Sports Medicine | Hickory, NC - Frye Regional Medical Center
Sports Medicine • Hickory, NC • Since 1911
About
Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC offers comprehensive sports medicine services and has a long history of supporting athlete health. Key points: - 355-bed private facility with 300+ active physicians across 35+ specialties, plus a large professional staff - Strong focus on sports medicine, athletic training partnerships with local schools, and injury prevention programs - Services likely include sports-related evaluation, rehabilitation, performance conditioning, and emergency care linked to athletic events - Located at 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601; contact: 828-315-5000 - Established in 1911; part of a broad health care system in Hickory If you’re seeking specific sports medicine offerings (e.g., concussion management, ortho/sports surgery, physical therapy timelines, or athletic trainer partnerships), I can pull out those details or provide directions for scheduling.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, NC
Phone
828-315-3391
portal.Frye@lpnt.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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FAQs
What sports medicine services are offered?
Sports medicine providers address injuries, evaluate further medical needs, and develop tailored treatment plans. Non-surgical and minimally invasive options are common.
What services are included under Treatments & Services?
Concussion management; Nonoperative fracture management; Sports nutrition; Sports physicals; Ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- HospitalStats.org: Average (overall patient rating) (Varies by source and doctor/department)
- Yelp (South Campus): 2.5 / 5 (10 reviews)
- FryeCare Sports Medicine Physicians: 4.7-4.8 / 5 (Ranges from 47 to 233 reviews for specific providers)
Patients praise
- Specific orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists received high patient ratings
- Some patients reported positive, friendly, and comfortable nursing experiences
- Ability to discharge patients home after treatment rated excellent
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency department
- Reports of poor communication from staff and doctors
- Patient dissatisfaction with care quality and responsiveness
- Recent "Immediate Jeopardy" status (resolved April 2026) due to safety and compliance concerns
- Perceived lack of compassion from some staff members
"Staff is a joke. Wait time is ridiculous. Staff doesn’t give updates. Shouldn’t have to wait 7 hours in the emergency department before seeing anyone."
— Patient comment on HospitalStats.org"The nurse's could not have been any nicer or made me feel more at home."
— Patient review on ObesityHelp.com"I have always relied on Frye for my medical needs such as having my 2 children, hysterectomy, etc. I am extremely sad to say the ER does not live up to my expectations."
— Patient review on MedicalRecords.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hunter Grant Shore, PA-C | Hickory, NC — Jul 8, 2026
- Outpatient Rehabilitation | Hickory, NC — Apr 15, 2026
- Taylor Warren Callahan, PA-C | Hickory, NC — Jul 8, 2026
- Frye Regional Medical Center hiring Orthopedic Surgeon Joint — May 21, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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