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Dr. Christopher Elder, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Marion, NC and has been practicing for 17 years. He graduated from Joan Sanford I Weill Medical College Of Cornell University in 1997 and specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
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Dr. Elder did my shoulder surgery. He is professional, caring, and looks at all other options before surgery. He did my wife's hip surgery also. I highly recommend him.
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Philip Broome – Jun 26, 2019
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Excellent Doctor very knowledgeable took time to answered all questions very kind had 2 knee surgery in 8 months
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Clifton Horne in Asheville , NC – Jun 24, 2019
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Dr Elder is a very kind attention oriented caring doc answering all questions has a good care plan for me now and the future
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Sherri Hembree in Marion, NC – Jun 13, 2019
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I would highly recommend Dr. Elder. I am very satisfied with my results. He is very attentive and thorough. He doesn't rush you thru your visit or make you wait in the exam room.
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Randy James in Canton, NC – Jun 04, 2019
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I would highly recommend Dr. Chris Elder. He has been my orthopedic surgeon for over five years. He is patient and a true listener. His goal is his patient's well being and comfort. The entire staff provides each patient with quality care in an efficient, respectful manner.
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May 15, 2019
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Dr. Elder is the best Doctor I've ever seen. I have had joint issues my entire life and have seen a lot of doctors. He is caring, thoughtful, and always takes his time to explain everything. He has operated on both of my hips and my right shoulder. Everyone with these type of issues should see him. It is a comforting thought to have a doctor who you know you can depend on to take care of you. When I have other surgeries or procedures, I will only go to him. His staff is excellent and you can see they respect him.
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May 15, 2019
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Dr. Elder is a very kind and compassionate doctor. He took the time to answer all of my concerns before and after surgery. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
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May 14, 2019
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I had laparoscopic knee surgery by Dr. Elder He was very professional, explained everything to me. Surgery went well. Each visit he had time to answer all my questions, did not appear rushed in any way. I would recommend him and I would also return to him if I had any other orthopedic problems.
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1May 04, 2019
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My husband had massive damage to his shoulder. Dr Elder fixed it! We would highly recommend him to anyone. The world could use more surgeons like Dr. Elder.
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2May 03, 2019
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Dr. Elder performed surgery for a major rotator cuff tear and a bicep muscle tear. He was very thorough in explaining the process and in clearly answering questions and concerns. The surgery went VERY well and my recovery was ahead of the normal. It's been 4 months and I have zero pain. My range of motion is very good (reaching behind my back still needs improvement but am confident this will continue to improve). Dr. Elder has been very clear in what I can & can't do with my shoulder which I take great heed to observe. He feels that in 2 more months all restrictions are basically done. I have complete faith in his abilities and though I hope to never need his services again, would gladly go back if the need ever arose. My only real complaint comes from the PA who assists him in the office (Mr. Rasmussen). He failed to clearly answer questions, screwed up a prescription and never gave me a physical therapy list as I requested ahead of time and I felt that he didn't want to touch me.
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1May 01, 2019
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Bottom line, Dr. Elder is special. Highly recommend.
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1Apr 21, 2019
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Dr. Christopher Elder performed my hip arthroscopy surgery. At 7 months post-op, my hip is healing nicely. I am active in yoga, light cardio exercise, and light biking. I am very pleased with the results, and I believe I will continue to see additional improvement in my hip mobility and strength over the next 6 months.
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1Apr 14, 2019
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He is a great Dr. He shows compassion and cares about how you are doing. He explains everything simply where you can understand it all. He did my knee surgery, and I highly recommend him.
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Apr 13, 2019
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An excellent surgeon and physician. He preformed surgery on my rotator cuff and repaired several issues associated with my shoulder. I could not be happier with the outcome. He is an outstanding surgeon with a bedside manner that is impeccable. You have his full attention while his assistant takes notes. Dr. Elder's ability to create a one-on-one and completely engaged relationship with his patients is rarely seen in today's medical field. I highly recommend Dr. Elder for your medical needs.
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Apr 11, 2019
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Doctor Elder is very knowledgeable and is an excellent surgeon. I was having issues with my knee and he and his staff took excellent care of me and listened to what I had to say. I had a meniscal tear and it didn't show up on the MRI. I also had issues with maltracking of my kneecap. Any other doctor would have sent me on my way because the MRI was not showing the issues. I couldn't be happier with my experience with this office and all of his staff. They really make you feel like you matter.
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Mar 25, 2019
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Dr.Elder is the best. I love him he is caring!
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Mar 19, 2019
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I would highly recommend Dr Elders to my family and friends, he takes his time to explain the procedure he was going to do, very curtious, and before he would leave he would ask me if I had any questions, the surguery went well pre- and post op. I had surgery Jan. 31st 2019 at Mission Health in Marion.
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Mar 17, 2019
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Dr Elder is a wonder surgeon and a great help! I recommend him!
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Mar 15, 2019
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My experience with Dr. Elder could not have been better from initial appointment to post-surgery. His level of expertise, professionalism, and general mannerisms gave me tremendous confidence from beginning to end with my knee issues. I have obtained the results I was hoping for and that he said he could deliver. I am a very happy camper!
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Denna J. Shelton in Asheville, NC – Mar 03, 2019
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I found Dr Elder to be a very compassionate, caring surgeon who is excellent at what he does. He listens to you, gives you all the options (with possible outcomes) and lets you decide what is best for you. He is also very thorough. During surgery he found another issue that had not been identified on my MRI and, thankfully, repaired it as well. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
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Hendersonville, NC – Feb 13, 2019
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