
Highlights
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout the Provider
Meet Dr. Darrell Scales of NGPG Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. A West Point graduate, Dr. Scales received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, while serving in the Unites States Army. Dr. Scales is board certified in orthopedic surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and has seen patients in the northeast Georgia area for about 11 years.
Interests
Orthopedic Surgery
Total Joints - Knee & Hip Replacements
Shoulder Surgeries
Sports Medicine (Surgical)
Video
Locations
- Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgery
- 1404 River Place, Suite 401, Braselton, GA 30517
- Get Directions
- phone: 770-848-6190
- fax: 770-848-5367
Expertise
Education
- Residency: William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 1995
- Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine, 1988
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
357 ratings, 64 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr Scales is a superb physician. He is a good listener and responds in clear, articulate ways that convey precise answers. He is careful to inform of risks and benefits and does not feel the need to "sell surgery" over more conservative or non intrusive medical modalities.He is friendly, warm and conveys concern and the patient's best interests at all times. You.are lucky to have the talented and skillful surgeon/healer on your team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Would recommend Dr Scales to everyone. And I have! Whole office is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Scales was very personable and professional. I felt I had a very good decision in choosing him for my care. His office staff was very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2025
Dr Scales is a wonderful Doctor and a great Human being!!!!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
I was somewhat satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr Scales is an excellent ortho doctor,friendly knowledgeable polite and good provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
I have received excellent care from Dr Scales and his staff on every visit for the last two years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Very professional office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Dr listen carefully my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr. Scales is knowledgeable, upbeat, respectful, and attentive. He apologized for the extra wait time, and I appreciated that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr Scales was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Scales, his nurse and the X-ray technician were superb medical practitioners today. They listened and responded with respect and empathy and the utmost professionalism. Their office responded the same. Follow-up to referrals happened the same day with appointments made immediately. Kudos to them all!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Very, very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Friendly, caring, knowledgeable couldn't have had a better appointment. Left feeling very good about goals and treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Doctor Scales is excellent. That's why I come there for them personally.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Overall it was a good experience for me even as i'am still in the healing process .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Dr. Scales is a great doctor. He's very professional, nice and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
Very pleased with the facilities, staff and Dr Scales. My wife and I are happy with our choice of Dr Scales.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
I was great they were very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Dr. Scales is a great doctor: He listens, is very nice & very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Thank you for providers who care and include the patient in decisions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
This was one of the few doctors that does not rush through an exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Very good care provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Great experience! Love Dr. Scales!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr Scales and Nurse Were excellent and gave Excellent patient service. Made my visit pleasant
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Impressed my first contact with Dr Scales feel he is skilled in his field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
None had a bad experience highly respect and recommend Dr. Scales office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Scales and his nurse are great. The x-ray team were as well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
This appointment was a second opinion appointment after having surgery on my right knee. Due to concerns that I was experiencing and questioning my previous care professional I chose to obtain a second opinion on my progress or lack there of and some of my concerns of treatment following surgery. I was tremendously put at ease with Dr. Scales and his demeanor in his examination and evaluation and his insight to my possible issues. Extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and put me at ease with the path forward. I have a return appointment and have discontinued my relationship with my previous surgeon and his facility no comparison in the Informative time spent and the level of confidence that I now have going forward with Dr. Scales resolving my surgical issues!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
They was wonderful I just love them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr Scales is very easy to talk with and makes you feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr. Scales help provide medicine and follow up care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
My experience with Dr. Scales was good. I felt like I got a good explanation of my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Scales had de hewed my records, asked pertinent questions and provided a very thorough examination and diagnosis of ache bursitis after taking X-rays and performing an aspiration of the bursa sac followed by an injection of corticosteroids. He prescribed PT follow up appropriate to the problem and offering hope for hope for recovery and less pain. Very impressed .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
Dr Scales has done amazing surgery on a shoulder and my right hip replacement. I'm now ready to entrust him with my left hip replacement. Thanks to modern medicine and Dr Scales!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
I have always been very happy with my care I have received from doctor and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
This is an amazing orthopedic practice. I recommend this practice to everyone I know. Dr. Scales is a phenonimal surgeon and his staff is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
No bad experiences , All I wanted to say for Dr. Scales Is I know he wants to wait for all this blood work . I'm In so much pain with my knee .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Dr scales and staff very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
I was very impressed with the help the doctor gave me after injury, and seeing me for the first time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
I always receive excellent care at this office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
I had a great visit and experience at my visit with Dr. Scales. He took all of my questions and answered in a way that I understood. He is a very caring physician!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr. Scales is a qualified and caring physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Doctor Scales is an excellent doctor. My husband apporoved him, when he explained about the risks of knee surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
He listened and acknowledged my concerns. He was courteous and not condescending.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
I don't trust me any medical professionals. I have total trust in Dr Scales. He has proven he has my best interest at heart
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
So far my first Impression of this office has been great. I'm so glad I came here for a second opinion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Very good Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr scales is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Dr. Scales is careful, honest and friendly. He is a very humble man!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
I felt like I was treated like family. That is a positive for me since I haven't felt like that in years at a doctors office.Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
My visit was a good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
All good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Great doctor and staff was even better. I will be back if needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
My experience with every one involved was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Dr Scales is the only remaining NGPG provider I see as I trust him and he is in same location with consistent staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
1st visit but will definitely return for any orthopedic issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
I found Dr. Saales very professional & he gave me options.
Care Team
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgery
1404 River Place, Suite 401, Braselton, GA 30517
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgery
4445 South Lee Street, Suite 305, Buford, GA 30518
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Orthopedic Surgery
1404 River Place, Suite 401, Braselton, GA 30517
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Alliant Health Plans
- Alliant HIX
- Amerigroup Medicaid
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
- Beech Street
- CareSource Medicaid
- Cigna
- Cigna + Oscar
- Cigna GA Connect HIX
- Cigna Medicare Advantage
- Coventry Healthcare (Advantra)
- First Health Network (Coventry)
- Health Partners
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser PPO
- LifeSynch Psych
- Magellan Psych
- Peach State Medicaid
- Tricare (Standard and Prime)


