Sports Medicine | Hickory, NC - Frye Regional Medical Center
Sports Medicine • Hickory, NC
Ratings by platform
- HospitalStats.org: Average (overall patient rating) (Varies by source and doctor/department)
- Yelp (South Campus): 2.5 / 5 (10 reviews)
- FryeCare Sports Medicine Physicians: 4.7-4.8 / 5 (Ranges from 47 to 233 reviews for specific providers)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Specific orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists received high patient ratings
- Some patients reported positive, friendly, and comfortable nursing experiences
- Ability to discharge patients home after treatment rated excellent
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency department
- Reports of poor communication from staff and doctors
- Patient dissatisfaction with care quality and responsiveness
- Recent "Immediate Jeopardy" status (resolved April 2026) due to safety and compliance concerns
- Perceived lack of compassion from some staff members
In patients' words
"Staff is a joke. Wait time is ridiculous. Staff doesn’t give updates. Shouldn’t have to wait 7 hours in the emergency department before seeing anyone."
— Patient comment on HospitalStats.org"The nurse's could not have been any nicer or made me feel more at home."
— Patient review on ObesityHelp.com"I have always relied on Frye for my medical needs such as having my 2 children, hysterectomy, etc. I am extremely sad to say the ER does not live up to my expectations."
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