Avoid working with OAoCT. I haven't been to the OAoCT in 2 years and they are still sending me new…read morebills. Their billing system is really screwed up and its impossible to find the correct place to pay. Once you do get it paid, 6 months later, boom another new bill for some outrageous amount. This is completely nuts.

I was referred to Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas (OACT) by St. David's North Austin Medical…read moreCenter. The surgery went well, and I was treated very courteously and respectfully. They were on time with my follow-up appointment and did not make me wait a long time. They are very busy, but the surgeon took the time to answer all of my questions. They also immediately emailed my x-rays to me when I requested them. The wi-fi in their office worked really well, and they have a sign with the password. The online patient portal was also easy to use, and they are good about communicating appointments. They also send plenty of text message as reminders of appointments. They are conveniently located right off of 620 behind St. David's Round Rock Medical Center hospital. I recommend OACT if you need an orthopedic specialist.

Dr. Valastro did both knee replacements in 2013 and I have not had any issues with either. He did…read moreone knee replacement on my wife and she has done well. Definitely go to Orthopedic.

I liked Dr. Valastro's bedside manner and figure he's a good doctor. That being said, I could not…read moreget a call back from his nurse or him after 3 attempts. I needed help with mobility and where to find the device he prescribed and was clear about needing a call back on my voicemails. The third time I called, I told the receptionist I was very unhappy about not having any calls returned and that I wanted to leave a message for Dr. Valastro specifically. She sent me to what sounded like an unmanned voicemail and I got no call back. My PCP called Dr. Valastro's office after I complained to her about it and her office told me they didn't get a response from him or his nurse either. Ironically, I called to cancel my appointment and let them know I'm switching to a doctor who will help me and their system hung up on me after about 10 seconds. A doctor (and nurses) who aren't there to answer any questions or help me find and correctly use assistive devices they prescribe are not worth seeing in my book.

My goto shoulder surgeon and my personal shoulder surgeon…read more During my orthopaedic surgical practice I frequently recommend him to my complex surgical patients. Pleasant, competent and knowledgable man.

I have had some pain in my right shoulder when I lift my arm above my head for a couple years. It…read morewas not terrible, but I love to play basketball and since it seemed to gradually be getting worse I decided to go to the doctor. I met with Dr. Szerlip at Austin Shoulder Institute after waiting a full hour after the time I had booked the appointment. Szerlip rushed into the room, seemed totally uninterested in explaining what might be the problem, and recommended Physical Therapy. He rushed out without giving much chance to ask any questions. After a month of physical therapy with no improvement, I went back and again Szerlip was running an hour behind schedule. Even though I had to wait all this time, he was very rushed when I saw him. He recommended an MRI for the shoulder - the results showed nothing structurally wrong with the shoulder. He said there was nothing he could do. He implied I was a wimp for coming in at all. He said if I was a professional athlete people would be questioning why I was not playing. Thanks for nothing Dr. Szerlip. I strongly recommend patients find another Doc.

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!

Dr. Stephen Rose worked with my Dupuytren's contracture and used Xiaflex and the results were as we…read morediscussed. The outcome was the best that could be expected for my condition and my age. Recommend Dr. Stephen Rose.

I was schedule W doctor Stephen Rose a month away, then days before appt they rescheduled me…read moreanother month away. When I went to appt I was left in back room for over 50 mins and he didn't even treat me. Patient disregard and disrespect is what I received.

Dr Wilson is truly amazing. He is sweet, down to earth and straight to the point. I had the…read morepleasure of tearing my ACL for the second time and dr Wilson made sure I was in good hands. Surgery day went smoothly and he was very attentive. I would recommend dr Wilson and his staff to anyone and everyone!

After having an accident on April, 15, 2016, while hundreds of miles from home, my right leg was…read moretraumatically injured. Dr. Duggan, with the aide of the Seaton Medical Center nursing staff, professionally rebuilt my right leg. All care given was courteous, knowledgeable, clean, prompt, and much appreciated. Even the food services was good. Dr. Duggan along with the other doctors and nursing staff were second to none! Everyone went out of their way to meet my needs and recovery. I would refer this facility and staff in a heartbeat!! In addition, his personal office staff members are also eager to make the visit painless. The office staff is courteous and knowledgeable as well. Kuddos!!

