Ralph J. Maxy, MD

Practice: EmergeOrtho

Specialty: Orthopedics, Spine Surgery

Office locations: Hickory, NC

Most recent review: 1 week ago Recent
4.8 out of 5
147 Ratings
75 Comments

Dr. Ralph J. Maxy, M.D. completed his undergraduate degree at Columbia College of Columbia University in New York. He subsequently completed his medical training at the New York University School of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Honors Medical Society. He returned to Columbia University to complete an orthopedic residency, followed by spinal surgery fellowship at the prestigious Kenton D. Leatherman Spine Institute in Louisville, Kentucky.

4.8 out of 5
147 Ratings
75 Comments

Dr. Ralph J. Maxy, M.D. completed his undergraduate degree at Columbia College of Columbia University in New York. He subsequently completed his medical training at the New York University School of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Honors Medical Society. He returned to Columbia University to complete an orthopedic residency, followed by spinal surgery fellowship at the prestigious Kenton D. Leatherman Spine Institute in Louisville, Kentucky.

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He made it easy to understand what the surgery would entail and the results I can expect

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Very professional great bedside manner She seemed extremely knowledgeable about his profession and took the time to explain his answers would recommend any of my friends and family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

I'm so very pleased that Dr. Maxy is going to be doing my surgery. He was very thorough and explained everything and answered all my questions making me feel much better about the surgery! So nice as well! Awesome doctor!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Very thorough and willing to answer any questions and concerns. Very professional at all times instilling confidence as I approach surgery.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(3 weeks ago) Sep-2026

He truly explained my next procedure to ease my mind.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Impressed. He explained upcoming surgery in detail. Concise and clear.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Very professional and informative on my surgery. What he was doing and why. And my hospital stay and rehab time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

He was super. He explained in honesty the options that would not work and the reason. He gave an option that would best work for the back pain.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Very professional yet sensitive. Explains things in simple terms for understanding what will happen each step of the way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 months ago) Aug-2026

Very thorough in his explanation of surgical procedures for your spine. Has a great personality.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 months ago) May-2026
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