My Dr sent a referral, with digital images, the last week of November. I called 5 or 6 times and they didn't have the images(my referring Dr had sent them TWICE digitally and overnighted a C/D on January 2nd). Today, February 1st, I finally recieved a call letting me know the Dr was declining to treat me and he agreed with my Dr's treatment plan! There was no treatment plan, hence the referral!! I'm very disappointed with this office, Dr Crutcher and the whole experience. read more

I seen Dr Brian Mayeda for severe knee pain. I had an MRI prior to seeing him and an ex-ray. He spent roughly 3 minutes with me and told me my "lower leg was dying" and "didn't know why". He was going to check with the other Drs and call me within a week. I gave me two weeks and called back. His assistant called and said he would call by the end of the week. Its been TWO MONTHS. He still hasn't called, but you all were prompt with the bill! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH THIS GUY! DOING NOTHING IS JUST AS EFFECTIVE. I know OPA has good doctors. Brian is NOT one of them and does a huge disservice to OPA Ortho! read more

I had a hip replacement January 2016. I already had one done 5 years earlier. This was performed by Doctor Laura Matsen Ko. She was highly recommended by friends of mine . The entire experience was to the moon. Just perfect. I recovered so fast. It is like I never had a problem. I would definitely recommend anyone in the world to come to Seattle to OPA to get orthopedic work done ! Thanks to all the staff, especially DR. Ko. Marty Bell read more

The reviews that I read I was not convinced I should go here however I bumped into my neighbor she saw me on crutches and suggested I go see doctor Seidner I went and I'm one happy patient he gives you the truth he cares about what's right not what's easiest and I cannot be more thankful for his help this far read more

I've been a patient at OPA for a number of years, starting with Dr. St. Elmo Newton (who has since retired) and now seeing Dr. William Wilson who is so freaking amazing that I expect him to sprout wings and a halo any minute. My knees are gone but I'm too young and unwilling to go through surgery and Dr. Wilson (and his amaze-balls PA Jeff) are shooting my knees with a brand spanking new injectable that pretends to be the missing cartlidge so I can walk again. I would suggest this clinic to anyone. Best care ever. read more

This review is for the support staff (and possibly their management team) only, and is unrelated to the care provided by the medical team. If you are a new patient, be prepared to fetch all your chart notes, records, and x-Ray/MRI images yourself. Unlike other medical offices, this practice does not seem to request or accept new patient records from the referring provider. I was rudely told on the phone that they are a very busy practice, and don't have time to request records for the hundreds of patients they receive referrals for every week....at this point I contacted the referring providers office and they agreed to send the records directly. Unfortunately, the support staff here at OPA would not confirm if the office to office transmission of records would be sufficient, and still advised me to walk in with records physically in hand. I am not sure if this is in fact the standard of care here (to not facilitate the transfer of medical records for referred patients), but this interaction certainly made a horrible first impression. read more

I had to see Jeffrey Garr for a spine issue. The initial visits were very good. He took the time to answer my questions and I was comfortable with him doing my surgery. Then it all went haywire. He only visited me once during the five days I was in hospital. He overprescribed painkillers to the point where I had difficulty breathing and hallucinating, but despite my repeated requests, no one changed the oxycodone or reduced the dosage. He left a hole in the incision for the drainage tube, but never closed it up, so I went home with an open wound. He had promised prior to the surgery that he would arrange for a visiting nurse to check on me once a day as I live alone and couldn't see the incision. Before I went home, he refused to arrange for a nurse. So, he lied. My incision continued to leak and started to itch, despite my best attempts to keep it clean and dry. I finally went in a week after I got home from hospital and saw his assistant, who was horrified at what was actually an infection in my spine. He brought another doctor in (Garr was not there) and the doc said he needed to do surgery NOW to clean out the infection. Unfortunately, I had recently eaten, so he couldn't do the surgery, so they sent me home with a ton of antibiotics. Dr. Garr is absent after the surgery. He put my health in danger by lying about arranging a nurse which directly contributed to a nasty infection in my incision. He's a good surgeon, but terrible at aftercare. There are other spine surgeons out there who have to be better at aftercare. Go see someone else, not Dr. Garr. read more

If you can get past the nasty front office, meet great physicians....the front office treats you like worker comp nightmare waiting to happened; we were not an industrial injury? Why so unfriendly,crabby and demanding that the patient is non- workman comp. our family has been here over the years but the attitude now is " next" ...really bad start when you're hurting.... read more

I have been going to doctors at this practice for some time and have only good things to say about dr hormel and now dr Seibert. Dr Seibert saw my elderly mother for an ankle fracture and was kind, gentle, reassuring and thorough. Seattle is lucky to have doctors of this caliber. read more

