Orthopedic Doctors & Surgeons | Franklin & Sylva, NC
Orthopedics • Shelby, NC
About
Summary: The page describes Harris Regional Hospital, operating as Sylva Orthopaedic Associates, a healthcare provider based in Sylva, North Carolina. It’s part of Harris Medical Group, offering various medical specialties with a focused orthopaedic practice at two Sylva offices. Key details include: - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; focus area: orthopaedics within a broader medical group - Location: Sylva, NC, USA (two offices: 80 Healthcare Dr and 68 Hospital Rd Ste 201) - Organization: Harris Regional Hospital dba Sylva Orthopaedic Associates; aliases include Harris Medical Group - Services: Orthopaedic care among other medical specialties (explicit orthopaedics service implied by the “Sylva Orthopaedic Associates” name) - Size: Small workforce (6 employees reported; 1–10 range) - Online presence: Website harrismedicalgroup.com; modest web traffic (about 4,211 monthly visits); US-dominant audience If you’re specifically seeking Orthopedic Doctors & Surgeons in Franklin & Sylva, NC, this entity represents the Sylva location of a regional orthopaedic practice within Harris Medical Group. For Franklin, NC providers, you may need to search for local orthopedists affiliated with nearby hospital systems, as this listing covers Sylva, NC.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
55 Holly Springs Park Dr, Franklin, NC 28734; 80 Healthcare Drive Suite 203, Sylva, NC 28779
Phone
+1 828-369-6380
Darcy.Simmons@lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- 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)
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
"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 SongerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Ryan Slechta, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Sylva, NC — Jul 29, 2025
- Dr. Lawrence Supik, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Sylva, NC — Nov 15, 2025
- Harris Regional Hospital welcomes fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon Paul Ulrich, DO to its medical staff — Aug 12, 2025
- Ashley Nations - Physical Therapist in Franklin, NC — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Phillip A. Stetler, DO - Orthopedic Surgeon in Eden, NC — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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