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Orthopedics - Ogdensburg - Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

Orthopedic SurgeryOgdensburg, NY

★★★★☆4.1/530 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Healthgrades / WebMD (Dr. Richard Tombler): 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)
  • WebMD / Vitals (Dr. Thomas Herzog): 4.1 - 4.5 out of 5 stars (7 - 9 ratings)
  • MedicalRecords.com: 3.8 out of 5 stars (20 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Orthopedic surgeons receive high ratings from patients for their expertise and bedside manner
  • Successful orthopedic surgical outcomes (e.g., hip replacements)
  • Appreciation for some staff being kind and professional

Common complaints

  • Extended wait times for services like blood draws
  • Difficulties with the registration/scheduling system
  • Reports of poor communication between staff and patients or families
  • Some perceptions of impersonal or dismissive care from specific staff members

In patients' words

"Dr. Herzog replaced both of my hips. I feel better than I have in years! He has a wonderful beside manner. I have total confidence in him."

Vitals

"A rare find these days. Dr. Tombler not only is an excellent doctor but his patients are just not only dollar bills. He brings back humanity..."

Healthgrades

"We understand and share the community’s frustrations regarding extended wait times and the challenges with our registration system. These experiences do not reflect the level of care we strive to provide..."

COO of Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (via NNY360)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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