OrthoCarolina

Orthopedics • Hickory, NC • Since 2005

About

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.

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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

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.