Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics
Orthopedic Surgery
4.9 out of 5
8,100 verified ratings
8,100 Ratings, 3,301 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview
Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics consistently delivers expert, compassionate care characterized by thorough explanations, attentiveness, and patient-centered communication. Providers demonstrate strong knowledge in managing conditions like osteoarthritis, hip, knee, shoulder, and spinal issues, with many patients praising successful procedures such as hip and shoulder replacements and ACL surgery. Patients appreciate the empathetic, respectful approach and clear information about surgical and recovery processes. While the care quality is highly praised, appointment wait times and occasional rushed visits are noted as areas needing improvement.
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Jun 22, 2026
Natalie Hirsch, PA-C
Natalie was excellent. She answered my questions and was knowledgeable!
Jun 22, 2026
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
Service good
Jun 22, 2026
Brock Anthony Lindsey, MD
Patient, professional, courteous
Jun 22, 2026
Nigel Naichieh Hsu, MD
Dxcellent
Jun 22, 2026
Nigel Naichieh Hsu, MD
Excellent provider
Jun 22, 2026
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Excellent
Jun 19, 2026
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
As always, excellent.
Jun 19, 2026
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
Dr. Rao is outstanding. Super knowledgeable with great advice
Jun 19, 2026
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Great listener and give great feedback and had a great level of knowledge in his field
Jun 19, 2026
Greg Michael Osgood, MD
Listen, respect, understanding
Jun 19, 2026
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
Very attentive, and explains issues and treatment options well.
Jun 18, 2026
Andra D Love, PA-C
Professional, knowledgeable
Jun 18, 2026
Edward George McFarland, MD
Excellent and professional. And very knowledgeable.
Jun 18, 2026
Dennis W Rivenburgh, PA-C
Dennis was professional, friendly and compassionate. He put me as ease and educated me in my injury and how to treat it.
Jun 18, 2026
Carey DesJardins Roesler, PA-C
Tremendous and knowledgeable in my orthopedic history
Jun 17, 2026
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
She was great!!!
Jun 17, 2026
Natalie Hirsch, PA-C
She was absolutely the best ever!!!
Jun 17, 2026
George Peter Nanos III, MD
The best
Jun 17, 2026
Albert Jonathan Aboulafia, MD, MBA
Dr. Aboulafia is so knowledgeable and so excellent at explaining the why and how of treatment. He's a good listener, always open to questions, and just very collaborative. He's one of the best providers I've ever had and I am so thankful for his care.
Jun 17, 2026
Dennis W Rivenburgh, PA-C
He is OK.
Jun 17, 2026
Jennifer A Kerr-Logan, PA-C
Excellent and caring.
Jun 17, 2026
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Excellent Doctor
Jun 17, 2026
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Terrific! Listens and provides thoughtful answers. Wish all providers were like Dr. Coombs.
Jun 17, 2026
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Everyone seem to be concerned thanks
Jun 17, 2026
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
He's awesome
Jun 17, 2026
NAKUL SUHAS TALATHI
Provider was awesome!
Jun 17, 2026
John Michael Thompson, MD
I appreciate how responsive Dr. Thompson has been throughout my injury, surgery, and recovery. Not on,y is he very skilled but is very patient focused.
Jun 17, 2026
John Michael Thompson, MD
Very good
Jun 17, 2026
ABDULAZIZ FAROUK A AHMED
Dr. Ahmed diagnosed my shoulder problem very competently. He gave me a home PT program and schedue for an injection
Jun 17, 2026
Stefan J Coombs, MD
The provider was excellent and explained things clearly.
Jun 17, 2026
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
Dr Thakkar is an excellent surgeon He also has excellent communication and social skills. Great combo
Jun 17, 2026
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
Excellent
Jun 17, 2026
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
Very good
Jun 17, 2026
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
Excellent
Jun 17, 2026
NAKUL SUHAS TALATHI
He answered all my questions and explained in detail.
Jun 17, 2026
Richard Andrew Schaefer, MD, MPH
The doctor explained everything very well, and I understood very well. Also he listened to what I had to say.
Jun 16, 2026
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
She is an excellent doctor.
Jun 16, 2026
Andra D Love, PA-C
Andra Love is forthright, clear and thorough. Good communicator. Glad to be working with her.
Jun 16, 2026
Bashir Ahmed Zikria, MD
Dr. Zikria is a very good doctor.
Jun 16, 2026
Alice Jane Hughes, MD
They were very pleasant..
Jun 16, 2026
George Peter Nanos III, MD
Dr Nanos is an excellent doctor. His surgery on my hand was very successful and I am healing well. Dr Nanos was very personable and took real interest in me and my condition.
Jun 16, 2026
Dennis W Rivenburgh, PA-C
Very knowledgeable and understanding. Recommendations were well explained and easy to follow.
Jun 16, 2026
Bashir Ahmed Zikria, MD
Dr Bashir Zikria is the best ever
Jun 16, 2026
Bashir Ahmed Zikria, MD
Dr. Zikria is amazing. Very kind and respectful and knowledgable and always answers my questions and concerns.
Jun 16, 2026
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
This was my first visit with Dr. Rao. I fell on a wet floor and was worried that I may have damaged my right hip replacement. Dr. Rao x-rayed both hips and assured me that neither implant had been damaged in the incident.
Jun 15, 2026
James Robert Ficke, MD
Dr. Ficke is excellent
Jun 15, 2026
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
Kristen Davis was personable, caring, and gentle.
Jun 15, 2026
Richard Andrew Schaefer, MD, MPH
Professional
Jun 15, 2026
Kristen Danzo Venuti, CRNP
Very good
Jun 15, 2026
Amiethab A Aiyer, MD
Very knowledgeable, caring, he took the time to explain everything and great detail and provide options. Is also very friendly and doesn't rush through