Scott Girard, DO
Internal Medicine
About Me
Languages
- English
Gender
Male
What I Treat
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
My Medical Background
Medical school
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2004)
Residency
Internal Medicine - Geisinger Medical Center (2008)
Board certifications
- Internal Medicine
Years of experience
undefined+ years of experience
Insurance Details
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Reviews
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Sep 2024This is a great staff. I have been with them since they opened. I would not change.
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Sep 2024Dr Girard is wonderful but so is the nursing staff at this facility.
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Sep 2024Dr Girard and staff are the best!!
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Sep 2024Dr. Girard is the consummate professional. His staff follow his example. I could not ask for better !
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Sep 2024Dr Gerard is a excellent
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Sep 2024They all work very professional.
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Sep 2024Dr. Girard is an excellent clinician
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Sep 2024Always friendly and asking about my feelings. Very professional
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Sep 2024They continue to maintain my upmost respect and trust.
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Sep 2024Dr Girard is awesome and caring...
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Sep 2024I have been a patient of Dr Girard for almost 6 years. He is the best Dr that I have ever had. He listens and offers great advice and encouragement. I really appreciate all the care that he has shown me
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Sep 2024Everyone there couldn’t be more helpful, and knowledgeable. They’re very professional and friendly.
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Sep 2024This was a routine appointment. Everything went accordingly as always. Staff is always friendly and courteous.
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Sep 2024The staff at Novant pine forest are very friendly and good at what they do excellent
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Sep 2024GREAT! Dr Girard is a great doctor. Always has time to answer questions.
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Sep 2024The staff was very attentive and professional at all times.
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Sep 2024Easy, Great , all good
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Aug 2024Had a great visit!! Ran into a friend in the waiting room who was there to see one of the other physicians and we chatted briefly. Then after my appointment with Dr. Girard, i ran into a neighbor whom I seldom see when I went to have blood work done. So we had a chance to chat!! All staff were on time & very helpful!!
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Aug 2024I felt treated with excellence.
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Aug 2024He was great
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Aug 2024Dr Girard is professional, compassionate and very competent. Feel blessed to have him as my physician.
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Aug 2024As far as I and my wife are concerned, this is the premier practice at Novant. This Doctor and staff are just excellent . Absolute top drawer Practice.
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Aug 2024I love this office. From the reception to the check out and everyone in between. Lab included. The people working there clearly seem to enjoy what they do and putting patients at ease.
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Aug 2024Nurse Tanya was very personable and professional as was Dr Girard. He asked a lot of questions and also gave me information and context on recent appointments and issues. He made it clear that he was very available for “my chart” messages if any questions came up. Good 1st appointment
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Aug 2024I trust NOVANT
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Aug 2024Dr. Girard was very thorough and is a credit to your team.
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Aug 2024Prompt , respectful, friendly
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Aug 2024Always great service
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Aug 2024Dr Girard is GREAT and so is his staff!
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Aug 2024Dr is very responsive to online items and quickly provides follow results.
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Aug 2024Dr Gerard was patient and personable...enjoyed chatting with him. Thanks
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Aug 2024it was great
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Aug 2024Dr. Girard is there best!
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Aug 2024I feel fortunate to have Dr. Girard and staff as my primary care provider
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Aug 2024Dr.Scott takes time to listen and is understanding.
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Aug 2024Dr Girard and the staff are always attentive and really care about how you are doing. They always listen and provide choices for your care.
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Jul 2024Everything was wonderful
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Jul 2024Dr. Girard and entire staff at Novant Health Pine Forest are All Top Tier Health Professionals! Yes, I do , have and will continue to recommend them to anyone.
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Jul 2024I trust Dr. Girard is looking after my best interest regarding my health.
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Jul 2024I've been a patient of Dr. Girard for the last several years,since I relocated to this area. Dr. Girard is very thorough with my exam and care. Dr. Girard explains everything to me.
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Jul 2024Dr Girard is the best!
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Jul 2024Great doctor and staff. Always ready to help. We are so lucky to have them. Thank you so much doctor and staff.
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Jul 2024Dr. Girard and his team are helpful, knowledgeable, and informative about my healthcare.
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Jul 2024Caring and professional health care
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Jul 2024Dr. Girard is the best personal physician I and my family have ever had. He and his staff are always available to insure our health needs are met. Dr. Girard takes his time to listen and understand my medical issues. He and his staff are focused and truly care about his patients. I would highly recommend Dr Girard.
