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Dr. Roy Carls, MD

Dr. Roy Carls, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Roy Carls, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cumberland, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Carls has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1992. He is affiliated with UPMC Western Maryland. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

12414 Naves Cross Rd NE Cumberland, MD 21502
Telehealth available

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Dr. Carls' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carls

4.2

34 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
12%
12%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
15%
15%

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What went well
  • 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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Sep 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Missy – Aug 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Aug 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
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MJC – Jun 13, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gail G – Feb 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Angela – Dec 30, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Bob Farrell – Nov 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Oct 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 08, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Lisa Minnick – Aug 18, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Chad Furstenberg – Aug 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Christina – Aug 05, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jul 28, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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RDB – Mar 14, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Terri Emerson – Feb 11, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Nancy – Jan 21, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 07, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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kyxxit – Aug 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 23, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Our medical staff provides high quality evaluation of your orthopaedic injury. Upon evaluation, your physician will make recommendations regarding the treatment plan that best suits your diagnosis.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • The Bioresorbable Syndesmotic Screw: Application of Polymer Technology in Ankle Fractures, 2002

  • rgical Techniques in Orthopaedics: Anterior Glenohumeral Instability, 2002

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Locations

Practice

Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine12414 Naves Cross Rd NE Cumberland, MD 21502
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Practice

Office12502 Willowbrook Rd Ste 590 Cumberland, MD 21502
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Practice

Cumberland Shoulder Specialists PC625 Kent Ave Ste 102 Cumberland, MD 21502
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Practice

UPMC Western Maryland12500 Willowbrook Rd Cumberland, MD 21502
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Western Maryland

    12500 Willowbrook Rd
    Cumberland, MD 21502
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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