Doctor Saunders performed a total knee replacement on my right knee back on April 1st of this year…read more Saw him for follow-up a few weeks later and told me I was doing well. Last month I was feeling pain and discomfort and saw him again. On that visit he told me different people heal differently. Well, today is 7 months later and my lack of stability and discomfort has not improved at all. I tried to tell him that on my last visit my concern and he pretty much told me it takes time. I made an appointment at another office and hope for a better outcome.

I thought long and hard about posting this because Dr. Saunders is a good doctor. But the…read moreexperience I had with his office was terrible. I waited 45 minutes and still did not get called and inquired about it. I noticed people going in after I had been there. So. visibly annoyed I asked again and said I would be outside. Was then called in, and waited again and when I went looking for water, Dr. asked if I was lost and wasn't going to put up with this BS. He told me his staff said I was a problem. Regardless of whether I was annoyed or whatever, instead of being met with understanding and maybe a sorry about the wait, they told the boss I was a problem leading to the doctor to reprimand me and I didn't hold back on him either. I think it is very wrong for them to make anyone wait an extensive amount of time. There are times these things happen, but you deal with them in a better manner that does not precipitate further animosity in a heighten emotional situation. In other words, say you're sorry to the patients for their wait and don't act like you just have to put up with anything because, well your here to see the "doctor".

Dr saunders has taken great care of me for years always have had great results he did a knee and…read morehip for me

Have surgery on L3,4,5. Did no good. Went back and saw Dr. Henn who did the surgery and he said…read morethere is nothing more I can do for you. No referrals, no advice, no suggestion 0f therapy. Just nothing I can do for you.

I love this group of Dr.'s. I found them when I had an Atypical Femur Fracture, the ambulance took…read moreme to Lee Gulf Coast Medical Hospital. There Dr. Leach repaired my left femur. Then a couple of months later, my Right Femur fractured, Dr. Leach was gone, so another Dr. was going to do my surgery. It was a Monday morning and as I was wheeled into pre-op, Dr. Leach came around the corner, and he said she is mine! I was so happy! He did a wonderful job! He was one of the Dr.'s that started the group, since then I have had an Achilles repair from Dr. Schwartz he was good too.

Was diagnosed with/ plantar fasciitis by DrSchwartz, 10mins later his PA comes in w/ a big boot &…read moreorthotics,no instructions but indeed a $150 bill. So wanting to improve my pain , I dutifully wore the orthotics all day. Luckily, I was going to PT at the time @ Phyzical & mentioned increasing pain in back & feet. I was then advised I needed to wear them gradually !! This provider & staff need retraining or go sell cars!

Dr. Todd Atkinson is such a trustworthy doctor! It was so easy to get an appointment with him about…read morethe pain in my knee. The arthroscopic knee surgery he did was excellent and now my knee is fantastic! No more pain in the night, I'm getting good sleep, and able to exercise more again. Dr. Atkinson also did shoulder surgery on my husband, and it went fantastic, too! He is so kind & wise, and all the staff and physical therapy people are excellent.

I was new to Cape Coral and had shoulder issues. I was able to get an appointment the next week…read morewith Dr. Atkinson. Dr. Atkinson is prompt with appointments and very compassionate. He had some intense work to do on my shoulder, and I have no regrets! The Therapists in his office are great to work with, and almost make PT fun. I would absolutely recommend!

I love Dr Nemitz. I have been with him for several years as he treated my very arthritic foot with…read moresteroid injections. He is very skilled with great bedside manner. Now I have surgery scheduled and feel very confident in his skilled hands. Wonderful doctor.)

