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Dr. L. Richard Bardwell, Jr., received a bachelor’s degree from Columbus State University and earned his Doctorate in Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed his internship and residency training at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. His peers honored him as the Teaching Resident of the Year on three occasions, and he served as chief resident in 1988. After his residency, Dr. Bardwell remained at Mercer as a clinical professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and as a lecturer in the Department of Physiology at the Mercer University School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a fellow of the American College of OB/GYN and a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the American Menopausal Society. His special interests include high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery and the management of perimenopausal and menopausal health issues.
Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.6
4.6
Based on 508 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.74
Listened to me carefully
4.70
Shared the right amount of information
4.55
Earned my trust
4.55
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Patient Reviews
5
Quick appt and kind people
April 14, 2024
4
The doctor and staff were very nice.
April 13, 2024
5
I have been a patient of Dr. Bardwell's for 30 years. I have always trusted him with my care. He listens to and cares about his patients.
April 11, 2024
5
Great bedside manner and willingness to spend adequate time with me. Answered all of my questions and provided additional information.
April 11, 2024
5
My experience was pretty good, especially at the front office. It was pretty speedily as usual. Every time I've been, the provider came in fast. The nursing assistant or the nurse, she was very sweet. And it was very quiet, which I really enjoyed. Very professional setting. And I did get most of the information that I needed on my concerns of why I came.
April 10, 2024
5
Great first visit, Doctor was very thorough
April 6, 2024
5
Always a pleasure
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell has been my doctor for over 30 years! He's always been very mindful of my health and has taken very good care of me!
March 25, 2024
3
Dr Bardwell seemed like a kind person but I feel it is time for him to retire. His level of fitness, both mental and physical, seemed below par. I do not say this lightly. I feel sure he has been a very good Dr., but think it is time for him to bow out. He ask me the same things over and over. Which was concerning to me.
March 18, 2024
5
Your signage outside the building is incredibly bad. I drove around and around looking for the office but only saw Urgent care, hospital, surgery. It was there was nothing to indicate gastroenterology, women's health, or any other specialty on those premises! I was late, exhausted, and when entering the building you go in through Urgent care or around through surgery on ly by stopping people in the parking as to how to get in to the bldg and where those offices might be.
March 16, 2024
5
I wish Dr. Bardwell the best in retirement. He has been my physician for almost 30 years and I had five babies at WellStar with him delivering the last and he's been wonderful and I'm sad to see him going but I knew the day would come.
March 17, 2024
5
Dr Bardwell was Outstanding. Very relatable.
March 15, 2024
5
Love my doctor and his staff. They are so kind and gentle. They listen and they care.
March 9, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is one of THE nicest Dr.'s I have ever met....I wish we could clone him since he's retiring soon...such a great person!!!
March 9, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is a fantastic doctor.
March 8, 2024
5
Dr.Bardwell and staff were very friendly and professional. Gyn appointments are very intimidating to me, and I appreciated everything they did to help me feel at ease and address my questions and concerns.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr Bardwell was excellent
February 29, 2024
5
Extremely happy with everyone
February 29, 2024
5
Love Dr. Bardwell!
February 24, 2024
5
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that I ran across for at your lovely facility. It's always nice, clean, everyone's polite, and I appreciate it. Thank you.
February 24, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell has been my doctor for many years he is the best doctor and has always been very proactive and professional. The staff were very friendly and professional as well.
February 17, 2024
4
The doctor was good but the staff was not courteous, was not polite, was not very helpful. The doctor was good but not the staff.
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell was both respectful and informative. I would definitely recommend his medical services to family and friends.
February 14, 2024
5
I truly enjoyed my experience, my doctor is amazing and listened to me and my concerns. I most definitely thank his care team for giving me such a great experience as well.
February 11, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell and his staff have always been professional. I've seen him for 30 years and will miss him.
February 10, 2024
5
Very thorough and highly professional
February 8, 2024
5
For my first visit it was fast and pleasant experience
February 4, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is a great doctor. I brought my daughter to him because I trust him. I have been seeing him myself for a few years. He always listens to all of my concerns and makes sure I get what I need. I would recommend him to anyone.
