DR. STEWART's outstanding medical expertise, thoughtful listening to patient's recitation of all…read morethat is troubling them, and post-evaluation tthat results in a triumphant outcome that turns the patient's life into pain-free mobility equates to MEDICAL BRILLIANCE! "THANK YOU DR. STEWART" doesn't seem adequate for how my life has catapulted into joyful renewal! I also want to recognize DR. STEWART's wonderful office & medical team members: CICELY, AMANDA, ASHLEY M. were each so personable! They were great communicators as they patiently provided directions and guidance throughout my appointment visit! THANK YOU ALL . . . APPRECIATIVELY YOURS, KT

We've had such an amazing experience with everyone at this location. Our PA, Jennifer Torres, is…read moreknowledgeable, helpful and kind. Sara did my X-rays and she was so sweet and speedy. And our MA, Kamron, took great care with my broken ankle. Overall, highly recommended!

Dr. Bruce and his staff are amazing! He will answer all my questions and is such an experienced…read moreorthopedic physician . And Roxanne the office manager always gets back to me if I have questions. You can tell that they both care about the patients.

I'm sure Dr. Bruce is a fine surgeon, but this is the Austin area and there are plenty of fine…read moresurgeons. I would encourage you to find one that doesn't require you to arrive at least 30 prior to your appointment, only to keep you waiting at least an hour before you get taken back for intake with the nurse and much more before you actually see the doctor. This office (like most) has a cancellation policy that requires payment for missed appointments and I feel certain that an hour late would constitute a missed appointment. Do doctors not understand that their patients time is every bit as valuable as theirs. When I asked why the extensive delay, I was told "this IS a doctor's office!"

I was referred to Dr. Saldanha from another Orthopedic Surgeon, because my knee was not getting…read morebetter. The referring physician was no longer doing knee replacements, so I made my appointment and sort of braced myself for the worst. Some doctors are brash, He was incredibly easy to talk to, he asked if I was OK with having PAs in the room, he looked at my X-rays, and did an exam. He was very kind when he said "Do you feel how this is moving?" (Oh, yes, I was aware!) "It's time." He didn't push, he wasn't unkind, or using a lot of jargon that went over my head; he listened to my questions and answered them with thoughtfulness and consideration. He explained why he used the Mako robotic arm to assist him in doing the least amount of damage to the interior of my leg, and that since he'd tried it, he'd never gone back. Personally, I like to know the "why" of a physician's decision. It took a few cancelled times to get into the hospital - completely not his fault. His office kept me up to date to the best of their ability, and when it finally came to be - well, it was a really dramatic difference. I can't really tell you about the surgery or the room it was done in, other than to saay I think there was a lot of white. I did have some issue with drainage for about 10 days and pain control the first two nights. For what all the surgery entailed, that's nothing. When I needed help with the drainage, I was squeezed in to figure out an alternative way of controlling the fluids. Then I was sent to a wound care specialist, not left on my own to try and mummy wrap my leg. That was in incredible held. Within a week - I felt comfortable walking my house without a walker. I could stand long enough to throw together something simple to eat. I was able to move around the house, and slowly work up to more of my normal tasks. I'm in Physical Therapy now, and Dr. Saldanha is happy with my range of motion. My scars are already fading, and I expect them to be almost invisible in a few months. When I ask questions, I get answers, not a pat on the head and a "Let me worry about that for you." If I needed to do this all over tomorrow - if the joint were to be recalled or something equally critical, so long as Dr. Saldanha was doing the surgery, I'd be on my way to the hospital tonight.

We had a very concerning experience with Dr. Vilas Saldanha (Texas Orthopedics), on-call at St…read more David's Round Rock Medical Center, during my 93-year-old mother's treatment after a fall. Dr. Saldanha did not directly communicate with my mother at any point during her hospitalization. He never greeted her or spoke to her, and all communication was directed to me, even though she was the patient. That set the tone for the entire experience. After a closed reduction, she was provided a shoulder immobilizer, but only the sling portion was applied. The abduction pillow component was not used or explained, and there was confusion among hospital staff and physical therapy about how the full device was meant to be used. As a result, she effectively wore only the sling for about three weeks, with no clear written instructions or proper guidance on its use. No physical therapy instructions were provided. Physical therapy later contacted Dr. Saldanha's office and was told she could begin weight-bearing exercises on the knee that had been described as having a "cracked patella." No PT was recommended for her shoulder. At follow-up, the physician assistant said the knee was "chipped," stopped the exercises, and asked whether a knee brace had been provided (it had not). He indicated a small stability brace could still be helpful. At the same visit, we were told her shoulder had become misaligned again. Shoulder replacement was briefly mentioned by the PA but immediately dismissed with the comment that "we wouldn't want her to not wake up from surgery." Despite the worsening alignment, the treatment plan remained unchanged, except that she could now "dangle her arm," and we were told to return in four weeks. We sought an immediate second opinion. That orthopedist found the shoulder was severely damaged with multiple fractures and required urgent reverse shoulder replacement with CT planning. We were also told the knee was already beyond the window for intervention. After a thorough evaluation, surgery was performed, and I'm happy to say she is now recovering well. The difference in evaluation, communication, and clarity between the two experiences was striking. In our experience, this was not appropriate care for a medically vulnerable elderly patient, and I would not recommend this physician for elderly patients or similar cases.