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Jul 2024Dr Gerard was wonderful.He was patient, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about my situation. I was very comfortable talking and asking all my health questions without being rushed. His nurse was also amazing. I highly recommend him and his staff.?
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Jul 2024Dr. Girard and his staff are the best!!
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Jul 2024Dr. Girard and his staff are excellent.
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Jun 2024Awesome care!
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Jun 2024Every visit is always a great experience
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Jun 2024They remind me prior to the visit and allow me to fill out an online questionnaire prior to arrival. Check in on time and quickly get me in the exam room. Nurse comes in and asks questions and takes BP. Dr then comes in and we discuss the current situation. Pretty choreographed and easy.
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Jun 2024Great service!
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Jun 2024Always friendly and professional.
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Jun 2024Very thorough and professional., answered all my questions.
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Jun 2024Dr Girard got tests scheduled fast.
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Jun 2024I was very pleased with Dr. Girard and his medical staff.
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Jun 2024I feel very confident that I am getting the best care from Dr. Girard.
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Jun 2024This clinic and the people delivering healthcare are extremely efficient and knowledgeable .
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Jun 2024Dr Girrard and his staff are wonderful. I am so glad that they are my health care providers. They are the best!
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Jun 2024great doctor and very good staff they all made me feel important
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Jun 2024Very satisfied with the facility, staff and Dr Giriard.
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Jun 2024My dr was extremely nice and very helpful and informative about many concerns
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Jun 2024Dr Girard is great! Never rushes our meetings. Very knowledgeable. Very caring. He's a treasure.
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Jun 2024Very happy with my doctor and Novant Pine Forest.
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Jun 2024Dr. Girard listened to me and asked questions and was truly interested in my health.
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Jun 2024This practice is wonderful. From the minute I enter until I leave, everyone is friendly but very professional. Each of my appointments has been this way. To top it off, Dr. Girard has the temperament and knowledge to make me feel secure in following his directions.
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Jun 2024As always, Dr. Girard and staff provided me with excellent care and attention. Very Happy!!!
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Jun 2024Dr. Girard and his staff are very professional, knowledgeable and respectful. I feel confident that I am in the best of hands.
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Jun 2024Dr Girard if very caring, listens very well and answers in a caring manor.
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May 2024Great doctor, Scott Girard and staff
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May 2024Having relocated from New York, I was concerned about transferring my medical care. I need not have been concerned. The care has been excellent. Thank you Novant.
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May 2024We travel far to this doctor’s office because of the staff and the doctor. It’s worth the drive.
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May 2024Very happy overall. Dr Gerard and staff were great providers
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May 2024Professional. Reviewed bloodwork and suggested plan to monitor areas of concern.
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May 2024Always feel like all of my concerns are addressed with the utmost care.
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May 2024Excellent doctor and staff.
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May 2024My doctor is very kind and understanding. Always lets me know whenever my bloodline shows that something is wrong or is all is right.
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May 2024Dr Girard and staff are exemplary.
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May 2024Very professional, attentive to your needs, helpful, courteous. Have been very happy with the staff for 5 yrs.
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May 2024I’m always given the time of my visit to answer all questions and to ensure the very best of care.
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May 2024Great staff and great provider.
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May 2024Dr Girard is attentive and thorough.
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May 2024Everything was terrific, as usual
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May 2024Dr. Girard and staff are always kind and courteous. He is so thorough in the patients healthcare and always goes above and beyond in his care for the patient. So thankful to have such a caring doctor.
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May 2024Good experience as expected!
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May 2024Dr. Girard is the best! The most personable, thorough, and all around best PCC!
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May 2024Dr Girard is a wonderful caring doctor, very glad we found him.
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May 2024Dr Gerrard and staff are awesome!!!
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May 2024Always the Best.
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Apr 2024Dr. Girard and his staff are terrific! Dr. Girald is a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable physician so happy I have him as my Dr.
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Apr 2024I am so thankful to have Dr. Girard as my physician. I am 71 and I realize how very important it is to have a competent and caring pcp at this age. I can't say enough wonderful things about him. Everyone in my community that are his patients have said they are blessed to have him as their doctor.
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Apr 2024As has always been my experience with Dr. Girard and the staff at Novant Pine Forest I couldn’t be happier with the care I received and the courteous/ professional way I was treated on this visit.