February 2, 2024
5
They are always so friendly, and very sufficient. I love going there.
January 28, 2024
5
Everyone was so accommodating. Due to a weather snafu I was extremely late to my appointment and instead of turning me away took the time to find out if they could work me in. Everyone was so pleasant and professional from the Front Desk person to the nurse that did the intake and then the doctor. They all listen to my concerns and explained things in a way that I could understand. I am so glad I found this practice!
January 27, 2024
5
Quick appt and kind people
April 14, 2024
5
I have been a patient of Dr. Bardwell's for 30 years. I have always trusted him with my care. He listens to and cares about his patients.
April 11, 2024
5
Great bedside manner and willingness to spend adequate time with me. Answered all of my questions and provided additional information.
April 11, 2024
5
My experience was pretty good, especially at the front office. It was pretty speedily as usual. Every time I've been, the provider came in fast. The nursing assistant or the nurse, she was very sweet. And it was very quiet, which I really enjoyed. Very professional setting. And I did get most of the information that I needed on my concerns of why I came.
April 10, 2024
5
Great first visit, Doctor was very thorough
April 6, 2024
5
Always a pleasure
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell has been my doctor for over 30 years! He's always been very mindful of my health and has taken very good care of me!
March 25, 2024
5
Your signage outside the building is incredibly bad. I drove around and around looking for the office but only saw Urgent care, hospital, surgery. It was there was nothing to indicate gastroenterology, women's health, or any other specialty on those premises! I was late, exhausted, and when entering the building you go in through Urgent care or around through surgery on ly by stopping people in the parking as to how to get in to the bldg and where those offices might be.
March 16, 2024
5
I wish Dr. Bardwell the best in retirement. He has been my physician for almost 30 years and I had five babies at WellStar with him delivering the last and he's been wonderful and I'm sad to see him going but I knew the day would come.
March 17, 2024
5
Dr Bardwell was Outstanding. Very relatable.
March 15, 2024
5
Love my doctor and his staff. They are so kind and gentle. They listen and they care.
March 9, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is one of THE nicest Dr.'s I have ever met....I wish we could clone him since he's retiring soon...such a great person!!!
March 9, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is a fantastic doctor.
March 8, 2024
5
Dr.Bardwell and staff were very friendly and professional. Gyn appointments are very intimidating to me, and I appreciated everything they did to help me feel at ease and address my questions and concerns.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr Bardwell was excellent
February 29, 2024
5
Extremely happy with everyone
February 29, 2024
5
Love Dr. Bardwell!
February 24, 2024
5
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that I ran across for at your lovely facility. It's always nice, clean, everyone's polite, and I appreciate it. Thank you.
February 24, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell has been my doctor for many years he is the best doctor and has always been very proactive and professional. The staff were very friendly and professional as well.
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell was both respectful and informative. I would definitely recommend his medical services to family and friends.
February 14, 2024
5
I truly enjoyed my experience, my doctor is amazing and listened to me and my concerns. I most definitely thank his care team for giving me such a great experience as well.
February 11, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell and his staff have always been professional. I've seen him for 30 years and will miss him.
February 10, 2024
5
Very thorough and highly professional
February 8, 2024
5
For my first visit it was fast and pleasant experience
February 4, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is a great doctor. I brought my daughter to him because I trust him. I have been seeing him myself for a few years. He always listens to all of my concerns and makes sure I get what I need. I would recommend him to anyone.
February 2, 2024
5
They are always so friendly, and very sufficient. I love going there.
January 28, 2024
5
Everyone was so accommodating. Due to a weather snafu I was extremely late to my appointment and instead of turning me away took the time to find out if they could work me in. Everyone was so pleasant and professional from the Front Desk person to the nurse that did the intake and then the doctor. They all listen to my concerns and explained things in a way that I could understand. I am so glad I found this practice!
January 27, 2024
4
The doctor and staff were very nice.
April 13, 2024
4
The doctor was good but the staff was not courteous, was not polite, was not very helpful. The doctor was good but not the staff.
