Samaritan Orthopedics & Podiatry - Newport
Orthopedics • Newport, OR
Ratings by platform
- Vitals.com (for Dr. Stefan Sinco at the practice): 4.4/5 (15 reviews)
- Samaritan Health Services (for Dr. Blake Peterson): 4.8/5 (312 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Kind and attentive bedside manner of individual physicians
- Competent surgical care and positive outcomes for specific injuries
- Supportive and friendly staff experiences noted by some patients
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments or administrative hurdles related to referrals
- Patient frustration with perceived lack of physician knowledge or referral processes
In patients' words
"Dr. Blake Peterson was very kind and listened and had a great chair manner... Would highly recommend to others."
— LocalityBiz review"Great dr until you ask a question he can't answer... The worst dr patient experience ever."
— LocalityBiz review"I needed to see an orthopedic doctor regarding my knee. The staff would not give me an appointment without a referral and medical records which I had faxed..."
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