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    This review is for the Arroyo Grande, CA office of Dr. Thomas Ferro. One day this September 2025, at different points during the day, I had the worst experience I have had with a professional (and I hesitate to call this office professional) office in my 78 years long life. That first contact I had with this office--I was kept on hold for 15min for a simple question. Then later in the day, at the time I had had scheduled for over a month, I was told that my appointment with Dr. Ferro was minutes away, and then waited 1.5 hours from my scheduled appointment time, and still Dr. Ferro was "talking to other patients". The receptionist handled my at least 5 calls to this office, incompetently. I asked to speak to the office manager, and after telling her of the ordeal I had been through that day with the receptionist, was told to "give her a break she was in high school, and new". Also, the $8500 you pay here, out of pocket, to cover the Kinematic Knee Alignment, is included as part of your Medicare/secondary Insurance billing with 3 doctors that I have seen recently, who do this kinematic knee replacement procedure--Dr. Stephen Howell and Dr. Alexander Nedopil, Lodi, CA; and, Dr. Robert Caravelli, Napa, CA. All 3 with excellent reviews, and Dr. Stephen Howell who developed the procedure in 2005.

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    Dr Vance Charles Eberly Nano Knee
    Johnny C.

    Dr Vance Eberly and his staff are amazing. I had the nano knee procedure on my right knee on 3/14/23. The communication with Dr Eberly and his staff was perfect. I have needed a knee replacement for about ten years. I did not want to do the traditional knee surgery. So I started looking on the internet and YouTube. After watching countless videos and reading reviews, information and anything I could find out about the procedure and Dr. Eberly I chose this get the knee replaced. So far everything is going well. If anyone wants information about my experience you can contact me. I could not have asked for a better doctor and staff. After the leg heals I will post more photos. Four months after my surgery and my knee is working great. I cannot praise Dr. Vance Eberly enough. He is an amazing person and surgen. If you have questions about my experience with nano knee inbox me.

    Matt B.

    Just wanted to give a huge shout out to Dr. Fa and the staff at both Los Angeles (consultation and follow ups) and the San Luis Obispo locations (surgery) Had my first consultation for a bone on bone concern was able to get evaluated get into the system and had my surgery done within 45 days I'm five months postop and will see it's night and day difference been able to ride a bike been able to work around the yard up and down stairs brisk walks runs etc. I would recommend this alternative surgery for anyone with knee concerns

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    Ask the Community - Nanoknee Institute

    Does your practice accept Medicare?

    Hello Betty! Most of our providers do accept Medicare. A portion of the procedure, including the 3D preoperative modeling and blueprinting, is not covered by Medicare. We could look into your exact coverage and provide more information if you are… Read more

    How big is the incision scar?

    Hi Rockie! NanoKnee is performed through a shorter incision—typically 4 to 6 inches versus 8 to 10 inches for traditional knee replacement. A smaller incision combined with pre-operative blueprinting allows for less tissue disturbance. In addition… Read more

    Does Nanoknee accept Medicare?

    no, it is Cash out of pocket.

    What exactly is the $8500 out of pocket cost for? Can that fee be submitted to insurance, even though it might not pay?…

    The $8,500 includes a non-diagnostic CT following our NanoKnee CT protocol. A detailed scan of your hip joint, knee joint (mid femur to mid tibia), and ankle joints are taken. These scans are critical for allowing our team of biomedical engineers… Read more

    How many years has dr Ferro done this quad sparing technique ? How many years has dr Everly…

    Dr. Ferro has been performing the quad sparing technique for more than 10 years. He has additional techniques which he has developed to further enhance the standard quad sparing technique. Please message me if you would like more details. Most of… Read more

    Dr Ferro speak Spanish?

    Dr. Ferro can speak some Spanish, and we have Spanish speaking clinicians as well. I hope this helps! Thank you.

    I had a partial knee replacement 3 months ago. ( I live in New York )There seems to be a problem with the alignment. Does Nano do revisions?

    Yes, we offer NanoKnee revisions for non Nano primary knees. These are performed on a case by case basis depending on the severity. Typically, revising unis with a primary NanoKnee is not an issue, but we would be happy to take a look at your… Read more

    Do you need a referral from your primary care physician to make an appointment?

    You do not need a primary care physician appointment before your initial consultation with your NanoKnee surgeon. Give us a call anytime and we would be happy to help!

    Does insurance pay for this procedure?

    Hi Ileen! Insurance does cover this procedure. It needs to be a PPO plan through companies such as Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, United, Humana, Health Net, etc. We will also accept Medicare. Unfortunately, we do NOT accept HMOs, Kaiser,… Read more

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    Vance Eberly, my Nanoknee surgeon, is obviously excellent in the operating room...

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