February 17, 2024
3
Dr Bardwell seemed like a kind person but I feel it is time for him to retire. His level of fitness, both mental and physical, seemed below par. I do not say this lightly. I feel sure he has been a very good Dr., but think it is time for him to bow out. He ask me the same things over and over. Which was concerning to me.
March 18, 2024
3
Dr Bardwell seemed like a kind person but I feel it is time for him to retire. His level of fitness, both mental and physical, seemed below par. I do not say this lightly. I feel sure he has been a very good Dr., but think it is time for him to bow out. He ask me the same things over and over. Which was concerning to me.
March 18, 2024
4
The doctor and staff were very nice.
April 13, 2024
4
The doctor was good but the staff was not courteous, was not polite, was not very helpful. The doctor was good but not the staff.
February 17, 2024
5
Quick appt and kind people
April 14, 2024
5
I have been a patient of Dr. Bardwell's for 30 years. I have always trusted him with my care. He listens to and cares about his patients.
April 11, 2024
5
Great bedside manner and willingness to spend adequate time with me. Answered all of my questions and provided additional information.
April 11, 2024
5
My experience was pretty good, especially at the front office. It was pretty speedily as usual. Every time I've been, the provider came in fast. The nursing assistant or the nurse, she was very sweet. And it was very quiet, which I really enjoyed. Very professional setting. And I did get most of the information that I needed on my concerns of why I came.
April 10, 2024
5
Great first visit, Doctor was very thorough
April 6, 2024
5
Always a pleasure
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell has been my doctor for over 30 years! He's always been very mindful of my health and has taken very good care of me!
March 25, 2024
5
Your signage outside the building is incredibly bad. I drove around and around looking for the office but only saw Urgent care, hospital, surgery. It was there was nothing to indicate gastroenterology, women's health, or any other specialty on those premises! I was late, exhausted, and when entering the building you go in through Urgent care or around through surgery on ly by stopping people in the parking as to how to get in to the bldg and where those offices might be.
March 16, 2024
5
I wish Dr. Bardwell the best in retirement. He has been my physician for almost 30 years and I had five babies at WellStar with him delivering the last and he's been wonderful and I'm sad to see him going but I knew the day would come.
March 17, 2024
5
Dr Bardwell was Outstanding. Very relatable.
March 15, 2024
5
Love my doctor and his staff. They are so kind and gentle. They listen and they care.
March 9, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is one of THE nicest Dr.'s I have ever met....I wish we could clone him since he's retiring soon...such a great person!!!
March 9, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is a fantastic doctor.
March 8, 2024
5
Dr.Bardwell and staff were very friendly and professional. Gyn appointments are very intimidating to me, and I appreciated everything they did to help me feel at ease and address my questions and concerns.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr Bardwell was excellent
February 29, 2024
5
Extremely happy with everyone
February 29, 2024
5
Love Dr. Bardwell!
February 24, 2024
5
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that I ran across for at your lovely facility. It's always nice, clean, everyone's polite, and I appreciate it. Thank you.
February 24, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell has been my doctor for many years he is the best doctor and has always been very proactive and professional. The staff were very friendly and professional as well.
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell was both respectful and informative. I would definitely recommend his medical services to family and friends.
February 14, 2024
5
I truly enjoyed my experience, my doctor is amazing and listened to me and my concerns. I most definitely thank his care team for giving me such a great experience as well.
February 11, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell and his staff have always been professional. I've seen him for 30 years and will miss him.
February 10, 2024
5
Very thorough and highly professional
February 8, 2024
5
For my first visit it was fast and pleasant experience
February 4, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is a great doctor. I brought my daughter to him because I trust him. I have been seeing him myself for a few years. He always listens to all of my concerns and makes sure I get what I need. I would recommend him to anyone.
February 2, 2024
5
They are always so friendly, and very sufficient. I love going there.
January 28, 2024
5
Everyone was so accommodating. Due to a weather snafu I was extremely late to my appointment and instead of turning me away took the time to find out if they could work me in. Everyone was so pleasant and professional from the Front Desk person to the nurse that did the intake and then the doctor. They all listen to my concerns and explained things in a way that I could understand. I am so glad I found this practice!
