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Dr. Todd Galdes, DO

Dr. Todd Galdes, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Todd Galdes, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Traverse City, MI and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital and Munson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 190 reviews 5 Star Rating (190 reviews)

Practice

4045 W Royal Dr Traverse City, MI 49684

Make an Appointment

(231) 935-0900

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Galdes is affiliated with Munson Medical Center Traverse City, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Galdes specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • 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. Galdes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galdes

5.0
190 ratings, 148 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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All of the staff is professional and friendly.
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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Apr 23, 2025
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Outstanding
Listened to my concerns. Reviewed all treatment options. Never felt rushed. He was able to provide the treatment we discussed without having to come back another day. Has a great assistant. So nice and helpful.
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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Apr 23, 2025
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He asks how you are feeling; what level of pain you are experiencing; takes time to answer all of your questions and doesn't seem to be in hurry to move on.
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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Apr 16, 2025
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He is AWESOME! Very caring.
The friendliness.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 16, 2025
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The doctor did an excellent job of explaining everything to me and answering all my questions
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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Apr 09, 2025
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Great doctor
Friendly staff and no waiting. Doctor was very thorough and took his time. Easy to talk to and I left with all my questions answered.
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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Apr 08, 2025
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Always greeted with respect and explains well
Thoroughly discusses concerns without discounting them.
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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Apr 07, 2025
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I give Dr Galdes the highest rating as he is always pleasant and, informative, and professional . He has replaced both my right and left knees and I feel great. I tell everyone about his excellents
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Joyana Sills – Mar 11, 2025
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Personable, relatable with an ease of confidence
Easy to talk with, great demeanor, knowledgeable, radiated confidence without being smug Have spoken highly of him to others following my appointment
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Cathleen Fisher – Mar 11, 2025
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Dr. Galdes is One of the Best
Dr. Galdes not only assessed my symptoms correctly but took time to explain my scans to me and gave me all the options available. His recommendation was my choice and I found immediate relief. He’s also a delightfully personable doctor. Easy to relate to.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Elizabeth Chapelle – Mar 05, 2025
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Amazing
Dr Galdes is just awesome. He listens and always wants what is best for you. Also he works with plus sized people.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Amy – Mar 04, 2025
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Highly recommend
Dr. Galdes has a great bedside manner and is very knowledgeable. I left my visit feeling understood and cared for. I now have a plan for improving my hip pain, and understand my future options should my condition worsen.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Rebecca – Feb 18, 2025
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Excellent physician
At my post op visit Dr Galdes was his usual pleasant self, answered all my questions and never made me feel rushed. He is a skilled surgeon who I found based on the reviews and experiences of several neighbors. I highly recommend Dr Galdes to anyone.
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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Pam – Feb 13, 2025
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I believe and trust in his medical expertise.
He actually listened to my concerns. He also explained his diagnosis and made sure I understood everything he said.
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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Feb 11, 2025
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Friendly staff and Dr.
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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Feb 04, 2025
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Dr Galdes great doctor
I was glad that I was directed to xray and the process to see the Dr was quick
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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Jan 22, 2025
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Dr. Galdes is the Best! Wonderful surgeon!
6 month check up for my knee replacement. He is very caring and concerned about how I was recovering.
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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Jan 21, 2025
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Very likely
Dr Galdes was engaged in my consultation. He demonstrated expertise in his field.
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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Kathy – Jan 14, 2025
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Friendly. Pleasant. Knowledgeable Straight to his impression. Suggested MRI to better tell whether a simpler procedure is indicated rather then a full knee replacement at this time. I appreciate that.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 14, 2025
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Good listener, thorough, explains well.
Understands your concerns and give a good explanation of his thoughts going forward.
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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Jan 08, 2025
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About Me

biography

Dr. Todd Galdes, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Traverse City, MI and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Michigan State University / College Of Veterinary Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center4045 W Royal Dr Traverse City, MI 49684
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Practice

Munson Medical Center1105 Sixth St Traverse City, MI 49684
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Bayside Docs Urgent Care PLC.401 Munson Ave Traverse City, MI 49686
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Munson Medical Center

    1105 Sixth St
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

    1100 E Michigan Ave
    Grayling, MI 49738
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital

    400 Hobart St
    Cadillac, MI 49601
    Recipient of 4
    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

    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

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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