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Dr. William Dyer, MD

Dr. William Dyer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. William Dyer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chattanooga, TN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Locations

William C. Dyer, Jr. , M.D.

William C. Dyer, Jr. , M.D.1301 McCallie Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dyer is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center Chattanooga, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Dyer specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Low Wait TimesPatients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Dr. Dyer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dyer

1.8
33 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
15%
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4 star
3%
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3 star
6%
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2 star
3%
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1 star
73%
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Awful
After 6 YEARS of being seen by him im STILL at square one!! Every appointment was the same: HOURS of waiting, kept telling me take aspirin and do exercises, couldn’t remember what happened/what was going on ect,has done several X-rays and kept saying ‘nothing is wrong’. FINALLY he did a MRI w/ contrast. He got the results and said ‘there’s nothing wrong’ ok so I left. Covid hit and i quit going to him! I am having worse problems now so I just went to the place got my results and GUESS WHAT!!! There is a 12mm cryst in the same area I have been complaining about!!! So it has been there for TWO years now!!!! So from my 2015 mri(from a different dr,I was referred to dyer) it went from 1-2mm cyst to a 12 mm cyst in FIVE years!!!! Now im having pain in my neck,headaches, numbness/tingling in my hands,uncontrollable shaking, and dropping stuff. Thanks alot for nothing!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Unhappy Patient – Nov 17, 2022
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Very unprofessional
He tried to tell me that I had to get my covid vaccine, and that i need to get back in school immediately. Tried forcing a lot of things down my throat. All i was seeing him for was a second opinion on my hip. He continually forgot how long it had been since my surgeries after i repeated it about 4 times. it was absurd. I would recommend finding someone else
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 03, 2022
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I have seen Dr Dyer twice for my injury and I have been satisfied with his care thus far. He listens to my concerns and answers my questions. The only negative aspect to my visits has been the wait time. On my first appointment I waited about two hours to be seen and the second appointment I waited about an hour and a half. Despite that, the care that he has provided has improved my injury and helped me recover.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jul 01, 2020
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Dr Dyer repaired a torn rotator cuff. He did a excellent job on me and has tremendous knowledge on orthopedics. He was very understanding in my recovery, and went to bat for me about my job expectations. I highly recommend Dr Dyer and his staff for any orthopedics problem. I personally know several he has helped in the past and they give him the thumbs up.
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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Steve Bailey – Dec 13, 2019
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He is the most kind, soft spoken, respectful Professional Dr. that I've had the pleasure of knowing for many years now. He has care for my Mother during these years and he is her favorite Dr. out of all of the one's she has to see. Dr. Dyer has saved her life twice because he truly care's about his patients. He looks at them, listens to them, take's time to observe them during his exam. He doesn't run you out in 15 min's like the other Dr.s do. I'll always recommend Dr. Dyer to everyone!
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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Karen Cranmore in Ringgold, GA – Dec 06, 2018
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He's performed two surgeries on my Dad and we're very satisfied. He listened and treated my Dad with much respect.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 11, 2018
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First of all, he spent more time questioning me about my private life. When i tried to explain my pain level and how i had to go to the ER, he told me, never go back to the ER with pain. He told me i had, osteoarthiritis, bursitis, and sciatic nerve pain came along with that. Told me to take flexeril and aleve and sent me on my way. He isn't polite and rather rude. I wouldn't recommend no one to him. If i could give him a ( -5 ) I would had. I had 1 too many visits with him and I'd never go back
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Kathy in Cleveland, TN – Jul 10, 2017
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Dr. Dyer has great staff. He, I believe, doesn't listen & needs to retire. After visits every 3 weeks for 10 months, he has to be reminded where I work. I also believe that he has poor judgement of my areas of complaint. During my first visit, he was questioning me about my house arrest bracelet & said that I had too many gadgets because I had my phone and tablet with me but you need something to do while you wait to be seen for over an hour to end up in and out of your room in under 10 minutes.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
6 others found this helpful
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Golden in Ringgold, GA – Jul 29, 2016
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He has horrible bedside manner. He didn't even introduce himself to me when he came into the room and did not mention anything about my x-rays until I specifically asked him to explain the results. He talked to me like I was an idiot when I tried to explain to him my level of discomfort. I am not able to use crutches because of other medical conditions, and he did not seem to care to assist me in finding other alternatives. I had an appointment at 3:40 and did not see him until after 6.
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
7 others found this helpful
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HF in Chattanooga, TN – May 19, 2016
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I waited a very long time to see him and he spent nearly no time with me. He came in, looked,, told me I needed arch supports and a brace which is the same thing I've been hearing for over 20 years. He told me I didn't need surgery, and asked me who told me that I did. I have had 3 other orthopedic dr. Tell me I do need it. As of now, I'm walking on my bone because my ankle isn't lined up properly to my foot and it causes problems all the way up my body. I even fractured a pelvic bone
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Gina in Dalton, GA – May 19, 2016
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Dr. Dyer is sarcastic, dismissive, degrading, and insulting. He seems not to care one bit about his patients.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Victoria in Chattanooga, TN – Jan 11, 2016
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my appointment was @ 2.30 got seen @ 5.00 he told me i was not in pain , then asked me if i had a high school ed. he was rude and talked down to me as if i was stupid. he is to old to be practicing med. i would not take my dog to him. STAY AWAY!!!!!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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marvin – Jan 08, 2016
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  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Kentucky

    Internship Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkridge Medical Center

    2333 McCallie Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

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

    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™ (2025, 2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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