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Dr. Douglas Beard, MD

Dr. Douglas Beard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Beard, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Collins, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner Fort Collins Medical Center and Gothenburg Health. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1313 Riverside Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524

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Dr. Beard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Beard

3.7

24 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Claudia – Jan 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
6 people found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2020
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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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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May 01, 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
7 people found this helpful
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North Platte, NE – Jun 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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Ft Collins, CO – Apr 25, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Kerrie L in Ft Collins, CO – Apr 25, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Tara Harper in North Platte, NE – Apr 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
8 people found this helpful
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wanda johnson in North Platte, NE – Mar 24, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

A native of Fort Collins, Dr. Beard knew early in life that he wanted to be a physician like his father, a pediatrician. His specialized fellowship training in spine surgery led him back to Colorado to participate in research and advanced spinal...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Ne

    Residency Hospital
  • Creighton University

    Internship Hospital
  • Creighton University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
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Locations

Practice

Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery PC1313 Riverside Ave Fort Collins, CO 80524
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Gothenburg Memorial Hospital910 20th St Gothenburg, NE 69138
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Banner Fort Collins Medical Center

    4700 Lady Moon Dr
    Fort Collins, CO 80528

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

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

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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  • Gothenburg Health

    910 20th St
    Gothenburg, NE 69138

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

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

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  • Great Plains Health

    601 W Leota St
    North Platte, NE 69101

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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