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Apr 2024Superb experience being set up as a new patient
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Apr 2024Thoughtful, through, and professional. Thank you! TG
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Apr 2024The best I have ever had
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Apr 2024All good!
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Apr 2024I have always felt valued and supported by my primary doctors at Novant.
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Apr 2024Dr. Gerard and the staff at Pine Forest Novant the best! I didn’t think you all could equal Dr. Johnson when she left but you have come very very close
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Apr 2024I am so glad that I moved to Southport from Wilmington. One of the reasons is to have such a great doctor, that I found with Dr Scott Gerard. He is one of the best, if not the best, primary care physicians I've ever had! He is extremely caring, knowledgeable and makes me feel valued as a patient! I am truly grateful. In addition, he has one of the best staffs I have ever encountered. Thank you!
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Apr 2024When lived in NVA my doctor was part of the INOVA system and when I moved to Oak Island I did not think I could find a doctor like him who I trusted with my health. Well I did find a doctor in the NOVANT system I trust just as much as my former doctor. Dr.Girard took care of me, he was upbeat, and I felt cared for when walked to my car. Everybody in the doctors office has always been professional and caring. I cannot ask for better medical service. I trust the care they give me or refer me too.
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Apr 2024Great from the time I walked in until the time I left . Great staff all the way around! Thanks
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Apr 2024Dr. Girard is warm, caring, and knowledgeable, and I enjoy going to him. He’s an invaluable addition to the Novant system. The office staff is very helpful.
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Apr 2024Dr. Girard is the best!!!!
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Apr 2024Have every confidence in Dr Scott Girard and his staff....he is an exceptional doctor
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Apr 2024Every one was most helpful and curtious
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Apr 2024Dr. Girard and staff are the best. Fortunate to have such a good family health provider!
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Apr 2024I've been going to this practice for over 10 years. That has to say something about my satisfaction.
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Apr 2024I experienced absolutely no wait time. I walked in, Identified myself and was immediately let in to the office. The every member of the staff was excellent. Dr. Girard is an excellent provider. He is patient, listens to my concerns, gives great advice, performs an exam, prescribes medication and explains what to expect and what to do if expectations are not met. The phlebotomist was outstanding. Pleasant, efficient, easy to speak with and had a manic touch, I never felt a thing. Over all a very good experience. Please keep up the excellent work Remember, it's not broke so don't fix it.
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Apr 2024Dr. Girard and staff are extremely tentative to my health and concerns. I am completely happy with their professionalism and care.
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Apr 2024Dr. Girrad and his entire staff are very courteous, genuinely concerned, and totally professional in dealing with patients. I always enjoy my interactions.
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Mar 2024As a retired midlevel provider, I appreciate the attention to detail that Dr. Girard and the staff at this office demonstrate. In addition, this physician and staff consistently convey positive warm regards toward me and my husband, which is essential in building the trust needed for an ongoing medical relationship.
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Mar 2024Got my blood pressure monitor and after taking new medication for 5 days my blood pressure was 137/77 this morning,141/82 last night. Great improvement. Thank you Dr Girrard
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Mar 2024The staff are very friendly and helpful. Dr. Gerard is the best.
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Mar 2024Dr. Girard and his entire staff are amazing. I have 100% faith and trust in them. Very professional and friendly always. Zero anxiety when I go there. I know that I am in good hands.
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Mar 2024Very Professional And Knowledgeable! Simply, The Best GP I've Ever Had In 73 Years.
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Mar 2024Dr. Girald is a wonderful doctor!
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Mar 2024Emergency visit
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Mar 2024Great!
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Mar 2024Very efficient
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Mar 2024Very professional
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Mar 2024Dr Girard is the best listener that I have ever seen. Also he is so well prepared before every visit. Novant is lucky to have him and I’m lucky to have him as my doctor.
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Mar 2024Great!!
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Mar 2024Always a great experience at this facility, the Doctor and staff went above and beyond from getting my appointment to getting me in and out in a timely manner. Thanks!
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Mar 2024I had a very positive experience.
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Mar 2024It's such a seamless experience to come to this convenient location for my medical needs. I'm always assured that from the time I walk in the door, to the time I walk out, I know that I'll be treated with the utmost of care & courtesy. Keep up the good work!
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Mar 2024GREAT practice!!!!!
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Mar 2024Excellent care from making the appointment to the conclusion of the appointment.
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Mar 2024It was important to me and wonderful.
