“I first met Dr. Mills in 1992 when he first arrived. I knew him when he was single and had hair. He brought his "then" baby girl Carolina with him to the hospital to check on me after he did my 4th spinal surgery.
I have entrusted Dr. Mills with my spinal care for over 20 years. I have spoken very highly of him when talking with other people needing surgery or searching for a doctor. He has always been up front and professional and his level of care and concern are exceptional.
Angela Lane, his nurse and other right hand has also been wonderful, a credit to her profession and care. And I can honestly say that this Lady deserves a raise or commendation fo her years of service to Dr. Mills and Coastal Orthopaedics. Coastal Orthopaedics has always been exceptional from care through to financial aid. But I tell you this right now....do whatever you have to do to keep Dr. Mills and Angela at Coastal Orthopaedics, because you have 2 of the most exceptional people I have ever had the pleasure of being around. Dr. Mills is straight up honest and he is not one to just give out drugs and send you on your way. He invests time with his patients and that is something that has failed through the years if medical care, because it seems as if it is more on the business end than the caring end and Dr. Mills has kept that through his years as a surgeon...while others have thrown it out the window. People NEED to know their doctor will take time with them. Dr. Mills does just that. The staff are exceptional in dealong with the financial end of Coastal Orthopaedics and that relieves many burdens on patients who need care but can't pay up front completely.
Stay on this path. Don't lose your ability or desire to really care and to show it. If you polled all of Horry County on what they would like to see in the medical field...it would be....Doctors who spent the time with patients in the exam room....communication...talking so the patient understands...and not look at them like they are just another pay check.
That is what Dr. Mills gives to his patients. He does not walk on water.....but he sure stays a float.”
“Dr. Tupis is calm, well spoken and thorough. I have full and complete confidence in his abilities. My experience with knee replacement surgery was excellent and I'm actually looking forward to having the other one done.”
“I was in great pain, in both hips and my legs. I shared this with Chris and he tested my leg-motions and decided I needed to have xrays of both hips. Afer reviews, he told me my right hip is progressively getting worse and I had arthritis in my left hip. He gave me a shot in my right hip and another in my left hip area.I could stand up straight afer the shots. And, today I am totally without pain. Thanks Chris! I have decided to go ahead with an appointment with Dr. Ramsey and have the hip replacement surgery in the spring, in March or April. I was given a couple sheets of exercises to begin and a notebook , Hip Replacement Manual. I felt much better physically and mentally. I am so pleased with Chris taking time to explain my situation very clearly-before giving me the shots. He also called a prescription into my pharmacy.”
“I've seen Chris several times during my course of treatment and find him to be extremely knowledgeable and very down-to-earth.
He is a great asset to Coastal Orthopedics, and I hope if I need further orthopedic care and /or treatment (I hope I don't!), Chris
will be there to provide that.
I am very pleased with my experience at Coastal, and will highly recommend them.”
“I have actually not spent a lot of time with Dr. Ramsey although he is the Surgeon that I have decided will do my knee. I mostly see his PA but not sure of his name. But, nonetheless, the time I did spend with Dr. Ramsey and his PA have been very pleasant. In spite of the fact that they gave me shots. :-) I hate shots. But they took the time to make me feel comfortable about getting the shots. It is just a pleasant office under some times unpleasant circumstances.”
“I have utmost confidence in Dr. Watson. She listens intently to my complaint in a caring manner and prescribes a course of action to alleviate the problem.”
“I was warmly welcomed by staff and once in exam room I was seen relatively quickly. Kris explained my condition to my satisfaction.”
“I was treated with the utmost respect. I am doing well 1st day after being home. This I believe was because of the nurses keeping me on schedule for meds and walks.”
“Dr. Alci just surgically implanted my spinal cord neurostimulator and incordination with Dr. Watson who recommended the Medtronics spinal neurostimulator. I am on the road to having less pain and a better quality of life, for this I cannot thank you enough!!!”
“I had back surgery in October its now the end of nov. and I feel like a new person, Dr Mills is my doctor with Shaun working with him, I cannot say enough about the both of them I highly recommend this practice to anyone with back pain they can definitely. THANKS SO MUCH TO DR MILLS AND SHAUN.”