OrthoCarolina

Orthopedics • Hickory, NC • Since 2005

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OrthoCarolina has four U.S. offices in Charlotte, NC (HQ at 4601 Park Road, Suite 250) and Charlotte-area locations, with a listing at 1915 Randolph Rd, Ste 2, Charlotte. If you’re specifically seeking OrthoCarolina locations in or near Hickory, you may want to check for additional regional offices or contact HQ for nearest facility details.

Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

214 18th St., SE Hickory, NC 28602

Phone

828-322-5172

Email

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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8am to 5pm; Walk-in Clinic Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

https://www.orthocarolina.com/locations/hickory-1

Services Offered

Foot and ankle
Hand surgery
Joint replacement
Spine care
Physiatry
Sports medicine

Technology & Equipment

MRI
Imaging facility
Triad Radiology collaboration

Team

Keaton Allen — PA-C
Kyle M. Fox — PA-C
Russell V. Gilchrist — DO
Kathryn Jones — AGNP-C
Mark A. Katz — MD
Robert Keller — MD
Brian Krenzel — MD
Brooke Lail — PA
Israel Lemus-Martinez — PA-C
Michael McGehee — MD
Brad Mescher — MS, PA-C
Joseph Popper — MD
Sarah Riley — MMS, PA-C
Joshua Smith — MD
Charlotte Whitley — MSN, FNP-C

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What are the hours for the Hickory location?

Monday - Friday: 8am to 5pm. Walk-in Clinic Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Birdeye/Google (Physical Therapy): 4.1/5 (15)
Birdeye/Google (Dr. Jeremy C. Johnson): 4.7/5 (55)
Google (Urgent Care - Permanently Closed): 4.3/5 (6)

Patients praise

Compassionate, professional, and patient-focused care
Positive, motivating, and welcoming environment
Strong bedside manner from therapy staff
Effective treatment/recovery outcomes

Common complaints

Long hold times
Lack of staff follow-up/no call backs
Perceived lack of staff knowledge

"Veronica was my therapist and when I say she is Amazing,I mean she is Amazing!!!She made two different splints to mold to my hand and did a wonderful job!!! Great bed side manner and very patient!!!"

— Birdeye Review

"Long hold times, no call backs, and a lack of knowledge by the staff is the norm."

— WebMD Patient Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

UCPS spring sports teams to play in preseason OrthoCarolina events | Union County Public Schools — Feb 17, 2026
NC Trend: OrthoCarolina is big in its specialty, but small compared with hospital rivals. Here’s how it is adapting. - Business North Carolina — Jul 31, 2025
N.C. State Health Plan Partners With Lantern on Surgery Network | HCI Innovation Group — Jul 30, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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