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OrthopedicsShelby, NC

★★★★☆4.3/5132 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • WebMD Care: 4.5/5 (WebMD Care) (Varies by provider (e.g., 4 ratings for Dr. Slechta, 17 for Dr. Handley))
  • Vitals: 4.7/5 (Average)
  • Healthgrades: 4.3/5 (Average/Dr. Songer) (Over 128 responses for the region; 10 for Dr. Songer)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • high surgical success rates for joint replacements
  • physician expertise and professional skill in orthopedic procedures
  • many staff members noted as courteous and helpful
  • convenience of local specialty care in rural areas

Common complaints

  • long wait times for appointments
  • concerns regarding communication and professionalism of office staff
  • negative experiences with specific physician bedside manner or perceived lack of empathy
  • frustration over referral processes or care coordination for complex cases

In patients' words

"My husband visited Dr. Slechta first for pain in his hip. Ultimately, Dr. Slechta performed total hip replacement surgery and we have both been extremely happy with the results."

Vitals review for Dr. Ryan Slechta

"Staff is very nice but Very unprofessional outside of that. ... Dr. Slechta wasn't very nice to my Mom. ... I just don't understand why Doctors make appointments and they are always late."

Patient review on USCompanies.net

"He basically threw me to the wolves. I had to be my own advocate and seek out a doctor in Asheville."

Patient review on Healthgrades for Dr. John Songer

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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