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. 

  • “Dr. Prato was caring and knowledgeable about my problem. He informed me of my options.”
    – Nelda M.
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  • “Love this facility, staff and all of the Doctors. They are always friendly, polite and make you feel like family. They really want to get you feeling better. Dr. Johnson is the bomb!! Highly recommend to others.”
    – Toni G.
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  • “Dr. Prato is excellent! He takes his time and explains his findings with you. Very thorough Doctor! ”
    – James B.
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  • “Dr. Thomason is like having a "big brother" who watches over me. He included me in every aspect of my pre and post-operative care plan. Thanks to him, my quality of life has tremendously improved. He's very professional, knowledgeable and prompt. I highly recommend this practice!”
    – Morgan S.
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  • “Very honest and thorough.”
    – Linda B.
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  • “I had the best experience! All the staff is wonderful and accommodating. The joint replacement class was very informative. I am glad I chose Carolina Orthopedic and Dr. Thomason. ”
    – Carolyn B.
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  • “Extremely impressed with how much time and interest shown to me. I feel very confident and comfortable that I'm in good hands with Dr. Thomason.”
    – Frank B.
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  • “He explained everything and didn't rush me. He made me feel he really cares and understand. He gets 5 stars all day.”
    – Pamela W.
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  • “Awesome doctor. Love him.”
    – Tyler M.
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  • “Arrived in time. Seen promptly. Treated courteously. In and out in 30 minutes. Great. ”
    – Karen F.
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  • “Efficient, effective, professional, friendly. Dr Thomason and his staff are outstanding. ”
    – Bill B.
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  • “Dr Thomason saw my 11 year old daughter. She was very nervous and scared but he eased her fears and made her laugh. She had a broken bone but he was able to turn the office visit into a pleasant experience. He even took the time to show her the X-ray which she thought was very cool!”
    – Brooke T.
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  • “I had an acute injury to my right knee and I greatly appreciated your staff getting me in and for Dr. Johnson seeing me. That kind of concern and compassion is very comforting.”
    – Robert N.
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  • “Outstanding, very informative, personable. Quick in/out feeling better already. Job well done! ”
    – Teresa K.
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  • “My experience at Carolina Orthopaedic is always good. The receptionist, the nurses, and doctors make you feel that care about you and strive to help in any way they can.”
    – Sara C.
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  • “Dr. Prato is awesome. I highly recommend him and Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine. ”
    – Kristi D.
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  • “Experience was great. He listened very carefully as I told him in detail what was going on and he diagnosed my injury fast and gave me reason why it is what it is.”
    – Will F.
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  • “As always fast and effective treatment. ”
    – Anthony G.
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  • “Extremely informative. Calmed me down when the needle came out. Very professional. ”
    – Karlynne S.
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  • “ Excellent. The best!”
    – Roger B.
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  • “ He was very friendly answered all my questions.”
    – Susan B.
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  • “ Dr. Johnson is very professional & friendly. He acknowledges how you feel & does his best to get to the issue so that he can fix the problem. ”
    – Laura H.
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  • “Caring and informative. Encouraging of continuing current exercise routine and could notice an improvement in flexibility and mobility.”
    – Lisa T.
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  • “ My experience was good. He seemed to really know what was going and what to do. He really listened to me as we discussed my issues and I did not seem in a rush to get me out. He explained things in a way I could understand. I was very impressed with him.”
    – Martha F.
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  • “ Dr. Prato answers my concerns thoroughly. With each visit the professional Dr/Patient relationship continues to grow. He is a true professional practitioner and am glad that my knees will be taken care of by his proficient skill and experience. Thank you.”
    – Ral C.
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