January 27, 2024
5
Quick appt and kind people
April 14, 2024
4
The doctor and staff were very nice.
April 13, 2024
5
I have been a patient of Dr. Bardwell's for 30 years. I have always trusted him with my care. He listens to and cares about his patients.
April 11, 2024
5
Great bedside manner and willingness to spend adequate time with me. Answered all of my questions and provided additional information.
April 11, 2024
5
My experience was pretty good, especially at the front office. It was pretty speedily as usual. Every time I've been, the provider came in fast. The nursing assistant or the nurse, she was very sweet. And it was very quiet, which I really enjoyed. Very professional setting. And I did get most of the information that I needed on my concerns of why I came.
April 10, 2024
5
Great first visit, Doctor was very thorough
April 6, 2024
5
Always a pleasure
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell has been my doctor for over 30 years! He's always been very mindful of my health and has taken very good care of me!
March 25, 2024
3
Dr Bardwell seemed like a kind person but I feel it is time for him to retire. His level of fitness, both mental and physical, seemed below par. I do not say this lightly. I feel sure he has been a very good Dr., but think it is time for him to bow out. He ask me the same things over and over. Which was concerning to me.
March 18, 2024
5
I wish Dr. Bardwell the best in retirement. He has been my physician for almost 30 years and I had five babies at WellStar with him delivering the last and he's been wonderful and I'm sad to see him going but I knew the day would come.
March 17, 2024
5
Your signage outside the building is incredibly bad. I drove around and around looking for the office but only saw Urgent care, hospital, surgery. It was there was nothing to indicate gastroenterology, women's health, or any other specialty on those premises! I was late, exhausted, and when entering the building you go in through Urgent care or around through surgery on ly by stopping people in the parking as to how to get in to the bldg and where those offices might be.
March 16, 2024
5
Dr Bardwell was Outstanding. Very relatable.
March 15, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is one of THE nicest Dr.'s I have ever met....I wish we could clone him since he's retiring soon...such a great person!!!
March 9, 2024
5
Love my doctor and his staff. They are so kind and gentle. They listen and they care.
March 9, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is a fantastic doctor.
March 8, 2024
5
Dr.Bardwell and staff were very friendly and professional. Gyn appointments are very intimidating to me, and I appreciated everything they did to help me feel at ease and address my questions and concerns.
March 2, 2024
5
Extremely happy with everyone
February 29, 2024
5
Dr Bardwell was excellent
February 29, 2024
5
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that I ran across for at your lovely facility. It's always nice, clean, everyone's polite, and I appreciate it. Thank you.
February 24, 2024
5
Love Dr. Bardwell!
February 24, 2024
4
The doctor was good but the staff was not courteous, was not polite, was not very helpful. The doctor was good but not the staff.
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell has been my doctor for many years he is the best doctor and has always been very proactive and professional. The staff were very friendly and professional as well.
February 17, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell was both respectful and informative. I would definitely recommend his medical services to family and friends.
February 14, 2024
5
I truly enjoyed my experience, my doctor is amazing and listened to me and my concerns. I most definitely thank his care team for giving me such a great experience as well.
February 11, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell and his staff have always been professional. I've seen him for 30 years and will miss him.
February 10, 2024
5
Very thorough and highly professional
February 8, 2024
5
For my first visit it was fast and pleasant experience
February 4, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is a great doctor. I brought my daughter to him because I trust him. I have been seeing him myself for a few years. He always listens to all of my concerns and makes sure I get what I need. I would recommend him to anyone.
February 2, 2024
5
They are always so friendly, and very sufficient. I love going there.
January 28, 2024
5
Everyone was so accommodating. Due to a weather snafu I was extremely late to my appointment and instead of turning me away took the time to find out if they could work me in. Everyone was so pleasant and professional from the Front Desk person to the nurse that did the intake and then the doctor. They all listen to my concerns and explained things in a way that I could understand. I am so glad I found this practice!
