I like Dr Adams. He's always ordered appropriate exams, and he diagnosed my Tibial Plateau Fracture…read more. He may have saved my sanity...as a month after I fell and hurt my leg, it didn't feel a heck of a lot better. Besides being the worst patients in the world Nurses can be self-proclaimed hypochondriacs. I didn't like my diagnosis but it did give me a small measure of my sanity back. Since I fell the day after my 65th birthday I was thinking all doom and gloom for my golden years. Dr. Adams put me in a brace that helped support my leg and made it a lot more safe to be up and about in addition to it being more comfortable. I had to use the crutches along with the brace the first few weeks. An MRI was ordered later that week, to see about the ligaments that are all in and around and about the knee, great news, all intact!!! He ordered six weeks of physical therapy to help get me back on my feet independently. I went back this week for a four week follow up and was x-rayed and thankfully the break is healing as expected. I'll be finishing up my therapy in a couple of weeks and will return to see the doctor in two months with the goal of being discharged at that point. Thank you Dr. Adams for taking good care of me, your office staff is also very efficient and very nice. Just want others to know that Dr. Adams is a good choice if you have the need of an orthopedic surgeon!!!

Dr. Adams' exam was cursory at best, and he didn't even come close to diagnosing my problem. He…read morementioned several possibilities, ALL of which were wrong. There is no excuse for a knee specialist to totally miss a common knee injury.

PLEASE tell me this "Dr." Is out of business. Still years later dealing with horrific pain. I…read morethought the lawsuits did him in???

Update 12/10/15: Had follow-up today. Dr. Rose confronted…read moreme about my previous review, refused to order an MRI (recommended by the 2 other doctors I saw in the interim), couldn't/wouldn't explain why he dx'd trigger finger in the first place when I recounted my symptoms both before and after surgery, and upon learning I had an ultrasound yesterday that showed no indicators of Dupuytren's Contracture, he suddenly changed his opinion of my post-op complication from a confident DC dx to a DC-like presentation. I don't doubt that he cares about fixing his patients, in theory at least, so it seemed reasonable to offer him a chance to be part of the solution. But the fact is, he doesn't have to live with the results--his work is pretty much done after surgery. So it's equally reasonable to expect my doctors to trust my experience with my own body and listen to me when I advocate for myself, preferably before any major decisions, but even after the fact would do. Sadly, for whatever reason, today Dr. Rose was more concerned about being "right" than doing the right thing. He declared ours an incompatible patient-doctor relationship and dismissed me from his practice. He did offer a list of other doctors, but at that point I just left. While I'm not surprised by the dismissal, after today's experience I must deduct another star from my original rating. Original review: Misdiagnosed me with trigger finger. Did the surgery for it while performing a couple of other procedures on the same wrist, which I found out later is NOT recommended. He had previously done those same wrist procedures on my other hand and I had no complications and healed well and quickly, so a couple of stars for that. However, the "trigger finger" was not fixed by his surgery (not to mention the wrist's healing was impeded & delayed; complications/limitations with the finger made some of the prescribed post-op physical therapies impossible for me). Not only was the problem not fixed, I now had additional problems that I'd never had until he cut my palm open. When I told him this at my first follow up, and explained the problems I was starting to have as I resumed normal activity, he admitted that it may not have been trigger finger and he might have done the wrong procedure. He told me to come back in a month, which I did yesterday. Now he says he doesn't remember admitting possible misdiagnosis because he would've put it in his notes, and says that I must have misheard him...I'm not stupid. I know what I heard. I remember it precisely because I was pleasantly surprised that ANY doctor would admit to making a mistake. (They are often arrogant and paranoid--both somewhat understandably, and I don't hold it against them IF they are doing their main job, healing, or at least not doing any harm.) When I brought up my concern that the adhesion--tissues healing together that aren't supposed to be attached--that had formed at the incision site might be causing the new problems, he said my words were "inflammatory" (an obscure medical joke maybe? But no). He insisted that the cause of my new problems was not a complication from surgery, but some genetic disease--one which I was already familiar with from researching my original finger problem, and I'm pretty sure I don't have it. But even if I do: a) What a stunning coincidence that it was completely dormant, surfacing only after this surgery! b) There's radiological testing, which he didn't bother to order, that could confirm the genetic disorder. And most of all, c) who cares about my words being inflammatory when my hand works worse than it did before? My health trumps your ego. End of story. Needless to say I'm seeking a second opinion and deeply regretting that I ever recommended him to a number of friends and acquaintances.