This so called physician did rotator cuff surgery on me a couple months ago. Anyone who has had…read morethis knows its a long and especially painful recovery. Due to circumstances I had to move to Austin and continued to make 200 mile trips to see him rather than try to find treatment in Killeen where his office is. Needless to say I required a refill on the pain relieving medication that I had been on for 2 months. He flatly told me that I would have to pick up the prescription at his office (200 miles) because his office did not want to buy the licencing to call in the prescription to a pharmacy in Austin. When I expressed my displeasure he stated that i was abusive to his office help. I would not recommend ever seeing this cheapskate(John Duggan jr.) for anything.

**Do NOT trust this orthopedic surgeon -- even if your arm depends on it.**…read more After a bad fall, I was referred here by the ER. What followed was a mess of contradictory diagnoses and complete misinformation that could've cost me the full use of my arm. **First visit (day after injury):I was told not to wear a sling, "go live your life." **Second visit (after MRI):Suddenly, it was keep your arm in a sling for 2 weeks, do PT, and it "should heal on its own because you're young and healthy." **Third visit (2.5 weeks later): Now it was an emergency -- I "needed surgery immediately" or I'd "never regain range of motion." The inconsistencies were not just confusing -- they were dangerous. He also assured me I'd be typing 2 weeks post-op and using my arm by week 4. Total fiction. He never reviewed my actual MRI images with me and instead based his diagnosis solely on the radiology report. A second doctor later reviewed the images directly and found the report to be misleading. Had this surgeon taken the time to look at the images himself, surgery may have been recommended much earlier, potentially improving my outcome. Thankfully, I got a second opinion from a highly respected orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience treating professional athletes, including those in the NHL who was shocked at what I was told. He confirmed I had a complete biceps tendon tear, a subscapularis tear, and fracture -- none of which would have healed without surgery and 6 months of structured physical therapy. Post-op with the correct doctor, I wasn't allowed to move my arm for 2 weeks, stayed in a sling for 6 weeks and only began very limited motion by week 7. This is the real protocol for a severe shoulder injury -- not the fantasy timeline I was given. Bottom line: This office gave me three completely different treatment plans in under three weeks, misled me about my condition, and grossly misrepresented recovery. I would not trust this surgeon with anything, let alone a serious injury. Get a second opinion -- your mobility and long-term health depend on it.

I recently had a partial right hip replacement. I was at Cedar Park hospital for 5 days and 10 days…read moreat a Pyhsical Therapy hospital. During the 15 days I never had any pain. I was asked every day by doctors and nurses if I had any pain. They said this was very unusual compared to other patients with the same procedure. I just went for x-ray after 3 1/2 months and Dr Szerlip confirmed that everything looked great. So because of his skills I believe that was the reason I had no pain. I would highly reccomend Dr Szerlip.

I had never heard of Airrosti until lat year, when my PCP recommended trying it to help with…read morerecurring muscle tightness in my shoulders and neck that was causing me a lot of pain and making sleeping difficult. It only took one appointment to win me over. Dr. Reese and Andrew are amazing. Dr. Reese loosens the tightened muscle knots, and it hurts while he's doing it, but it feels amazing once he's done. Then Andrew leads me through stretches and exercises to loosen and then strengthen the muscles to prevent the tightness from happening again. Both men are kind and genuinely interested in making their patients better as well as chatting about our everyday lives. I feel valued as a person while I am being treated for my pain. They helped me so much that I took my oldest son there to see if they could help with a hip injury he experienced over 10 years ago. After a few sessions, his injury no longer bothered him. This was after years of going to chiropractors and physical therapists for years and never getting complete relief.

For many years, I dealt with chronic back pain. I tried just about everything to alleviate it, but…read morenothing I tried ever truly worked. Then finally, I tried Airrosti. After only three adjustments, my chronic back pain was completely GONE! No more pain pills and no more quack chiropractors for me! Airrosti had effectively cured all of my back troubles that brought me years of torment. From time to time, I'll end up doing something whacky to my back and the pain will return, but after an adjustment or two from Dr. Reass, I'm good to go again! Seriously, I cannot recommend Airrosti enough. It literally changed my life.