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Dr. Charles Galea, MD

Dr. Charles Galea, MD

Rheumatology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Galea, MD is a rheumatologist in Waycross, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Galea has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Faculty of Medicine & Surgery - University of Malta in 1995. He is affiliated with Memorial Satilla Health. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (25 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
615 Pendleton St Ste A
Waycross, GA 31501

Dr. Galea is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Galea specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care • Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Galea's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galea

3.6
25 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
60%
60%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
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1 star
32%
32%

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What else can you say. Dr. Galea is one of the Best doctor's in S.GA.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Timothy Lucas – Oct 18, 2024
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Never, never, never us this office
He puts you with a PA that you can't understand. Then you go for a follow up appointment and you are told you don't have an appointment. A few weeks later you are charged for that missed appointment. Their staff are not trained well. I was given too much medication and ended up in the ER twice. After I got a different doctor, it was revealed that I had a disease that this doctor never diagnosed. The disease should have been detected at this office as they were doing blood work each and every time I went in. Oh and the billing...They try overcharge you, they say your co payment is more than it is. I find this doctor cares little about his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Aug 12, 2024
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I have been extremely happy and satisfied with the services I receive from Dr. Galea's practice. Very professional and friendly. If I have a health question, they have the answer or will find the answer to help me. I highly recommend this office to everyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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B.Baldwin – Nov 06, 2021
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Perfect every time
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Ryan Wilson – Jan 27, 2020
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He needs to read up on rare diagnosis before he dismisses a patient's symptoms as if they are crazy. Serious condition's such as primary CNS Vasculitis can have life changing effects if symptoms are ignored. Go to the vasculitis foundation web and learn what the symptoms are and don't make your patient feel like they are crazy when they have a relapse. Office never follows up on phone calls or abnormal labs.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
8 others found this helpful
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Very concerned family member of pt in Baxley, GA – Mar 22, 2019
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In my experience, Dr. Galea has been a good doctor who listens well to my complaints. He takes his time and doesn't make me feel rushed. He speaks in lay terms so I always feel comfortable in my decisions based on the information I am given. He has a calm and caring demeanor that makes me feel at ease in the office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2019
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Will not be there when you need him!! Also watch out for the biologics he pushes you will end up with TB and never tell you how sick you can get like TB
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Atlanta, GA – Mar 20, 2017
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. Don't expect to see the doctor unless you schedule a SPECIFIC VIST with him. Staff is good but none hold doctoral degree. Out of 4 appointments with the DOCTOR, only ONCE DID WE ACTUALLY SEE THE PHYSICIAN! This is your health. This is YOUR LIFE!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Jan 12, 2016
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I like Dr.Galea and his Associates they are very helpful and always have time to answer answer any questions that I have about anything. My mom was a patient of Dr. Galea's also and he was a great doctor to her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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Robin Brogdon in Waycross Georgia – Jan 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Charles Galea, MD is a rheumatologist in Waycross, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Galea has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Faculty of Medicine & Surgery - University of...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Residency Hospital

  • Faculty Of Medicine & Surgery - University Of Malta

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Galea is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Memorial Satilla Health

      1900 Tebeau St
      Waycross, GA 31501

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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    See all Rheumatologists in Waycross, GA