I broke my back in five places last year, and this place gave me my life back. After having the…read morefractures corrected via kyphoplasty, my musculature was completely out of whack from trying to support the crushed spine. Their physical therapy has allowed me to get off pain medicine and get back to life, chasing my puppy and scurrying around like I used to. The PTs and athletic trainers have the sense to know when you're genuinely hurting, but push you once you're doing better, to actually get you strong again --no "going through the motions" b.s. You'll leave with that "tired in a good way" feeling. You take for granted how critical your back is until it's crushed and you're lying in bed with a brace so tight you can't breathe. This is some serious selfcare with a legit purpose.

My DIL went there following a referral from CT Children's after a car accident. The PA she saw (AJ…read moreRicciuti )gave her an unbelievably difficult time. He referred her to PT without an MRI or a diagnosis and seemed most concerned with receiving payment- to the point of making her stand on crutches for 20 minutes at a time while he had the office staff check and recheck her hardship application with the main hospital. He promised to prescribe her a wheel chair and then never followed up on it. Very bad attitude.

Doctor organ was very disrespectful on my second visit. I was placed in a cast, being the first…read moretime I've ever broken a bone and the first time being put in a cast and not being able to walk. I ended up falling and getting my cast wet, so I took it off. The first thing he says to me as he walks in the room is "why did you even bother coming back" did not say hello did not ask for an explanation. He then proceeded to be rude, at this point I was pretty mad which made me not want to ask questions. I was also suppose to be put in a bone stimulator 2 weeks ago, the nurse that is working my case insisted on getting one put on. Why they are having such a problem is beyond me. Organ was very unprofessional, I hate doing thing like this because everyone has bad days but it was totally uncalled for. The staff was very nice, but that's pretty much the only thing nice I have to say.

Bristol Orthopaedics is the best physical therapy business around. Having been to 3 other local…read morephysical therapists, I was skeptical starting PT again.The staff at Bristol Orthopaedics soon showed me what PT is supposed to be like. Brian and Anna are a great team and don't just leave you on your own to do the repetitions. They are always watching, correcting and encouraging. They worked me the hardest, but the results speak for themselves. I gained more flexibility and strength in both my knees after having bilateral knee replacements. Should I ever need PT again, Bristol Orthopaedics is where I will go!

I was skeptical at best about having a hip replacement done but, Dr. Murray explained everything &…read moreanswered all my questions. He was supportive and patient; understanding this was a huge undertaking for me. We went over my xrays at the first visit and he thoroughly explained that the joint was beyond anything other than replacement. He is calm, reassuring & unrushed. We spoke briefly in the O.R. prior to sedation & he again reassured me. Dr. Murray checked in the next morning. I had very little pain from the procedure, mostly just some weakness from the dissection of the muscles. I have no problem giving Dr. Murray an enthusiastic thumbs up; he and his PA Alex are great as well as his office staff.

Horrible. No empathy. Will not listen to patients. Talks over them. Ignores them. Witnessed this…read more"dr" walk out mid convo with a patient. If you want a dr who does not care about his patients, rude staff, and long wait times go see this fool.

Came to Dr. Bissell because I needed a second opinion regarding a knee problem. His office is busy,…read morebut everyone is friendly, efficient, and professional. The place runs smoothly, something I really appreciate. You can even make a coffee while you fill out your paperwork. Dr. Bissell himself is a great doctor. He genuinely listens and considers a patient's input as valuable. I felt like I could explain my symptoms using my own words, and that I wasn't being dismissed as not knowing what I'm talking about. That can be rare these days. I felt like he "got it." Dr. Bissell thinks before he speaks--you can almost see the gears cranking. He explains everything in medical and in layman's terms. I could actually grasp everything he was telling me. We went over everything he was thinking--possibilities, options, outcomes. He is a doctor who truly works with and for his patients. Dr. Bissell is also a talented surgeon. I did end up needing a surgery, and was in excellent hands. I trust him. Dr. B also has a very fine mind. Where other very good doctors missed connecting the "dots" of my symptoms (entirely understandable, and I don't blame them at all), he saw clearly what the underlying problem was...and got me on the right track. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Bissell for all his hard work on my behalf, and I would highly recommend him!

