I don't think anyone really wants to be at an orthopedic appt, but I had a surprisingly pleasant…read moreexperience here. Check in was fast and efficient. Very large waiting area with plenty of seating. Doctor was on time and very personable. Doctor was able to offer a plan with concrete next steps. All complex imaging procedures can be done onsite at their facility. Lots of specialty areas covered within the practice and well known for sports medicine. Several of the docs here are team doctors for CBJ. Also, this practice does not require a referral from primary care so it makes getting an appointment so much faster.

So I have 3 healthcare insurances. The last 2 insurances are Medicare and Tricare for Life. I'm…read morevery specific when I give my insurances on how they were billed etc. On July 14, 2023 and again on July 24,2023 I stopped into their billing office and told them if they billed correctly I should not receive a bill because Tricare for Life is a wrap around for Medicare and whatever Medicare doesn't cover Tricare for Life covers 100%. When Tricare for Life is billed either correctly or incorrectly I get notified staying they covered xyz amount or they state due to x probably they didn't pay and I'm not responsible for the bill because of their error. ortho one states I owe $283.61 and never billed Tricare for Life and since we're now rolling into 3 years after the fact----Tricare for Life will probably tell them to go kick rocks. I have NEVER received any correspondence about this from Tricare for Life which means they didn't bill. What's sad is these places are notorious for partial billing and sticking the patient with what's left over-----why accept $75 from Tricare when I can bill the patient for a higher amount of $284.61 I've explained it to them repeatedly and yet they still have not billed Tricare for life and yes they accept Tricare for life. Sad really. I currently have a text stating I owe $284.61 and it's their error not mine

From the start my experience was so positive. Very engaging and knowledgeable. My visits with Dr…read more Dapore really helped manage my condition.

I have a thirty-three degree scoliosis curve that was just discovered two summers ago when I went…read morein to have x-rays taken for my sprained shoulder. I was super freaked to find out about my twisted spine, even more so when I started researching the surgery that corrects it. Let's just say it involves a pneumothorax, rib removal, metal rods/bolts, a few months of strict bed rest, and at least six months recovery to normal activities like brushing your hair and bathing yourself. Ugh. From the ER where I found out about my spine, I went to my family doctor, then a pain specialist (though I was in no pain), then to get more X-rays, then to a neurosurgeon in Marion who made me do a circus dance and measured me from just about every angle. The neurosurgeon said I was okay and that I just needed to be monitored via X-ray every five years or so. I was relieved and happy to hear that I didn't need the surgery. I avoided getting a second opinion because I was too afraid of someone telling me that the Marion surgeon was mistaken and that I needed surgery pronto. But, I recently mustered the nerve to visit Dr. Jason Dapore for a second opinion (and just to get a doctor closer to where I'm living now). Dr. Dapore is everything I hoped he would be. He is prime age for a doc - not too old and set in his ways, he is young enough to know about new technology and procedures. But he isn't too young so as to be inexperienced. He made me do the circus dance again and looked closely at my X-Rays. He let me ask him a zillion questions. He was very patient with me. He reassured me that I do not need the surgery now, and probably won't ever need it if I keep my back strong and flexible. He set me up with a physical therapy team in the same building where I'm learning a lot about and already feeling better about being proactive with my scoliosis. The rest of Dr. Dapore's staff is also excellent, and the building is top-notch. The waiting room is large with many options on where to sit and a skylight at the apex of the room. There's also a good variety of reading material from Highlights to Entertainment Weekly to the Dispatch. The ladies at the front desk even make an effort to memorize your name and pronounce it correctly. Plus, the two bathrooms in the front (bathrooms are my niche) are big and always clean. I would give Dr. Dapore 6 stars and a hug if I could, but alas, five will do.

This is a pretty new building, very well designed. I had a hand issue, and the doctor and staff…read morewere very helpful and friendly. X-rays are in-house, and I got the impression that anything I needed could be done there. The wait wasn't very long. All in a all a very good experience. We'll see how I feel after I get the bill, and if I need to go back for more shots...