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Mar 2024It was great
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Mar 2024The nurse receptionist's and the nurse who reviewed and obtain my health and vitals were cordial, polite, efficient and pleasant. Dr. Girard is excellent. He is a kind, considerate, extremely thorough and knowledgeable physician who treats his patients with respect and demonstrates a true interest in his patients. It is a pleasure to be a patient of Dr. Girard and to be associated with Novant Family Health in Southport.
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Mar 2024My doctor always listens to my remarks about my health and gives me excellent results.
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Mar 2024Dr. Girard is the best!
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Mar 2024Dr. Girard is an excellent medical provider. He is always willing to take time to discuss issues, he’s very thorough and responsive.
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Mar 2024Everyone is so friendly and helpful from the Reception to the Nurses and I love Dr Girard. He explains everything that I ask him. Sure a great personality
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Mar 2024Great staff, nurses, and Dr. Girard
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Mar 2024I have been a nurse for over 40 years. I am so impressed with the care the scale the knowledge, the planning everything that I get from this facility.
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Mar 2024Dr. Girard is very thorough and interested it answering all of your questions or concerns. Doesn’t medicate unless needed and gives good advise. Staff was friendly.
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Mar 2024Always had a great experience with this provider
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Mar 2024All was very good.
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Mar 2024Novant, my chart app , staff and doctors combined make for a stress free medical experience.
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Mar 2024Extremely good practice, we love Dr Girard always professional and easy to talk to
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Mar 2024Dr Girard and his staff are excellent
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Mar 2024I love my doctor. The nurses and staff at pine forrest is all top notch. The only reason I didn't give them a 10 was the NOVANT billing office at corporate. They are extortionists. They do not deal rightly or fairly with you. I do NOT trust the billing agents of NOVANT. They are greedy and dishonest.
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Feb 2024I am pleased with my healthcare with Dr Girard . Treats you with care and concern.
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Feb 2024Dr Girard is so professional and compassionate. He is always so attentive to my health care needs.
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Feb 2024Keep up the good work, always an efficient timely visit
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Feb 2024I LOVE this practice and Dr. Girard in particular. He is perhaps the best GP I have had in my 72 years. Also, the entire staff is professional, friendly, and thorough. I recommend this group to everyone looking for a trustworthy general practitioner.
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Feb 2024Dr. Girard is absolutely excellent. He and his staff are trul professional: caring professionals and a real plus for the Novant system.
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Feb 2024Dr. Girard is always so understanding
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Feb 2024Very nice clinic - very happy with my doctor and the entire staff. I've been a patient here for ten years and would only change if I moved.
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Feb 2024The staff and Dr Girard are the absolute best! From the front desk, the nursing staff, the people who took my blood, and the checkout staff… all were great! An absolute wonderful experience and I feel completely in good care with this team. Thank you!
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Feb 2024I always have been more than satisfy with the care I received with Dr.Girard and his team at Novant Health.
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Feb 2024Great Doctors and staff. I am very satisfied.
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Feb 2024I tell peeps who are looking for a provider to call Novant Family Medicine Oceanside.. Dr. Girard is simply the BEST!!!
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Feb 2024I received excellent treatment. Dr. Girard listened and responds to all questions.
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Feb 2024I’m very happy with my health care providers
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Feb 2024Dr. Girard has always listens and helps me during visits, MyChart conversation and phone calls. He has good bedside skills and makes me feel that I am important!
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Feb 2024Doctor and Staff are very attentive and professional.
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Feb 2024Dr Girard is great. He listens to your concerns and contacts other providers as necessary.
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Feb 2024Dr Girad and his staff are wonderful!
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Feb 2024Thank you to all staff, and doctor for their hard work, courtesy and compassion. My annual check up was very pleasant. Thank you for the quick results on my blood work. I appreciate everyone's knowledge, courtesy and kindness.
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Jan 2024Very throrough, very friendly & reassuring regarding my medical issues, and very efficient!!
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Jan 2024Dr Girard always listens to your concerns and offers suggestions but also asks what you think too and always finds an answer for you. Never leave there with questions.
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Jan 2024Quick , treated with respect and courtesy
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Jan 2024Very efficient with a caring and listening ear. Very pleased with my visit.
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Jan 2024Dr Girard and the staff were amazing as always!
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Jan 2024Dr. Girard is caring and listens.
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Jan 2024Knowledgeable and understanding of my health and concerns.
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Jan 2024Everybody was so kind and respectful. Always feel safe with the decisions Dr. Scott Girard and I plan for my health.
