Frye Regional Medical Center

Sports Medicine • Hickory, NC • Since 1911

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Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC offers comprehensive sports medicine services and has a long history of supporting athlete health. Key points: - 355-bed private facility with 300+ active physicians across 35+ specialties, plus a large professional staff - Strong focus on sports medicine, athletic training partnerships with local schools, and injury prevention programs - Services likely include sports-related evaluation, rehabilitation, performance conditioning, and emergency care linked to athletic events - Located at 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601; contact: 828-315-5000 - Established in 1911; part of a broad health care system in Hickory

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Clinic Type

Sports Medicine

Address

Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, NC

Phone

828-315-3391

Email

portal.Frye@lpnt.net

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.fryemedctr.com/sports-medicine

Services Offered

Sports medicine
Orthopedics
Athletic training
Nonoperative fracture management
Sports nutrition
Sports physicals
Ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures
Concussion management
Injury prevention
Rehabilitation
Minimally invasive procedures

Technology & Equipment

Ultrasound
Ultrasound-guided procedures

Team

Sports medicine providers, Orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physician assistants and athletic trainers — Providers on Frye Regional's medical staff

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What sports medicine services are offered?

Sports medicine providers address injuries, evaluate further medical needs, and develop tailored treatment plans. Non-surgical and minimally invasive options are common.

What services are included under Treatments & Services?

Concussion management; Nonoperative fracture management; Sports nutrition; Sports physicals; Ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

HospitalStats.org: Average (overall patient rating) (Varies by source and doctor/department)
Yelp (South Campus): 2.5 / 5 (10 reviews)
FryeCare Sports Medicine Physicians: 4.7-4.8 / 5 (Ranges from 47 to 233 reviews for specific providers)

Patients praise

Specific orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists received high patient ratings
Some patients reported positive, friendly, and comfortable nursing experiences
Ability to discharge patients home after treatment rated excellent

Common complaints

Long wait times in the emergency department
Reports of poor communication from staff and doctors
Patient dissatisfaction with care quality and responsiveness
Recent "Immediate Jeopardy" status (resolved April 2026) due to safety and compliance concerns
Perceived lack of compassion from some staff members

"Staff is a joke. Wait time is ridiculous. Staff doesn’t give updates. Shouldn’t have to wait 7 hours in the emergency department before seeing anyone."

— Patient comment on HospitalStats.org

"The nurse's could not have been any nicer or made me feel more at home."

— Patient review on ObesityHelp.com

"I have always relied on Frye for my medical needs such as having my 2 children, hysterectomy, etc. I am extremely sad to say the ER does not live up to my expectations."

— Patient review on MedicalRecords.com

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