thanks to Columbia orthopedic for your service professional…read moreand knowledgeable care

If I could give a below 0 review I would. The way they treated my mother was appalling. After…read moresitting in the lobby waiting for over an hour. We got back in line to ask about her appointment, "they missed filed it." We were then told, we would be called "next." Wrong again. Finally, were brought into a room. Were asked about a long list of medications she was not prescribed, and then told she needed another xray. The xray was completed the last week in June. The appointment was just a mandatory pre-op information session. And, yes, we are still currently waiting. After witnessing the way they have treated my mother, I will be looking for treatment elsewhere.

I have been going to Bluetail Medical group for almost 20 years. They are a fore runner in…read morebiologics and stem cells. I have seen Dr. Crane and Dr. Bayes. They are both excellent practitioners. Dr. Bayes is board certified in sports medicine. The office staff is very kind. I recommend them highly.

Clean. Put together. Very nice girls work there. Dads gets stem surgery in his knee only took 1 1/2…read morehrs. Didn't even wait ten mins in waiting room. I'm excited for his recovery to go by in a week.

I received injections for my lumbar region of my lower back. The injections didn't last very long…read morebut the results of the injection assisted my surgeon in forming a diagnosis. The office runs like clockwork.

I ended up using Dr. Choi for shoulder surgery and have seen him subsequently for a wrist issue…read more The surgery went very well with perfect recovery. It was a bicep tenodesis. No lingering issues and I was back to lifting with no pain. He is such a great doctor and so nice. He is not a wrist or hand doctor but tried conservative means to help my wrist. In the end he referred me to the hand surgeon in the practice, who was also awesome, for the injection, which he agreed to do while I was pregnant. No pain since!

Never a long wait. They get you seen and get you out. My whole family got here when there's an…read moreorthopedic emergency

I brought my daughter to Advanced Bone & Joint (ABJ) after she suffered an elbow injury during a…read moreschool volleyball game. ABJ's website identifies the practice as an "Ortho Urgent Care" and states that walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. When we checked in, the front desk staff informed me that my specific Cigna plan was not covered. I was then asked to complete a "Select Plan Gap Exception Request" form, which was specific to my employer. Conveniently, ABJ had a copy of the form available to provide to me. Because I understood that my Cigna plan includes coverage for urgent care and emergency department services anywhere in the continental United States, I contacted Cigna directly to clarify the situation. The Cigna representative confirmed that my understanding of the coverage was correct. The representative also confirmed that ABJ had recently processed several claims under my insurance coverage. I was further informed by Cigna that the "Select Plan Gap Exception Request" form is intended for out-of-network providers. According to Cigna, ABJ does not fall into that category for my plan. The Cigna representative then asked the ABJ staff member who answered the phone to schedule an appointment for my daughter and to document in the appointment notes that Cigna had confirmed coverage for my plan. The Cigna representative also asked ABJ to discontinue using this form at its locations because, according to Cigna, it is intended only for out-of-network providers. As an additional step, the Cigna representative asked ABJ to verify which of its physicians were included in Cigna's network contract. During that process, Cigna identified inconsistencies in the provider network information and instructed the practice to submit a provider network information change within 30 days. This entire experience was extremely frustrating and concerning. Based on what Cigna communicated to me, it appears there may be a significant disconnect between how ABJ is handling Cigna patients and the terms of Cigna's network and coverage agreements. As a patient and parent seeking care for an injured child, I should not have to navigate conflicting information between the provider and my insurance company just to receive urgent care. The process we encountered gave me the impression that patients presenting for urgent care may be redirected toward scheduled appointments, potentially resulting in higher charges to the insurance company. If that is, in fact, what is happening, it is deeply disappointing. Patients should come first--not maximizing revenue. Shame on ABJ for creating unnecessary barriers to care and putting financial considerations ahead of the needs of patients and families.

Had to take the time to tell the truth.Im grateful I went to this place.There very patient, polite,…read moreprofessional and worked with me all the way through it. Great Job with everything you do and for the way you are.Working with people is no easy task and even harder when there injured, hurting, recovering from whatever there situation.Love all the Sports Memoribilla and miss the massage chairs.Thank You for Everything.Best Place to Go.From Jason B

From the owner: Sports Medicine, Chiropractor, car accident injuries, Work Injury Rehabilitationread more

Alvarado Healthcare provided quick and effective treatment to my husband when he experienced…read moreshoulder pain this summer. I would recommend Dr. Alvarado.

Dr. Alvarado is returning home from the Northeast to open a practice in Highland. I was very…read moreimpressed from the first phone call. I mentioned my difficulties with transportation and I was offered a ride to and from the office. Upon arrival, I was welcomed and I felt that my business was appreciated. After meeting with Dr. Marcus, he was friendly and explained each task as they were being performed and made sure my questions were answered. He took great care of me and I left feeling like I had a great experience. I have returned since my first visit and his level of care is exceptional. He has state of the art equipment. His receptionist was incredibly kind and friendly. I am rooting for the success of the practice and I will be back for more. Welcome to Highland.

I am a lifelong endurance athlete, and I was a patient at Optimal Performance Center twice in the…read morelast 10 years. Both times for injuries affecting my training and daily activities (e.g., ability to walk, work, etc. - let alone race). To me it is important to share: This practice crossed very serious ethical and professional boundaries during the course of my care. When I raised concerns in an attempt to resolve the issues, my concerns were not addressed. The issues persisted and in fact escalated. Rather than addressing any of this, OPC instead terminated my care. Following termination, I dealt with repeated contact and inappropriate behavior from individuals associated with the practice, actions which were intrusive and extremely distressing. All of this significantly affected my sense of safety and well-being and continues to do so. Patients enter clinical care expecting professionalism, boundaries, ethical conduct, and accountability. Those standards were certainly not upheld. I have had great experiences at many other practices across the St. Louis region. I cannot more strongly recommend that patients look elsewhere.

UPDATE: let me first start by saying I am still a patient. That being said, you need to be prepared…read morefor borderline absurd waiting. I am extraordinarily busy so I try to get his earliest appointments, often scheduling 6 weeks in advance to make sure I'm the first person. The only reason I'm writing this review is I'm at my 7:20am appointment and it's 7:42 and he still has a patient ahead of me. Targeting About a 30 -40 minute wait time. Again, my time was 720am. I'm supposed to be home feeding my.little girl who has down syndrome. My wife has waited as long as 2 hrs past her time. Again, we are still patients. The wait is worth it as our issues are getting resolved health wise, but you'll want to plan ahead like bring a book like war and peace or build a house while waiting or I don't know solve time travel. You'll have time for all of those.

Started off great, but due to the lack of patience and manners from the women (not including front…read moredesk); I had no choice but to switch. I was very surprised at how rude these women were to me! In my situation with a broken bone that hurts, you expect compassion and patience. Dr. Main was barely apologetic about how his staff behaved, and it was shrugged off. I was very disappointed in that because I gave this place a chance, even after learning about his background. This is unfortunate, but so far I've been happy that I switched to MU Orthopedics.

This doctor should learn how to the law works. He neglected to treat an injury because he "felt"…read moreon a personal level that it wasn't covered under workers comp because the employee had not been working for the company long enough...hey Doc, that's not how the law works. Dr. Main also failed to prescribe medications or do x-rays after he stated that both were needed in this case.