Patient Reviews

At Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, we are privileged to serve the bone, joint, and muscle needs of our community in Gastonia and the surrounding areas.

We invite you to explore the stories of our past and present patients to learn more about the expert, compassionate care we have to offer you and your loved ones.

“Very cordial friendly but always professional staff.”
– John G.
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Tejas N. Parikh, MD
“He is great. Takes the time to explain why and what he thinks needs to be done to the patient. Everyone is friendly and courteous. Have enjoyed having a physician that cares.”
– Bobby H.
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Tejas N. Parikh, MD
“I have always had the best care. The doctor always answers all my questions and makes sure I understand.”
– Annette H.
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Tejas N. Parikh, MD
“Very courteous staff. Dr. Perikh is the best for what I have trouble with back and hips.”
– Alice B.
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Tejas N. Parikh, MD
“Dr. Johnson is a very kind and caring individual. I feel like he is very respectful to the patient. ”
– Susan O.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“Very pleased. Never felt rushed and got all the pertinent information. Surgery went great with no complications. Still, have a long way to go but completely satisfied so far. ”
– Mark M.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“Very nice doctor. Answered all questions and he’s going to fix my back. Thank you, Dr. Parikh. ”
– Glenda C.
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Tejas N. Parikh, MD
“Good.”
– Roland B.
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H. Clayton Thomason, III, MD
“I like the way that Dr. Johnson explains to me my injury.”
– Charles M.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“He's accommodating; he knows what he's doing, he's fast and efficient.”
– Nancy A.
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Christopher A. Prato, MD
“The doctor was friendly, straightforward and very informative.”
– Alize B.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“Outstanding visit!!!”
– Miles H.
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Christopher A. Prato, MD
“Dr. Parikh was very helpful. He answered all my questions. Explained and gave me options. ”
– Wanda S.
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Tejas N. Parikh, MD
“Dr. Thomason was compassionate, and the staff was friendly. I would recommend this place to others seeking orthopedic care.”
– Regina L.
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H. Clayton Thomason, III, MD
“I had fallen in my house and had landed on my right knee. Within two days it became black, blue, and other colors. I knew that I had damaged it somehow but did not know how bad. I had been sent back home from hospitals at least four different times. All of them said they couldn’t help me, that it wasn’t broken. Well, I knew that, but I also knew that there was something damaged in my leg. Finally, I got an orthopedic doctor to look at my leg. He said it was just a severe sprain which I still didn’t accept. Later that day Dr. Erik Johnson came to my room, examined my leg and told me that some damage to my leg that would require surgery. He operated on me the next day and found that the tendon from my knee to help lift my leg and to walk. So there was a significant difference from a sprain to the actual damage to my leg. Thank God that Dr. Johnson came to my room that day because the entire tendon tore from my knee. A far cry from a sprain.”
– Jeffrey B.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“Very understanding and professional. Explained the issue so I could understand it.”
– Debra H.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“We met Dr. Johnson eight years ago when he did our son's ACL surgery. We have been with him since then for all our orthopedic needs. We don't want to go anywhere else. ”
– Prakash P.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“The experience was pleasant. I had not lost the weight I was supposed to, but I had a loss. I was hesitant about coming, but I was in a lot of pain an Dr. Thomason was not hard on me as I anticipated. ”
– Brenda W.
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H. Clayton Thomason, III, MD
“I was very pleased with Dr. Johnson. The injections for my knees weren't painful at all; thanks to Dr. Johnson. I look forward to returning to complete the treatment that he recommended.”
– Minerva H.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“Excellent communication from doctor to patient. Felt very comfortable with the whole experience. ”
– Thomas J.
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H. Clayton Thomason, III, MD
“Great. Very informative, functional analyses and detailed information on correct treatment for the problem. ”
– Doug P.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“Very good and well pleased.”
– Thomas M.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“He was very caring and seem to pay attention to all I had to say. ”
– Elise L.
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H. Clayton Thomason, III, MD
“Dr. Johnson is wonderful. He diagnosed my daughter correctly. Surgery and recovery went well. Very friendly. Down to earth and super smart. ”
– Lauren H.
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Erik C. Johnson, MD
“Excellent experience. He was willing to try different options for my knee rather than heading straight for surgery. Explained the different options that were available to me that may help relieve the pain. ”
– Samuel C.
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Treating Doctor:
H. Clayton Thomason, III, MD