I was referred to Dr. Saldanha from another Orthopedic Surgeon, because my knee was not getting…read morebetter. The referring physician was no longer doing knee replacements, so I made my appointment and sort of braced myself for the worst. Some doctors are brash, He was incredibly easy to talk to, he asked if I was OK with having PAs in the room, he looked at my X-rays, and did an exam. He was very kind when he said "Do you feel how this is moving?" (Oh, yes, I was aware!) "It's time." He didn't push, he wasn't unkind, or using a lot of jargon that went over my head; he listened to my questions and answered them with thoughtfulness and consideration. He explained why he used the Mako robotic arm to assist him in doing the least amount of damage to the interior of my leg, and that since he'd tried it, he'd never gone back. Personally, I like to know the "why" of a physician's decision. It took a few cancelled times to get into the hospital - completely not his fault. His office kept me up to date to the best of their ability, and when it finally came to be - well, it was a really dramatic difference. I can't really tell you about the surgery or the room it was done in, other than to saay I think there was a lot of white. I did have some issue with drainage for about 10 days and pain control the first two nights. For what all the surgery entailed, that's nothing. When I needed help with the drainage, I was squeezed in to figure out an alternative way of controlling the fluids. Then I was sent to a wound care specialist, not left on my own to try and mummy wrap my leg. That was in incredible held. Within a week - I felt comfortable walking my house without a walker. I could stand long enough to throw together something simple to eat. I was able to move around the house, and slowly work up to more of my normal tasks. I'm in Physical Therapy now, and Dr. Saldanha is happy with my range of motion. My scars are already fading, and I expect them to be almost invisible in a few months. When I ask questions, I get answers, not a pat on the head and a "Let me worry about that for you." If I needed to do this all over tomorrow - if the joint were to be recalled or something equally critical, so long as Dr. Saldanha was doing the surgery, I'd be on my way to the hospital tonight.

We had a very concerning experience with Dr. Vilas Saldanha (Texas Orthopedics), on-call at St…read more David's Round Rock Medical Center, during my 93-year-old mother's treatment after a fall. Dr. Saldanha did not directly communicate with my mother at any point during her hospitalization. He never greeted her or spoke to her, and all communication was directed to me, even though she was the patient. That set the tone for the entire experience. After a closed reduction, she was provided a shoulder immobilizer, but only the sling portion was applied. The abduction pillow component was not used or explained, and there was confusion among hospital staff and physical therapy about how the full device was meant to be used. As a result, she effectively wore only the sling for about three weeks, with no clear written instructions or proper guidance on its use. No physical therapy instructions were provided. Physical therapy later contacted Dr. Saldanha's office and was told she could begin weight-bearing exercises on the knee that had been described as having a "cracked patella." No PT was recommended for her shoulder. At follow-up, the physician assistant said the knee was "chipped," stopped the exercises, and asked whether a knee brace had been provided (it had not). He indicated a small stability brace could still be helpful. At the same visit, we were told her shoulder had become misaligned again. Shoulder replacement was briefly mentioned by the PA but immediately dismissed with the comment that "we wouldn't want her to not wake up from surgery." Despite the worsening alignment, the treatment plan remained unchanged, except that she could now "dangle her arm," and we were told to return in four weeks. We sought an immediate second opinion. That orthopedist found the shoulder was severely damaged with multiple fractures and required urgent reverse shoulder replacement with CT planning. We were also told the knee was already beyond the window for intervention. After a thorough evaluation, surgery was performed, and I'm happy to say she is now recovering well. The difference in evaluation, communication, and clarity between the two experiences was striking. In our experience, this was not appropriate care for a medically vulnerable elderly patient, and I would not recommend this physician for elderly patients or similar cases.

Office personnel need work, disinterested & not friendly. The dr. is overrated per my personal…read moreexperience. It took about 6 weeks to get in. While explaining to the dr. why I was there, he kept using the hand gesture that we understand to mean hurry up & finish talking. Dismissive & rude. I'd fallen off a low step stool & twisted my knee. Couldn't walk on that leg for 2 weeks. Constant weakness & pain for months. My podiatrist recommended this dr. so I had hoped to get a thoughtful diagnosis & treatment or plan. I was told I have arthritis, "maybe" some torn ligaments, & need a new knee, that I need to lose a lot of weight before I can safely have surgery, & after asking TWICE for a shot to alleviate the pain, I did get one but a week & a half later I called the office for a second shot where the pain actually radiated from (other side of knee), I was told NO, to wait for 4 weeks for the shot to work (WHAT???), & to have a shot every 3 months until I get the knee surgery. I told the office woman that the doctor could've told me this when I was in there...no reply. This dr uncommunicative, disinterested, in a 'hurry.' My knee hurts 9-10 on pain scale still & I will definitely be looking for a dr who not only treats (sort of) medical issues but also sees patients as sentient beings who deserve respect & feel real pain. Maybe 2 stars are too many./Update: I went to another orthopedic surgeon for a second & much more thorough opinion I trust. Turns out I have arthritis AND bursitis in both knees, will have physical therapy for a while, only need to lose less than half of what this dr said to have knee surgery, still needed, still in pain. The bursitis is hereditary & the cause of pain. A good doctor really is important. Oh, & the new doc listened to me first because he learned things needed to know, gave me a thorough exam.

