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OrthoMed Center: Orthopedic Surgeons in Modesto, CA

OrthopedicsModesto, CA

★★☆☆☆2.0/539 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Yelp: 2.0 out of 5 stars (39-42 reviews)
  • Vitals: 3.6/5 for Dr. Purnell; 2.9/5 for Dr. Braaton; 4.2/5 for Dr. Holmes (Individual physician ratings mentioned)
  • WebMD: Not explicitly averaged (1 rating shown) (1 review)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Appreciation for the surgical skill and expertise of specific orthopedic surgeons
  • Successful recovery outcomes and restored mobility reported by some patients
  • Positive experiences with compassionate and clear communication regarding treatment options

Common complaints

  • Reports of long wait times and delays in appointments
  • Dissatisfaction with front office staff, including communication and responsiveness
  • Concerns regarding continuity of care, specifically interaction with physician assistants rather than the surgeons themselves
  • Reports of a negative or stressful work environment from employees

In patients' words

"Horrible service. Dr Paul Braaton seems to always be running late. Appointment was at 9:15 am, they brought us back at 9:20am and left us in the room for over 2 hours."

Yelp (via MapQuest)

"I went to an ER who knew of Dr. Holmes in Modesto. He was contacted and accepted me... He is a master. He was incredible! I am walking less than a month later."

WebMD

"Run as fast as you can from this place front office staff is burnt out and don't give a crap about patients..."

Yelp (via MapQuest)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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