A very personable surgeon whose bedside manner allows most to overlook his lack of skill and…read moreexperience, especially in regard to proper infection care for open fractures. Please allow me to share a brief summary of my story. I fell from a ladder, sustaining a compound tib/fib ankle fracture, where my tibia literally planted in the dirt (an important fact to remember). Dr. Nemitz installed an XFix to prepare my bones for plating. A day later, I was discharged from Lee Memorial and sent home with no antibiotics. Over the next 2+ weeks, I called his office nearly every day and he even saw me in the office a few times to address my concerns regarding possible infection and constant fevers. The responses summarized: "it's normal", even though the wound was very red and oozing puss. Dr. Nemitz finally agreed the wound looked "angry", and agreed to perform a debridement surgery. During pre-OP, he again made his skepticism known by stating, "I don't care if the Infectious Disease team laughs at me when the cultures come back negative". The cultures came back double positive for soil-based bacteria. While being treated for infection, Dr. Nemitz installed the plates. After months of expected healing, he determined I was a non-union (bone never started to heal). I believe he finally realized his error and he quickly rushed me to Dr. Leach. After speaking to him, I decided to get a more experienced 2nd opinion outside the Ortho Specialists practice. Through research, I found Dr. Sanders at Florida Orthopedic Institute (FOI). During my 1st surgery at Tampa General Hospital (TGH), Dr. Sanders found leaves, grass, and soil still embedded in my tissue near the tibia. The cultures at TGH also found a 3rd bacteria which likely wasn't found because Dr. Nemitz didn't take deep enough samples, as he didn't believe I had an infection. The infection degraded over 2 inches of my tibia, and took 6 more surgeries, and a bone graft, to correct the mistakes made by Dr. Nemitz and Lee Memorial. 10 months later, I was finally able to start walking again. While I still have months of rehab and healing to go, I am grateful to Dr. Sanders and the Tampa General team. I'll leave you with the words of Dr. Sanders, when he first met me. After only a few seconds of examining my Xrays, he asked: "who did this to you?". Had I not gone for the 2nd opinion, I likely would have lost my lower leg, to infection.

I saw Dr Isaacson less than a year ago. On the 1st appointment he gave me shots to the spine. No…read morechange. On the 2nd appointment I waited 3 hours till I saw him. They prepped my back and he came in, told me I'd feel some pressure and gave me injections. No help. On the 3rd visit he asked me where the pain was. I pointed to my lower spine. He said the pain has shifted and insurance won't cover the 3rd round of shots. That's the last I saw him. I'll look else where. I also should mention that a nurse took me in a smi private cubicle and whispered that I had oxy detected in my blood test. She made me feel like a criminal. Uncomfortable.

I have been living with terrible neck and hip pain for so long and it was just getting worse,…read morenothing helped. I did PT for many years, took pain meds, lived at the Chiropractors office ect. My family Dr. recommended Peter Michael MD, MBA. He gave me injections in my neck and hip. The first treatment lasted for a little while and then I went in for a second round and it worked! I cannot tell you how much better my quality of life has Been. I also have to compliment the welcoming staff starting with reception, nurses, and yes even the billing department. I went to the Cape Coral office on Del Prado. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself. They really care. And just a little shout out to the ladies, he's easy on the eyes

Dr Todd Atkinson has taken care of me for 15 years or longer. He is the kindest, compassionate,…read moregentle man I know' he will even pray with you, before surgery. He has replaced my right knee, removed a bone from my thumb, and a reverse shoulder replacement. his staff is fantastic, Ed in therapy is funny, gentle and kind. The lady that does the ex rays is always gentle. Every one is always happ. I really like going there for my advanced arthriti. I highly recommend Dr Todd Atkinson at the Cape Coral office, ant 5 Nicholas Parkway, and the Fort Myers office at8710 College Parkway. Thank you for all your help and kindness over the years.

Dr. Laporta was recommended by multiple people as being the best shoulder surgeon in the area…read more Their office has been very attentive to my personal needs, and also provided exceptional service and support for the care that I needed. Only a few days out of surgery and the shoulder feels better than when I went in with minimal medication. Was taking 4000mg. Of acetaminophen prior to surgery now only a few days post surgery I can cut that number in half.

Office personal was very kind and compassionate. Dr Daitch took his time and explained what was…read moregoing on while reading the MRI. And got him set up with a treatment plan right away.

I've been a patient for 10 years.He takes great care of me. If I think something is wrong , he does…read moretests , he doesn't just poo poo me because i'm older