I had a herniated disk L5-L4 and was in extreme pain from it pressing against a nerve. I waited 1…read morehour before being seen when a "buddy" walked in to chat with one of the docs in front of me about a patient. He took the time to talk with his "buddy" while patients waited. When I finally was seen I was first seen by a PA ( who was new) then shuffled to another PA "Drew". It was the most appauling and unprofessional visit which resulted in her stating I was being catastrophic regarding my pain. Not only that, she was confusing meds that I had on my allergy list to meds I was currently taking. I have worked in heath care for the US Navy and US Coast Guard for 20 years this woman would have been demoted and reprimanded. This was the worst experience I have had for medical care. I would give zero stars if I could.

The reason I'm giving a 4 star review is because 3 of my appointments have been canceled. I can…read morebarely walk at the moment and my procedure, that I have confidence will help me was canceled. When I asked when I could have another appointment they told me 4 weeks from now, which I considered outrageous. When I let them know how I NEED this procedure done, then they gave me an appointment for the week after. Dr. Hartshorn, is amazing otherwise, he takes the time to listen, and give you options. They have snacks, coffee, and the office is super clean. The staff is super friendly. I just feel like, as someone who can barely put any weight on her foot, and then pain is so bad that I can't sleep, that this is not considered urgent and therefore it gets canceled.

I saw Raghuveer Muppavarapu for carpal tunnel and I wish I knew then what I know now. He never sent…read moreme for an EMG or even an X-Ray. I NEVER complained about neuropathy because I only experienced pain. However, when I got a copy of my medical records, he stated that I had neuropathy. Unfortunately, we moved forward with carpal tunnel surgery and although the pain went away, for the first time I began experiencing neuropathy, only minutes after the surgery was performed. It has now been over a year and I still have no feeling in my thumb, index and part of my middle finger. I went elsewhere for help where they performed an EMG and found that I had nerve damage. Stay away from Dr. Muppavarapu - he makes false statements in your medical records and will botch the surgery!

I rarely take the time out to leave a review even when I've had a negative experience, but I've…read morenever experienced anything quite like this. I don't even know where to begin with this place. I needed a referral close to home to get my back examined. My doctor found Orthopaedic Specialists and suggested I call them since they are the closest. When I called the first time to book an appointment, the receptionist was extremely unprofessional when she spoke to me. Before I could even book a time for the appointment the receptionist puts me on hold for over 10 minutes and never clicked back over so I was forced to hang up since I was still at work. No one ever called me back so I had to reach back out a few days later to book my much needed appointment. I provided them with my insurance and asked for an estimate of my out of pocket fee for xrays. I was informed between $30-$50, and I was fine with that as I was in excruciating pain and needed to get checked out. Fast forward to the actual appointment. The doctor was nice and very professional, the other staff were "ok". A few weeks after my appointment I received a bill in the mail for over $200. This amount was unexpected because this is not what I was quoted upon scheduling my initial appointment. From here it continues to get worse and worse. This place has been bombarding me numerous times throughout the day with calls from different numbers, daily text messages, letters in the mail, and multiple emails regarding a past due balance that I don't even know what it's for. I'm pretty sure there are some laws that prohibit this type of harassment and I intend to look into this myself because I've never had to deal with this ever before EVER. Today I'm receiving threatening text messages on a Saturday about being placed in collections. I will NEVER go back to this place ever again and urge anyone considering going here to look elsewhere. I will be finding somewhere else for treatment as I find their business tactics desperate and repulsive.

Great guy and great doctor-don't hesitate-call him with your problem and if he can't help you he…read morewill point you in the right direction!

One of the best docs out there. When I injured my foot last year, I limped - on crutches - sobbing…read moreinto the podiatrist's office affiliated with a major Boston hospital. The podiatrist barely even looked at me before saying "it's a sprain, you'll be fine by Monday." I angrily told him it was NOT a sprain, that I knew my body and something was wrong. That night had me back in ER for excruciating pain. Enter Dr. Friedberg the following week who, after some manipulation of my foot, and some questions concluded that I had a fascia tear that would probably take a few months to heal. Man was I glad I went to Dr. Friedberg! My foot did take a few months to heal, but he was nothing but kind, gentle, and professional through the entire process. He offered tips and tricks on how to regain strength and reduce pain, showed me my MRI images, and explained things in very simple and detailed ways. I cannot say enough good things about him, especially if you need a second opinion.

Do you need an orthopedist? This is the office to which you want to go. This man is an…read moreoutstanding diagnostician, a meticulous surgeon and someone who genuinely cares.

When a surgeon tells you you're faking painful recovery post op and won't take the advise of the…read morePhysical Therapist to do imaging, stating, "I don't need images, I know my work is good," recognize you've made the error of choosing a surgeon who thinks more of himself than his patients. The pins in his rotator cuff repair were both displaced and subsequently repaired 12 months later by Dr. Alan Curtis who saw this issue on an X-ray

Tremendous Dr. Highly trained, great people skills and an incredible talent to analyze the problem…read moreand find a practical sound solution always thinking about the patient first. I highly recommend Dr. Hartshorn for a number of my health care needs and concerns! Very happy!!!

