Orthopedics & Sports Medicine | King's Daughters Health System
Orthopedics • Ashland, KY • Since 1899 • 2 known Orthopedics locations (Ashland, KY and Portsmouth, OH) locations
About
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at King's Daughters Health System (Ashland, KY) - Overview: KDMC is a nonprofit hospital system based in Ashland, Kentucky, affiliated with the University of Kentucky. It operates as a private, non-profit health system and is a major employer in the area. - Orthopedics focus: Orthopedics & Sports Medicine services are available within KDMC’s broader medical offerings, including surgical and non-surgical care for musculoskeletal conditions, sports-related injuries, and rehabilitation. - Services likely included: general orthopedics, sports medicine consultations, injury evaluation, surgical options, postoperative rehabilitation, and coordinated care with imaging and physical therapy. - Location: Primary facility in Ashland, KY (HQ), with additional offices/locations in the region. - Contact: Main phone: 1-606-408-4000. If you need specifics on orthopedic subspecialties, surgeons, clinic hours, or appointment availability at KDMC, I can pull those details or guide you to the exact KDMC orthopedics page.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
King’s Daughters Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, 613 23rd St. Suite G30, Ashland, KY; King's Daughters Portsmouth Orthopedics, 1729 Kinneys Lane, Suite 102, Portsmouth, Ohio
Phone
606-408-4000
pr@kdmc.kdhs.us
Opening Hours
8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday for clinics (Walk-in clinics hours mentioned); general hours not fully specified
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
What clinics are available?
Walk-in clinics with new orthopedic/sports medicine problems or injuries not previously seen by a provider; not for back/spine, auto accident, or Workers’ Compensation.
What services are included?
Treatments for hips, knees, feet/ankles, hands/wrist, sports medicine; joint health risk assessment available online.
What is the purpose of the walk-in clinics?
Walk-in clinics are for patients with new orthopedic/sports medicine problems or injuries not previously seen by one of our providers, including hip, knee or shoulder issues; sports injuries; and other joint problems. They are not for back/spine issues, car accident injuries or Workers Compensation claims.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report (Orthopedic Surgeons): Individual orthopedic surgeons hold ratings ranging from 2/5 to 5/5, with many achieving 4/5 or 5/5 status. (Varies by provider, ranging from fewer than 20 to over 300 reviews per surgeon.)
- HospitalStats.org: Average (Overall Patient Rating)
- Yelp: Not specified (15 reviews total) (15)
Patients praise
- High patient ratings for individual orthopedic surgeons and specialty care providers
- Appreciation for cleanliness and facility maintenance in some areas
- Positive experiences during surgical recovery and specific services like childbirth
- Some staff described as caring and professional in certain departments
Common complaints
- Complaints about poor bedside manner and lack of empathy
- Issues with long wait times, particularly in the emergency department
- Reports of unprofessional or rude behavior by frontline and nursing staff
- Concerns regarding communication gaps between staff, patients, and families
- Negative experiences with billing practices and insurance, including surprise charges
- Perceived understaffing leading to mismanagement of care
"The 2.3-star rating does not surprise me after my experience with Dr. Du today. I experienced some of the poorest bedside manner, lack of empathy, and..."
— Healthgrades"Was so happy with my care today I have been miserable for several days. Dr Kevin was amazing it all went so quickly the nurses was very good to me also. Its the little things that make you feel better. Thank you for your amazing care."
— MedicalRecords.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UK King’s Daughters offering free sports physicals — Apr 15, 2026
- Dr. Grant Nelson joins UH Samaritan orthopedic team — Jan 11, 2026
- UH Samaritan Ashland orthopedics, sports medicine team grows — Aug 30, 2025
- KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS: UK, Ashland hospital celebrate partnership that's been in effect since April 1; joint venture now holds hospital's assets — May 20, 2026
- Williams joins UK King's Daughters | News | dailyindependent.com — Aug 28, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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