Dr. Robert C. Suga, Retired

3.1 ( 10 reviews )

Ratings for Dr. Robert C. Suga, Retired

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Dr. Suga replaced my right hip, using the anterior approach, 2 years ago. I can honestly say that as of today, I can hardly see a scar, and can say that I have no pain, no discomfort, and could easily say that I would have only Dr. Suga perform this surgery again. He is an artist!

Submitted Nov. 12, 2017

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Dr suga is amazing! His staff on the other hand is unorginized and very rude. His reseptionist that scheduals surgical appointments is the worst. She is unhelpful and makes unapropriate statements and comments degrading patients. After calling me for 3 days to varify my appointment, when I got there, they had no idea of my appointment. His staff makes you not want to see him, which is a shame, because he is one of the best avalible in sioux falls.

Submitted Dec. 11, 2012

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Dr Suga was amazing with my daughter - My daughter fell out of a shopping cart and broke her arm. I had another doctor tell me she didn't need surgery and we had him wtih a second opinion. He did an awesome job with her. My daughter would ahve some serious issues if it wasn't for the suregery. Thanks again to Dr Suga who was willing to listen and help my little girl out.

Submitted July 8, 2010

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Dr. Suga did a wonderful job caring for my multiple severe orthopedic injuries. He and his office staff have been very helpful during my recovery.

Submitted Nov. 2, 2009

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I had a 1:00pm appointment and was seen at 4:45. Apparently I have nothing better to do than sit at his office and wait all day for him. His staff could have offered me another appointment since he was running so late. When I did get to see him, he stated that he was tied up w/ some other emergency (this is understandable, but I could have been given another appointment); then he acted as if my complaints were minute and not worthy of his attention. He commented that the prior patient couldn't even move his kneck - thus my knee problem I guess doesn't matter.

Submitted June 2, 2009

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Very good with my back problem. Works well with those who are trying hard to get better.

Submitted March 29, 2009

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He is always in a big hurry to moved onto the next patient. He explains everyting very quickly and in dr. terms and then when i was unsure about scope on my knee, he was frustrated. I will never go to him again.

Submitted March 25, 2009

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The nurse was so rude and would not allow me to go into the office with my minor daughter. He told my daughter there was nothing wrong with her and very insulting and made her cry in his office. This man works for the insurance company not the patient!!!

Submitted March 24, 2009

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Dr. Suga Was wonderful and caring. He is an excellent orthopdic doctor and surgeon

Submitted April 12, 2008

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Dr. Suga was very helpful to workmen's comp, but did little to help me, his patient. Workmen's Comp pay's the bill, not me. He refused me surgery saying I did not need it and I should just go back to work. I got the surgery from another Dr and it fixed a problem with my back so I can now get out of a chair, unassisted which I could not do before I had the surgery. Dr. Suga went so far as to tell me that 95% of people have my condition. I doubt this as 95% of the people can get out of a chair without help and I couldn't. He also made a statement that I was not in as much pain as I claimed I was, as if he could feel my pain. If he could he would have been more compassionate. Compasion was not something I expierienced at the hands of Dr. Suga. It has been 12 years post op now and I am still doing well with the surgery from another dr. Be sure you get a doctor that is for you, the patient, not workmans comp. If you have a choice, pass on Suga or fight for the right Dr. for you!

Submitted May 30, 2007


Dr. Robert C. Suga, Retired's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

No, this doctor is not accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Suga graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine which included one year of training in spinal cord injury. Dr. Suga joined Orthopedic Institute in 1991. He completed advanced training in spine surgery at Johns Hopkins University in 1997 and now specializes in adult spine surgery, including deformity surgery, adult reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive total hip surgery, anterior hip replacement and total knee replacement.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University Of South Dakota School Of Medicine (Grad. 1981)

Awards & Recognitions

  • Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Medicare
Workers Comp