Dr Bernasek replaced my right hip last year and I am very happy. His kindness and calm bedside…read moremanner is comforting.

I have known Dr. Bernasek over 25 years, working with him collaboratively in the design of implant…read moreand instruments for total knee replacement systems as well in the professional education of orthopaedic surgeons in the use of those knee systems. Besides being a gifted surgeon, Dr. Bernasek is extremely knowledgeable and accomplished in orthopaedic research and publishing as well as speaking to orthopaedic societies worldwide. Following my retirement to the gulf coast, it was finally time to address the increasing pain I was experiencing 45+ years following a high school football knee injury. Dr. Bernasek was the only choice for me. That was just over four years ago and I can report I'm pain free, playing tennis four to five days a week and can walk any distance pain free. Besides being a gifted surgeon who has provided me with a physically active retirement, Dr. Bernasek is a kind and caring individual. I highly recommend him to anyone experiencing hip or knee pain who may be considering joint replacement surgery!

Well, I have to agree with Sandy's review. Not sure if anyone will read a review here but here I…read morego. First injection, nothing. Re schedule 2nd due to CoronaV. I'm scheduled for this coming Monday. It's Friday 4:25Pm and no one from his office has contacted me with the details of time and instructions. Lost count of the times I called the office and all I get are answering machines. Horrible customer service. Patient care??!? Hell no!! It's all about money. Like Sandy mentioned $3000!! Do you know how many procedures he's does a day? Take a guess... ? More than 30!! A day!! Can you multiply? Im so disappointed. I just want to finish with him and move to another Dr ASAP.

It is difficult me to rate a physician at a higher level than one star when I cannot even see said…read morephysician, but here is the story: Dr. Jackson gave me four epidural shots over two weeks for chronic neck pain with a scheduled follow-up with him. Instead of seeing him for the follow-up, I saw his PA even though there were numerous things I wanted to discuss with him, including the multiple side-effects that I suffered from the pain meds he prescribed. I also wanted to discuss the pain I suffered when the anesthesia was insufficient during one the epidurals and then when on the next procedure when the anesthesia was increased, the side effects that I suffered from the extra anesthesia. In that I could not speak with him, I did not bother to deal with some of it with his PA. Twice, his PA left the room to convey my comments to him. I could hear his voice through the closed door as she conveyed my statements. As an aside, the billing for each of the epidurals was $3000 a piece. I would think that generation of that much revenue would have justified a brief meeting with the physician with whom I scheduled the post procedure visit. Slightly ridiculous medicine! As an aside, during my first two morning visits to the Florida Orthopaedic Institute, there was no soap in the men's bathroom. Not good for a surgical center! Oh and yes, my 4 epidurals did not alleviate my pain!

As a 72 year old with multiple health issues, and having experienced way to many specialists, I…read morecould almost consider myself as an expert at rating doctors!! Dr. Barna is a very professional, 5 star, intelligent, concerned, caring, interacting, and the very best specialist I have had the honor being a patient of!! Before my first visit I was forlorn and in terrible terrible pain! He took the time to discuss my issues and previous experiences. He then took the time to explain his diagnosis and what options were available medically, economically and potentially the possible results of each. The procedures that Medicare required were discussed, agreed upon, and undertaken. Then a Radiofrequency ablation (rhizotomy) facet joint procedure was performed. He had explained before that it would possibly last close to a year, which it did. Then as allowed the second procedure was done with fantastic results again. The unbearable pain which I endured for so many years is completely gone. I was completely prepared with the information he and his staff suggested that I bring with me for each visit. His assistant Carlos Guzman has been extremely helpful with every conversation, what an asset to the entire team!