Large, modern and busy clinic located next to Swedish Hospital with a large group of doctors practicing there so getting an appointment isn't a chore. My son was seen for a trampoline accident and Dr. Peterson was very professional and skilled and they patched him right up. They really seemed to know what they were doing and that put me at ease. read more

I honestly cannot say enough good things about OPA. I've been seeing Dr. McAdam for years following a bad accident which caused substantial damage to my knee and ankle. Dr. McAdam caught some cartilage problems in my ankle that went undetected by all the docs I'd previously visited before moving to Seattle. I mostly see McAdam just for my knee now and Dr. Mankey for my ankle. I've had multiple surgeries from both of them and I'm always happy with the results (or as happy as one can be after surgery). They did a lot of work on my ankle and knee back in the fall of 2010, and as a result, my quality of life has significantly changed for the better. Plus, they're nice guys to boot (especially McAdam, who is very patient and thorough in answering any questions I have). read more

My husband and I have both been patients at OPA. We have had the best service everytime we go. Dr. Sean Toomey is the best doctor we have seen. He spends the time needed to listen to his patients and then comes up with a great plan to get you going towards a painfree life. He isn't quick to recommend surgery unless it is really needed. Which we really appreciate. I highly recommend him!! Dr. Pepper Toomey has been our doctor of choice for many years and I cannot say enough good things about him. He has seen my husband many times, my 2 sons and my mother. He truly is that exceptional doctor. I took my son out of the local hospital to drive to Seattle to see Dr. Toomey. He really is THAT good!! Dr. Toomey personally called me back and waited after his surgery to see my son. Says so much to his genuine concern for his patients. read more

Jason Wilcox M.D. was very willing to remove only as needed portions of my torn meniscus. I want repairs not modifications. Jason was very eager to listen to my request. It's my body, right? Most surgeons have the God syndrome and want to say anything to just take a knife to your body and do what "they know is right"! Seriously, I had that happen to my right knee and my shoulder. Now I am missing parts but I believe Jason would not do that. He treated me with regard and respect of my desire to manage my body. Thanks Doc! read more

Just had ACL surgery from Dr. McAdam and it went fantastic! No complaints. I live on the Eastside but downtown Seattle is not too far to be treated by this doctor. Excellent bedside manner, Very Confident, Humble, Respectful, and Focused! I chose Dr. McAdam based on comments on Yelp and reading his bio. Since I had no personal reference to him being one of the Seahawks' ortho docs was a big factor but as true professionals there's no mention of that by him or the clinic. His assistant Andy is great and always follows-up timely when you have a question or concern. As I continue to recover and reflect on my experiences to this point, I am left feeling this is a person whose calling in life is to help people as a doctor and was blessed with the gifts and talents to be an excellent surgeon and human being. Thank you Dr. McAdam ! read more

If you're thinking about replacing a body part, you want the best. I saw Dr. Holland at OPA for a total knee replacement 5 months ago. Excellent doc. Wonderful bedside manner as well as some real skills. The follow-up after the surgery has been excellent. I personally know a number of friends who have had knee replacements and most used Dr. Holland, and to a person, they had positive experiences. I can't speak personally for the other docs at Orthopedic Physician Associates, though I have another friend who raves about Dr. Crutcher because of her hip replacement experience, but the office is very nice and in the same building as the surgical hospital (a definite plus in my book). They advertise that they have the most experience of any orthopedic clinic in the NW and I believe it. In fact, I'm going back next year for the other knee... read more

I was referred for a second opinion for surgical decompression. It has been a month of calling in and I still have not been able to schedule an appointment. There have been a couple different excuses, one of which contradicted the other and I have yet to get an appointment. I called my referring physician today to request a new referral. read more

This is a terrible place to call in to make an appointment. I called in 3 times and each time was on hold for 15 minutes and still no one pick up the phones. It should not take that long for just to make an appointment. The appointment desk must have work super slow like a turtle. Never call back this place again. read more

Dr. LAURA MATSEN KO is superb. I had a total hip replacement 10 years ago and could list many problems with it and that surgeon. in 2018 I had the other (left) hip replaced by Dr Matsen Ko at OPA. I'm 75. Her whole team was wonderful. I was walking with a walker immediately and without any aid within days when at home. By 2 weeks, I was walking outside for short distances without a cane and driving. At 4 weeks my incision looks great; I'm waiting for a tiny, final scab to fall off any moment so I can go back to the swimming pool. I never had much pain to mention. I could not be happier. read more