January 27, 2024
5
Everyone was so accommodating. Due to a weather snafu I was extremely late to my appointment and instead of turning me away took the time to find out if they could work me in. Everyone was so pleasant and professional from the Front Desk person to the nurse that did the intake and then the doctor. They all listen to my concerns and explained things in a way that I could understand. I am so glad I found this practice!
January 27, 2024
5
They are always so friendly, and very sufficient. I love going there.
January 28, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is a great doctor. I brought my daughter to him because I trust him. I have been seeing him myself for a few years. He always listens to all of my concerns and makes sure I get what I need. I would recommend him to anyone.
February 2, 2024
5
For my first visit it was fast and pleasant experience
February 4, 2024
5
Very thorough and highly professional
February 8, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell and his staff have always been professional. I've seen him for 30 years and will miss him.
February 10, 2024
5
I truly enjoyed my experience, my doctor is amazing and listened to me and my concerns. I most definitely thank his care team for giving me such a great experience as well.
February 11, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell was both respectful and informative. I would definitely recommend his medical services to family and friends.
February 14, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell has been my doctor for many years he is the best doctor and has always been very proactive and professional. The staff were very friendly and professional as well.
February 17, 2024
4
The doctor was good but the staff was not courteous, was not polite, was not very helpful. The doctor was good but not the staff.
February 17, 2024
5
Love Dr. Bardwell!
February 24, 2024
5
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that I ran across for at your lovely facility. It's always nice, clean, everyone's polite, and I appreciate it. Thank you.
February 24, 2024
5
Dr Bardwell was excellent
February 29, 2024
5
Extremely happy with everyone
February 29, 2024
5
Dr.Bardwell and staff were very friendly and professional. Gyn appointments are very intimidating to me, and I appreciated everything they did to help me feel at ease and address my questions and concerns.
March 2, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is a fantastic doctor.
March 8, 2024
5
Love my doctor and his staff. They are so kind and gentle. They listen and they care.
March 9, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell is one of THE nicest Dr.'s I have ever met....I wish we could clone him since he's retiring soon...such a great person!!!
March 9, 2024
5
Dr Bardwell was Outstanding. Very relatable.
March 15, 2024
5
Your signage outside the building is incredibly bad. I drove around and around looking for the office but only saw Urgent care, hospital, surgery. It was there was nothing to indicate gastroenterology, women's health, or any other specialty on those premises! I was late, exhausted, and when entering the building you go in through Urgent care or around through surgery on ly by stopping people in the parking as to how to get in to the bldg and where those offices might be.
March 16, 2024
5
I wish Dr. Bardwell the best in retirement. He has been my physician for almost 30 years and I had five babies at WellStar with him delivering the last and he's been wonderful and I'm sad to see him going but I knew the day would come.
March 17, 2024
3
Dr Bardwell seemed like a kind person but I feel it is time for him to retire. His level of fitness, both mental and physical, seemed below par. I do not say this lightly. I feel sure he has been a very good Dr., but think it is time for him to bow out. He ask me the same things over and over. Which was concerning to me.
March 18, 2024
5
Dr. Bardwell has been my doctor for over 30 years! He's always been very mindful of my health and has taken very good care of me!
March 25, 2024
5
Always a pleasure
April 3, 2024
5
Great first visit, Doctor was very thorough
April 6, 2024
5
My experience was pretty good, especially at the front office. It was pretty speedily as usual. Every time I've been, the provider came in fast. The nursing assistant or the nurse, she was very sweet. And it was very quiet, which I really enjoyed. Very professional setting. And I did get most of the information that I needed on my concerns of why I came.
April 10, 2024
5
Great bedside manner and willingness to spend adequate time with me. Answered all of my questions and provided additional information.
April 11, 2024
5
I have been a patient of Dr. Bardwell's for 30 years. I have always trusted him with my care. He listens to and cares about his patients.
April 11, 2024
4
The doctor and staff were very nice.
April 13, 2024
5
Quick appt and kind people
April 14, 2024
Lloyd Bardwell, MD
Obstetrician/Gynecologist with Wellstar since 1989