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Orthopedic Surgery & Care | Ottumwa, IA

OrthopedicsOttumwa, IA

★★★★★4.7/5233 reviews across 4 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center (Orthopedic Department): 4.7 / 5 (136)
  • WebMD (Dr. Michael Scherb): 5.0 / 5 (64 ratings (6 reviews))
  • Vitals (Dr. Bradley Scott): 3.5 / 5 (13 ratings (3 reviews))
  • WebMD (Dr. Bradley Scott): 4.0 / 5 (20 ratings (1 review))

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Expertise in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery
  • Clear explanation of conditions and treatments by some physicians
  • Successful surgical outcomes for some patients
  • Friendly and professional care reported by some patients and staff members

Common complaints

  • Perceived lack of compassion or bedside manner
  • Dissatisfaction with treatment plans (e.g., refusal of certain injections)
  • Communication issues with office staff, including reports of hostility or being unhelpful
  • Concerns about surgical outcomes and follow-up care

In patients' words

"They have always treated me with the upmost care. Timely with the xrays and with the doctor... He is very good with explaining everything!"

WebMD (Dr. Michael Scherb)

"Butchered my mother's surgery... nurse accused my mother of being a drug seeker when she called and was begging for help because of this pain."

Vitals (Dr. Michael Scherb)

"The receptionist was hostile and aggressive directly to me... I will not go back to Dr Scott's office."

Vitals (Dr. Bradley Scott)

"Dr. Scott took the [extra] time to understand my problems. Offered excellent ideas on to improve my mobility and range of motion. Dr. Scott compassion and fabulous attitude was refreshing and rare."

WebMD (Dr. Bradley Scott)

How these reviews were compiled

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

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