My sister moved here from Maryland and when she arrived in February, 2019, she could barely walk…read moreand she was in severe pain when she did. She needed a walker to get around and even with a walker her mobility was limited and she was destined for a mobility chair. Her physician in Maryland suggested swimming as an exercise to improve her mobility and ease her pain. Her family doctor here suggested a visit to an orthopedist who showed us the arthritis in her knees had progressed to "bone -on-bone". After a cortisone shot and gel shot with no improvement, a dear friend suggested "her doctor's" practice. We met Dr. Joseph Noah and he advised total knee replacement for both knees. We opted for one at a time and now one year after arriving here, my sister's legs are straight and she is walking unassisted. The walker is retired!! I would seek assistance from Dr. Joseph Noah for any orthopedic issue and I would recommend him and his incredibly efficient and caring office staff to ANY member of my family or ANY of my friends. He gave my sister her life back to her! Just a "Thank you" just doesn't cover our sentiment! Mary K., Venice, FL

When you walk in there's almost always a smiling face to greet you, I like that. Feeling invisible…read moreat your Drs office just shouldn't happen. I don't return to offices where that's the Norm rather than th exception. Its clean. A decent selection of reading material. I generally see Dr Kola as I'm a long established patient. I'm 100% satisfied with the care I receive. As a final note the nurses, MAs, PAs, are out of this world. They can answer almost anything you need to know, and often do yet they still bring it up to the Dr. for the final word. I can highly recommend this office for pain control, and injury assessment, and care.

I'll probably want another appointment treatment on my upper hip.. still a path of numb burn…read moreand discomfort from my right upper hip down my thigh.. not as bad but still not good either .. but... I'd prefer Dr Cole if possible . The other doctor is fine but the attending nurse although she is probably very experienced lol didn't shut up for a minute.. and it was like diareah of the mouth lol she went on and on about her work experience like a job interview .. and when I'm about to go through a procedure that is not very comfortable I'd prefer calm quiet and the full attention from the doctor and nurse... I couldn't relax with the chatter.. I would suggest perhaps they play some native American flute music or nature sounds during the procedure... and conduct interviews at another time. Please tell them What I said..

Dr Patel and PA-C Scott Talbert were amazing. They cared how best to alleviate my pain and bring…read moreabout a positive result. Both surgeries were successful and I am now able to resume a normal way of life. Great team!!!! Thanks also too, Jenny, who was the surgical coordinator and did an amazing job making sure that my appointments and surgery went as smoothly as possible. She's an extra star in their team. KWOC's personnel were always courteous and helpful.

Title: A Nightmare Experience--Listen to Your Instincts and Seek a Second Opinion…read more I chose Dr. Stolarski for my April 2024 knee replacement based on his reputation and promised technology. Unfortunately, my experience was the worst of my life. Pre-Op & Concierge Fees: I was not allowed to speak with Dr. Stolarski until the week before surgery. He dismissed my pre-op MRI, stating he only needed to know I was "bone on bone." I requested a titanium knee, not a "smart knee." During this time, his staff suggested a $10,000 out-of-pocket "concierge fee" if I wanted faster appointments and direct access to the doctor who was operating on me. I declined. On surgery day, Dr. Stolarski never checked on me pre-op, post-op, or spoke to my family in person. Months of Dismissed Pain: Immediately, my home therapist noticed my knee would not bend. For months, I suffered from severe pain, swelling, and heat." It took 5 months of exhausting physical therapy to get my knee to bend but the severe pain and tightness remained. Despite a normal MRI at 8 months and bone testing at 12 months I was dismissed, told I had "anxiety," and that everything was "perfect!" I begged Dr. Stolarski and his PAs for help with finding cause of the pain. In August 2025, a medical assistant--not the medical team--suggested metal testing. I paid to expedite bloodwork through a Chicago lab and discovered a nickel allergy. In October 2025, Dr. Stolarski coldly told me if I wasn't better now, I never would be, and suggested a total revision. The Truth Found Out of State: In January 2026, I sought a second opinion in Atlanta. Within 15 minutes of looking at new X-rays and my metal testing results, that surgeon revealed the truth: my knee was overstuffed (too big), the kneecap was too thick, and despite my requests for titanium, the implant was made with nickel. Recovery: I had a knee revision in Atlanta in January, 2026. On day one, I could sit in a chair with my knee bent at 90 degrees. Five months post-op, I am hiking mountains in North Carolina completely pain-free. Dr. Stolarski's office either completely missed glaring issues on my X-rays or chose to ignore them. To them, you are just a number. If you are hurting after your knee replacement and being dismissed in Florida, trust your gut and leave the State for a second opinion.

I was impressed with this office. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The wait…read moretime was very short. Highly recommend!

From the owner: We are pleased to welcome you to our practice. Our patients deserve to have the information needed…read moreto make good choices about their health care. Our goal is to educate each patient and begin a relevant treatment program with the highest quality of care available. That's why we've developed a web site loaded with valuable information about orthotic and prosthetic treatments. Whatever your orthotic or prosthetic need, we'll work together to find the answers that will comfort you and bring you relief. Our web site also provides you with background about our practitioner, staff, office hours, insurance policies, appointment procedures, maps, directions to our offices and other useful information. We know how hectic life can be and are committed to making our practice convenient and accessible. We want you to feel confident that when you choose Gulf Coast Orthotics & Prosthetics Center, LLC, you're working with a staff of professionals who are qualified, experienced and caring. Please take a few moments to look through this site to get a better feel for our services. We also invite you to email or call our office at any time to request an appointment or to ask any questions. Thank you.

I fell and broke my elbow and the hospital x-rays said my wrist wasn't broken. Dr. Witkowski took…read morex-rays and the wrist was broken also. He did a wonderful job and I have my husband now going to him.

It takes weeks to get in with a broken bone. Then X-rays they refuse to give you a proper device…read moresuch as a brace unless u pay cash or they send you away with what u had when u walked in the 3 rd time xray and the fourth without any xray with noticeably disfigured wrist they set u up for 360 PT. Beyond crazy. 6 months later looking at surgery much in-depth surgery and limited ROm lack of flexibility! I give a 19nly because the assistants were very n

My husband went there, staff is not helpful or friendly. They taught us they had received his…read morerecords, then made him pay the co-pay just to turn around and say they can't do anything because they didn't receive his records and that he will have to come back another day. Waste of time and money.