
    2

    Practice

    Office1179 Fortune Blvd O Fallon, IL 62269
    3
    St Elizabeths Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd O Fallon, IL 62269
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Barnes Jewish Hospital

      1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
      Saint Louis, MO 63110
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

      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

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      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.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

      1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd
      O Fallon, IL 62269
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      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

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland

      12866 Troxler Ave
      Highland, IL 62249
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      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.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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