From the time I regained consciousness after surgery the constant refrain was " you're going home today"! Irrespective of my condition. When his nurse was told that I didn't think I was in any condition to go home, he became agitated and I was told, " you can spend the night but you will be leaving first thing in the morning!" I became afraid and then asked my wife to take me home immediately. Dr. Stanton refused for me to receive home healthcare to aid in my recovery in spited of my insurance approving it and me needing it. He had a total disregard of my condition or needs. BEWARE! There are many much better doctors. read more

Dr Amar Patel Thank you, we are highly recommend Dr. Amar Patel at Rockhill Orthopedic. He is incredibly kind and successfully fixed both of my wife's feet at St. Luke's. He is talented, professional specialist who we highly recommend to anyone Thank you again Erick Kuligowski read more

If you want a doctor that listens to you don't go here. Dr. Patel doesn't listen to a word you say and does it his way anyway. Doesn't care about the patient only cares about the money. He has no bedside manner whatsoever don't waste your money going here. Find a different place. If you like to have control over your own medical care, this is not the place to go. read more

I see Dr Amar Patel at Rockhill orthopedics, and he is fabulous. I won't let anyone else touch my ankle. Yes, they ask for a down payment up front to cover your deductible, but that is true of most doctors offices, at least all that I have been to. The wait is pretty long in Lees Summit (not Blue Springs, they get you in fast) but it is because the schedulers overbook the doctors. I don't mind waiting, knowing that Dr Patel will take his time with me to do a thorough exam, share his diagnosis, explain next steps, and answer all of my questions. I have never felt rushed with him, even though he is clearly behind schedule. I wish the schedulers would keep in mind how much attention he gives to every patient and block his time accordingly, but that is really my only complaint. I have been seeing Dr Patel for about 6 year due to complications from breaking my ankle in 12 places in a car accident (I was hit head-on by a texting driver who was turned onto the highway going the wrong way right in front of me). The first surgeon (NOT Dr Patel) botched the surgery pretty bad, so Dr Patel has had to go in and fix something different every couple of years. It seems like he fixes one thing, and then something else goes wrong, all because the first surgeon didn't fix it right the first time. I can't say anything about the other doctors in the practice, but Dr Patel is A+++ and I highly recommend him. read more

BEWARE! WARNING! I try and post every 6 months just in case anyone new is trying to decide on an orthopedic surgeon. It is approaching the 2 year anniversary of my surgery performed by so called ?doctor? Larry Frevert. I went to Larry with a slightly torn meniscus and after supposedly fixing the meniscus I was experiencing much worse pain than before the surgery. After the first and second month follow up visits he told me to just continue with rehabilitation because the pain can linger. On the three month follow up after telling the so called ?doctor? that the pain had gotten worse he literally scratched his head in front of me and said, ?Well, I can either give you a shot or some pills for the pain?? This was his solution after maiming me and giving me a handicap I will live with for the rest of my life. DO NOT LET THIS MAN TOUCH YOUR BODY!!! In dealing with his staff they were as uncaring as the so called doctor. There are good doctors out there but this is not one of them!!!! read more

Best foot care I've had so far my doctor is good plenty of room in there for a wheelchair waiting room bathroom x-ray room all of it was good thank you very much read more

I went to Rockhill for the second time about 2 months ago, I have a trigger finger that just started. I went to Dr. Langford since I had used him before. I showed him my hand, and told him how it hurt. He said "what do you want surgery" no not really, and I was dismissed. I paid 75.00 co-pay. Now my hand is in so much pain and I am without any idea of what to do next. Needless to say I was not happy with Dr. Langfords attitude or care at this time. Maybe he needs a vacation. Michelle C. read more

I was recommended to Rockhill Orthopedic by a close friend. I had high hopes of having my pain and discomfort addressed. I was scheduled with Dr. Langford. I have seen him now 3 times to address my pain. Each time, my pain and concerns have been dismissed. 1st time, Dr. Langford drew lines and x'd out the MRI report. He said it told him nothing and that I couldn't be having pain where I am, due to my condition. He offered a cortisone injection so I took it. Any relief was better than nothing. I have had 2 more injections over the last year. On my most recent visit, Dr. Langford told me he wouldn't recommend any further treatment and that it would get better on its own or I would just get used to the pain. Really! This was not from an injury! This is from a malformation of my bone structure you idiot! This dr. has no real concern for his patients. Its as if I was an interruption to his day. Never going back. read more

