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Dr. Ralph G. Menard, MD

Dr. Ralph G. Menard, MD

Pain Medicine*

Dr. Ralph G. Menard, MD is a pain medicine physician in Fredericksburg, TX. He is affiliated with Hill Country Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (41 reviews)

HCM Medical Group - Fredericksburg

205 W Windcrest St Ste 130 Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Menard specializes in the area of Anesthesiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Menard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Menard

4.1
41 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Recent treatment
Dr. Menard is professional, and also very caring to my concerns. I trust him to give me the very best care. I would not hesitate to recommend him .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Patricia Anderson – Feb 18, 2025
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He listens! Such a kind and caring man and his staff is just as caring. I’ve had a few injections done and he is extremely sensitive to my “I don’t like shots” conversation and careful in doing the injections. I have to say, they have been pain-free, he has a light touch.
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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Cheryl B. – Apr 28, 2024
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He cares about my quality of life.
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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Marjorie Keith – Apr 20, 2024
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Horrible
I have seen Dr. Menard for several years. How ever if you haven’t seen him in the last year you have to start all over… my insurance doesn’t require that I have a referral. How ever he does even for established patients. I was told that my Dr. send a referral in and then they will review it to see if I can be seen… I am in severe pain… and they can’t tell me when I could possibly be seen. So according to them I could very easily sit here in excruciating pain for weeks… how does that help. I can’t move my arm. And who ever answered the phone was rude. I called to get my records because I am not going to beg to be seen when I am in such pain…
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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May 31, 2023
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Great caring Dr.
After reading other comments about Dr. Menard, I do not agree. I have found Dr. Menard to be very plain-spoken about my condition so I can understand what is going on, He did try a steroid block which didn't help but then he advised me it may not. I need spinal surgery but my spine has deteriorated to the point that is not a feasible option. Just because he is unable to fix the problem is no reason to run him down, He is an excellent Dr. and truly listens to you.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 21, 2023
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I was very impressed with Dr. Menard. His personal interface was EXCELLENT and his explanation was honest and straight forward. He said that he doubted his treatment for my problem(sacroiliac) would probably not help me as the nerves on the front of the bone could not be reached by the ablation process. A DR who was NOT out for enriching himself with an unecessary procedure. Five STAR all the way!
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
3 others found this helpful
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CWO Robert O'Donnell USN(Ret) – Oct 19, 2019
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Dr Menard was very very thorough and professional. It’s pleasant to deal with a doctor whom understands my issues. Additionally his nurse Theresa and other staff were easy to talk to and seemed genuinely geared to helping me improve my back 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
4 others found this helpful
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Jim Davis in Kerrville , Texas – Jul 17, 2019
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My husband has been going to him for over a year for severe back pain. He has done NOTHING to help his pain level. His only answer is epidural in spine...three times in a year and a half with no help whatsoever. In 2018, my husband went to Dr. Menard for severe pain and he gave him NO remedy...no over the counter regimen, no prescription regimen, no TENS unit recommendation, no physical therapy recommendation. When he called about level 8 pain, Dr. M never called back.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Dec 29, 2018
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Referred to Dr Menard last summer. He ordered MRI. After reviewing he said I'd have to have spinal surgery. I suggested steroid epidural and he said it wouldn't work I insisted to try and he shook his head and said ok. He did procedure and it worked for 6 weeks :( anyhow went back today and after he reviewed MRI again I'm being sent to surgery to a doctor we both agree on. Thank you Menard for your listening, patience, care and advice. I'm listening more this 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
2 others found this helpful
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Construction Girl in Fredericksburg, TX – Dec 19, 2018
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This man is not only a joke of a doctor but even more of a joke of a human being. The first thing he said to my mother in law was that she was fat. She is there to see him because she is in a lot of pain from Shingles and that is the first thing he says??? Makes me sick to my stomach. After reading his reviews from multiple sites I guess that’s just him. A mean mean person. I hope when he needs a doctor he gets one just like him! I will be telling EVERYONE how bad he is and to stay away!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Protective Daughter in Fredericksburg, TX – Jun 08, 2018
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Dr. Menard all but harassed my poor elderly father, immediately accusing him of wanting pain medications, which my father kept trying to tell him he did not want. He clearly assumes all patients come in for the same reason. In front of both my mother and father he repeatedly stated; "If you even live that long." We were there to inquire about spinal stimulation that was recommended by his surgeon. He did not even give us the chance. They were charged $175 and left discouraged and humiliated
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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fredericksburg, TX – Jun 22, 2017
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Exceptional, brilliant and compassionate physician.
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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Fayetteville, AR – Nov 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Menard will treat you with the same time, energy and commitment as he would his family.

biography

Ralph Menard, MD is board certified in Pain Medicine and practices with Methodist Physicians Hill Country Medical Group in Fredericksburg, Texas. After his first tour with the U.S. Navy, Dr. Menard earned his medical degree at the Medical College...read more
  • Pain Medicine

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  • Ga)

    Residency Hospital
  • Medical College Of Georgia (augusta

    Internship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
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Locations

HCM Medical Group - Fredericksburg

HCM Medical Group - Fredericksburg205 W Windcrest St Ste 130 Fredericksburg, TX 78624
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hill Country Memorial Hospital

    1020 S State Highway 16
    Fredericksburg, TX 78624
    Recipient of 3
    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

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

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