Avoid working with OAoCT. I haven't been to the OAoCT in 2 years and they are still sending me new…read morebills. Their billing system is really screwed up and its impossible to find the correct place to pay. Once you do get it paid, 6 months later, boom another new bill for some outrageous amount. This is completely nuts.

I was referred to Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas (OACT) by St. David's North Austin Medical…read moreCenter. The surgery went well, and I was treated very courteously and respectfully. They were on time with my follow-up appointment and did not make me wait a long time. They are very busy, but the surgeon took the time to answer all of my questions. They also immediately emailed my x-rays to me when I requested them. The wi-fi in their office worked really well, and they have a sign with the password. The online patient portal was also easy to use, and they are good about communicating appointments. They also send plenty of text message as reminders of appointments. They are conveniently located right off of 620 behind St. David's Round Rock Medical Center hospital. I recommend OACT if you need an orthopedic specialist.

I met with a very knowledgeable and thorough PT for the initial and have been doing weekly sessions…read morewith Carolina. She's great! I learn new skills every week and I've seen significant improvement. The front office staff are lovely and very helpful. The office space is welcoming and comfortable. I'm so glad my OBGYN recommended Origin!

Fantastic experience with both front desk, staff and physical therapists. Very personable and…read morethorough. This place is top-notch! I highly recommend Gokce Gulmez, PT, DPT. I've worked with other doctors, and she's the best!

Outstanding office! Dr. Burris and his staff are kind, professional and empathetic. I was treated…read moreby him and had full knee replacement surgery recently. Thanks to his care and attention to details, my surgery went well and I am grateful that I am recovering well. I can't begin to express my gratitude for the improvement in the quality of my life. I feel strongly he is one of the best orthopedic surgeons I have encountered.

I "googled" and looked on Yelp for an orthopedic doctor -- and I'm extremely pleased with my 5-star…read morechoice, Dr. Michael Burris of Capital City Orthopedics!! As I told them, they have earned their 5 stars! They are very, very nice, helpful, and professional. I waited for a little while in their nice office, but I didn't have to wait long. When I saw Dr. Burris, he had actually read my file (information submitted prior to visit)! He also had already looked at the x-Ray I got just prior to the appointment. He examined my knee thoroughly and listened to whatever I had to say. After that, Dr. Burris went through all treatment options with me after telling me that my knee problems were from severe arthritis; because I'm also concerned about costs, we discussed that as well. I chose the cortisone shots in my knee, and received one right away. No follow-up necessary until I need him again. It's rare that I can say this, but it was a very pleasant medical experience. I won't hesitate to rely on him again! Add 5 stars from me, too!

Dr Akhtar did my hip replacement. He did a fantastic job. Excellent bedside manner and care. He…read moreeven called me the night before the surgery to make sure I was ready and to answer any last minute questions. Highly recommend.

Amazing guy and amazing surgeon. He moved out of state and he will be greatly missed. He helped me…read moreso much. At 50 years old he told me my knee was one of the worst knees he'd ever seen. He took such great care of me and was so positive and encouraging. One of the best doctors I've ever met. I realize he is no longer in Austin but I am looking at other surgeons for my other knee and I decided to make sure Dr. Akhtar got another 5 star rating. The people where he is moving are very fortunate to have him.

Dr. Valastro did both knee replacements in 2013 and I have not had any issues with either. He did…read moreone knee replacement on my wife and she has done well. Definitely go to Orthopedic.

I liked Dr. Valastro's bedside manner and figure he's a good doctor. That being said, I could not…read moreget a call back from his nurse or him after 3 attempts. I needed help with mobility and where to find the device he prescribed and was clear about needing a call back on my voicemails. The third time I called, I told the receptionist I was very unhappy about not having any calls returned and that I wanted to leave a message for Dr. Valastro specifically. She sent me to what sounded like an unmanned voicemail and I got no call back. My PCP called Dr. Valastro's office after I complained to her about it and her office told me they didn't get a response from him or his nurse either. Ironically, I called to cancel my appointment and let them know I'm switching to a doctor who will help me and their system hung up on me after about 10 seconds. A doctor (and nurses) who aren't there to answer any questions or help me find and correctly use assistive devices they prescribe are not worth seeing in my book.

I went to Dr. Santman for pain in my lower lumbar region. He was extremely dismissive and did not…read moreanswer when I asked if he had even looked at my MRI.. I would not recommend him to anyone looking for help with their medical issues.

I would give 0 stars if that was an option. Dr Santman clearly did not look at any of my mri images…read moreand was very condescending to me. I write this review a few years after seeing him to help other not make the same mistake I made. This doctor had both of his hands on my shoulders and was shaking me saying "There is nothing wrong with your neck! Stop saying there is something wrong with your neck, there is nothing wrong with your neck!" PTSD for years after this. It is hard to trust doctors when you see someone like this. I have severe cervical stenosis and other cervical issues clearly visible on my imaging. I had to get an ACDF fusion which relieved my horrible symptoms. Stay away from Dr Santman!

I was schedule W doctor Stephen Rose a month away, then days before appt they rescheduled me…read moreanother month away. When I went to appt I was left in back room for over 50 mins and he didn't even treat me. Patient disregard and disrespect is what I received.

Fantastic surgeon, great human being Gets a patient feeling…read moreat ease. Highly recommend Dr. Stephen Rose for any type of hand and wrist surgery.