My problem began with pain from the left side of my lower back that radiated down my left leg. My…read moreprimary care physician did an x-ray and didn't see anything so he set me up for physical therapy sessions. The first session went well enough and the pain subsided but, within weeks it came back with a vengeance. I suffered through three more therapy sessions, each one with a different therapist. None of their efforts gave me any relief and I actually felt much worse after each session. When I went to my fifth therapy session, the therapist wanted to have me get on a stationary bicycle. I told her I could barely walk in, I sure as hell couldn't get on a bicycle. That's when I came to the realization that physical therapy was not going to work for me. The first orthopedic surgeon I was referred to looked at my x-rays and sent me to a sports medicine facility in Spartanburg where they injected my lower back with a medication that was supposed to relieve my pain. After the lidocaine that was included in the shot wore off later that evening, I was in as much pain as before the shot. When I called the orthopedic surgeon's office, I was told my only options for relief were hot or cold compresses, ibuprofen, or a pain relief patch, all of which I had already tried with no luck. I suffered unrelenting pain most days for about six months. I could barely put on my pants every day and it was very painful to walk, sit, or ride in a car. At around this time, my mother-in-law fell, broke her shoulder, and had to have surgery to fix it. My wife was telling my mother-in-law's surgeon's assistant about my troubles while the surgeon was nearby. The surgeon asked my wife to show where my pain was located and he immediately said that it was a back issue. They set me up with an appointment to see a colleague of my mother-in-law's surgeon at Piedmont Orthopaedics, Dr. Van Pelt. I went to see Dr. Van Pelt and he ordered an MRI. I went for a follow up visit after the MRI and Dr. Van Pelt didn't initially see the problem but continued to study the MRI. He finally located the pinched nerve. He took his time and explained the problem and his recommended treatment. He recommended ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion) surgery. It has now been almost three weeks since my surgery and I have nothing but the highest praise for Dr. Van Pelt, his assistant Kimberly, the vascular surgeon, the anesthesiologist, and all of the nurses and staff at St. Francis Hospital. I always felt like I received the highest standard of care with excellent communication as to what was being done and what to expect, and I was discharged after only one night's stay. I have experienced a lot of relief from the pain I was having. To be honest there are some minor lingering discomforts but that was to be expected and truthfully, my recovery has been far easier and quicker than I anticipated. I am doing my best to follow Dr. Van Pelt's recommendations for limiting my activities but I fully anticipate a complete recovery in short order. I highly recommend Dr. Van Pelt and Piedmont Orthopaedics.

Excellent surgeon. Sometimes you have to ask for him. He has an assistant that doesn't always know…read moreif a surgery is possible. Dr van pelt can figure out how to get it done. Highly recommend him.

These doctors are so awesome. All of the staff are so nice. They are so gentle when getting…read moreinjections. They don't try to rush you out and they have the utmost respect.for their patients. Thank you all so much.

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Dr. Parrot is my angel! He literally saved my life when I was in complete agony and was ready to…read moredie!! He met me when at Midlands, saw my X-rays, saw my pain and complete anguish and completely cleared his schedule for the following Friday, 3 days away to take care of me! The man is my hero! I felt immediate relief post surgery in the hospital. I had more survey done a few years later and of course there was no question who would be doing my surgery! I have had zero, ZERO complications since having both surgeries! This man has an amazing gift and talent for helping those who are hurting. Don't dare listen to any naysayers. Their complaints are sad, but not indicative of this amazing surgeon! Please contact me if you need more info. alysonfort@yahoo.com

Parrot put a spinal stim . in my back. Still in pain I went back. He said what he did was…read morecorrect. I was just someone that could not be helped..After going to another surgeon .x ray showed that parrots pad placement on my spine was diagonal not straight in line with the spine..Ive had the corrective surgery. No Thanks to Dr tally parrot. Am doing well now..l have the x rays of parrots work if anyone is interested. Williamljoy@gmail.com

