West Idaho Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Reviews ( 57 )
I’m extremely happy with my total left knee replacement. Dr Nicola was amazing and so precise with my surgery. How he explained everything to me was greatly appreciated. All of his staff at West Idaho Orthopedics are amazing as well and the patient care is top notch!!!
Thank You All…
My dad got referred to this place for a broken ankle, I been calling to make an app and all I get is the answering machine, then when I finally was able to speak with someone and took the information down could not make the app because I …
I have never been to a medical clinic as professional & as friendly as this one . Dr, Nicola second to none. He is the best. Xray tech, RN ,Receptionist. Thank you all for making me feel at home.
Duane Kressly
As a chiropractor, I have referred patients to West Idaho Orthopedics, with good results. I recently needed to see them myself, and Dr. Nicola was professional and recommended a conservative treatment treatment approach, which I really appreciated.
My 6 yr old broke her arm. Was supposed to have a cast put on it in 3 days. It’s now been a week. I’ve had to call them multiple times every day because no one ever called me back when they said they would. Office staff can’t seem to …
This is by far the worst place I have ever been too. Don’t go here or take your loved ones here. The staff an doctors are all rude and don’t care about patients. Long wait times to be seen even if you have an appointment. That is if the …
I was late for a recent appointment with Dr.John Smith due to road construction & limited mobility, despite it lengthening his day, he agreed to see me .His staff , his PA Scott Jamison , & the receptionist are all very accommodating & nice …
I had been to several doctors on my foot. Thinking I could not do anything about this pain, for everyone thought it was in my head. Low and behold my foot broke due to stress cracks. I was directed to Dr Wolf at the West Valley Orthopedics. …
Dr. Hansen saw my mother in law for her wrist pain. She couldn’t have received a more caring & compassionate doctor and she didn’t stop raving about him. Thank you, Dr. Hansen for taking great care of her!
Takes on average 45 mins to be seen, even when there is 3 people in the lobby. When you call you get an answering machine, so what are the girls up front even getting paid for? Not impressed honestly, doctor nicola is awesome ,but those girls up front are a joke
Im sitting here again they told me Dr Hanson is in a surgery and they would keep me updated.I can hear the nurses outside the door. They over booked and he is still in Emmett. I was dropped off in this room 5o minutes ago and forgotten …
Both my wife and I have seen Dr. Danes for broken bones and damaged joints. He is just excellent, one of the finest doctors I have ever seen in my life. He is patient, he explains everything well, and he tells good jokes.
Seen in St Luke’s Fruitland ER on Friday for broken wrist. Referred by ER Doc to West Idaho Orthopedics in Fruitland for follow up. Got appt there for today, but couldn’t complete my paperwork because wrist is broke and left hand is …
Even if you arrive early you wait in the waiting room for close to an hour before your seen. And when you ask the receptionists about when you’ll be seen they say should be soon. Their customer service is ridiculous. At other places at …
Dr. Nicola has done work on so many members of my family from 90’s year old parents to teen children and in between. Always a great doctor who Relieves and/or heals our injuries. You will never be able to beat his bedside manner.
Super unimpressed… referred there by the er for tendon-laceration went to my appointment early, did the new patient paperwork and proceeded to sit in the waiting room for forty minutes. I finally went up to ask when I would be seen (I was …
Dr. Nicola is unlike any other surgeon I have ever encountered! First, he LISTENS!! thank you very much!! Very fun, personable and excellent at what he does. I went to several before I chose him. Look no further!
Love Dr.Hansen and staff. Broke my leg in 3 places and it could not be pinned or plated. Took him awhile to set the leg. Went through 2 casts, boot, bone stimulator and had to have a special leg brace made. Very long process but Dr. …
Dr Nicola is amazing. Super friendly as well as his nurses. Front desk people not so much!!! Good customer care is essential when running a business. I will continue to go there bc Dr Nicola knows what’s he’s doing and I always get good care from him and his nurses.
