So far I have been extremely impressed with Jacob Manuel, MD.
He has bothered to learn a
about the materials used to make the implants he's installing in patients. (Even some of the "best" surgeons in town do not do this, relying primarily upon the 'expertise' of the device company reps.)
Dr. Manuel does not shy away from taking on even new THR revision patients, even those of us who appear to have active periprosthetic joint infections! (Many orthopedic surgeons will make some lame excuse to jettison such people as patients or send them to another surgeon.)
Dr. Manuel spent more than a half hour with us, the first time we saw him, getting to know us, discussing the products I had implanted & my history & taking into consideration what WE wanted, as far as the next course of action for my hips.
I've had 20 years of experience as a patient involving dozens orthopedic surgeries, injuries, complicated conditions & surgical practices in many states. Mine is not what any surgeon would consider an easy case.
Dr. Manuel was HONEST, forthcoming about potential complication risks of what he proposed, & actually seemed to have a true heart for people, which all my negative experiences with other surgeons have taught me is of critical importance when selecting an orthopedic surgeon.
I hope I can avoid having another complex hip revision surgery, but in case I do end up needing one, I'm relieved I have found Dr. Manuel.
So far my husband & I love him & are impressed. read more