Dr. David C. Ballard III, MD | Marietta, GA | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. David Ballard III practices gastroenterology and internal medicine in Marietta and Hiram, Georgia. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Ballard 4.65 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.7

17 Ratings
11 insurance plans accepted
6 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 office locations

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Ballard III's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

17 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 21 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Dr. Ballard is my favorite doctor of any doctor. He is so smart and pays attention to what you say. I like the fact that he really cares about you. Dr. Ballard has been my Gastroenterologist for 20 plus years now. When I have not been in for a few years and then go see him he always remembers my case. He is like a friend as well as my doctor.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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September 16th, 2016

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Sad to see him retire. Not many caring Drs left

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 26th, 2016

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Dr. Ballard saved my life and the lives of two of my children. We were misdiagnosed and he found the appropriate treatments for us. Just a FYI - Dr. Ballard is now retired and not practicing. We miss him very much!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 27th, 2016

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He may be intelligent and educated but he lacks in bedside manner. He is also overbooked, condescending, and does not go out of his way to help his patients

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

October 28th, 2015

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Dr. Ballard is the best, bar none. He has actually diagnosed several NON-GASTO conditions that my other doctors missed - and my gastro care is the best! He takes a long time to see you because he SPEND TIME WITH HIS PATIENTS. It takes awhile to get in to see him because he's WONDERFUL!Worth the wait...Patient for 22 years

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 23rd, 2011

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My daughter was in the hospital for 5 days, out for 6, then returned for another 4 days with uncontrolled vomiting. The Gastro Dr. assigned to us could not tell us the problem after multiple tests, and gave up trying to find the problem and focused on solving the symptoms. I asked for a 2nd opinion from Dr. Ballard and after the FIRST meeting with her, he ran a test for a rare disease and found the answer. The disease is treatable, and obviously, we were estatic- great job Dr. Ballard!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 8th, 2009

Dr. David Ballard, MD

711 Canton Rd NE Ste 300Marietta, GA 30060

GI Specialists of Georgia (Physicians)

148 Bill Carruth Pkwy Ste 200Hiram, GA 30141


Dr. David Clark Ballard III, MD	Dr. David B Rausher, MD	Chimdi Mfebe, APRN	Whitney Morgan, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (17 Ratings)	4.6 (71 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Marietta , GA	Decatur , GA	Little Rock , AR	Tallahassee , FL
	Med School: State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing	Med School: Chamberlain University
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Where is Dr. David Ballard III's office located?: Dr. David Ballard III's office is located at 711 Canton Rd NE Ste 300, Marietta, GA, 30060.

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