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Dr. Ryan George, MD

Dr. Ryan George, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Ryan George, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Columbia, IL and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. George has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Wayne State University in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Memorial Hospital Belleville and Barnes Jewish Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1000 Eleven S Ste 4F Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 628-0715

Dr. George is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. George specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. George's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. George

4.1
17 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Dr. Ryan George demonstrated a dangerous level of incompetence and a clear prioritization of profit over patient well-being. He consistently dismissed my legitimate health concerns and exhibited a shocking inability to interpret CT image reports, so much so that my primary care physician had to order the necessary imaging himself. This failure to understand basic diagnostic tools directly contributed to a misdiagnosis, made without any semblance of a thorough physical examination. Furthermore, any mention of my pain was completely disregarded, leaving me feeling unheard and invalidated. Dr. George did absolutely nothing to address my medical issues. I strongly advise seeking a competent medical professional elsewhere to avoid similar negligence.
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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Apr 12, 2025
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Arrogant and rude
It honestly baffles me he has so many good reviews. His staff was fine but he was rude and arrogant from the start of the visit. He was dismissive of the immense pain I was in and only did a cursory glance in my ear. I called with further issues and was told 'we'll call in a steroid for you but if you have more issues you need to go to your GP because you might have a eustachian tube disfunction'. Isn't that something an ENT should handle? The message is clear: don't come back here. No worries, I definitely won't be back and I'll make sure I share my experience.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 02, 2024
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Broken Nose
I went in for a broken nose and Dr. George helped me understand the procedure that would be done to fix the broken bone. The surgery went well and he recommended me to another surgeon who would fix the aesthetics of my nose. Dr. George was very professional and very understanding. I would definitely recommend Dr. George for nasal issues.
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
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 10, 2023
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I have had problems with my left ear all my life. Two different GPs recommended surgery and told me to see an ENT. Dr George, however, was completely dismissive of not only of my concerns but those of his peers. Dr George informed me that, at 54, I was too old for him to feel comfortable performing surgery. Interestingly, he had no such issue performing surgery on my husband, who is older than I. Fortunately, I sought a second opinion. My new ENT wasn't dismissive of my concerns. He agreed with his peers and scheduled the surgery asap. I would advise women, especially if you're over 40, not to see Dr George. He doesn't take us seriously.
What went well
No results
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
4 others found this helpful
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Kathryn – Jun 30, 2023
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Thank you Dr George Ryan
Dr. George is an excellent physician in ENT and sleep medicine. I have been plagued by severe nasal congestion for over two years. I went to Dr. George Ryan two months ago and was diagnosed with hypertrophy of nasal turbinates. Dr. George Ryan performed turbinate reduction procedure on me and it worked very well. My nasal congestion is completely gone now. I am very happy. Thank you Dr George Ryan.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Weixiong Hong – Oct 27, 2022
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I couldn’t be happier!
Dr George removed a cyst from my throat and did an incredible job. He answered all of my questions, made me feel confident that I was in capable hands, and followed through with a perfect surgery. The entire experience at St Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon was exceptional. Thank you to everyone who was involved. And an especially big thank you to the Anesthetist and his Nurse Practitioner for a painless and non-frightening experience. I could not have asked for more!
What went well
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Eric S Ruwe – Mar 15, 2022
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He didn't listen to anything I said, very cocky. Just a real jerk! I wouldn't take my pets to him.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2020
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Dr. George is an excellent physician. He performed a sinus surgery on me with excellent results.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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GC – Dec 04, 2019
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Dr. George was GREAT with my 2.5 year old son. I highly recommend him for young children.
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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Jul 12, 2019
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Have already recommended him to friends! He is a great doctor! Very kind and caring! Actually listened to me and understood my problem. Great guy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2019
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Very knowledgeable and listened to my concerns.
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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Debbie in Edwardsville, IL – Sep 20, 2018
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Easy going and took care of me with no problem. Didn't have to wait more than 5 minutes.
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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Bob Lunk in Waterloo, Illinois – Mar 07, 2018
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Dr. removed malignant mass from my tongue and several lymph nodes on the neck. All doctors on my care team have commented on how nice and thorough the surgery was. I can hardly notice my incision on the neck. He and Sam, his assistant are very kind and considerate.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Alton, il – Oct 10, 2017
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I had a great experience at ENT & Sleep Medicine. Dr. George was very thorough with answering my questions and coming up with a plan to address my problem. Would highly recommend him to others. His office is so nice and modern, too.
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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Glen Carbon, IL – May 05, 2017
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biography

Dr. George was born and raised in suburban Detroit, Michigan. He obtained a bachelors degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit where he was elected...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Sinus Surgery

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  • Walter Reed Amc Wash Dc

    Residency Hospital

  • Illinois Institute Of Technology

    Undergraduate School

  • Wayne State University

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. George is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Ent. & Sleep Medicine Associates LLC1000 Eleven S Ste 4F Columbia, IL 62236
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    • Call
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Anderson Hospital6800 State Route 162 Maryville, IL 62062
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    Practice

    Office1179 Fortune Blvd O Fallon, IL 62269
    3
    St Elizabeths Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd O Fallon, IL 62269
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Barnes Jewish Hospital

      1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
      Saint Louis, MO 63110
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

      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

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      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

      6% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

      1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd
      O Fallon, IL 62269
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      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.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland

      12866 Troxler Ave
      Highland, IL 62249
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      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.

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

      2% higher than the national average

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

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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