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Dr. Evan Ekman, MD

Dr. Evan Ekman, MD

Orthopedics*

Dr. Evan Ekman, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Chester, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Watauga Medical Center and Baptist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (39 reviews)

MUSC Health - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Chester

1 Medical Park Dr Bldg 4 Chester, SC 29706
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ekman is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center Boone, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ekman specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ekman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ekman

3.4
39 ratings, 8 with a written review
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He is knowledgeable and has a wonderful bedside manner. He is wonderful about offering several treatment options and going with what suits the patient best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Holly Barber – Dec 27, 2023
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MUSC should fire this rude condescending doctor. He treated me and all the staff on my operation day so mean that my husband and I considered canceling and finding someone else. If he causes or puts that much stress on staff, they might make mistakes out of fear. MUSC. You can do better. I will drive further for care if needed for my other knee
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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GB – Mar 03, 2022
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Dr Ekman is a pompous, full of himself doctor, he was rude and treated my disrespectfully. Do not go to this doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Bob – Jun 11, 2021
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Dr. Eckman preformed a shoulder surgery for a simple SLAP repair. Over a year later, I am now scheduling a second surgery due to a wrong surgical approach... one that is much more invasive than the first. I lost a college athletics career due to this mistake and am now hoping for normal function at most. Bedside manner is average, however, Dr. Eckman was not humble enough to refer me to a shoulder specialist when it was needed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Boone, NC – Oct 04, 2017
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Dr. Ekman operated on my triple-fractured shoulder in 2012. I only took one pain killer after surgery. He was the 3rd orthopaedic surgeon I saw. The other two didn't believe my MRI which indicated a torn rotator cuff along with the fractures. One had me to have a nerve conduction test because he couldn't understand why I had such weakness in my arm because he didn't believe that I had a torn rotator cuff. Dr. Ekman knew and explained my injuries and I now have full range of motion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Columbia, SC – Jan 17, 2017
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Dr. Ekman does not listen. Felt unheard and rushed. His office staff are awesome, friendly and 100% on it, but the medical care felt perfunctory. Never going back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Boone, NC – Nov 01, 2016
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Dr Ekman at Appalachian Regional Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine in Boone NC is very thorough. He's got an encouraging attitude. He treats me, an accident prone working mom, and my 17-yr-old, a dancer, like knowledgeable partners in our healthcare. All the nurses and staffers at the office are also really helpful and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Boone, NC – May 03, 2016
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Dr. Ekman and his staff are simply AMAZING! They are also so nice and are so caring about me and my situation every time I come in!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jane in Boone, NC – Feb 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Evan Ekman, MD is an orthopedic specialist in Chester, SC. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Watauga Medical Center and Baptist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Orthopedics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Kerlan-jobe Orthopaedic Cli, Sports Medicine-orthopedic Surgery Wake Forest University Baptist Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • Wake Forest University Bapt Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

MUSC Health - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Chester

MUSC Health - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Chester1 Medical Park Dr Bldg 4 Chester, SC 29706
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Watauga Medical Center

    336 Deerfield Rd
    Boone, NC 28607
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Baptist Hospital

    123 Baptist Way
    Pensacola, FL 32503
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MUSC Health Chester Medical Center

    1 Medical Park Dr
    Chester, SC 29706

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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