Orthopedic Doctors & Surgeons | Hickory & Lenoir, NC
Orthopedics • Hickory, NC
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
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Phone
+18282670551
Amy.Betts@Lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 4.5/5 stars (189 ratings) (189 ratings)
- rater8 (Matthew A. Bogaert, PA-C): 4.9/5 stars (328 ratings) (328 ratings)
- rater8 (Sarah L. Bone, PA-C): 4.9/5 stars (106 ratings) (106 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Michael Seel): 3.9/5 stars (79 ratings) (79 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Jeffrey Keverline): 4.5/5 stars (14 ratings) (14 ratings)
Patients praise
- High level of professional expertise and knowledge
- Clear and thorough explanations of diagnoses and procedures
- Caring and friendly bedside manner from many practitioners
- Successful surgical outcomes and physical therapy guidance
- Effective pain management and patient-centered communication
Common complaints
- Long wait times at clinics
- Perceived lack of attentiveness or feeling rushed during consultations
- Frustration with appointment efficiency and communication of treatment plans
- Negative experiences regarding office staff and perceived impersonal care
"EmergeOrtho is full of wonderful doctors! They make sure they go over every little thing and explain stuff so that you understand."
— EmergeOrtho patient review"My appointment was at 3, wasn't taken back until 3:30. ... Waited in the room till 3:45-3:50 for a 5-10 minute talk with the doctor... Wasn't impressed whatsoever."
— Patient review on WebMD for Dr. Keverline"THIS MAN AND THIS FIRM IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT THE HEALTH CARE ORGINIZATION SHOULD BE! Thank you for All the YEARS of Taking care of ME AND MY WIFE; AND FAMILY!"
— Patient review on rater8 for Matthew A. Bogaert, PA-CSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UNC Health Lenoir’s Sports Medicine Team Keeps Eastern NC Moving — Neuse News — Oct 15, 2025
- Emily C. Diggs, PA - Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC — May 14, 2026
- Living Well with Arthritis: Treatment Options Available at EmergeOrtho — Nov 4, 2025
- Nathan White, MD, Expert Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon — Oct 23, 2025
- Ruben L. Torrez, PharmD, MD | EmergeOrtho — Aug 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedics clinics in Hickory
OrthoCarolina has four U.S. offices in Charlotte, NC (HQ at 4601 Park Road, Suite 250) and Charlotte-area locations, with a listing at 1915 Randolph Rd, Ste 2, Charlotte. There is no explicit OrthoCarolina location listed in Hickory, NC on the provided page. If you’re specifically seeking OrthoCarolina locations in or near Hickory, you may want to check for additional regional offices or contact HQ for nearest facility details.
EmergeOrtho is a North Carolina-based orthopedic and spine care provider with a dedicated Hickory foothills presence through the broader EmergeOrtho network. They offer comprehensive orthopedic services, spine and pain management, diagnostics, therapy, and telemedicine across five U.S. offices, including locations in Durham, Asheville, and regional foothills areas. The practice emphasizes an patient-centered approach led by board-certified, fellowship-trained specialists, and operates urgent care and PT services in other NC locations. If you’re seeking an orthopedic clinic near Hickory, EmergeOrtho’s foothills region coverage (part of their NC network) provides access to specialized orthopedic care, imaging, and rehabilitation services.
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