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Jan 2024Very professional staff. The appointment was well organized with no delays.
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Jan 2024Dr. Girard is an excellent doctor, he asks questions and answers questions. He is very thorough in his physical exams. He speaks at a level that patients and care givers can understand. He takes his time with my son who has a chronic disease. I have referred Dr. Girard to my friends who are looking for an excellent primary care doctor. Novant Health is very fortunate to have Dr. Girard on their team.
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Jan 2024Very professional and thorough
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Jan 2024Best Doctor and Staff I have ever had!
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Dec 2023Dr Gerard and his staff are all excellent and care about their patients.
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Dec 2023Dr Girard is teriffic, Personable and a great listener.
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Dec 2023Professional and complete.
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Dec 2023Dr. Girard and his team always listens.
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Dec 2023It was great! Love this team!
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Dec 2023Great customer service and quality health care
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Dec 2023Besides good communication, they were on time, organized, and professional.
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Dec 2023Dr. Girard listened to all my questions and concerns and offered solutions I hadn't considered. I have received test results and comments through My Chart.
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Dec 2023Dr. Girard always listens to his patients and explains all tests and procedures to you.
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Dec 2023Dr. Gerard and staff are GREAT! Thank you very much.
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Dec 2023I truly appreciate Dr Girard.
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Dec 2023the best
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Dec 2023Putting patient at ease seemed very important to physician and staff.
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Dec 2023Happy with my doctor and all the people in the office
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Dec 2023Good first visit
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Nov 2023I was very happy with my experience with Dr Girard and staff. Dr Girard answered all my questions and explained each one very clearly. I do appreciate the attention provided by Dr Girard and his staff.
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Nov 2023Dr. Girard is sensitive and a concerned doctor. Very pleased with him as my provider.
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Nov 2023Dr Girard is a wonderful - very caring and knowledgeable.
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Nov 2023Dr Girard is very good at listening and offering advice and explaining what I can do to improve my health.
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Nov 2023Dr. Girard is the best primary care physician I’ve ever had! He takes time to listen to my concerns and offers great counsel and treatment options!
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Nov 2023Very pleased with Dr Girard and staff.
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Nov 2023The visit was very pleasant - It was evident that the staff all works well together and they each support one another. I felt that everyone was focused on the patient and was respectful of my questions. Thank you!
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Nov 2023Dr. Gerrard is an excellent physician. Overall the staff at Pine Forest are very professional and courteous.
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Nov 2023Called two days after my appointment to have the results explained to me from the blood test. I have not been contacted as of this time.
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Nov 2023Dr Girard was well prepared when he walked into the room. He had reviewed my health history and current activity in detail, and was great at giving me feedback and asking the appropriate follow-up questions.
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Nov 2023Dr Girard is an excellent primary care physician. I trust his judgment completely and he is a pleasure to deal with. I recommend him to friends all the time
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Nov 2023I truly appreciate and trust my care with Dr.Girard and his staff. He is caring, listens and allows as much time as needed. This is also true with his staff.
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Oct 2023I really like Dr. Girard. Very knowledgeable about recent studies, medications, and insurance issues. I appreciate his whole-patient approach and never feel rushed. Good experience with office staff and nurses. Appreciate the reminder call before the appointment.
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Oct 2023Doctor Girard is very professional. Didn't rush through the visit.
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Oct 2023I feel really confident in Dr. Girard and the staff at this office-they do a great job!
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Oct 2023I couldn’t be happier to have Dr. Girard as my primary physician and to have the entire staff at Novant Pine Forest assist me on the visits for my appointments. They are extremely attentive to my needs and always treat me promptly and with courtesy.
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Oct 2023Great Doctor, great nurse, great staff. Doctor Girard is the best!
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Oct 2023I am very pleased as always. The Dr. and all the staff are professional and caring. I couldn't be more satisfied.
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Oct 2023As always, Novant provides fast, professional and individually tailored services. Dr. Girard is always informed attentive and extremely helpful. I use the old adage "if it's not broke, don't fix it". Novant needs to continue to provide the level of care and services it currently provides. Any changes would probably lower the actual level of service and decrease costumer satisfaction.
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Oct 2023Dr. Girard takes the time to answer any and all questions. He follows up as appropriate and does not rush the appointment.
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Location
Wheelchair accessible
2950 Pine Plantation Parkway
Oak Island, NC 28461
Phone: 910-454-4032
Fax: 910-454-4033