Dr Hartshorn is a fantastic orthopedic surgeon, I highly recommend him. I just moved to MA and,…read moreafter several years of steroid injections in my shoulder for pain, was looking to get another shot. He suggested I first get an MRI, so glad he did as I had a a significant rotator cuff tear, steroids would have masked the pain and made things worse. I received corrective surgery and 3 weeks out am already experiencing less pain vs pre-surgery. He provided great step-by-step detail on the procedure and what to expect wrt pain and recovery, and has been very present post-operation. He also has a great staff who are very responsive and supportive. I really appreciated his ability to clearly explain all options of treatment including pros and cons, which allowed me to make the best decision for me without pressure.

Professional, and results oriented. Meddled Orthopedic and Sports Therapy delivers PT services…read morewhich are a cut above. I just completed PT for a toe,foot and ankle break as well as a crush injury to the foot. My therapist Lauren was compassionate, knowledgeable, and very good.Lauren, assessed my needs for recovery, spent ample time in demonstrating exercises. Explained a realistic game plan and followed through week after in helping me achieve a recovery. She is amazing not only as a therapist but as a person. The facility is clean and all the staff strive to make your PT experience a good one.

Love this place! My daughter and I have both been patients here (for back, shoulder and rehab after…read moreknee surgery) and the staff is always amazing. Very acomodating, friendly and knowledgable. I definitely recommend them if you are in need of PT services

After seeing nothing but knuckleheads in Worcester, we went to Dr Ward for some much needed relief…read morefrom Mrs B's hip pain, after some research and a recommendation from a friend. We are so happy we strayed from home. Dr Ward was great. He took a look at the x-rays we brought with us and he knew exactly what was wrong and took the time to explain the problem. The unfortunate thing is that he recommend surgery, though that really wasn't a surprise. Though he did try to be funny a couple of times, this really isn't his forte? I do give him credit for making the effort. He's very personable and made a point of spending some time with Mrs B post op. Definitely give him a try if you're having a problem with a knee or hip.

Ward is awesome! I come from a family with 2 md's so I have great guidance. Dr Ward is a great…read moreorthopedic surgeon, with amazing credentials. I have had a hip and knee both replaced by him. He enjoys speaking with his patients and never rushes. He is specific and will explain every detail of what he needs to do, why he needs to do it and what you will experience after your surgery. I expected total misery and was totally shocked with no significant pain. Ward is very casual and sweet. He takes his time with his patients and enjoys a good laugh. I adored him and feel blessed to have found him. If you need a knee ir a hip he is the guy. Awesome surgeon really good man.

Do not look any further than Dr. Kwon if you have any sort of spinal-related health issues. He is…read morethe best around. One would think that because he is a surgeon, he might be a little trigger happy when it comes to cutting people open, but that could not be farther from the truth. He is the best kind of surgeon--one who advises his patients to exercise all non-surgical options first, and only when it becomes evident that surgery is necessary, does he go down that road. My family has dealt with Dr. Kwon for a little over two years now--during which time we tried all non-surgical avenues before finally going down that path. I am so so thankful that he was my father's surgeon. He is experienced, precise, and has THE best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever met. After surgery, he came to the ICU and sat with my family for 15 minutes. Most of the chatter was surgery-related, but the fact that he came and sat down and asked my father and my mother and sister how they were is amazing to me. Can you imagine how busy he must be? I haven't seen such a thing happen in my entire life. He even moved my father's bed for him when he expressed discomfort! I feel like most doctors would bring in a nurse to do such things. Thanks to Dr. Kwon, my father is well on his way to recovery. In my book, he is a real-life superhero!

Dr Kwon is an exceptional surgeon! His staff is caring and knowledgeable…read more I highly recommend Dr Kwon at Boston Bone and Joint.

I've been going to doctor Rockett for years, he's done a couple of surgeries for me and many other…read moretimes not recommended surgery, explaining the pros and cons and weighing the potential outcomes. I never feel like going there means I'll definitely be scheduling surgery, but that I'll get a thorough exam and have recommended to me what the best options are.

It has been a few years since I visited this doctor, but while I was there I noticed literally ALL…read morethe physicians were men, and 80% of them were white. Years later as I need another appointment I checked their website and they are still ALL male doctors and just a handful of women physician assistants. You cannot tell me that is not deliberate when they have 10+ doctors. Appalling. Is it still 1940?? I'll be going somewhere else. Update: The office responded insisting that they follow all EEOC requirements and do not discriminate. As an HR and Recruiting Director, I know exactly how easy is for hiring managers to skew their decisions to hire exactly whom they want regardless of any office policy of antidiscrimination. 10 male doctors and not a single female doctor is almost impossible unless intentional. Do not kid yourselves.