I took a family member to this place and her “wait time” was literally 30-45 minutes after her scheduled time of appointment, we even arrived 15 minutes before her appointment and still waited almost an hour, and then to top it off the …
Horrible horrible treatment from the staff to my husband. He lost 2 hours of wages to sit in a waiting room because the front desk didn’t call anyone to let them know how behind they were. After a hour my husband finally complained and …
If I could give zero stars I would. Every appointment I had, I waited 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 mins for. The office said my authorization for insurance went though, come to find out, it hadn’t, I paid $100 out of pocket for nothing (as my …
I have been treated at West idaho for over 20 years. Dr. Nicola is amazing and one of the best and has always been awesome to work with. But after 20 something years I will no longer deal with the rude and disrespectful attitudes of the …
Office staff can make or break a doctor’s office. After all, most of your dealings will be with them. If the staff it not friendly or easy to work with, we save ourselves the headache and move on. We called to make an appt and in no less …
After all the years of playing high school and some college sports my left knee was shot. In 2016 I went to see George Nicola and he recommend stem cell injections to rebuild the Cartlidge in my knees. I am happy to say that now four years, …
Be aware of this place!!. they will sent you to collections with no notice and the company they deal with is a real treat as well. I owed about $200 to west Idaho Orthopedics and made payment’s monthly and they still sent me. The …
I had total knee resurfacing in March, 2018. My knee is doing great! Dr. Nicolas’ rapid recovery program works very well. The staff have all been great to work with – the front desk, the PA’s, etc. Even my physical therapist said that …
I was referred to Dr Nicola by a friend. I had a total knee replacement the end of January. As soon as my surgery date was scheduled, the staff set appointments including all of the pre-op and post op appointments, even a therapy …
I waited a long time before I decided to have my knee looked at. I read a lot of reviews and decided to try West Idaho Orthopedics. I made and appointment with Dr. Nicola and I am glad I did. Not only is the staff great, but Dr. Nicola is …
I developed Frozen Shoulder Syndrome and wish I had gone in sooner to see Dr. Daines. Quick Appointment, great staff, one Cortisone Shot and in 2 days my arm was back to normal. Don’t put off that appointment, see Dr. Daines and feel like yourself again.
As a PTA, I’ve always had an amazing experience communicating professionally with Sierra Jordan. She is a fantastic employee at West Idaho Orthopedics who always goes above and beyond for the patients. She is constantly making sure they get …
West Idaho Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has been a lifesaver to us over the years with my son”s sports injuries. However, the last experience with them absolutely sucked. Dr. John Q. Smith met with us on June 17 and recommended a neuro …
My knee surgery went like clock work. Tracy, Katie, Andrea they are so wonderful to communicate with.
The organization of the staff is the best. Dr. Nicola is a amazing surgeon. I am …
The staff is always professional and Dr Nicola was getting ready to do my knee surgery he explained ever question i had before and after my sugery . After two weeks of surgery I have almost full range of moment in my right knee . He is an excellent Dr. ID recommend him to anyone getting knee sugery
Arrived 20 min early to do new patient forms (which I had completed at home). Waited another hour and ten minutes before being shown to an exam room. After 20 more minutes, I had to leave because I had other commitments. Staff said, …
In my opinion i would go else where. I was injured back in july to be told I need knee surgery. Was told it would take no more then 2 weeks to hear back from my insurance company. Well two weeks passed i called the office to be talked to in …
I visited this clinic at 3:00 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon for two broken arms the secretary and doctor prescribed me pain medication until my surgery is scheduled they told me my prescription was called in immediately and was ready for …
Had my left hip replaced in January ’22 and my right hip in May ’22. Dr Daines does a great job! Mine are posterier approaches and in my opinion these are the best. In both cases I was off my cane in less than 10 days and walking without …
I would highly recommend Dr. Shane Leavitt. He is new to this practice but he is not new to surgery. So many years in Washington State so who would blame him for coming to Idaho! But really, he is a great surgeon and I am very happy with …
I saw Dr Shane Leavitt for carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. He spent maybe 5 mins in the exam room with me recommended a cortisone shot and was told the cortisone would last forever. I knew that wasn’t true. Then he tells me my …
We have been going to this facility for years. My husband saw Nicola for his carpel tunnel issues. My kids for sports injuries. And myself saw Daines for a shoulder injury. The staff are friendly and the doctors are informed and are …
I’m extremely happy with my total left knee replacement. Dr Nicola was amazing and so precise with my surgery. How he explained everything to me was greatly appreciated. All of his staff at West Idaho Orthopedics are amazing as well and the patient care is top notch!!!
Thank You All…
Awesome
Waited for 2 hours before being seen.
Dr Nicholas is awesome
Very good service and very polite people.
They help Fix whatever might be Broken.
He is why I’m on surgery number 4!!!
Front desk never answers the phone!! Doesnr matter what time I call they never answer. Very frustrating!