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The office staff were friendly and helpful. They were courtesy and helped me feel comfortable…read more When I was checking in at the kiosk and had some issues Misty came and helped me out. I didn't have to wait long as the office is run efficiently. Dr Kovack has excellent bedside manner. He took the time to listen to my concerns and questions. He made recommendations after we had a good conversation. He clearly explained everything and let me know what to expect.

Dr Kovack is hands down the absolute best for shoulder, elbow & knee surgery! His office staff is…read morealso amazing!

I LOVE this office! Everyone is so kind and helpful! I've been going here several years and I've…read moreonly had good experiences. I see Kelly Beck or Sommer Shutek, both are great. They make me feel like my concerns are valid and I always leave satisfied. The nurses are just as great! I never have to wait long to be seen, and they can always work me in if needed. Their use of the MyChart app is also super helpful and makes it easy to communicate with them. I can't recommend this office enough!

Anytime I call for an appointment when I am ill they have no open appointments. I can call when…read morethey first open and still no available appointments. If you can,t service and give quality care maybe you should not take so many patients. I have to spend four times the co-pay for urgent care. Don,t waste your time with this practice you can never be seen.

6/10/2026: I was referred to Dr. Thomas in November 2025 following two previous foot surgeries, and…read moreit was clear that I required full reconstructions on both feet by an orthopedic foot surgeon. Dr. Thomas is exceptionally knowledgeable and an expert in his field. He clearly explained my issues and all available options. I have already undergone two complex surgeries with him and have another scheduled for July. Unlike many orthopedic experiences where long wait times are the norm, my experience here has been excellent. I have had post-operative appointments every two to three weeks since January, and I have only experienced one delay out of approximately twelve visits. Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Thomas never rushes my appointments and ensures all my questions and concerns are addressed. I also want to commend the office staff; This is a very busy office, everyone is professional and incredibly helpful. I cannot say enough good things about this practice. While my recovery journey has been long, I am so thankful for the exceptional care I have received. Carol Nye

So I broke my leg and I needed to see an Orthopedic right away and I didn't know where to go. My…read moremanager recommended this place and I am so happy that went with her recommendation. Soon as you walk in, there is someone waiting to greet you with a smile. Every time I have gone I didn't have to wait at all. If I went there early, they saw me early. I went to see Dr. Bull. He is amazing. He is super nice and takes his time to explain things to you. Parker, who is in the cast section, he is awesome. He takes his time to explain to you when he puts the cast on and/or cut the cast off of you. He is super friendly, always with a smile. I need therapy for my leg, and I decided to get therapy from here and the staffs are super nice and very accommodating to my time and need. The place is always nice and clean with professional staffs.

Dr. Fankhauser removed a ganglion cyst from my left index finger. I trusted him to do the same…read moreminimally invasive surgery he had done on my right index finger for a ganglion cyst 10 years ago. Instead, he did a much larger, more invasive and destructive cut in a huge Z shape, severing a tendon and leaving me with a permanent deformation, a "Mallet" finger. This surgery was exponentially more painful that the previous surgery, leaving me with constant discomfort, often quite painful joints in that finger. When coming in office for stitches removal, he asserted that I "must have torn the tendon," which is absurd and insulting, given the extreme pain I was in post-surgery. I have limited mobility and general stiffness, despite months of physical therapy. I have difficulty typing, playing the piano, making wheel thrown pottery (my favorite hobby where I used to spend three days or more a week doing), and even the mundane activities of gardening. My grasp is compromised, my hand strength quite diminished. I sought out another hand and finger specialist to repair the damage from this surgery, and he has said I had at best a 50% chance of improvement or even staying the same, which would involve months of having a pin inserted and the subsequent PT. So I am left with a deformed, damaged, limited use of my finger, and hand. This surgery left me much worse than before surgery. I would strongly discourage using this surgeon, since it is a gamble. He did a perfect surgery 10 years ago, and a complete mess of the surgery he did last year.

From the owner: Established in 1960, Columbus Bone, Joint and Hand Surgeons continues to offer longstanding…read morededicated orthopedic services to our patients from Central Ohio and beyond Our mission is to provide compassionate and professional orthopedic care to meet the needs of our community. We believe in treating our patients equally, with dignity and respect.