Pain experiences · Patient experiences
5 five-star reviews for Dr. Christopher Combs discuss pain experiences. 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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This collection shows written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars that mention pain experiences. You can read every rating and written review on the full clinician profile.
5 written reviews
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I have been suffering from excruciating pain in my shoulder for the past 4 months,I went to see Dr Christopher combs and had hydrocortisone injection today. This is the best decision I made.Dr Combs listens and explains in layman’s words.He gives you the options and let’s you decide.
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
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
I was instructed to see him within the 90 day window after he placed my dislocated shoulder. Since he didn’t take my insurance he told me that he couldn’t do anything for me...this was in October. It is now February and I just had another xray. My shoulder is still slightly dislocated and I’m still in pain. I will be seeing a different ortho soon. It appears that he doesn’t care about the patient, just getting paid.
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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Pain management
When pain continues, you deserve a careful assessment and a plan you can use. Good care makes room for daily life, practical goals, and honest conversations about what remains uncertain.
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