Sports Medicine Specialists | Hickory, NC
Sports Medicine • Hickory, NC
Ratings by platform
- rater8 (Dr. Christopher Houdek): 4.9 out of 5 stars (405 ratings) (405 ratings, 183 comments)
- WebMD (Dr. Robert Westrol): 3.5 out of 5 stars (24 ratings, 3 reviews)
- Yelp (EmergeOrtho): Not explicitly provided, but generally low-rated based on qualitative complaints (15 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Physicians described as knowledgeable, professional, and caring
- Effective communication and clear explanations of treatment options
- High patient confidence in surgical expertise and clinical outcomes
Common complaints
- Long waiting times and inefficient front desk operations
- Concerns regarding payment policies at time of service
- Negative patient experiences with specific providers regarding bedside manner and diagnostic outcomes
In patients' words
"He lLISTENED and CARED about what happened to my leg! That rarely happens in medicine these days!"
— rater8 patient review for Dr. Christopher Houdek"My experience with him was the worst I have ever had with any doctor...EVER."
— WebMD patient review for Dr. Robert Westrol"WILL NOT TREAT YOU UNLESS U HAVE $250 to pay at time of injury. Emerge ortho will refer you to..."
— Yelp review for EmergeOrtho HickoryMore clinics in Hickory
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