Went to see Dr. Esterberg for a pinched nerve on December 9th. He was very thorough and although he said that only time would heal it I felt that I had been well cared for... until the anti-inflammatory he prescribed was denied by my insurance because it needed pre-approval. The pharmacy and I both contacted OPA's office multiple times with no results. Finally three weeks later I received a call from his assistant saying that the insurance would not cover the medication but she would check with him to provide an alternative. Another three weeks (and multiple calls form me) later I received a call from the assistant who told me that she had finally asked the doctor but he refused to call in an alternative, even though in order to function I am currently taking at least 3200mg of ibuprofen daily, which is not safe to continue. However, that is exactly what he said to do - keep taking massive quantities of an OTC med that causes stomach and kidney problems with extended use. There is no reason on earth for it to have taken six weeks to the day after my visit to have gotten a response from this place. They have grown too quickly and are taking on more patient load than they can handle and it is obviously having an adverse effect on their clientele. Over the past few years I have seen three doctors at this clinic for various reasons but will not be returning after this latest experience. If you want to brag that you go to the team doctors of our local sports teams then by all means, go to OPA. If you want quality patient care then look elsewhere. read more

I have had two anterior hip replacements; first left and went back again, for my right hip with Dr. Sean Toomey. Each surgery was flawless with excellent recovery. His experience and skills drove my initial selection. He and his staff are friendly and personable and the team is marked by their cohesiveness, competency, thoroughness and caring. read more

I had my knee replaced by Dr. Toomey and I couldn't be happier with him, his team, or the surgical and recovery center. I went to Dr. Toomey through a referral from my neighbor. The other orthopedist I was seeing said my knee wasn't bad enough for a replacement, even though I was in significant pain. Dr. Toomey had another MRI done but with an indicator injected in first. Then he could see what was really wrong and recommended a full replacement. The surgery started on time with everyone being extremely professional and pleasant. I woke up in my hospital room and the care and professionalism of the staff was wonderful. The hospital room looked to be brand new and I had it all to myself. Anytime I rang the attendant button, some responded immediately via intercom and was there in person in minutes. It has now been 4 months since surgery and my new knee is so much better than the old one. The physical therapy is tough and sometimes extremely painful, but you have to do it and you will be happy you did. I have since recommended Dr. Toomey and his surgical center to several other people I know and three are currently scheduled for knee work. read more

I called OPA to schedule an appointment with a surgeon for possible knee replacement. I had all of my medical records sent to the clinic per Sara's request. Since then, I have had a complete run around. My records have been sent to at least three different surgeons. One would apparently see me for a consult (Dr. Holland) but would not consider care. Two, maybe three others, after apparently reviewing my records, refused to see me at all! I have never had this happen before. Sara said she could not give any information as to why I basically would not be able to be treated there. The Surgeon I currently see, has said knee surgery is inevitable. I trust his opinion, but wanted a second. I have never been denied care. And with no explanation! I asked Sara if there was someone else I could speak to, and she put me through to someone's voice mail. I am dumbfounded, and angry for being treated this way. I suggested to Sara, to take a look at Yelp reviews. read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Frederick Lee and his team! I had total hip replacement April 7th. Was able to be fast tracked and Dr. Lee used the anterior approach. No post surgery rehab stay, my brother picked me up that day. Pretty great people from the receptionists to the recovery room nurses. Very attentive and I could tell everyone genuinely enjoyed their jobs. Back at work pt at 4 weeks! Need to have my right hip replaced in the near future, will schedule with OPA and Dr. Lee again! read more

Dr. Wahl and his team are amazing! I was referred to him in the spring of 2016, when I found out I had a fully torn ACL and torn medial meniscus. He was very easy to talk to, he explained the benefits of having surgery vs. not having surgery, pros/cons of different types of grafts for the ACL, explained the process, etc. I decided to have the surgery and to use my hamstring as the graft. Since I wanted to wait until after summer to have the procedure done, Dr. Wahl recommended physiotherapy to strengthen up the muscles around the knee so that I was as strong as possible before surgery. This was the best thing I could've done - I'm sure of it (I saw Laura Bannister at Avant Physical Therapy and she's so great, too)! I had surgery in September and everything went smoothly and better than I ever thought! I barely had any pain post-surgery, was off crutches on day 2, off the opioid pain meds on day 3 and in post-surgery PT on day 5. I've been told that the lack of pain was likely because Dr. Wahl and his team were extremely gentle and careful during surgery (and probably a little because of my "high pain tolerance"). I had heard horror stories from others about using your own graft because "your body would be trying to heal in multiple places," but I honestly could barely tell where the hamstring tendon was taken from. I'm certain this was due to the pre-hab I'd done and Dr. Wahl's skills. Every post-op appointment has been awesome and I've been ahead of the recovery curve each time. I'm now 10 months post-surgery and feel stronger than ever. My activity levels are back to where they were pre-injury and having the ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair were the best decisions I've made. I love seeing Dr. Wahl, Suzanne and Sophie at each appointment - they've really been so great to work with and I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a physician! read more

