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Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Ogdensburg

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

Orthopedic Surgery • Ogdensburg, NY • Since 1885

About

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (CHMC) in Ogdensburg, NY, operates a dedicated Claxton Campus with 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and 10-bed observation unit to support emergency and acute care for the North Country. The Center offers comprehensive services across centers of excellence, including orthopedics, along with other specialties such as mental health, oncology, renal dialysis, wound care, breast health, pain management, sleep studies, and more. CHMC is a nonprofit, private hospital founded in 1885, now also operating a standalone psychiatric inpatient unit (opened Oct 2024) with 28 adult beds and 12 pediatric/adolescent beds, and houses the Elizabeth May Duvall Child and Adolescent Behavioral Center. Located at 214 King Street, Ogdensburg, CHMC serves St. Lawrence County and surrounding communities.

Clinic Type

Orthopedic Surgery

Address

214 King Street, Ogdensburg, New York 13669, US

Phone

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Email

compliance@chmed.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Orthopedics
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Joint Camp
  • Joint Replacement
  • Physical Therapy
  • Injections (orthopedic)
  • Musculoskeletal care

Team

  • Orthopedic Team — Medical team

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Do you offer joint replacement programs?

Yes, Joint Camp and joint replacement care are available.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades / WebMD (Dr. Richard Tombler): 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)
  • WebMD / Vitals (Dr. Thomas Herzog): 4.1 - 4.5 out of 5 stars (7 - 9 ratings)
  • MedicalRecords.com: 3.8 out of 5 stars (20 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Orthopedic surgeons receive high ratings from patients for their expertise and bedside manner
  • Successful orthopedic surgical outcomes (e.g., hip replacements)
  • Appreciation for some staff being kind and professional

Common complaints

  • Extended wait times for services like blood draws
  • Difficulties with the registration/scheduling system
  • Reports of poor communication between staff and patients or families
  • Some perceptions of impersonal or dismissive care from specific staff members

"Dr. Herzog replaced both of my hips. I feel better than I have in years! He has a wonderful beside manner. I have total confidence in him."

— Vitals

"A rare find these days. Dr. Tombler not only is an excellent doctor but his patients are just not only dollar bills. He brings back humanity..."

— Healthgrades

"We understand and share the community’s frustrations regarding extended wait times and the challenges with our registration system. These experiences do not reflect the level of care we strive to provide..."

— COO of Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (via NNY360)

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

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