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Dr. Earl Golightly, MD

Dr. Earl Golightly, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Earl Golightly, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Griffin, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Wellstar Spalding Medical Center and Wellstar Sylvan Grove Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

681 S 9th St Griffin, GA 30224

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Dr. Golightly's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Golightly

3.1
20 ratings, 8 with a written review
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I expected to be met with someone checking my temperature and making sure I had a mask due to Covid 19 just as I had at other Dr. appointments. No one even acknowledged there was a pandemic. No safety measures used at all. None of the staff wore masks, no sanitizer anywhere. I felt very uncomfortable since I am in the vunerable population. It seemed to be a total disregard of everyone's health.
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 07, 2020
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Terrible atmosphere. Always late with excuses. Today my appointment was 1 hour late and his excuse was "I woke up late and got here late". He smells like he bathed in cigarette smoke. Comes in wearing used gloves and doesn't clean them. Never appologizes, respects our space, or even greets us. Building is chipping and all of their equipment is old. Demands instead of asks. The ONLY reason I come here is for insurance reasons. I definitely DO NOT recommend coming here.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2019
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I've been seeing Dr. Golightly for many years. I don't go there because of his office staff, nursing staff, or comfort of his chairs. I go to see Dr. Golightly because of his medical expertise and knowledge. He performed sinus surgery on me a few years ago, which worked beautifully. Dr. Golightly is professional, friendly, and a perfectionist. As to his staff, the receptionist is friendly and efficient; the nurse assistant is curt and seems to be in a rush; the waiting room is just fine.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Tom in Hampton, GA – Aug 23, 2018
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I have been taking my Dad to Dr. Golightney for 8 years. We have always sat in the waiting room for around 1 Hour each time and then you always sit in an examination room for another 30 minutes. Dr. G is like all Dr.s they overbook patients and make you wait extremely long times before you see them and then its rush, rush, rush to get you out of there. Office staff is very friendly and professional but the nurses are snoody.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Atlanta, GA – May 14, 2017
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Dr. Golightly and staff are very kind, professional and accommodating. I have been a patient since 2007 and have never experienced any problems. I love how friendly everyone is!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Sarah Cook in Griffin, GA – May 01, 2017
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I highly recommend Dr. Golightly and his staff. They are kind, professional, courteous and helpful in every way. Never has anyone treated me rude like was said by another reviewer.
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
2 others found this helpful
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MARY FLORY in Griffin, GA – Mar 30, 2017
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I would highly recommend seeing Dr. Golightly for ENT issues. He is very knowledgeable and very kind. I ask a lot of questions and he answered each one with patience and respect. After having sinus surgery I am breathing much better and glad my pain is gone.
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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Jackson, GA – Dec 28, 2016
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Very rude staff my husband needed a appointment ASAP paying cash price and have been there before all she could say is we don't have any availability which is not true. The actual Dr seems to act like everyone is on drugs one time we went there and he said just go to the hospital what kind of Dr is that? Do not recommend them at all!
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
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Griffin – Jan 11, 2016
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Dr. Earl Golightly, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Griffin, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1979. He is affiliated with...read more
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Earl S. Golightly M.D. PC681 S 9th St Griffin, GA 30224
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