OMC Orthopedics the Better Choice 1…read more
Many on the Olympic Peninsula choose to have orthopedic surgery in either Silverdale or Seattle, but what if the better choice is OMC Orthopedics In Port Angeles?
I first met Dr. Thomas Herschmiller after dislocating my finger. The Covid-19 pandemic was in full swing and the hour late, when I suggested he give me some pain medication and schedule a hand specialist in the morning. To his great credit, he found an anesthesiologist and performed late-night surgery. A strapping 6' 8" Canadian blessed with large powerful hands well suited for his specialties, hips and knees, that night his hands demonstrated an exacting precision. Indeed, my occupational therapist was well pleased by his workmanship; with little to no underlying scar tissue, the incision remains undetectable and the finger functions impeccably.
After reviewing Dr. H's on-line knee replacement video, I knew he was an outstanding choice. Little did I know just how outstanding. Imagine waking from anesthesia with the attending Anesthesiologist, PA, RNs etc.--reviewing x-rays, admiring his work, and then educating a green pea like me. Later, my physical therapist confirmed his co-workers' findings. Today, my knee works wonderfully. On June 24th of 2025, Dr. H replaced my right hip. Again, those attending me, both pre and post-op, praised him. Immediately after surgery and recovery, I was taking laps in Short Stay with my walker. Great surgeons do great work; Dr. Herschmiller and his team are an outstanding reflection of OMC Orthopedics.
Though these personal experiences as well as patients who speak highly of Dr. H's fellow surgeons reveal an excellence worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8), Dr. H will likely tell you he and his team are simply doing their jobs. Humility is a mark of greatness. Truly, OMC Orthopedic in Port Angeles is the better choice for orthopedic surgery.
Frank Tyler (aka The Green Pea)
OMC Orthopedics a Better Choice 2
Shortly after my hip replacement surgery, my wife Babbette and I posted positive comments about OMC Orthopedics and specifically Dr. Thomas Herschmiller and his team. Today, I am 13 days into recovery.
From the start, we began a husband and wife walking regime to our mailbox and back (2/10th of a mile) once/day graduating to 5 times/day. To date, we have increased the length of the walk by roughly 50-75 yards twice. Our goal is to activate my muscles, balance, and proprioception. When we return home, I ice the hip for 20 minutes. On July 3rd my physical therapist gave me two new exercises to integrate into the daily routine.
While taking the aqua seal bandage off, a small patch of the outer layer of my skin peeled off leaving a blister like sore, OMC responded promptly and Dr. H called that evening to check up on his patient. Following his advice, the sore has healed nicely.
A bidet, Sketcher's Slip In shoes, ice packs, and a recliner, all have proven helpful; however, there is a gamechanger. OMC combines the latest technological advancements (Smith+Nephew CORI surgical system) with old fashioned personal care. Dr. H and his team inspire patient confidence and participation.
Babbette and I are off on another walk and are very thankful to the Lord and Dr. Herschmiller for my surgery and recovery. We look forward to seeing our PA, Josiah, on July 10th.
Frank Tyler (aka the Green Pea)