I had an MRI that indicated a torn meniscus and scheduled an appointment with Rockhill. Prior to the appointment, they called to ensure that I would pay first, which should have been a red flag. When I arrived and paid the bill, I saw that it included a fee for x-rays, which should have been the second red flag. In the examination room, while reviewing my medication with the assistant, I asked about the MRI detail description and was told they did not have the results! After an hour, when I left, they were still on the phone trying to get the results that they should have received a month ago when the appointment was scheduled. Their only focus seems to be money. Needless to say, I won't be going back. read more

Dr. Michael Hellman is an exceptionally gifted surgeon in addition to being a wonderful human being. He radically altered my life for the better in straightening my legs and performing a bilateral knee replacement. I was born with deformities that my caused my knees to grow inward or knock-kneed and I also have psoriatic arthritis which caused acute joint deterioration and knee replacements were necessary in my 30's. I met with many top orthopedic surgeons as I understood the gravity of having a successful outcome that would last me many years of my life. Finding Dr. Hellman was an absolute Godsend. Not only is he the best in his field yet he is compassionate and delivers outstanding patient care. Dr. Hellman was able to straighten my legs and cure my arthritis. I love my new legs and have a new lease on life all thanks to Dr. Hellman. I hope you are as fortunate as I was and have the opportunity for Dr. Hellman to perform your orthopedic surgery and provide you the most successful outcome possible. - Kirsten Irvin read more

I don't know about anyone other than Scott Lathrop MD and Heather (not sure of title or last name)...But Doctor had the worst beside manner I have come across...he treated me like my health was an after thought...I saw him 2 times...Onces to tell me luckily I did not need surgery to find out 6 to 7 weeks later that I needed surgery....and the second for him to disrespect and hurt me by yanking on my arm to see range of motion...I am not a wimp either...I have broken 3 wrists and had 2 babies. And Ms. Heather couldn't even give the the courtesy of a phone call when inquire about switching doctors because the services I was receiving from Dr. Scott Lathrop Very frustrating and disheartening!!! read more

Dr. Go was an awful consult for me. I came in with a fracture in my foot, before seeing him the nurse asked him if he would like to take more X-rays; he said no....and he hadn't even seen me yet! When he came into the room, he was so disinterested and vague that I actually thought he hadn't completed med school. He dismissive, uncaring and all around unimpressive. In the middle of the consult, I had already made up my mind that I was going to have a second opinion; which I did. I found another surgeon who was professional, listened to what I had to say and most importantly, took X-rays where he found a 5th metatarsal fracture. Dr. Go is a go no go for me. I'll never return to St. Luke's Rockhill site again read more

Lee's Summit location- No one has helped me with what to expect along the way for surgery and everyone just hands off to the next person in process so it feels like I have to piece everything together regarding what's going to happen to me next and what to expect and what's going to happen in the future in terms of what to expect in recovery timelines. My release papers after surgery included five bullets with no real explanation of what foods to take, what medications or vitamins/supplements I could take to help, what to expect at what point in the timeline. They didn't even recommend stool softeners I could take to try to get better - I had to call around and dig on the Internet to find out about this part of the process. My wife's orthopedist had all kinds of stuff for her to take and focus on and what would happen at each step. To me the whole experience felt like they were focused on a product which was the surgery and my needs and what I should expect before during and after were something that was left up to me to figure out. I wasn't even told how much I could move, when I could move, or how to get around after the surgery. They handed me a pair of crutches and I assume that's the way I'm supposed to get around by using these to move pulls on the work they did and feels like I'm ripping things. The staff at St. Luke's was very nice each doing their job in a perfunctory manner. I never really got to talk to my doctor except on the day that he evaluated me, I Soum he knows what he's doing and wish he would've come to talk to me before I passed out for the surgery. I suppose at this point it's partly a reflection on the medical industry, health insurance and how many people are being squeezed through for a profit. People are people but I think it's also OK for me to not have to live in complete misinformation about what to expect and what I should be doing. I suppose at this point it's partly a reflection on the medical industry, health insurance and how many people they're trying to squeeze through and people are people but I think it's also OK for me to not have to live in complete misinformation about what to expect and what I should be doing. I suspect you may get a little better care from a smaller clinic where there's not hundreds of patients been cycled through. read more

