Sports Medicine Specialists | Hickory, NC
Sports Medicine • Hickory, NC
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
1771 Tate Blvd. SE Suite 101 Hickory, NC 28602
Phone
+18283042527
Amy.Betts@Lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- rater8 (Dr. Christopher Houdek): 4.9 out of 5 stars (405 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Robert Westrol): 3.5 out of 5 stars (24 ratings, 3 reviews)
- Yelp (EmergeOrtho): Not explicitly provided, but generally low-rated based on qualitative complaints (15 reviews)
Patients praise
- Physicians described as knowledgeable, professional, and caring
- Effective communication and clear explanations of treatment options
- High patient confidence in surgical expertise and clinical outcomes
Common complaints
- Long waiting times and inefficient front desk operations
- Concerns regarding payment policies at time of service
- Negative patient experiences with specific providers regarding bedside manner and diagnostic outcomes
"He lLISTENED and CARED about what happened to my leg! That rarely happens in medicine these days!"
— rater8 patient review for Dr. Christopher Houdek"My experience with him was the worst I have ever had with any doctor...EVER."
— WebMD patient review for Dr. Robert Westrol"WILL NOT TREAT YOU UNLESS U HAVE $250 to pay at time of injury. Emerge ortho will refer you to..."
— Yelp review for EmergeOrtho HickorySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ruben L. Torrez, PharmD, MD | EmergeOrtho — Aug 29, 2025
- Nathan White, MD, Expert Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon — Oct 23, 2025
- James Kramer, MD at EmergeOrtho — Nov 11, 2025
- Veronica L. Simmons - Occupational Therapist in Hickory, NC — Jun 11, 2026
- Jasmine Wilson, PT, Physical Therapist - Hickory, NC — Jun 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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