Hey did a. Knee replacement on feb 6. Had very little trouble. Good PT and now working well.read more

saw NACOL for several years for a thyroid problem. visits were always short as this is not…read morecomplicated. He charged me $70 in 2019 & in 2020 (covid) he more than doubled it to over $140. when i was about to retire, he told me that Medicare required that i get a bunch of blood work done, but they'd pay for it, none of that was true, meaning that he lied. i stopped using him thereafter. not trust worthy, I've had other problems with the doctors at the group that he associates with "adult medicine". I'd keep looking for a good doctor & pass these by.

I and my wife have been going to Dr Nacol for about 10 years. and we have never if our lives have…read morefound a more understanding and knowledgeable Doctor, Not only us but many of our friends have switched over to Dr Nacol..He only prescribes what is actually needed

Had surgery to correct a bunion and 6 mo. Later, still had a lot of swelling and pain. Doctor told…read moreme that as long as I walked on it, it would swell...6 months out! It's my food...I had to walk on it. Went for a second opinion at ADC, and had to have surgery again to correct first one. Doctor said that all the hardware Dr McSpadden had put in was all over the place, it had totally come undone inside my foot. Also, my toe never fused because there was a gap between the two bones. The second surgery took 3 hours and my new doctor was wonderful! But...I am in a boot again for 8 weeks! I will say that McSpadden's office staff was wonderful.

Fantastic Doctor, great bedside manner. Had surgery on my foot and he did an excellent job!read more

As you may be aware, I rarely review practitioners because sometimes relationships can turn on a…read moredime. And I guess I should wait longer to review Dr Milne but I had an incredible first experience that I want to share. I first made a call to the practice Tuesday to inquire if they took my insurance. My call back was from Dr Milne. He confirmed that he took my insurance and was able to get me in for an appointment two days later. He emailed me the new patient forms to complete before arrival. The information requested was detailed and thorough, but not overly complex. When I arrived for my appointment on Thursday, Dr Milne was at the front desk. It turned out that he was covering the front desk and his practice at the same time because the staff member needed off to care for an ill family member. To me that spoke volumes about who he was and his core values. He asked for a few minutes to review and then he took me back to the exam room. We talked a bit at first about my previous chiropractic experience and what sort of adjustment I was expecting. I felt this was great considering there were some practitioners who limit their therapy to activators and e-stimulation. We spent about 5 minutes talking about what he would do before he even laid hands on me. The other interesting thing is that he told me up front that he's not a "planned visits" chiropractor. He gives you stretching exercises to help you maintain and avoid future visits rather than keeping you on a never-ending chain of scheduled visits. That's a practice that I've only seen one other place at Airrosti clinics. As we concluded the session, I reconfirmed when I should return. He told me to give stretching exercises a try for one to two weeks and then let him know how it's going. He basically said I didn't have to come back if I didn't feel I needed to. I've never seen a chiropractor do that before. I highly recommend Dr Milne if you're in search of a chiropractor who takes insurance. I think it makes a lot more sense to have a plan to avoid the doctor and benefits the patient in the long run then to benefit the doctor and inconvenience the patient.

Dr. Milne is great! He's very accommodating with appointment times. He is very knowledgeable and…read morehelps all of us to feel better quickly. He takes his time and answers questions and even gives suggestions for things that would be helpful in healing.

2 hips and 1 knee replaced by Dr Putney. This guy is the best ortho Dr on the planet. I am 75 and I…read moremove around like I am 40.

I needed a hip replacement and spent a great deal of time researching the best technique; I decided…read moreon the "SuperPath" surgery. I then searched for surgeons using this technique and settled on Dr. Putney. I couldn't be happier with my choice. He was professional and willing to listen. More importantly, he did a great job on the surgery. I recovered quickly and have regained the strength and flexibility I once had--while being pain-free. I wish I had called Dr. Putney 5 years sooner!