
Orthopaedic Surgeon Search Results
Orthopedic Surgery • Hermiston, OR
Ratings by platform
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Patrick A. Dawson): 5/5 stars (64 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. James Whittum): 2/5 stars (31 ratings / 4 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Richard Carpenter): 4/5 stars (9 ratings)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Patrick Harrison): 5/5 stars (2 ratings)
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Richard A. Carpenter): 3/5 stars (47 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Strong patient satisfaction for specific surgeons (e.g., Dr. Dawson, Dr. Harrison)
- High professional skill, knowledge, and use of advanced surgical protocols
- Effective communication and patient-centered care described by some patients
- Strong clinical quality scores (CMS metrics) for some providers
Common complaints
- Concerns about lack of listening to patient pain and symptoms
- Reports of dismissive attitudes
- Allegations of inaccurate progress notes
- Negative patient experiences regarding surgical outcomes or follow-up communication
In patients' words
"He didn’t listen to anything I said, acted like he didn’t care what pain I had... won’t go see him again and I’ll see a more qualified actual Orthopedic Specialist"
— WebMD patient review (Dr. James Whittum)"Dr. Harrison has done a knee replacement and a hip replacement on me. He is very professional, knowledgable and skilled. Has a great attitude about his work and treats his patients as if they're his only ones."
— Vitals patient review (Dr. Patrick Harrison)More clinics in Hermiston
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