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Dr. Ron Clark, MD

Dr. Ron Clark, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Ron Clark, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Yuma, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1986. He is affiliated with Ocean Beach Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

1743 W 24th St Yuma, AZ 85364

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4.2
33 ratings, 15 with a written review
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Don't Go To him
Dr. Clark had no compassion. He wouldn't listen to a thing I would say and just tell me to pretend I was asleep. It took me a moment to get settled before he checked me due to my anxiety. He told me, and I quote, 'I would recommend calling her psych to get her on meds.' He also said that what was wrong with me wasn't physical, but mental due to my anxiety. This was very disrespectful. He rushed through my appointment and it felt like he didn't even want to help me. I wouldn't recommend going to this doctor if you need help. See someone who is willing to listen and help you heal and get better.
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 16, 2024
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From a patient's perspective, Dr. Clark and his staff are the best. His ability to explain an issue and recommended courses of action are obvious, and very much appreciated. His entire staff has always been courteous and helpful in every way. The words efficient and proficient just begin to describe how well organized they are. And very 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Richard l williams – Jun 14, 2021
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Appointment was for my right knee and left leg. Have had slight ache in my right knee due to the supporting the left leg. This wonderful doctor was able to assess the knees with arthritis and offered an injection to help.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 04, 2020
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Will not see him again, personally made me feel very uncomfortable.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Chris D. – Apr 04, 2020
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Everyone in the front office very professional and friendly. Dr. Clark on time for my appointment. After diagnosing my wore out shoulder, surgery was scheduled. Two weeks down, no pain, ever. Two more weeks and sling off. He was happy with my progress and so am i!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Loomis – Mar 10, 2020
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Dr. Clark did a full knee replacement on my left knee. I knew it had helped when I woke up in the recovery room. I was up and walking around the nurses station with help that evening. Four weeks later he did a full replacement on my right knee. I did all of the therapy they gave me and it has been the best thing I have ever done. I picked the right Dr. he was kind and knowledgeable my scars are very light and I can do things after two month I couldn’t do for the past four years. Dr. Clark is who I recommend to anyone considering joint replacement.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sue Tuthill – Feb 16, 2020
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Dr Clark has operated on me twice. Excellent results. Great personality. Listens and really cares. Great staff, and location.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Doug wollan – Nov 22, 2019
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I had a total knee replacement this past June, and I'm very pleased with the result. Dr. Clark is a very compassionate doctor who takes time with me whether it's an office visit or hospital visit. The surgery went smoothly and recovery was easy. I would recommend Dr. Ron Clark to anyone with bone and/or joint issues.
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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Bernadette – Oct 06, 2019
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He is exceptional. He went far beyond what he needed to for me. Ordered imaging and EMT( the accupuncture test). For a specialty he does not work on. And told me to have NP follow up on it. He did not have to do this. I only wish others in this profession worked as diligently as he had to get to the bottom of my 18 months of pain others have just put me on the back burner to live with the pain. Including YRMC Emergency room personal that were verbally abusive and cold to me in front of my hubby
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
3 others found this helpful
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Beatrice in Yuma – Dec 19, 2017
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This physician is incompetent. My father had surgery performed by Dr. Clark 15 months ago. After a few follow up appointments and being brushed off by this arrogant surgeon we had to see a different orthopedic specialist at another practice to fix what this hack did. Avoid this quack 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
6 others found this helpful
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Chandler, AZ – Nov 08, 2017
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100% recommended. Overall 10 stars. Took very good care out my shoulder, took the time to explain every possible detail. Very caring.
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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Yuma, AZ – May 23, 2017
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Very terse, seemed disinterested in listening to symptoms and left impression he just wanted us to go away. Spouse has very intense knee pain behind knee, After bending both legs he stated her muscles wouldn't hold her up. Had no problems until she wrenched her knee. Yes, spouse is overweight but, again, no problems untis she wrenchbed her knee. Doctor recommended nursing home.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Yuma, AZ – Feb 08, 2017
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here is a doctor that is bonded and insured yet he can cut someone open and cause someone disability and disfigurement to there body by cutting 2 nurves for life and not do the wright thing. not this doctor you would think in a small town that word of mouth would matter to this doctor at least when I worked there is others out there with disfigurement and nurve damadge ill find them 6 news letters today and everyday from here on.
What went well
No results
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
3 others found this helpful
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Phoenix, AZ – Jan 29, 2017
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conscientious, thorough, not knife happy (ie, too eager for surgery), does not hurry and explains everything, had shoulder arthroscopy with RTC repair with NO pain afterwards--(only pain was having to wear the darn abduction pillow and sling)-- as a healthcare provider and Operating Room nurse I recommend Dr. Clark
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
10 others found this helpful
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Marilyn in Wellton AZ – Jun 11, 2016
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My Husband was given his appt very fast and had surgery in less than a month rom his first visit and his suurgry was fast and he's very satisfied.
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
16 others found this helpful
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Mc Hector in Somerton, AZ – Mar 15, 2016
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care philosophy

