I recently had an appointment at Watauga Orthopedics with Dr. Richard W. Duncan on December 10,…read more2024, to discuss some issues I've been having with my shoulder and neck. Unfortunately, my experience wasn't as positive as I had hoped. During my appointment, I explained my symptoms to Dr. Duncan and he had me do a couple of exercises to assess my strength. However, I struggled with one of the exercises, and instead of offering support or understanding, Dr. Duncan's comment, "come on now, you can do this," felt dismissive. His comment was very unprofessional, and I am thinking "are you kidding me?" Additionally, Dr. Duncan recommended a procedure, but after how he handled my struggle with the exercise, I definitely didn't feel comfortable with him performing any medical procedure on me. I left the appointment feeling uncertain about the next steps. He didn't clearly explain why the procedure needed to be done twice or why it was required by the insurance company, which left me feeling confused and without a full understanding of my options. Even the X-ray he provided had unclear medical notes that I couldn't make sense of, and he didn't offer any explanation to help clarify them. Overall, I felt that Dr. Duncan lacked empathy and a proper bedside manner, which made the experience uncomfortable. I would have appreciated more detailed communication and professionalism. It's important for healthcare providers to listen to patients and clearly explain medical processes. I hope that future visits to Watauga Orthopedics are handled with more transparency and compassion. BTW I haven't received a survey asking about my experience, but I have received several emails regarding my co-pay. And of course, I'll pay my co-pay because who wants or needs $50 going to collections. Sarah W.

Hypocritical, judgemental doctor who amputated a finger gave me a 3 day supply of pain medication,…read more then refused to refill them again. Left me to suffer, even after I told him I was in the worst pain I'd ever experienced. If you have an injury that's causing significant pain, don't go to Dr. Fogleman.

Ben is hands down the best chiropractor! I've lived in many cities and therefore had several…read moredifferent chiropractors. I've always been nervous about having my neck adjusted and Ben helped me to feel at ease with these adjustments. He is very thorough and detailed. He will spend time with you answering questions and getting to know you to make sure you are getting what you need to feel better! Very easy to make appointments and staff is very friendly!

Awesome Doc, gets you back on your feet. I was suffering with nasty back pain. A magical MRI showed…read morea disc bulging, One was sliding aft one was fro. My nerves were frayed. I could barely walk and wanted to cry. There was not enough advil or whiskey to ease the pain. Did a couple of intense weeks with Dr. Kyle followed by weekly check ins. The best thing I did for my back. Before seeing Kyle I went to a university spine Institute, physical therapy, acupuncture and yoga these gave me temporary relief but Kyle found the permanent solution to my ailments. Attached are some aftercare pics. I never could've done this before seeing Kyle.

After visiting many chiropractors over nearly 40 years, some good, some not so good, Dr. Gregory…read moreis, hands down, THE BEST. He approaches treatment a little differently than most. Rather than "chasing the pain" he works to get your frame back "in balance" and THAT results in amazing improvement. His wife, Judy, takes care of the front desk and makes everyone feel like family. My wife and I highly recommend Dr. Gregory.

Dr Merrill I feel actually saved my life. I was in a car accident with no serious injuries…read morethankfully. I went to Dr Merrill with some neck pain. He took X-ray and told me he noticed a bubble on my aortic blood line he suggested I go to my general doctor and have further testing he was right on the money as I has a bubble almost 3 times of what it should have been. This type issue is referred to as " the widow maker". I was scheduled for surgery and had a stint installed. That you Doc for paying such close attention to my X-rays and finding this problem. Dave Farris

Excellent office, everyone that works there is kind, helpful, and personable…read more I have been going to this office for over a year now and have never had a complaint. When I first came in I was suffering from severe pain and would have spells where I couldn't even walk, I would just collapse in pain. I was pregnant and could not get X-rays however Dr. Merrill is very knowledgeable and good at his job and was able to help me manage my pain till I was able to get X-rays later on down the road. I remember being so surprised because I didn't even have to tell Dr. Merrill where my pain was, after some poking and prodding in a quick assessment of my back he was able to tell me what I was feeling and why, which is very impressive to me considering most doctors you have to SPELL IT OUT and play charades for them to even be relatively close to helping you figure out your problem.By the time you have finally gotten them to understand you mine as well just have done some research on the internet, fixed your own problem and saved yourself a trillion dollars. I have been many places in my life where it's like going to the mechanic, you go in with one problem and leave with three! At Dr. Merrill's office this is not the case, he is very well informed and truly helps you recover long term. His wife, Kathy, does an amazing job with message therapy as well, between the two of them I could not be more thankful for finding this place! I'm so glad I did not take heed to the bad reviews, I've seen and read them and almost didn't go to Dr.Merrill's office at first, I only gave it a try because people I know and trust said he was great. I personally conclude those reviews were written in immaturity, it would seem as though they might have been expecting care to be free? Also they seemed very emotional and not performance based. DO NOT be swayed by the bad reviews!! You will not regret going to Dr. Merrill, if anyone can help you on your journey to recovery, he can!

I went to Muse Chiropractic to treat my vertigo. I have had several vertigo episodes this year and…read morewas recommended Muse Chiropractic for treatment. My vertigo problems have been chronic and severe over the years. Dr. Muse has helped me so that I have not had a vertigo episode in over 25 days and counting where before his treatment, I was experiencing an episode every 10 to 14 days. My head is not cloudy and these past few weeks, after treatment ,have been the best I have had this year. I recommend anyone with vertigo problems to try Dr. Muse.

Dr. Muse is a great doctor. I just moved here from California, where I had a chiropractor for many…read moreyears. I thought it would take me a while to find someone I liked and who would help me. In just two visits, Dr. Muse has me feeling MUCH better already. I HIGHLY recommend him, as he is not only a good chiropractor, but also a very personable, friendly person. :-)

BEWARE!!! I had a fantastic experience for the last couple years with Elise Mann. She seemed to…read moreunderstand me and empathize with my situation. I did literally EVERYTHING they asked. I called today to find out when my appt was in February because i Iost the card and was told they canceled it because I didn't pass the drug screen. They said there was thc and hydrocodone in my system, so they canceled me wout telling me. I have tried pot 2 times in my whole life when I was a teen 35 years ago and hated it, was so paranoid the whole time. I havent taken hydrocodone in decades, so canceling me wout even doing it again or talking to me is the WORST thing I've ever heard of. Beware of this place!! Telling my abuse story is SO HARD for me to do and re-live and I really thought she knew me better than that. You are HORRIBLE HUMAN BEINGS and should be ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES. Robin

It was a disappointment for me. If the neurosurgeon had told me more steroid or epidural…read moreinjections, that don't work, I won't have wasted anyone's time. I was under the misguided impression that pain management would make the best decision for my 30 year chronic back problem. There is so much available now besides injections and putting us on morphine and hydrocodone. I just wanted to get to the car and cry from frustration.

This is first class Chiro care. The Doctor is exceptionally knowledgeable and caring. She listens…read morecarefully, explains things in easy to understand ways, and provides top notch care. The Support Staff are cordial, helpful, and extremely efficient/effective!