I had to travel here from Charleston SC for a procedure. My appointment was at 1:00 pm, and I…read morearrived at 1230 pm. Check in was fast and easy, and at 1:00 I was taken to the pre op area. At 230 pm no action had been taken, except checking vitals. At this point I asked what was taking so long, and was told the doctor got held up in traffic, and it shouldn't be much longer. At 3:00 I asked again and was told that it would be 10 minutes. I assured them if nothing happened in 10 minutes I would be leaving. At 3:10 I left and tossed my id band on the counter, and some bald headed man wearing green scrubs told me he didn't appreciate that, and he don't work there and don't be mad with him. He was behind a counter using a computer, but he don't work there? He then came out to the parking lot and made threats of physical violence against me. So in summary, this place does not care about the patients, and will allow someone who don't work there access their computer network, and make threats to patients. This was on June 12 2023 and perhaps this clinic should review video footage and deal with the trespassing person making threats. I doubt your medical records are safe here, and there is no way I would return to this place. Obviously they knew they were hours behind, and they could have made a simple phone call to tell me to just come a couple hours later. This was a complete waste of 9 hours of my day

This place is amazing they have the best staff and amazing services I would definitely recommend…read moreanyone to them they have the most sweetest staff ever I loved the doctor that saw me there he was the best and the most amazing doctor ever

I've been here for two different doctor's appointments and always find it clean and well…read moremaintained. Usually there is someone at the main reception desk who can direct you to your doctor's office. There is a walk in clinic as well. Each doctor has their own receptionist and wait times can vary in that respect. I like going there even though it is not as near as other offices.

Typical medical front desk staff who have attitudes…read more Used the UHC app to find an orthopedic surgeon to ensure they took our insurance. I call to make an appointment just for them to say they don't accept our insurance. I inform the front desk I found them directly through UHC so they should, just for the lady to state that they don't and UHC has them listed wrong. That's like saying it's googles fault their address is wrong. I'm so sick of doctors offices refusing to take responsibility for having their information up to date within insurance providers sites. It is not the patients responsibility to make sure doctor offices do their job to keep their information correct.

I called to set up appointment after being in the emergency room . I was on hold for 30 minutes 5x…read morejust to be told that they couldn't take my call and leave a message . I have received 2 to 3 calls a day plus emails to schedule an appointment but the go the through the whole hold process again . Not able to email either . I have already seen a spinal person at orthocarolina

My 20-year-old daughter was in a very serious collision on August 3rd where she was in the ER…read moretrauma unit for two days due to a chip fracture and compression of her fourth lumbar vertebrae. The hospital referred us to this establishment for follow up. She was "seen" 16 days later (if you consider a ten minute consult being seen) by Sap Patel, who wasn't able to adequately complete her required medical paperwork, give a straight or definitive answer to any of her questions, and told her that if she wears a big enough hoodie she could potentially drive even though it is illegal for an individual in a back brace to drive because she wouldn't be able to turn to check her blind spots. He could not answer where the broken piece of her vertebrae was and showed no concern for her future well-being since she is young and relatively healthy. The lack of professionalism and concern for her condition was absolutely appalling. She left the appointment feeling that her needs were not important enough for the individual (I refuse to refer to them as a doctor) to even review and take the time to address any of her concerns. We will be following up with her primary care physician who is AMAZING and will ask for a referral to a specialist who actually cares for their patients and provides sound medical advice. I would encourage others to do the same.

Just speaking on one doctor he is not responsive when you call and leave messages on MyChart. He…read morehas you take lab test and results come back doesn't go over results he leaves you wondering and though you call office several times he doesn't return calls nor reply to messages. He's uneducated and really never has a solution or can tell you what's wrong. I feel that's why he never will talk about your lab results because he can't understand them. He always googles your symptoms shoot I can do that. He never can keep nurse assistants long bc they say he is hard to work with and now I understand. If you choose this location please go with the two new African Americans who just got hired on within the last 3-4 months. Just be warned and listen to the reviews. I'm thankful I have found another doctor's office.

discriminate against white people. doctor doesn't uphold ethical oath. not okay when people show…read moreup on time and get neglected.