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Dr. Peter Hurley, MD

Dr. Peter Hurley, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Hurley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Hickory, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY / MAIN CAMPUS in 1988. He is affiliated with Mission Hospital.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 59 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (59 reviews)

Practice

214 18th St SE Hickory, NC 28602

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hurley specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Hurley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hurley

3.8
59 ratings, 38 with a written review
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I thought my severe knee pain was from gout but thought it was authritis but still am not sure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2020
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I have been a healthcare professional for 40 years. I have never experienced such poor medical care, zero assessment skills and unwillingness to take a history. Given the neglected facts previously mentioned , Dr Hurley misdiagnosed me and thus has hindered appropriate medical treatment. My recovery will definitely be altered. I would highly recommend one avoid this physician and his PA.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2020
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Very helpful to the point of the issues addressed.Knows his stuff!!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Devona Adkins – Feb 24, 2020
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Came in and went right to the point. Needless to say I am ok for a couple of days I know. But he did guarantee to get to the bottom of the issue.
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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Feb 01, 2020
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He’s my favorite doctor. Love love love him and don’t know what we’ll do with out him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Marlene Willix – Jan 22, 2020
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Dr. Hurley was very very to the point and spot on with my stress fracture. He was also very honest about the treatment, as a stubborn runner I needed the bluntness and the truth. Highly recommend him! He knows his stuff!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 06, 2019
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I have goners Dr.hurley for years. He is a very experienced physician in Orthopedics!
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
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Elianor – Oct 26, 2019
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I was having such knee pain I could barely walk. I called and got an appointment that day to see Dr. Hurley. The receptionist was so courteous on the phone and when I arrived. I didn’t have to wait long and the rest of the staff were so polite and informative of what was going on with my knee. Dr. Hurley came in and explained what he thought needed to be done which was to drain the fluid off my knee and get a cortisone injection. Prescription Ibuprofen and therapy to teach me how to stretch my hamstring which he said was very tight. This was also restricting my movement. OMGoodness. I could not believe the difference. I am like a new woman! I honestly thought going would be a waste of time and money but boy was I wrong!!! Thank you guys so much!
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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Susan Mclean – Sep 15, 2019
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Dr. Hurley performed a brief physical exam for acute left elbow discomfort and pain occurring for several weeks past. Following xrays the diagnosis was tendonitis which was to be treated with PT and oral Ibuprofen for approximately four weeks duration. I felt that he rendered both a thorough questioning and physical examination. He also questioned the current status of a right rotator cuff repair and biceps tendonesis that he performed approximately 14 years previous. I recovered remarkably well considering it was a major injury following a accidental fall from a ladder. His care and concern and care will always remain foremost and I can highly recommend Dr. Hurley for any individual seeking a competent orthopedic physician.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Ronald Roscoe – Sep 04, 2019
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Excellent.Dr Hurley and his staff took their time an made me at ease the whole time.Dr Hurley made my shoulder issue very easy understand
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tim Scobie – Aug 16, 2019
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I was in such pain but Dr. Hurley had me laughing in spite of that. He ended up putting an injection in my knee. I did not feel anything. He explained everything to me in term I could understand.
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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Della Burroughs – Jul 19, 2019
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This was my first time meeting Dr. Hurley and it was a positive experience. He took great care to explain many things, asked me numerous questions, and was very thorough and clear. His passion for what he does was evident, as was his professional expertise. I was very pleased.
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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Kelly Keever in Hickory, NC – Jun 01, 2019
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Very pleasant man good attitude
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 22, 2019
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He seemed like he wasn't very interested in listening to me . He would interrupt me every time I'd open my mouth . Telling me all I need is a shot in my shoulder and physical therapy (which I've already tried). So I paid him to tell me something I've already done that didn't work .. He's pretty arrogant. He treated my wife similar on her visit as well . Wouldn't recommend him to anyone actually
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2019
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Excellent doctor. Would highly recommend him
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2019
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was not great was given a cortisone shot which did nothing still in pain
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
1 other person found this helpful
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TAYLORSVILLE, NC – Feb 20, 2019
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He provided excellent, professional, kind, knowledgeable care.
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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Evelyn B in Taylorsville, NC – Jan 05, 2019
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Dr Hurley gave me several choices of what I could do with my injury Answered all my questions Would go to again
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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Joe H in Hickory , NC – Dec 15, 2018
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Dr. Hurley helped me with my knee pain. Thanks very much!
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
  • Long wait times
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Jeff Herman in Hickory, NC – Jul 22, 2018
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Dr. Hurley was personable as well as diligent in his examination. I left with a better understanding of my son’s injury and a clear path towards the steps needed for his recovery.
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
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Tiwana Phipps in Hickory, NC – Jul 03, 2018
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Dr. Peter Hurley, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Hickory, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY / MAIN CAMPUS in 1988. He is affiliated with Mission Hospital.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Wright State University / Main Campus

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthocarolina PA214 18th St SE Hickory, NC 28602
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Orthocarolina4601 Park Rd Ste 300 Charlotte, NC 28209
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave
    Asheville, NC 28801
    Recipient of 69
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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