This Doctor has no bedside manners. His ego shows. He is very rude, doesn't let you express your…read moreconcerns before he is cutting you off. His staff could improve their attitudes as well. However, I had my first knee replacement with Dr. Raterman in 2020, on my left knee. I had no issues, so when he told me back then, that my right knee which rarely bothered me, was worst than my left which was the one in excruciating pain, I decide to go with the one I had most pain with. Then in 2023, I chose him again, and suffer through his personality, thinking the results would be similar to my first surgery since it was same doctor. But this surgery he did it with the assistant of a robot. To improve my recovery I went just like in the first surgery to a rehab center, spent two weeks doing physical therapy and then did outpatient physical therapy as well. I kept complaining to physical therapy, and to doctor Raterman, and his very caring nurse practitioner Dr. Wicker, that something felt different and not in a good way. I was in pain, I couldn't sleep if I laid on my right side. I finished physical therapy and it's documented of my complaint. I went home and continued my exercises for months, but the pain just wouldn't go away. Because of Raterman's attitude I started seen is nurse practitioner which sent me 2 or 3 different times to get MRIs done, the mechanical equipment would come out fine. It showed swelling even a year and half later, even two years later. They gave me different medications and nothing helped. I started loosing strength in my knee, I couldn't even lead with that leg to go up a small flight of stairs. If I was getting off the side walk I had to make sure I did it in a way I didn't bend that knee because I would be in tears. I started developing like lumps under my skin, like cyst. So, I decided in April of 2025 to put up with Raterman again and go talk to him, since he did the surgery. Like always is demeanor is so bad. When I started to inform him of what I was feeling, immediately, he cut me off, and said to me and I qoute" So I guess you think I have some miracle WD-40 to spray it and fix your knee" he said this with a straight face. I told him it was not that; but it makes no sense, two years later I am worse than I was before surgery. I've complained for two years in horrible pain. His answer was, unless you think it's that bad that it's worth me going in and destroying all that I did. He took it personally, it was about what he did and not about my pain. Like I said before the MRIs, shows swelling all the time. The mechanical part is fine, but something got hurt in there and I am paying the price. Raterman just gave me a referral for physical therapy again. He said there is nothing he can do, in a way so cold and uncaring. It shows he doesn't care, and I am still in pain and looking for a second opinion. I have called my insurance and informed them as well, they will be investigating. I know something is wrong, I feel it everyday. If you need a surgery, please don't go here, safe yourself the grief. Raterman, only cares about his ego. Good luck.

I had a hip resurfacing 2.5 years ago. I was left with extensive nerve damage and now qualify as…read morehandicapped. I have spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in rehabilitation. The practice made multiple mistakes from scheduling surgery to writing a correct prescription for pain killers. It took 12 calls over 3 weeks to get enough pain killers to deal with the nerve damage. Wait times were often over an hour to see Dr. Raterman. He never once called to express any concern for the damage he caused. The practice is working over capacity and Dr Raterman has too much ego to take responsibility. I can't run (or do lots of things) anymore, but you should run if you're thinking if going here!

The staff at FOI really care about the patient. I have only…read morebeen going for a few weeks, and in that short time I am feeling better than I was on day one. They listen to the patient and want to help you. I highly recommend FOI.

Had an MRI two weeks ago up my left shoulder. I had a phone appointment on Tuesday. The nurse…read morecalled to make sure that they had my M. R. I's and said that the doctor would call me at 4:20. The time my appointment was scheduled for... No call came! I have called the office 6 times and cannot get a human. The doctor did not call me. I have no idea what the result is!!! You cannot get a human being on the phone. When you call, it's all button pushing SMH

Office experience was wonderful. Took Time to explain…read moreeverything. Spent a lot of time and answer e all questions. I am ready now to sign up for surgery

As a surgeon myself (with no prior work or social ties to Dr. Frankle), I did my due diligence for…read morea dear friend who fractured her humerus skiing in Utah. She, and I, were blown away with the attention and compassion paid to her from the initial office visit, to surgery, and the follow-up appointments. I'm ashamed to say a lot of our fellow surgeons fall short on their bedside manner, etc. Dr. Frankle is that rare exception and is in the top 1% with my highest recommendation.

I visited Dr. Watson for a second opinion on my flute tears. i was told to bring x-rays & MRI if 2…read moreyears or less. i traveled 3 hours and stayed in a hotel. when I arrived and gave the reports & disc I was toled the x-ray should be less than 3 months old. they made me be re-xrayed. I was upset. After getting into the examination room with the "filler physican assistant". he pulled up the x-ray. i asked hi. to pull up my MRI and he said they didn't have it. he left and the front desk clerk came and threw my Disc on the table and said mine were erased or not compatible with there system. I could have brought my laptop with me if I had any idea they would not be prepared to see them. additionalply when Dr. Watson appeared I gave him a hard copy of my images and pathology report. he was not interested in looking at them. didn't even acknowledge the pages in front of him. he recommended a steroid shot and I felt bullied into it. he also recommended physical therapy and said he would give me a prescription. when I checked out at the front desk, I asked for the prescription and the clerk told me I would receive a call from my pharmacy. in what universe do you get a prescription from a pharmacy for PT. At that point I was done with this whole production and waist of my time, energy, and expenses. i felt scammed by the medical industry. no matter what questions you ask upfront or how you are massaged when you book an appointment, always get a referral. The operation is very disconnected and each department has their own job and they don't seem to have it together.

I was involved in a car accident in December and was referred for PT with FL Orthopedic, and I am…read moreglad I was. The staff have been nothing short of courteous and friendly from the initial contact of setting up my appointment to my first encounter at Telecom office for a consultation with Dr. Gasser. Dr. Gasser was kind and pleasant in discussing the personalized solution for my care plan. The network of physicians and convenient locations are accessible throughout Hillsborough and surrounding counties. I feel assured that I'm in good hands upon learning that they are trusted orthopedic providers to Saint Leo University, University of Tampa, USF, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Let my healing journey begin!!

Everyone from the MAs to the PAs, NPs and physicians are all super friendly and helpfulread more