I can't say enough good things about the level of care that I received from Dr Bissell! After an…read moreunpleasant experience at the other big ortho center in Springfield, he was a breath of fresh air. I had multiple broken bones from a serious bicycle accident and I went to Advanced Orthopedic for a second opinion after being unsatisfied with another ortho group and chose to follow through with surgery for a clavicle plate. Everyone from the receptionists to the x-ray techs, the PAs and Dr Bissell have all turned a difficult, painful situation into a relatively pain free experience. I'm so grateful to have my life back on track thanks to Dr Bissell and Advanced Orthopedic!

This is my second review. I have been seeing Dr. Szwez for 6 months now for persistent hip and low…read moreback pain that will not get better because it's degenerative. With his care, I have been able to maintain my very active lifestyle with little discomfort. Patty, his office manager is very polite and friendly. I have called for same day appointments and they always get me in. I have recommended this practice to several friends and family!

Dr. Szwez is a skilled, knowledgeable guy who does excellent work. He is efficient, and seems to…read morealmost always fix problems in one visit. He never pushes for unnecessary repeat visits, which ironically, makes for loyal customers.

Top notch experienced surgeon with a great bed side manner. I highly recommend him for joint…read morereplacement surgery. He performed a full right knee replacement recently and will do my left knee in a couple of months. Dr. Carangelo came highly recommended to me by several people, and I am so happy he did. My experience was wonderful from start to my post-op today. I'm doing really well thanks to a superb surgeon like Dr. Carangelo.

WORST PLACE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. I swear, I thought it was a joke. They made me wait over an hour…read morefor my appt. there were 13 other people in the waiting room with the same appt time as me! I couldn't believe it! There were a total of 36 people in the waiting room. And everyone was irate. And the worst part is, that this wasn't just a 'bad day'. From talking to people, I came to learn that it was normal. But people were saying that they needed a follow up and figured they would go back, hoping their previous disaster wait time was a fluke...not the case. And the receptionists and dr had NO EXCUSE! I will NEVER go back.

Unassuming office in an unassuming area, Dr. Clark took a lot of time to listen and explain how and…read morewhat he was planning to address my back pain. He wasn't as forceful as some other chiropractors I've seen, but the results after less than 24 hours have been excellent. Probably the most effective chiropractic treatment I've ever had. And I've had quite a few.

I had an ACL replaced in my right knee and my husband had one rotator cuff surgerically repaired by…read moreDr. Dugdale. My husband followed Dr. Dugdale's orders on recovery ( which Dr. said was absolutely necessary for positive outcome) and has regained full use of that arm. My husband fell and hurt his other shoulder. For that particular injury, Dr. Dugdale did not recommend surgery, but PT instead. My husband did the PT at appmts/home and has regained full usage of that shoulder/arm as well. I too have full usage of my knee as a result of the surgery. Dr.Dugdale is an excellent surgeon and really knows his stuff. I wouldn't have any orthopedic surgery done without consulting with him first getting his recommendation and if deemed necessary then would request him to do the surgery.

I had what turned out to be a torn meniscus which caused intermittent pain. Dr. Dugdale suggested…read morethat arthroscopic surgery was optional but, since I had a planned vacation which involved a lot of walking three months later, I elected to have the surgery. What the X-Ray (and radiologist's report) said was that I also had mild arthritis. And the surgery had a risk of inflaming the arthritis. I don't recall Dr. Dugdale mentioning that risk, all I recall was a generic list that would apply to any surgery. But, regardless, following the surgery, I was in constant pain well beyond the expected recovery period and DR. Dugdale decided it wasn't an orthopedic problem and sent me back to my primary care physician. I eventually went to a different orthopedist (in a different practice) who ordered a new MRI and found the arthritis had, indeed, flared up. The reason I won't return to Dugdale again is the way I was dismissed as not having an orthopedic problem when, indeed, I did - and not one that was difficult to diagnose or particularly unlikely under those conditions, if he'd taken the time. I hobbled through vacation, as a result.