I have just celebrated my "sixth week aKNEEversary after a full right knee replacement performed last May by Dr Dominic Tse. All I can say is that if I'd known how fast and easy recovery would be, I would have started the process several years ago. A little over six weeks ago and for a few years before that, not only my knees but also my ankles started bothering me BIG TIME: Because of my knee problem I had developed "Achilles Tendonitis Bursitis". I called myself "The little Train that could" every time I had to get up and start walking after sitting for a while... my ankles hurt and were stiff. I would repeat to myself : " I think I can, I think I can, I think I can" until I more or less beat pain and stiffness and got going at a normal pace, but ALWAYS with pain and stiffness. My fear was that even after knee replacement I would still battle the "Achilles Tendonitis Bursitis" but lo and behold, the day after surgery, when I made my first attempt to walk, the pain in my ankles was COMPLETELY GONE!!!!! Post surgical pain?? Almost none ... discomfort yes, but very manageable. My four post-op days at St Francis Hospital were great. First thing in the morning Dr Tse and Dr Cohen (the most compassionate and caring team of Drs ever!!) would greet me with a smile, check on my progress, answer all my questions and wish me well; their warmth and optimism made me start my day a stimulating boost of positive energy... a beautiful human touch. And what to say of the nursing team and my Physical Therapists, Audrey and Dennis who himself had just had knee replacement himself so he knew exactly how to challenge me. They are all the best of the best... caring, timely and determined to make my stay and recovery as easy and enjoyable as possible. My case manager, Ms Canary had everything necessary both before and after my surgery to allow for my speedy and successful recovery. I've had some PT at home with Joey, who was always knowledgeable and supportive... he had me walking for 40 minutes daily with the help of a cane and set my knee a flection goal of 120 degrees... a goal which I achieved in ONLY THREE WEEKS !!!!! On my "six week aKNEEversary" from Dr Tse's surgery I can flex 123 degrees, I'm driving, I walked down to the center of Dolores Park and up to where I parked my car and am thinking of going back to work a month earlier than initially planed!!!! THANK YOU to DR TSE and his wonderful support team, and office staff. I can't wait to get my left knee done!!!!! read more

Dr. Tse performed my total right knee replacement in March 2017 at St. Francis. I could have walked out of the hospital with only a cane in 4 days, although being conservative, I used crutches. I was back at work to sign paychecks in 10 days, & on full duty in 2 weeks, usually walking without artificial help (although there was PT 1-2 times a week in the early going, & exercises every day at home). We went through many roadblocks getting to the actual operation, most provided by my insurance companies. These were no fault of Dr. Tse's or his office staff (special kudos to Cindy, for her ability to decipher my e-mails); but he & his office were critical in helping work through them. It took many months & alternative attempts at various options (various meds, some on the level of "take 2 aspirin & call me in the morning" if you are old enough to remember that reference; rooster comb injections, etc.) to verify that total knee replacement was the solution. Dr. Tse had to wrestle with the insurance pharmacist over prescribing Zorvolex, a new form of diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory med which was the only one which would provide any relief, while waiting for approval of the operation. So the procedure was finally approved, & I went in in January. When put under anesthesia, my heart rate got out of control. After a half hour of trying to get it to settle down, it was decided to forego the operation, get the heart rate thing resolved, & come back. So we did that in Santa Barbara, thanks to Dr. Joe Aragon & his team at Sansum in S.B., & went back to SF in March. The operation itself was a total success. I won't be kicking my right butt cheek with my heel any time soon; but I never did since high school football practice anyway, so why worry? I was recommended to Dr. Tse by Dr. Andrew Binder, a sleep doctor in SB & a personal friend, who had his knee done in the past by Dr. Tse, & had nothing but good things to say. That is a good enough rec. for me, & I'm glad I took it. read more

I am not a patient of Dr Dominic Tse and you might be wondering why I am writing a review on him. Well, my family member was a patient of Dr Tse and she had a total hip replacement surgery on March 10th this year. I am very happy to report that she is recovering extremely well and for the most part it was due to the skills and caring attention of Dr Tse for this good outcome. If you or someone you care about is looking for a surgeon for hip replacement I think there are few things you should consider before picking your surgeon. First the surgeon's skills and experience are extremely important. You want someone who has done it many times before and had seen and worked through all the potential problems. Second, the material used in the hip replacement surgery is very important. Certainly you want something that is the right fit for the mobility needs and will last an extremely long time. Thirdly the surgical technique used is also very important. You want someone who has kept up with the latest advancement in hip replacement surgery. In addition, you want a surgeon who has built a great surgical team and has follow through appointments after the surgery. For all the things that I mentioned, I think Dr Tse is a great choice. Dr Tse has over 30 years of experience in hip replacement surgery and had seen it all. The material he picked for my family member is ceramic and that is one of the most durable material in use today. Also Dr Tse is one of the few surgeons in SF that utilized robotics for hip replacement surgery. My family member and I met with 2 other surgeons and robotics was not an option. On the day of the surgery, I saw the interaction between Dr Tse and his surgical team and after the pre-surgery meeting with us, I felt this calming effect on me that I knew we had picked the right surgeon. With all the things I mentioned, I feel Dr Tse truly cares for the well beings of his patients and that is perhaps being most important. read more

