David W. Boone, MD

I have been to Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic many times over the last year since I broke my ankle & had a metal plate put it, ruptured 2 discs & had really bad tendonitis in my wrist. For the most part I'd been satisfied even though I would sometimes be left waiting in my exam room for a VERY long time after my set appt time, at least 30-40 mins at times, if not more. The results, however, from my ankle doctor (Dr. Boone) and the hand doctor (Andrews) were so excellent I have not gone anywhere else. However, with my most recent cervical disc herniation the care has been very substandard, in my opinion. When this first happened I was in an incredible amount of pain but the PA, Wendy Christy, would not give me ANY pain meds. I have barely had 3 refills over the last yr, records would show that there was no way at all I could have been abusing them. I felt abandoned and helpless, in so much pain and being made to feel like I was a druggie. The PA also acted accusatory, I'm in tons of pain & I have no idea how my spine has deteriorated like it has, I am very healthy otherwise and very 'in shape', she acted as though it was my fault. Questions like, "Well, are you at a computer all day?" well Yeah, I have to make a living. Have you been going to PT? asking as if I hadn't. I said, yes as much as my full-time job will allow, but I work out every day. I was so irate words cannot describe. Then when I got an MRI showing a herniated disc then suddenly pain pills were ok, 2 weeks later! Ok, so they're going to call them in, 10 days later they R still not called in even though I called them back promptly when they requested my pharmacy's number. Seems I can't get them to do anything! The pain mgmt clinic was to call me over 2 wks ago and still NOTHING. It is the holidays but that should not matter, people still need care. They should do what they say they're going to do. Dr. Mikles is probably great if you can ever get in 2 see him but I'm going elsewhere after this experience.

Pros: I'm sure the doctors are some in the best of town

Cons: long waits for everything.

The Clinic was established decades ago by the best orthopaedic surgeons in the area. With their background, the clinic has has their choice of the best and brightest surgeons when they finish their education in this area of outstanding medical schools like the University of North Carolina, Duke University, and Wake Forest University.....some of the finest medical schools in the country.
In addition to their private practice, with specialist in every area of orthopaedic medicine, the clinic provides services to many of the college athletic programs, as well as professional teams such as the Carolina Hurricaines.
Having been a college basketball player with a long relationship with doctors at the clinic, I feel confident that Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic is as excellent practice in sports, joint, and neurological problems that you will find anywhere.

I have had to go to OTHER ortho docs in the city and glad I finally told to get to Raleigh Orthopaedics. I have now seen a couple of their docs. Happy with each of them. I had to be worked in on both occassions because I called at the last minute, but it was worth the wait. Staff friendly at front desk and in back office. Docs talked to you, not at you. Thank you Guys!!!

Pros: Thumbs UP!! Staff Awesome, Docs paid attention to my questions !

Cons: Only because you are making me pick one......parking was a little tough one visit to find