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Dr. Douglas Widener, MD

Dr. Douglas Widener, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Widener, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Canton, GA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Widener has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Piedmont Mountainside and Northside Hospital Cherokee. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 109 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (109 reviews)

Practice

1495 Hickory Flat Hwy Ste 200 Canton, GA 30115

Make an Appointment

(678) 505-4455

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Widener is affiliated with AdventHealth Murray Chatsworth, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Widener specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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. Widener's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Widener

4.8
109 ratings, 100 with a written review
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Dr Widener took the time to answer my questions. When he administered the steroid shots he explained exactly what he was doing.
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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Feb 15, 2025
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Great doctor and staff!
Dr. Widener explained my problem very clearly. I appreciate that he treats all of the joints, not just one of them.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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CBW – Jan 30, 2025
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Excellent physician
Easy to talk to and I didn't feel like he rushed or dismissed my concerns. EXTREMELY knowledgeable, not quick to recommend invasive surgeries, overall caring and compassionate.I trust him implicitly.
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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Cynthia S. – Jan 26, 2025
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Knee Replacement Surgery.
Dr. Widener has done both of my knee surgeries. He is the best doctor and surgeon. I have had no complications and would highly recommend him. He is so nice and takes the time to listen to you. Best Doctor Ever.
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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Margaret Gardner – Jan 16, 2025
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Office visit
Listened to what I said, answered questions clearly. I did not feel rushed.
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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Jan 09, 2025
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Highly Professional.
Dr. Widener, was very concise. Explaining the entire procedure. I felt very comfortable from the start throughout the surgery. Follow up was reassuring. I am on my way to a better pain free life. His staff is also excellent, with everything they did for me. I highly recommend him and Resurgens. Dan.
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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Dan – Dec 12, 2024
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Pleasantly surprised
I have noclue why someone would leave a bad review. Everyone in the office was very pleasant and polite. Dr. Widener was very nice and seemed genuinely concerned. He listened to me and explained my condition to me and my husband. I wound definitely recommend this office and the doctor!
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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Nov 21, 2024
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Concerns
Unprofessional behavior
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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Nov 12, 2024
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Excellent
Excellent everyone was friendly and helpful
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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Joyce B – Nov 07, 2024
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Dr. Widener is great!
Listen, every time I come in Dr. Widener seems genuinely empathetic. He is likable and professional…a difficult tightrope to walk. He takes ample time to go over everything in laymen’s terms. I’m about to go through my third surgery with him and I couldn’t recommend him more.
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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Empathetic and professional. – Oct 26, 2024
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Everyone helpful and professional from the receptionist to the doctor
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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Oct 24, 2024
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Prompt & Caring
I have been dealing with pain from a sprained ankle for four months. Dr. Widener looks you in the eye and listens. The most powerful thing he said to me this week was “Pain can be depressing”. I’m not sure a doctor could have ever summed up the past four months more perfectly! I never wait in the lobby for more than ten minutes, and he never makes me wait more than 10-15 minutes. Wonderful doctor with an incredible bedside manner!
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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Cathy K – Oct 16, 2024
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Awesome Visit
Not very often do you go to a Doctors office and feel as much at ease as you do at this office.Doctor Widener and his staff all do a great job.
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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Stanley – Oct 01, 2024
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Great experience!
Dr Widener was thorough and clear in in his explanation of my condition. I felt confident that he knew exactly what steps to take next. Would highly recommend him to anyone.
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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C. McGhee – Sep 15, 2024
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Excellent surgeon! Caring physician!
Dr. Widener explained everything he could do to help my knee and then let me decide when to go forward. The surgery center was awesome too. I would highly recommend Resurgeons and Dr Widener!
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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Sue – Sep 07, 2024
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Dr Widener & staff are thorough &efficient
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 01, 2024
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Knee Replacement
Always willing to take time to answer my questions and concerns. Never long wait time. Very thorough
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2024
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Excellent experience
We were never left waiting for the doctor. He offered several options none of which was surgical. How refreshing.
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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Donna – Jul 14, 2024
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Great experience!
Overall a great experience. I took my 11 years old son to see Dr. Widener because of my son is experiencing pain in his ankle. He did his X-ray in the office and was recommended to do physical therapy which is in his office too. Dr. Widener was very personable and did a great job explaining what could be causing the pain. The office was well ran, everything was very smooth. Overall a great experience.
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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Jul 13, 2024
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excellent
Dr. Widener was very attentive and helped me solve my problem. I appreciate his attention and that of his entire team, who, despite not speaking the same language, made me feel at ease. Thank you very much.
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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Rita Pernia – Jun 27, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused and comprehensive musculoskeletal care to the Atlanta community and surrounding areas.

biography

I am a native Georgian and a Veteran of the US Army, having served 9 years as the staff orthopaedic surgeon across the country and overseas.As a former high school and collegiate athlete, I have a passion for treating sports and musculoskeletal...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic 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.

  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Resurgens LLC1495 Hickory Flat Hwy Ste 200 Canton, GA 30115
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Resurgens LLC270 Chastain Rd NW Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Practice

Northside Hospital-Cherokee450 Northside Cherokee Blvd Canton, GA 30115
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Practice

Resurgens LLC1285 Hembree Rd Ste 200A Roswell, GA 30076
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Murray

    707 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd
    Chatsworth, GA 30705
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

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

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

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

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Northside Hospital Cherokee

    450 Northside Cherokee Blvd
    Canton, GA 30115
    Recipient of 13
    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.

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

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Piedmont Mountainside

    1266 Highway 515 S
    Jasper, GA 30143
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    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.

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

    2% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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