Patient Testimonials

An unplanned trauma hip replacement is a trauma all by itself. Dr. Carlock assured me all would be well and he was absolutely right. Small incision, no restrictions, relatively easy rehab and even better, no pain. I felt seen and cared from preop through after care. I highly recommend Dr. Carlock an...

Dr. Kurtis Carlock performed my anterior total hip replacement on December 11th, 2025, and let me tell you, he's totally hip! On my visits with him preceding the surgery, he was extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, sympathetic, and helpful. On surgery day, he was very thorough in his explanation of ...

I have been very satisfied with the level of care I've received from dr. Carlock. When I was very concerned about a possible hitch prior to the surgery, he called to speak with me not once, or twice but three times. He visited me three times in the two day hospital stay and he called on the week-ann...

I highly recommend Dr. Kurtis Carlock and experienced excellent care and follow-up pre- and post-operative. I was experiencing pain located around my left hip - which in turn caused me to compensate, leading to knee and neck pain. Dr. Carlock and his team at Nirschl Orthopedic provided me with the o...

4 weeks ago, I underwent a Total Hip Replacement surgery performed by Dr. Carlock. I cannot say enough about the quality of the entire surgical process. Beginning with my first assessment from Dr. Carlock, I was kept totally informed regarding the procedure and potential outcomes and risks. The r...

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Carlock. He is not just an exceptional orthopedic doctor—he is a truly remarkable human being. From the moment I walked into his office, he treated me like family. He listened carefully, explained everything clearly, and made sure I felt comfortab...

I was very pleased with the staff, professionalism and overall experience that I received. Dr. Carlock was very thorough in his examination and explanation of what was happening with my knee situation. I would recommend this office to anyone seeking medical advice and opinion in trying to achieve ...

Two years ago, I underwent knee replacement surgery, and almost immediately I knew something was not right. From the very beginning, the implant was cutting into my MCL, causing severe pain and instability, yet this was not identified or addressed. Even before the surgery, my concerns were minimized...

I want to express my highest appreciation to Dr. Kurtis Carlock of Nirschl Orthopaedics and his team who recently performed my revision hip replacement surgery at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Carlock and his team explained the surgical plan and addressed all our concerns clea...