Appointments and wait times · Patient experiences
10 five-star reviews for Dr. Christopher Combs discuss appointments and wait times. Read their words, learn what mattered to them, and bring the questions that matter to you to your next visit.
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A person behind your care
Dr. Christopher Combs is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who treats a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, with a focus on joint health, minimally invasive procedures, and personalized treatment plans. His clinical expertise includes joint replacement and advanced arthroscopic procedures of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
Whether evaluating injuries, exploring pain management options, or recommending surgery, Dr. Combs is known for getting to the heart of the issue—quickly and clearly.
Patients describe him as direct, informative, and compassionate. He’s praised for offering clear explanations, listening closely, and delivering care that’s both effective and efficient. Many say he makes procedures feel easy, recovery straightforward, and communication simple—no confusion, no fluff.
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An appointment involves more than a date on the calendar. These reviews describe scheduling, availability and time spent waiting.
In their own words
These are individual experiences. A topic mention does not establish who performed a procedure, medical suitability or a typical result.
This collection shows written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars that mention appointments and wait times. You can read every rating and written review on the full clinician profile.
10 written reviews
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Been approved for an MRI and no one bothered to tell me I was, waiting for a call that never came, had to call my self to find out I was waiting 4 weeks for nothing
Christopher Combs, MD
I have been a patient of Dr.Combs for years. He repaired my meniscus in my right knee around 2006, then I tore it again. He put symzisc1 in my knee it lasted about 7 years. Recently he put Durlane in my knee didn't help. The staff got me an MRI in a week and waiting to see what is next. Dr. Combs is a get listener and honest.
Christopher Combs, MD
I loved Dr. Combs, he has been my orthopedic for many years, I was there in October after waiting 1 month for an appointment and he gave me a cortisone shot on my knee, didn’t help at all so I call back to go see him again and on a very rudeness way they told me they don’t except my insurance any more, then I got a letter from my insurance saying that I could see him until December 31St. They cut me out because in the office they are all rude. I hope this gets to Dr. Combs Desk… This is now January 2023, I couldn’t walk with so much pain, went to see another orthopedic that took X-ray exactly like the technician did on Dr. Combs offices and I had a tear on the meniscus. Surgery was a success… Dr. Christopher Combs is a great doctor everyone that works for him in Lakewood’s offices are very unprofessional…
Christopher Combs, MD
It took over a month to get an appointment. When this miracle day finally arrived I received a call from a “Scam Likely” number saying they couldn’t see me because a technician called out. Interesting that they charge you $25 for a cancellation fee but expect you to just grin and bear a last minute cancellation. Completely unprofessional. Avoid like the plague.
Christopher Combs, MD
I just saw Dr.Combs first time today. It's a Monday and during Covid19, so it was a bit busy in the office. I had to wait for about 45 minutes to see him. He explained everything to me, my current prognosis, my options, surgical and non surgical treatments. He does Not prescribe pain medications as it was my first time there. I will be calling my primary doctor today. He didn't treat me as an assembly line patient which is nice. Will post more once I have the surgery.
Christopher Combs, MD
The front office is extremely arrogant and rude. It is hard to make appointments. Terrible customer service. They never return phone calls. I Dr. Combs is a dedicated and terrific doctor. I would only go there if you don't mind dealing with completely inconsiderate office staff.
Christopher Combs, MD
I've always had a very difficult time trying to set an appointment. A year later when I need to make an appointment I get the same excuse. Your primary needs to send the referral. I did that and they said they did not receive it. But gone through this before in the past with this doctor's office and frankly I'm fed up. Dr Combs is great but his office staff sucks big time. If I ever get to see doctor comes again I'm going to tell him how bad his staff is. The lady that answer the phone had a really bad attitude.
Christopher Combs, MD
They sae me quickly. He read my xrays and gave me my options. He even drew a picture aa best he could to explain whats wrong and got me a surgery appointment for the next day. He was professional, introduced himself shook my hand and got me in and out quickly
Christopher Combs, MD
Super slow & rude made an appointment for 10:00 am got placed in a room at 12:35 pm
Christopher Combs, MD
I have tried for over a month to just book an appointment. At first I was told that my primary care doctor had not sent a referral, after having the referral re-sent I was told that I did not need a referral but that the office workers needed to check my ppo information. I received a call back message saying that,yes my insurance was okay but there were questions. I tried several times to call back and was either put on hold for over twenty minutes at a time or received a busy signal. When I finally did get through I was told that no one knew what the questions might be and I would be called back. No return call yet. Here's the deal. I am in pain, I need an Ortho Doctor. I guess I have to go somewhere else.
Christopher Combs, MD
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