CAUTION: My Experience with Dr. Bulthuis. I'm sharing my experience to encourage others to get a…read moresecond opinion before any surgery with Dr. Bulthuis. I lived with a torn meniscus for over 20 years. When Dr. Bulthuis recommended meniscus trimming surgery, he said it was "my choice" and that I was a "good candidate" based on my MRI appearing younger than my actual age (mid-50s). These comments should have raised red flags. The problems that arose include: Minimal pre- and post-operative care instructions; When I experienced pain after accidentally bending down on my knee 3 weeks post-op, he blamed me and offered to operate again, without ordering a new MRI; He never discussed how my gait issues (pronation) would affect long-term outcomes; He didn't mention the higher surgical risks for women over 50; He never addressed how this surgery is often over-prescribed; He said my recovery would be 1 week to 1 year, while in reality it's been 15+ months with continuous physical therapy. Because of the surgery I can no longer ski, the main reason I agreed to surgery. I'm now learning to live with numerous permanent limitations I didn't have before. I don't know if the issues with Bulthuis were motivated by financial incentives, poor judgment on his part, or lack of communication, but I do know I wasn't treated with appropriate care or given complete information to make an informed decision. Please get a second opinion before any elective orthopedic surgery with Bulthuis.

Chelsea Hollander is a terrific doctor, but her Presbyterian Medical Services staff is so bad at…read moredoing things like getting a referral to occupational therapy, that even going to the office in person, and calling repeatedly and persistently, doesn't help to get a simple task done. Whomever is responsible for these tasks can't handle them and shouldn't be in a position to delay treatment that's been ordered. Incredibly frustrating and time-wasting experience with Presbyterian staff, going on weeks.

Exceptional Dr. that is not only compassionate and easy to connect with but after many years of…read morepractice is deeply engaged in his Practice. This man is at the top of my list of mental health providers in Santa Fe, N.M.

My partner & I saw MacHendrie for bumps in our relationship. I guess it was a useful thing to do,…read morethough we did split up. I could really have used someone who understood both parties' strengths & weaknesses. That certainly wasn't the case with MacHendrie. If you feel as if she's playing favorites? I think you might be right. Does she mean well? Yes, I think she does--but she also lacks perspective on her own prejudices.