My sister moved here from Maryland and when she arrived in February, 2019, she could barely walk…read moreand she was in severe pain when she did. She needed a walker to get around and even with a walker her mobility was limited and she was destined for a mobility chair. Her physician in Maryland suggested swimming as an exercise to improve her mobility and ease her pain. Her family doctor here suggested a visit to an orthopedist who showed us the arthritis in her knees had progressed to "bone -on-bone". After a cortisone shot and gel shot with no improvement, a dear friend suggested "her doctor's" practice. We met Dr. Joseph Noah and he advised total knee replacement for both knees. We opted for one at a time and now one year after arriving here, my sister's legs are straight and she is walking unassisted. The walker is retired!! I would seek assistance from Dr. Joseph Noah for any orthopedic issue and I would recommend him and his incredibly efficient and caring office staff to ANY member of my family or ANY of my friends. He gave my sister her life back to her! Just a "Thank you" just doesn't cover our sentiment! Mary K., Venice, FL

When you walk in there's almost always a smiling face to greet you, I like that. Feeling invisible…read moreat your Drs office just shouldn't happen. I don't return to offices where that's the Norm rather than th exception. Its clean. A decent selection of reading material. I generally see Dr Kola as I'm a long established patient. I'm 100% satisfied with the care I receive. As a final note the nurses, MAs, PAs, are out of this world. They can answer almost anything you need to know, and often do yet they still bring it up to the Dr. for the final word. I can highly recommend this office for pain control, and injury assessment, and care.

I'll probably want another appointment treatment on my upper hip.. still a path of numb burn…read moreand discomfort from my right upper hip down my thigh.. not as bad but still not good either .. but... I'd prefer Dr Cole if possible . The other doctor is fine but the attending nurse although she is probably very experienced lol didn't shut up for a minute.. and it was like diareah of the mouth lol she went on and on about her work experience like a job interview .. and when I'm about to go through a procedure that is not very comfortable I'd prefer calm quiet and the full attention from the doctor and nurse... I couldn't relax with the chatter.. I would suggest perhaps they play some native American flute music or nature sounds during the procedure... and conduct interviews at another time. Please tell them What I said..

I had a knee meniscus repair by Dr Askins and frankly could not be more thrilled. Great doctor and…read moregreat communicator also. My recovery went great. Cannot give a higher recommendation and he also worked on three people I referred over who did superbly also.

I am a patient of Dr Reiss. I just spent 30 minutes talking to an AI drone who was no help…read morewhatsoever in getting me an appointment. Then I was hung up on. This is a good facility and Dr Reiss is excellent. Their AI phone system leaves much to be desired

The person that handles insurance has NO clue at all . Need Neck Fusion done per my MRI, they keep…read moretelling me all insurances want a 6 weeks of PT . NOT TRUE. Called my insurance and didn't need pre approval for this type of surgery. They harassed us about it and told us our insurance will deny surgery. Advanced Orthopedic Center will waste your money on all those co-pays for no reason. Don't trust this office , they have no clue. Had a second opinion and received my surgery with no hassle.

I fell and broke my elbow and the hospital x-rays said my wrist wasn't broken. Dr. Witkowski took…read morex-rays and the wrist was broken also. He did a wonderful job and I have my husband now going to him.

I got to experience Fawcett Memorial Hospital through OP surgery. There planning was spot on that…read moreenabled my experience to go through easily and quickly. I was Doctor Reiss's 1st patient that day. When entering the pre-operative unit, my pre-op nurse was waiting and very welcoming and progressing through her part of my procedure. While in pre-op I was visited by my anesthesiologist, Doctor Reiss, a nurse anesthetist who explained what his part was going in my procedure and answering all questions. Upon arrival in the operating room, I was greeted by least 4 nurses. My nurse anesthetist was there again explaining what he was doing and lights out. The floor nurse was great. Then the PT and OP ladies helped in getting me cleared to go home. Couldn't ask for a better hospital or staff! Thanks to all; Sam

On July 30th 2019 I entered Fawcett Memorial Hospital for a Laminectomy and from the check in desk…read moreto checking out I was pleased and satisfied with every area of care from this hospital. My surgeon was Dr Gebauer who was very professional from start to finish and did a fantastic job repairing my spine. He gave me all the information I needed to make my decisions concerning surgery and its alternatives. I had great care from all the nurses from surgical to room nurses. Check out was trouble free and speedy.

I have had 2 different joint replacement surgeries at Suncoast Orthopedics - Venice, and both…read moretotally resolved my issues. A special shout-out to Suncoast Orthopedic Physical Therapy!! The therapists there are extremely professional, caring and experienced. They helped me regain my strength and mobility, to get back to doing the things I enjoy, pain-free.

I think is another example of the growing trend that very good doctors have very poor support…read morestaff! Staff does not want to take the time or make the effort to communicate with patients.

I was impressed with this office. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The wait…read moretime was very short. Highly recommend!

From the owner: We are pleased to welcome you to our practice. Our patients deserve to have the information needed…read moreto make good choices about their health care. Our goal is to educate each patient and begin a relevant treatment program with the highest quality of care available. That's why we've developed a web site loaded with valuable information about orthotic and prosthetic treatments. Whatever your orthotic or prosthetic need, we'll work together to find the answers that will comfort you and bring you relief. Our web site also provides you with background about our practitioner, staff, office hours, insurance policies, appointment procedures, maps, directions to our offices and other useful information. We know how hectic life can be and are committed to making our practice convenient and accessible. We want you to feel confident that when you choose Gulf Coast Orthotics & Prosthetics Center, LLC, you're working with a staff of professionals who are qualified, experienced and caring. Please take a few moments to look through this site to get a better feel for our services. We also invite you to email or call our office at any time to request an appointment or to ask any questions. Thank you.

I have experience with 4 different doctors at the Advanced Orthopedic Center in Punta Gorda and in…read morePort Charlotte as well as their physical therapists over the past decade. What I appreciate most about their practice is that they prescribe physical therapy if they think it may avoid surgery. I was suspicious of orthopedists previously (they are surgeons) and reluctant to go for help. I have been successfully treated twice previously for shoulder and foot injuries and am starting therapy now for a foot and ankle injury. I am optimistic that it will be successful too since they have excellent physical therapists. They also helped our son avoid neck surgery. I have heard only favorable comments from patients in post-surgical therapy. I do not hesitate to recommend the doctors and physical therapists at this practice. The practice is very busy as is true for all the better medical sources in our area. The influx of retirees, seasonal people and vacationers who flood our local infrastructure are often impatient with their demands and unrealistic expectations. Their numbers and demands often stress the doctors and support staff, and disappoint patients with the difficulty to get appointments or the necessity of imprecise appointments as they try to accommodate all patients.

Unreliable, unprofessional and Disrespectful. At one point I waited on hold for more then 27…read moreminutes just to have a representitive tell me that he would take a message. I left three messages for Jenifer in the financial department with zero return calls. In the end my surgery was canceled without my knowledge the night before the surgery date due to nonpayment, I was unaware that I could not provide payment at time of intake. I had to return to my personal doctor for a new referral. Long story short I am still walking around with a broken hand three weeks later. The pain is unreal but the Advanced Orthopedic center could not care less.