Have gone here for myself and two sons. Overall I am happy
Dr. Smith is the best and his staff is his equal.
They have always gone out of their way to treat my patients and has done a good job
The most positive staff I have seen in Idaho health care experiences! Keep it up!
Friendly, great staff, personable, working with me on my problem. Wait time was not bad. I would highly recommend.
Our 4 year old broke her leg on the trampoline. Doctor Hodaka was excellent with her. So kind.
I need a hip replacement, and I trust the doctors here, to do a good job!
My dad got referred to this place for a broken ankle, I been calling to make an app and all I get is the answering machine, then when I finally was able to speak with someone and took the information down could not make the app because I …
I have never been to a medical clinic as professional & as friendly as this one . Dr, Nicola second to none. He is the best. Xray tech, RN ,Receptionist. Thank you all for making me feel at home.
Duane Kressly
As a chiropractor, I have referred patients to West Idaho Orthopedics, with good results. I recently needed to see them myself, and Dr. Nicola was professional and recommended a conservative treatment treatment approach, which I really appreciated.
My 6 yr old broke her arm. Was supposed to have a cast put on it in 3 days. It’s now been a week. I’ve had to call them multiple times every day because no one ever called me back when they said they would. Office staff can’t seem to …
This is by far the worst place I have ever been too. Don’t go here or take your loved ones here. The staff an doctors are all rude and don’t care about patients. Long wait times to be seen even if you have an appointment. That is if the …
I was late for a recent appointment with Dr.John Smith due to road construction & limited mobility, despite it lengthening his day, he agreed to see me .His staff , his PA Scott Jamison , & the receptionist are all very accommodating & nice …
I had been to several doctors on my foot. Thinking I could not do anything about this pain, for everyone thought it was in my head. Low and behold my foot broke due to stress cracks. I was directed to Dr Wolf at the West Valley Orthopedics. …
Dr. Hansen saw my mother in law for her wrist pain. She couldn’t have received a more caring & compassionate doctor and she didn’t stop raving about him. Thank you, Dr. Hansen for taking great care of her!
Takes on average 45 mins to be seen, even when there is 3 people in the lobby. When you call you get an answering machine, so what are the girls up front even getting paid for? Not impressed honestly, doctor nicola is awesome ,but those girls up front are a joke
Im sitting here again they told me Dr Hanson is in a surgery and they would keep me updated.I can hear the nurses outside the door. They over booked and he is still in Emmett. I was dropped off in this room 5o minutes ago and forgotten …
Both my wife and I have seen Dr. Danes for broken bones and damaged joints. He is just excellent, one of the finest doctors I have ever seen in my life. He is patient, he explains everything well, and he tells good jokes.
Seen in St Luke’s Fruitland ER on Friday for broken wrist. Referred by ER Doc to West Idaho Orthopedics in Fruitland for follow up. Got appt there for today, but couldn’t complete my paperwork because wrist is broke and left hand is …
Even if you arrive early you wait in the waiting room for close to an hour before your seen. And when you ask the receptionists about when you’ll be seen they say should be soon. Their customer service is ridiculous. At other places at …
Dr. Nicola has done work on so many members of my family from 90’s year old parents to teen children and in between. Always a great doctor who Relieves and/or heals our injuries. You will never be able to beat his bedside manner.
Super unimpressed… referred there by the er for tendon-laceration went to my appointment early, did the new patient paperwork and proceeded to sit in the waiting room for forty minutes. I finally went up to ask when I would be seen (I was …
Dr. Nicola is unlike any other surgeon I have ever encountered! First, he LISTENS!! thank you very much!! Very fun, personable and excellent at what he does. I went to several before I chose him. Look no further!
Love Dr.Hansen and staff. Broke my leg in 3 places and it could not be pinned or plated. Took him awhile to set the leg. Went through 2 casts, boot, bone stimulator and had to have a special leg brace made. Very long process but Dr. …
Dr Nicola is amazing. Super friendly as well as his nurses. Front desk people not so much!!! Good customer care is essential when running a business. I will continue to go there bc Dr Nicola knows what’s he’s doing and I always get good care from him and his nurses.
