Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics
Orthopedic Surgery
4.8 out of 5
6,512 verified ratings
6,512 Ratings, 2,394 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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Oct 22, 2025
Rachel Beth Sotsky, MD
Dr.Sotsky is a great surgeon. She is very easy to get along with. She explains answers so you can easily understand them
Oct 22, 2025
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
She was excellent and competant. Made me feel confident in the care I was receiving.
Oct 22, 2025
Vishal Hegde, MD
Dr Hegde is excellent
Oct 22, 2025
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
Excellent
Oct 22, 2025
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
Outstanding Visit on recent hip surgery.
Oct 21, 2025
Natalie Hirsch, PA-C
Very informative
Oct 21, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Dr Nikkel is wonderful. He is very thorough, patient, and understanding. I am so glad that I was referred to him for an issue that had been going on for over a year.
Oct 21, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
The doctor was extremely helpful and caring .He was a very good listener and very attentive to my concerns. I highly recommend him. His nursing assistant was very professional with a lovely demeanor.
Oct 21, 2025
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
Knowledgeable, attentive, explained things well and personable
Oct 21, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
My provider explained my condition and possible treatment very well.
Oct 21, 2025
Dennis W Rivenburgh, PA-C
Dennis is wonderful. Very kind and helpful.
Oct 21, 2025
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Everything was successful
Oct 21, 2025
Adam Scott Levin, MD
Dr. Levin is an excellent physician. Incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. He explained everything very well. Excellent bedside manner as well.
Oct 21, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Dr Nikkel is always very pleasant. He takes the amount of time needed to answer any questions and to ensure that all instructions are understood and clear. I really appreciate having him as my doctor.
Oct 21, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
Very satisfied with her examination of my shoulder
Oct 21, 2025
Bashir Ahmed Zikria, MD
Excellent
Oct 20, 2025
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
Good listener. Prepared. Not rushed. Thorough. Explained care options in detail. Answered all questions
Oct 20, 2025
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
Ms. Davis was professional and very helpful.
Oct 20, 2025
Kristen G Davis, PA-C
I was extremely happy with this visit
Oct 20, 2025
Vishal Hegde, MD
Dr. Hegde is awesome
Oct 20, 2025
Alex Arden Johnson, MD
I waited 90 minutes for a 5 minute talk with the doctor. I believe they forgot about me.
Oct 20, 2025
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
Our family holds Dr. Thakkar in the highest possible regard, and we have the utmost confidence in his ability to treat our family members.
Oct 20, 2025
Bashir Ahmed Zikria, MD
He was wonderful and a perfect physician
Oct 20, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
Excellent
Oct 20, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
She was great!
Oct 20, 2025
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Answered all of my questions
Oct 20, 2025
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Dr. Coombs is professional & knowledgeable about joint mechanics & osteoarthritis & gifted with explaining my condition & options for next steps.
Oct 20, 2025
Nigel Naichieh Hsu, MD
Dr. Hsu is very knowledgeable and patient centered.
Oct 20, 2025
Savyasachi C Thakkar, MD
Best Dr ever.
Oct 20, 2025
Kristen Danzo Venuti, CRNP
Very helpful in understanding condition and its relationship tonage and activity.
Oct 20, 2025
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Great visit
Oct 17, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Love Dr Nikkel
Oct 17, 2025
John Michael Thompson, MD
Excellent. Explained things thoroughly and well , very kind, but direct.
Oct 17, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
She is always very nice and seems to know what she is doing! Had Ana before
Oct 17, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
Marcela was fantastic, friendly, and informative. The x-ray technician I had was excellent as well. I'm embarrassed that I cannot recall her name at present.
Oct 17, 2025
Stefan J Coombs, MD
Very thorough very concerned
Oct 17, 2025
Nigel Naichieh Hsu, MD
He was wonderful. Listened, cared, did not rush me through my many questions. He also suggested one thing the prior doc from Ortho MD did not. He wants me to take a baby aspirin while my broken foot is in a boot. Ortho MD did not think of that!!!
Oct 17, 2025
Malaya Gamble, CRNP
Dr Malaya Gamble made me feel very comfortable. She explained and showed me what her concerns was about me
Oct 17, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
Doctor nikkel is the best doctor I have ever had .
Oct 17, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
Ana Beard is wonderful. She explains my condition and listens to my concerns. Would highly recommend her.
Oct 17, 2025
Ana Marcela Beard, PA-C
Marcela Beard was very personable and a good listener.
Oct 17, 2025
Jennifer A Kerr-Logan, PA-C
Great
Oct 16, 2025
Lucas Edward Nikkel, MD
He is excellent, he orchestrated all the appts, he made things happen quickly . I cannot thank him enough!
Oct 16, 2025
Harpal Singh Khanuja, MD
Absolutely excellent
Oct 16, 2025
Harpal Singh Khanuja, MD
Dismissive RudeDid not listen and literally backed out of the room as I was asking questions
Oct 16, 2025
Harpal Singh Khanuja, MD
Dr. Khanuja is excellent.
Oct 16, 2025
Adam Scott Levin, MD
Excellent Quality of care. He is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent surgeon.
Oct 16, 2025
Adam Scott Levin, MD
My experience was very very good
Oct 16, 2025
Alex Arden Johnson, MD
Dr. Johnson is a superior physician. He has his act together and assures every detail. I have previously benefitted from his care and now have returned for surgery on my other knee. He is the best.
Oct 15, 2025
SANDESH SRINIVAS RAO
Dr rao is very good but office seems somewhat disorganized