Each patient is important to Dr. Clark and he listens to each individual's concerns. Following a personal interview and examination, Dr. Clark will give an explanation using non-medical terms to educate his patient related to their condition and...read more

biography

Dr. Ron Clark says that his greatest satisfaction is helping people find relief of their bone and joint problems. He takes time to ensure that all questions that his patients have are answered in a way that most people can understand. He uses state...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

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  • Western Surgery Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • University Of Texas Med Branch Galveston

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston|university Of Texas Med Branch Galveston

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1986
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  • Calhoun, J.; Allen, B.L., Meek-Chilton, J., Ferguson, R.L., & Clark, R.: Computer aided instruction in orthopaedics. Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 17(4): 599-604, 1986

  • Clark, R.: (letter) J Bone and Joint Surg 75(A):1417,, 1993

  • Ivey, F.M. & Clark, R.: Arthroscopic debridement of the knee for adult septic arthritis. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 199: 201-206, 1985, 1985

  • Clark, R., Evans, E.B., Ivey, F.M., & Calhoun, J.H: Characteristics of successful and unsuccessful applicants to orthopedic residency programs. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 241: 257-263, 1989

  • Clark, R., and Thurston, N.K.: The future of orthopedics in the United States: An analysis of the effects of managed care in the face of an excess supply of orthopedic surgeons. Arthroscopy 16:116-120, 2000

  • Clark, R.: Provisional percutaneous pin fixation for arthroscopic suture-less rotator cuff repairs. Orthopedics 27:1241-1243, 2004

  • Clark, R., Anderson, M.B., Johnson, B.A., Moore, D.E., and Herbert, F.D.: The clinical value of radiologists' interpretation of perioperative radiographs of orthopaedic patients. Orthopedics 19:1003-1007,, 1996

  • Clark, R., Olsen, R., Goble, E.M., Larson, B, & Farrer, R.P: Cross Pin Femoral Fixation: A new technique for hamstring ACL reconstruction of the knee. Arthroscopy 14:258-267, 1998

  • Goble, E.M., Clark, R., Somers, K., and Olsen, R.: The development of suture anchors for use in soft tissue fixation to bone. Am J Sport Med 22:236-239, 1994

  • Levine, J.D., Clark, R., Devor, M., Helms, C., Moskowitz, M., & Basbaum, A.: Intraneuronal substance P contributes to the severity of experimental arthritis. Science, 226: 547-549, 1984, November 2

  • Clark, R.: The Current state of orthopaedic residency programs. Surgical Rounds for Orthopaedics, 3(5): 37-40, 1989

  • Barber, F.A., Sanders, J.O., and Clark, R.: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the skeletally immature high-performance athlete: What to do and when to do it? Arthroscopy 16:391-394, 2000

  • Clark, R.: Suture-less repair of the rotator cuff. Orthopedic Technology Review 3:18-21, 2001

  • Reviewer of the Year. Arthroscopy, The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 2004

  • honored lecturer, 15th Annual Meeting of the Arthroscopy and Reconstructive Surgery Association of Mexico., June 5, 20

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Stanton J Cohen DPM PC1743 W 24th St Yuma, AZ 85364
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