Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics
Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 out of 5
6,537 verified ratings
6,537 Ratings, 2,482 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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Nov 21, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Dr. Nikkel is a highly experienced provider who can handle very advanced and difficult cases with successful outcomes. He is also very gentle, warm, and thoughtful provider. I would recommend him to any of my family members and friends without any hesitations.
Nov 21, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Excellent listener, compassionate to my needs and respect toward my religious stand on blood
Nov 21, 2025
Jennifer A Kerr-Logan, PA-C
Meet my needs
Nov 21, 2025
Richard Andrew Schaefer, MD, MPH
Good service
Nov 21, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
Ms. Beard provided a clear explanation of what was causing my shoulder pain and what the treatment options were. As during my previous visits with her, she was knowledgeable, professional, and helpful in providing care and advice.
Nov 21, 2025
Nigel Naichieh Hsu, MD
Excellent. Great bedside manner
Nov 21, 2025
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
Excellent doctor
Nov 21, 2025
Babar Shafiq, MD
Dr Shafiq was very patient and took special care to inform me of what was going on and was very helpful in resolving my concerns .
Nov 21, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
She was very nice and informative
Nov 20, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Good
Nov 20, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Very good
Nov 20, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
He was great to work with, incredibly patient and informative
Nov 20, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Upbeat, positive, caring & optimistic as well as informed, competant & realistic
Nov 20, 2025
Harpal Singh Khanuja, MD
Dr. Was the Best surgeon and professional.
Nov 20, 2025
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
My exam started on time and everyone showed me respect
Nov 20, 2025
Tonya Marie Lewis, CRNP
Dr. Lewis was kind and concern about my medical problem.
Nov 20, 2025
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
Excellent manner. Respect and wsrm
Nov 20, 2025
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
Doctor Rao is great doctor.
Nov 20, 2025
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
First visit post surgery, went extremely well. Dr Rao was professional, personable, thorough. An excellent visit.
Nov 20, 2025
Amiethab A Aiyer, MD
First Class
Nov 20, 2025
Dennis W Rivenburgh, PA-C
This NP is very professional and kind. Dennis explains things very well and I supportive and encouraging.
Nov 20, 2025
Adam Scott Levin, MD
Dr.Levin is always knowledgeable and respectful ,as well as his team I can't remember everyone name.
Nov 20, 2025
Adam Scott Levin, MD
Very professional and took his time to explain everything and answer all my questions.
Nov 20, 2025
Umasuthan Srikumaran, MD, MBA, MPH
Excellent; Dr. Uma is the best!
Nov 19, 2025
Natalie Hirsch, PA-C
Excellent!
Nov 19, 2025
Vishal Hegde, MD
Dr Hegde is very much of a professional. He is very personal and makes you feel so much at ease. With the trams I have been through he has been just wonderful. He is a wonderful person.
Nov 19, 2025
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
Prompt. Maintained eye contact thruout the visit.. Wants to start treatment slow (but I'm really anxious as I've already followed thru on his suggested treatment regime before I came to him as a patient).
Nov 19, 2025
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
Excellent
Nov 19, 2025
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
Helpful
Nov 19, 2025
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
By very good
Nov 19, 2025
Rachel Beth Sotsky, MD
Rachel and the Radiology team were great!
Nov 19, 2025
Rachel Beth Sotsky, MD
Dr. Sotsky is the best orthopedic physician I have ever had. She's thoughtful, caring and funny. I appreciate her bedside manner and would choose her if I ever need an orthopedic Doctor again.
Nov 19, 2025
Amiethab A Aiyer, MD
Dr. Aiyer was very kind and friendly and took his time to explain what was going on and what my options were. He was very responsive to my questions as well. I appreciate the time he took during this visit to make sure he understood everything that was going on.
Nov 19, 2025
Amiethab A Aiyer, MD
Phenomenal physician. Excellent care!
Nov 19, 2025
Carey DesJardins Roesler, PA-C
Carey Roesler is one of my very most favorite Providers of all of the ones I have ever seen. She has treated me in the past for a different issue and was so good that I requested her again.
Nov 19, 2025
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
The best
Nov 19, 2025
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
Dr Thakkar is my favorite orthopedic doctor. He listens to his patients and our opinion matters
Nov 19, 2025
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
I trust her knowledge
Nov 19, 2025
Andrew John Cosgarea, MD
Dr. Cosgarea is an excellent resource and very committed to a patient's care.
Nov 18, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Dr. Nikkel is great - this is a difficult situation, and he explained the options, risks a potential outcomes of the two available approaches clearly and seriously. Excellent!
Nov 18, 2025
John Michael Thompson, MD
Dr. Thompson is a gifted surgeon and caring physician that truly takes the time to explain everything in a simple manner for me to understand. He's very patient and thorough. An ideal doctor, without question.
Nov 18, 2025
George Peter Nanos III, MD
Very friendly and thorough. Did not keep me waiting long at all. Provided helpful info about mitigating pain and knowing when to resume activities.
Nov 18, 2025
Alice Jane Hughes, MD
Dr Hughes is a phenomenal doctor and surgeon. She is very respectful of me It's easy to see that she loves caring for he patients. John Hopkins Bayview is fortunate to have her as part of he hospital surgical team God Bless Dr Hughes
Nov 18, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
Very attentive
Nov 18, 2025
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Dr. Coombs is a compassionate, professional and dedicated surgeon that made me feel safe and peaceful before my surgery.
Nov 18, 2025
Adam Scott Levin, MD
Always respectful, courteous, great listener and talks in terms I understand.
Nov 18, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Dr. Lucas Nikkel explan what he saw on the xray and what excrecise would work and gave me medicine so I would be able to work
Nov 18, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Provider examined the X-rays that were taken on my knees. Discussed the pros and cons on having a knee replacement. Answered all my questions. Provided Information on the next steps to take to be placed on the schedule for a knee replacement.
Nov 18, 2025
Harpal Singh Khanuja, MD
Very comforting and answered all my questions
Nov 18, 2025
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
Felt like I wasnt heard enough