The verdict is in! My foot IS broken (so much for the bad sprain idea). Off to get drugs. I have my X-rays and need to see an orthopedist-anyone have any...
Friends, and hockey community, can you recommend a good orthopedic surgeon here in Anchorage that specializes in shoulders? Douglas is needing a tune up. :)
Tracey F. replied:
I got my shoulder reconstructed by Dr. Clyde out here in the valley. He did an amazing job & has a great rep. Denali Orthopedic Surgery
Kelli B. replied:
Him and Dr. Vasileff are the shoulder guys. There's others I'm sure, but not for us!
Danice B. replied:
As a nurse I can tell you that I've worked with them ALL. Dr Rhyneer is the Best! His bedside manner is great too
Danice B. replied:
He's private. The Rhyneer clinic.
Roberta P. replied:
I had.Dr Peter Schaab did my rotor cuff and he put my ankle back together the best in my book!!
Brian J. replied:
Dr. Robert Hall at OPA did a great job on my knee and my moms shoulder. Jeff Robison (retired CEA employee) had is shoulder done from someone out in the Valley and has had great success on both of his surgerys.
Kelli B. replied:
OPAs UCR is an issue, even without network. The insurance company is going to pay X amount for a procedure. OPA is going to charge their amount and you're going to pay the difference. I've seen the difference run in to the thousands.
Linda S. replied:
My husband swears by Dr. Manion at OPA Anchorage. He had a total shoulder rebuilt and was very pleased with the results.
Rose M. replied:
DR. MCEVOY at Anchorage Fracture and Orthopedic.
Terri S. replied:
I go in for rotator repair, SLAP lesion repair & to re-attach my tendon all in right shoulder this morning. Dr. Doug Vermillion is an excellent surgeon. Do not go to Geiringer, the last few years, the majority of his surgeries have to be repeated. Rebound for PT is the best!! I had all my pt from back surgery & they helped recover even faster!!
David E. replied:
Terri, you may want to check with Larry Levine. I am not sure if he handles shoulders, but he is a very good Orthopedic Surgeon in Anchorage. Plus, he is a known quantity.. Take care and best of luck.
Karen O. replied:
Dr Wickler
Sue M. replied:
OPA has some good doctors, Dr. Flanum did my neck surgery
Bill B. replied:
Dr. Eli Powell did mine and the results were great. Most important is the PT afterwards Eric Steenburgh at Rebound Is the best. They both work on Aces Players and other athletes all the time. I highly recommend both of them.
Teri N. replied:
Thank you Terri Oakes --- I love Dr. Ryan. He has been my kid's pediatrician since birth and then delivered my grand twins. We are in search of a Orthopedic now.
Kelli B. replied:
I think she meant Dr. Adrian Ryan at AFOC. He is who I would recommend. From a benefits perspective, OPA always goes over U&C by a significant amount and won't participate in the networks. We swapped to AFOC because of that.
I would like to get a second opinion on my bad knee while I am in Texas. Anyone know of a good orthopedic doctor in the Houston or Austin area? Thanks!
Jackie J. replied:
I will see if he does. He is Dr. Robert Berry.
Sonny S. replied:
Yep. My brother had bad basketball knee and went to the same doc as Mary Lou Retton (Olympic star) ... Fixed fine. Contact me direct and I'll get you the email so you can set up appointment.
So decided together with the chiropractor that I need some other treatment. Calling the orthopedic clinic on Monday. My massage today almost killed me.