I took a family member to this place and her “wait time” was literally 30-45 minutes after her scheduled time of appointment, we even arrived 15 minutes before her appointment and still waited almost an hour, and then to top it off the …
Horrible horrible treatment from the staff to my husband. He lost 2 hours of wages to sit in a waiting room because the front desk didn’t call anyone to let them know how behind they were. After a hour my husband finally complained and …
If I could give zero stars I would. Every appointment I had, I waited 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 mins for. The office said my authorization for insurance went though, come to find out, it hadn’t, I paid $100 out of pocket for nothing (as my …
I have been treated at West idaho for over 20 years. Dr. Nicola is amazing and one of the best and has always been awesome to work with. But after 20 something years I will no longer deal with the rude and disrespectful attitudes of the …
Office staff can make or break a doctor’s office. After all, most of your dealings will be with them. If the staff it not friendly or easy to work with, we save ourselves the headache and move on. We called to make an appt and in no less …
After all the years of playing high school and some college sports my left knee was shot. In 2016 I went to see George Nicola and he recommend stem cell injections to rebuild the Cartlidge in my knees. I am happy to say that now four years, …
Be aware of this place!!. they will sent you to collections with no notice and the company they deal with is a real treat as well. I owed about $200 to west Idaho Orthopedics and made payment’s monthly and they still sent me. The …
I had total knee resurfacing in March, 2018. My knee is doing great! Dr. Nicolas’ rapid recovery program works very well. The staff have all been great to work with – the front desk, the PA’s, etc. Even my physical therapist said that …
I was referred to Dr Nicola by a friend. I had a total knee replacement the end of January. As soon as my surgery date was scheduled, the staff set appointments including all of the pre-op and post op appointments, even a therapy …
I waited a long time before I decided to have my knee looked at. I read a lot of reviews and decided to try West Idaho Orthopedics. I made and appointment with Dr. Nicola and I am glad I did. Not only is the staff great, but Dr. Nicola is …
I had knee surgery 6 weeks ago. I am 72 and now walking without a limp. I don’t have the pain that I lived with for years. …
I developed Frozen Shoulder Syndrome and wish I had gone in sooner to see Dr. Daines. Quick Appointment, great staff, one Cortisone Shot and in 2 days my arm was back to normal. Don’t put off that appointment, see Dr. Daines and feel like yourself again.
As a PTA, I’ve always had an amazing experience communicating professionally with Sierra Jordan. She is a fantastic employee at West Idaho Orthopedics who always goes above and beyond for the patients. She is constantly making sure they get …
West Idaho Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has been a lifesaver to us over the years with my son”s sports injuries. However, the last experience with them absolutely sucked. Dr. John Q. Smith met with us on June 17 and recommended a neuro …
My knee surgery went like clock work. Tracy, Katie, Andrea they are so wonderful to communicate with.
The organization of the staff is the best. Dr. Nicola is a amazing surgeon. I am …
The staff is always professional and Dr Nicola was getting ready to do my knee surgery he explained ever question i had before and after my sugery . After two weeks of surgery I have almost full range of moment in my right knee . He is an excellent Dr. ID recommend him to anyone getting knee sugery
Arrived 20 min early to do new patient forms (which I had completed at home). Waited another hour and ten minutes before being shown to an exam room. After 20 more minutes, I had to leave because I had other commitments. Staff said, …
Dr. Nicola is awesome.
The P.As are very knowledgeable and helpful.
I had knee surgery on my right knee with the Maco Robot. …
In my opinion i would go else where. I was injured back in july to be told I need knee surgery. Was told it would take no more then 2 weeks to hear back from my insurance company. Well two weeks passed i called the office to be talked to in …
I visited this clinic at 3:00 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon for two broken arms the secretary and doctor prescribed me pain medication until my surgery is scheduled they told me my prescription was called in immediately and was ready for …
Had my left hip replaced in January ’22 and my right hip in May ’22. Dr Daines does a great job! Mine are posterier approaches and in my opinion these are the best. In both cases I was off my cane in less than 10 days and walking without …
I would highly recommend Dr. Shane Leavitt. He is new to this practice but he is not new to surgery. So many years in Washington State so who would blame him for coming to Idaho! But really, he is a great surgeon and I am very happy with …
I saw Dr Shane Leavitt for carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. He spent maybe 5 mins in the exam room with me recommended a cortisone shot and was told the cortisone would last forever. I knew that wasn’t true. Then he tells me my …
We have been going to this facility for years. My husband saw Nicola for his carpel tunnel issues. My kids for sports injuries. And myself saw Daines for a shoulder injury. The staff are friendly and the doctors are informed and are …