No doubt about it, Dr. Tse is a a top famous surgeon as a lot of people know . But I would like to say that he is a compassionate person and has strong sense of responsibility as a doctor! I fell down and was sent to hospital on a Friday evening. my situation was very serious, The doctor in emergency room called Dr. Tse who was not on call and planed to go to other city to have meeting on Monday. When he received the call, he had left San Francisco and droven a long way home, But he turned round his car in front of the garage door and rushed back to the hospital in San Francisco . It was about 10 PM. He checked me up immediately and did a successful surgery for me on Saturday morning! I don't know when and where he went to bed the Friday night because he had to do a lot preparation after checked me! I hope I could find the right words to express my grateful to Dr. Tse! the surgery was very good. It last only 35 minutes and even need not blood transfusion . There is no infection or complication, after one week, I could walk quite a long way with a walking stick . Great doctor! Great human! read more

I can't say enough as to how thankful I am to have been under the care of Doctor Tse! After greatly having my knee damaged from a work related injury I had spent well over a year being bounced around through the workers compensation system, who's interests seem to be focused less on all but the patient than the money, and was getting nowhere as far as my recovery was concerned. After some time and a lot of headaches I was finally able to go to and be seen by doctor Tse. After the first visit everything began changing for the better. Doctor Tse immediately got things back on track and within no time at all had me walking again, something none of the other specialists could figure out how to! For that I am extremely thankful!! Doctor Tse is one of the most friendly, compassionate, and knowledgeable doctors I have ever met. I have nothing but good to say about him and his staff, all very wonderful. I highly recommend Doctor Tse, truly a wonderful man! read more

My name is Garry, and I want to thank Dr. Tse. He did a partial knee replacement in June of 2012. Before Dr. Tse operated, I had had 5 surgeries on my left knee due to an industrial accident in 1991, which caused problems with my left knee. The doctors then did not want to do anything radical... like a knee replacement because at that time I was in my thirties. So, a series of arthroscopic and open surgeries where done to save the cartilage and relieve the pain. This was done over a period of twenty-some odd years. Then in 2012, I was introduced to Dr. Tse, who recommended a left bi-compartmental knee arthroscopy. With his expertise and a robot, succeeded in giving me my knee back AND pain free (I am loving it). Walking with out pain is a wonderful thing. I had an appointment with the good Doctor on August 13, 2015--the knee is still good and working well, and still no pain. Thank you, Dr. Tse. read more

Dr. Dominic Tse replaced my hip joint in early 2013 and I am extremely pleased with the results. I am the biggest chicken when it comes to surgery as I put it off for two years. I am so glad that I chose Dr. Tse to perform my surgery because it was a very difficult case and required a doctor with great skill and lots of experience. I was walking with the aid of a walker only 16 hours after surgery and immediately noticed I was standing straight and not limping anymore. I like that Dr. Tse never pushed me into it. He is a highly skilled surgeon, kind, and patient, which made the experience that much easier. His office hours can be a bit long, but you have to realize he is very popular and has many patients, a sign of a great doctor. I believe that Dr. Tse is one of the best joint replacement surgeons available. Thank you so much Dr. Tse! read more

Dr. Tse replaced both of my knees in two surgeries three months apart. He did a great job. I travelled from Santa Barbara to San Francisco for both surgeries because I was so impressed by Dr. Tse. He is meticulous in his technique, continuously making improvements to gain advantages for his patients. He is also passionate about his work and in explaining his methods to his patients so they understand how the surgery is performed. He makes the smallest incision possible, does not cut the patellar tendon, employs the best computerized simulation systems to guide his emplacement of the artificial knee, and precisely measures the ex post pressure on different parts of the joint. He is a fine physician in every way, and I am very pleased with my two straight legs and functional knees. I highly recommend him to anyone needing knee replacement. read more

My mother fell at her job and the fall fractured her hip. After a couple of years of medical treatment & physical therapy, Dr. Tse was recommended as a surgeon to replace my mother's hip. The insurance company fought hard to deny the surgery, but Dr. Tse went above & beyond on my mom's behalf to show that the surgery was necessary. When the insurance company finally approved the surgery, Dr. Tse, who was booked for the next 7 months, adjusted his schedule & made room for my mom, (who at the time of the surgery was 77 years of age). Dr. Tse made sure he checked on my mom as often as he could during her hospital stay. He did an excellent job as a Dr. as well as a human being which is consistent with his reputation. Thank you Dr. Tse for excellent expertise and a kind human touch. read more

I have been a patient of Dr.Tse for the last 4 years. He did my left total knee replacement last year and in 4 month's time I was good as new. He did an amazing job and I feel eternally grateful to him. He is not only a good doctor but a very compassionate and dedicated person. He could bring his practice to somewhere big but instead he chose Chinatown to serve the elderly and mostly underpriviledged patients. For that he has my respect and admiration. read more

I just want to express my thoughts about Dr. Dominic Tse. Since I got injured at work, I have to replace my right hip surgery back in 2011. I have been walking much better than before. I haven't had any complaint after my surgery. I am very please with my surgery. I thank you very much for Dr. Dominic Tse with his expertise and his knowledge of practice. Even though, I have to wait for a long while in his office, it is worth it. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Tse's since 1999. Over the course of these years he has performed both my knee replacement and I would recommend highly to anyone who is experiencing serious knee and hip problems. I know the wait to see him is long but the wait is well worth it. He is a caring and concerned doctor for each of his patients. read more

Dr. Tse was highly recommended by a Physical Therapist in SF. He said Dr. Tse patients healed very quickly. How true that was for me! My two knees were done three months apart. It was cruical that I recover quickly in order to care for my disabled husband. Dr. Tse is the most CARING doctor that I have ever met! read more

Dr Dominic Tse is a wonderful Doctor.He listens to you.He hears what you have to say,before he does his exam.He is very caring.He takes his time.He explains everything.........I would not hesitate to say he is one of the best Dr's I have seen. Will refer him to my friends and family. read more