2 weeks wait to see a Rockhill ortho specialist for a sports injury. You can tell by the design of their lobby that money is of the essence for this practice. They move you efficiently with restaurant style buzzers to make sure you can pay and have proper health insurance. Then you wait and wait and wait. Finally the nurse takes you to a stuffy room and you wait even more. Without the doctor even seeing you an X-ray is performed. Doctor apologizes for long wait. Orders an MRI since ultrasound and X-ray are inconclusive and he does not want to share diagnosis after his 5 minute exam. Five days after our visit still no appointment at diagnostics center. Apparently the scheduler dropped the ball. Finally appointment is made after an additional stop at the office. BUT: they got their money!! read more

There is no rating for Mr Wesley Frevert. I omitted the name Dr. because he is not qualified to the title. He did a reverse shoulder replacement on my left arm while trying to work on my right shoulder that he doesn't remember. I came up with an Acromial Fracture so he says. I can't lift my left arm without help from the right arm that he destroyed as well. All Wesley did was shrug his shoulders and say that happens. It happens to 2% of people that go through his magical surgery. Thanks Wesley for destroying the rest of an otherwise healthy 62 year old life. My son refers to me as T-Rex arms because anything I do I have to keep both elbows tight to my side because I can't reach for anything. Thanks again Wesley you really know how to FUCK someone's life up. What a loser. I wouldn't have given you 1 star but it's the only way it works!!!!!! Why is your photo not included in Rockhill Orthopedics website????? read more

If you're considering going here STOP. Listen to my story So I am a gymnast and I had an injury, so me and my mom decided to make an appointment. The front desk lady is literally so rude like snskmsndndn. Took over an hour just to get my X-ray done. My doctor barely diagnosed me, he just said "oh I mean there could he multiple fractures we don't know." He gave me a boot and sent me on my way. He wants to make you reschedule for as long as you can. Kept telling him "oh I think I'm better, doesn't hurt anymore" and he kept wanting me to wear a boot. After I was done with my treatment I got double billed. About a year later I went hiking and twisted my ankle, couldn't really walk at all so me and my mom decided to go back. This is when I was sure this doctor was crap. (Btw he was an MD, not a DO, which I now realize was a mistake) he, i shit you not, said "the X-ray looks good but we don't wanna mess with the big bones, here's a cast!" 2 weeks later, I really really wanted to go into the boot because I felt fine but nope, another cast. I ratchetly cut the cast off in my garage with my dad and then we went to a different doctor. If you are in the Lee's Summit area id see Dr. Daggett, this is not an ad but I wish it was because he's good and hot. read more

A few years ago I saw Dr. Patel for a sharp pain in my ankle. A MRI (after x-rays) showed a cyst in my ankle joint and I got a steroid injection to see if it would help reduce it. It helped for a while, but I had to have surgery to remove the cyst. I had a cast for a couple of weeks and then into a boot and eventually an ankle brace. The only issue I had was after the cast came off the nurse gave me a compression sock and boot to put on and left me. My ankle was very sore after the surgery and being in a cast and I could not get the sock on (it is hard to inflect pain on yourself). She did not come back to check on me and I was in the room for at least an hour crying and trying to put the sock on. I finally managed to get the sock on and eventually the boot. I hobbled out of there crying. I told Dr. Patel what happened at my next follow-up appointment and he apologized profusely. And, I never had that nurse again at any following appointments. 2 years after this surgery I had done something to the ligament on the same ankle but on the inside. He thought I would have to have the ligament replaced, but instead of doing something that drastic, wanted to 'clean' up the ligament to see if that would take care of it. That seemed to do the job and I have not had any issues with it. I would go back to Rockhill if needed. read more

I've seen Dr Pang and Dr Dugan. Both are excellent doctors and take the time to thoroughly explain their thoughts about your care. I recently moved to Chattanooga TN and had a recommendation for chiropractic care. I had not seen Dr Pang in a few yrs but he still reviewed the X-rays I sent and he personally called me to discuss his findings. Now that is service! read more

The doctor took good care of my broken elbow. He was kind and helpful and did a surgery without any problems.

Very strange way to practice. First an x ray of my very painful knee (reminded me of a meniscus tear I had had years earlier in my other knee. Doctor asks me if I remember jumping or some trauma. I say "no" he pronounces it must not be a tear. X ray not conclusive. Two weeks later still in pain. Orders MRI, schedule another office visit. Pronounces that he doesn't understand my MRI. I do have a tear but it is hard to see exactly where. I also have a fractured knee cap. He asks what blunt force trauma have had lately. I have had none, so I wonder if this is really even my MRI? He admits I probably need surgery, but since I'm going on vacation, he doesn't schedule it. Just says "Take it easy and let me know". It has now been nearly two months and my knee is still not right. I'm going to go somewhere else! read more