Dr. George W. Shaak M.D.?
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Dr. George W. Shaak M.D., Surgeon
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Dr. George W. Shaak M.D.

Surgeon

4/5(17)
980 Johnson Ferry Rd Ne Suite 760 Atlanta GA, 30342
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. George Shaak is a general surgeon practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Shaak specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Shaak provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1984

Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1984

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Dr. George W. Shaak M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 980 Johnson Ferry Rd Ne Suite 760

980 Johnson Ferry Rd Ne Suite 760 -
Atlanta, GA 30342
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New patients: 404-351-1155

980 JOHNSON FY RD NE -
ATLANTA, GA 30342
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New patients: 404-255-8304
Fax: 404-256-4578

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shaak


4.0

Based on 17 reviews

Dr. George W. Shaak M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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NORTHSIDE HOSPITALl

1000 JOHNSON FERRY ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30342

Head east on Johnson Ferry Road 879 ft
Turn left onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road 643 ft
Turn left 536 ft
Enter the roundabout 88 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITEl

1001 JOHNSON FERRY RD ATLANTA GA 30342

Head east on Johnson Ferry Road 128 ft
Turn right onto Meridian Marks Drive 652 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INCl

5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD ATLANTA GA 30342

Head east on Johnson Ferry Road 879 ft
Turn left onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road 643 ft
Turn right onto Old Balloon Road 707 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INCl

5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD ATLANTA GA 30342

Head north on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast 175 ft
Make a U-turn onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast 1.7 mi
Continue straight onto Johnson Ferry Road Southeast 3247 ft
Continue straight onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest 1.1 mi
Go straight onto Abernathy Road Northwest 4410 ft
Continue straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast 1.3 mi
Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast 1.8 mi
Turn left onto Old Balloon Road 707 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

NORTHSIDE HOSPITALl

1000 JOHNSON FERRY ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30342

Head north on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast 175 ft
Make a U-turn onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast 1.7 mi
Continue straight onto Johnson Ferry Road Southeast 3247 ft
Continue straight onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest 1.1 mi
Go straight onto Abernathy Road Northwest 4410 ft
Continue straight onto Abernathy Road Northeast 1.3 mi
Turn right onto Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast 1.8 mi
Turn right 536 ft
Enter the roundabout 88 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT SCOTTISH RITEl

1001 JOHNSON FERRY RD ATLANTA GA 30342

Head north on Johnson Ferry Road Northeast 175 ft
Make a U-turn onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast 1.7 mi
Continue straight onto Johnson Ferry Road Southeast 3247 ft
Continue straight onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest 1.1 mi
Continue sharp right onto Johnson Ferry Road Northwest 2586 ft
Continue straight onto Johnson Ferry Road Northeast 2766 ft
Turn right onto Roswell Road (GA 9) 4870 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1928 ft
Merge left onto Perimeter (I 285) 2236 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards Glenridge Drive 1063 ft
Keep right at the fork towards Glenridge Connector 169 ft
Go straight onto Glenridge Drive Northeast 205 ft
Keep left at the fork onto Glenridge Connector 698 ft
Turn left onto Johnson Ferry Road 2105 ft
Turn right onto Meridian Marks Drive 652 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left