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Dr. Fred Koch, MD

Dr. Fred Koch, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Fred Koch, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Snellville, GA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Piedmont Eastside Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

1600 Medical Way Ste 150 Snellville, GA 30078
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Koch specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
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Dr. Koch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Koch

3.0
42 ratings, 19 with a written review
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Dr. D Wright
Doctor Koch is very warm and welcoming. He had a smile on his face. Very soft-spoken gave me advice. Ask me questions, ask me if I had any questions for him. Ask me if there was anything else. I needed just an overall excellent bedside manner very satisfied. He was patient. I didn't wait in the room. No more than 3 minutes. His voice was very nurturing, very assuring and I really enjoyed my time while he treated my shoulder and my neck. I am very satisfi'd period if I was to choose or had to go to another orthopedic. I would choose him. He is now and will be my old time favorite. Thank you for treating me and thank you for giving me such a warm welcome and recognize me as a patient and respect me as a patient and my concerns. He answered every question I had and he responded in the appropriate and proper manner in which I expected period. Thank you, And thank you to the staff as well.For they were very welcoming very patient.
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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Dr. D. Wright – May 10, 2024
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Arrogant and rushed
The guy comes in room, doesn't introduce himself, says lets see the knee. Makes me stretch it, and then leaves to look at x-rays. Comes back, asks if I want an MRI. Doesn't seem concerned to address pain issue. Makes a prescription but doesn't bother to tell me what he is prescribing. I believe his total time with me was 3 minutes. Unacceptable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Mar 07, 2024
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Dr. Koch
My experience wasn't good at all. I was prescribed medication that had severe side effects. I reached out to Dr. Koch regarding the side effects and he recommended that I stop taking the meds. I read his reviews before making my appointment and I regret that I didn't choose another doctor. He actually got paid for nothing!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
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Jan 05, 2024
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Finished the job that another doctor couldn't,
Extremely nice guy smiling all the time.. And he's really good underpressured like when I showed up from another hospital that I lost trust in, thank you sir for finishing my BKA a true medical professional.. thanks Fred Koch ,,
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Harry Edgar Hoffman – Oct 04, 2023
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Kind
Dr Koch was kind enough to squeeze me into his busy schedule today. I am in agony due to a back injury. His staff was welcoming and concerned. As was he. He listened and asked me questions about what I wanted which is rare. I was very happy with my treatment. Thank you Dr.Koch and Resurgence staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jeanine O’Brien – Sep 22, 2023
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Terrible
He is a condescending, rude man that believes he knows all. My mother almost lost her arm from an infection due to incorrect hardware implanted by this so-called surgeon. He was dismissive during all follow up visits, while my mom's arm continued to get more swollen and red, and the answer from Dr Koch was always...I don't know (meaning he didn't know, or apparently care to know, why her arm was like that). AVOID, AVOID AVOID!!!
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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Jun 23, 2023
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DDF
"I'm a surgeon, that's what I do" AND i'm your Doctor not the Insurance company": There are just a few insensitive remarks from Dr. Koch. Would give 0 Stars if I could. Stay away at ALL COSTS
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 12, 2023
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AWFUL
Dr. Koch is awful. He was very condescending, does not listen and made bias assumptions. I would NEVER recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2023
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Great Appointment
Dr. Was friendly, patient and, knowledgeable. I asked to see my scans and He took the time to review the scans with me. It was much appreciated
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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Makeba Matthews – Dec 17, 2022
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Good/Knowledgeable/Experienced Doc!
I thought Dr. Koch was good. He recognized the urgency of my condition and got me in surgery quickly. He listened to my experience and I felt confident that he was going to help. While I'm still on the mend, I cannot think of anyone better to have helped.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Fred Joy – Jul 08, 2022
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I was initially excited to see this Dr Based on his years of experience, but was very dissappointed. He was pleasant, but was very rushed, barely listened to the symptoms, and made assumptions. Went ahead and prescribed the same meds I could not take. Will not recommend. Was biased and trivialized my pain , just meeting me for the first time.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2021
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Felt as if Dr. Koch was very rushed and that I was imposing when asking questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
8 others found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2020
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The man is genuine. A fantastic surgeon who spends more than adequate time with you and speaks in terms for your understanding. His personal touch and care are excellent.
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
4 others found this helpful
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J. Saulson in Snellville, GA – Sep 22, 2018
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Dr Koch has taken care of my family for years. He gives excellent care and we trust his advice for all orthopedic issues. Scheduling is easy and fast.
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
2 others found this helpful
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May 03, 2018
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Have been seeing him for years, wonderful bedside manner. Would highly recommend him for any Ortho problems.
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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Mikki Glover in Lawrenceville – Jul 28, 2017
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Dr Koch performed a Lumbar Laminectomy on me it's been 2 weeks and I have had no back pain like I was having. My back is slightly sore around the surgical area which is expected but the massive, debilitating pain has stopped. I was walking the day after surgery and it gets a little better each day. I was very concerned about surgery but Dr Koch and his staff helped me through it much easier than I would have dreamed. Thank You!
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
6 others found this helpful
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Sam Kerr in Lilburn, GA – Apr 19, 2017
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Very insensitive person. I will not be paying Dr. KOCH for his services. He actually made me physically upset. With no follow through what so ever. I would not recommend this doctor to anyone.
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
13 others found this helpful
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Feb 22, 2017
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He spends very little time with patient
What went well
  • Office environment
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
  • Long wait times
16 others found this helpful
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Atlanta, GA – Jan 13, 2016
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I enjoyed enjoyed my visit with Dr Koch. I will always remember how he sat down and talked with me about my condition. He made me feel comfortable and valued. I felt as though he was interested in not only treating my symptoms but in a 100 percent recovery.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Valorie roberts in Lithonia Georgia – Dec 30, 2015
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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.
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow 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.

  • Kd Leatherman Spine Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Psc

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Louisville Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • University Mo

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • Duke University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Resurgens LLC1600 Medical Way Ste 150 Snellville, GA 30078
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Resurgens LLC2712 N Decatur Rd Decatur, GA 30033
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North Atlanta Endocrinology and Diabetes PC758 Old Norcross Rd Ste 175 Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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Practice

Office487 Winn Way Ste 100 Decatur, GA 30030
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  • Fax
  • 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

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Eastside Medical Center

    1700 Medical Way
    Snellville, GA 30078

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

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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