Dr. Laura Matsen Ko is a brilliant surgeon. The minute you meet Dr. Matsen Ko you know she is passionate about changing people's lives. I had anterior hip replacement surgery less than 2 weeks ago and I am already planning my fall hiking schedule. Dr. Matsen Ko's meticulous attention to detail inspired confidence at each step. My surgery lasted less than an hour. I was up walking on my new hip that evening and at home in a little over 24 hours. I am so happy to have the chance to return to hiking, biking, and rowing, all due to the amazing skill of Dr.Laura Matsen Ko. read more

I would highly recommend Dr.Sean Toomey for anyone needing a total hip replacement surgeon. I have had both of mine replaced by Dr. Toomey in the past year. I could not be more pleased with the results as I have resumed my active lifestyle and am pain free. In addition to his excellent surgical skills Dr. Toomey is extremely easy to communicate with and is most patient in answering any questions you have until you are totally comfortable with the procedure. Additionally he surrounds himself with equally competent support staff with his PA JC McDonald and his nurse Elise Howlett who follow up with you pre and post surgery to assure your speedy recovery. They all respond quickly to any questions and calls. The OPA hospital is all oriented to orthopedic surgery so that the nurses and therapists work collaboratively and make any necessary referrals for home care so that your transition home is smooth. read more

The surgeons are great. They are not the problem. It's the BUSINESS OFFICE acting like its their job to make me feel stupid! In 2012, I had both Hip and knee replaced by Dr. Sean Toomey. Great surgeon. When I called the Business Office to make arrangements for payments, I had NO Problem. Arrangements were made and I was able to pay in what was affordable to me at the time. In April, my husband had ACL Reconstruction done by Dr. Jason Wilcox. Again Great surgeon! But the Business Office Sucks!!! No I could not make "payments! I was told that my husband would pay in full the day of surgery...How many people can do that when no one knows how much its going to cost??!!! We have insurance but we still had to pay deductible and Co-insurance.There is a section on their website about "Alternative Payment Arrangements ". When I called to make arrangements , I was told no, I could not make arrangements. So, I told them, how much I would pay per month until I had the funds available in my HSA to pay more. I was told it was unacceptable. Now even though I have been paying them every month, and I paid half of my bill last month, they are calling, harassing us because we are several months past due. NOT TRUE. We received a bill from this week which doesn't list payments made. We were going to pay the final installment the end of August. The date on the bill says its not due til the end of the month... So why the harassment!!!!. All our payments go thru our HSA account via V-Card. Apparently the accounting offices don't match the business office... So beware. GREAT DOCTORS, but a piss poor BUSINESS OFFICE read more

I had bunion surgery On my right foot by Dr. Pepper Toomey. I didn't realize how below average the care or the surgery was until I got my other foot done at Harborview. The first thing I learned was that the underlying cause of the bunion was not corrected. In fact he didn't even test me for it. The second thing I realized was that Dr. Toomey spent very little time with me during any of my appointments before and after the surgery. In fact he left the surgery center before I woke up. He didn't have a warm bedside manner but I didn't think that was necessary until I experienced one of the most thoughtful and caring surgeons at HMC. This doctor spent a full hour with me on my first appointment and was there when I woke up. He spent an hour with me the day after my surgery and the day after that. Dr. Toomey gave me his cell number but only because I am in the healthcare business but he never answered his phone or replied to texts. He told me not to give his number out to anyone else and made a big deal about what he would do if I did. The results of the surgery are below average. There is still pain. There is still a noticeable bump and in fact my toes still overlap each other causing discomfort. The scars are very noticeable. During one of my pre-op appts for my left foot I told the nurse that I didn't get my right foot done at Harborview and she said oh I can tell - we'd never give you a scar like that! I was in a non weight bearing cast for weeks whereas my HMC doc put me in a boot which I could bear heel weight making mobility much easier. The results are like night and day. My left foot has no bump, the big toe is straight, no pain, and my toes don't overlap. When I went in for the first appointment for my left foot at Harborview the woman taking the xrays even asked which bunion I was having removed! I still can't fit into shoes very well because the bump is still there on my right foot. The underlying reason for my bunion is a tight calf muscle in both legs. This was corrected at HMC and totally changed the way I walk. Now the weight is put on my heel rather than the ball of my foot releasing the pressure on my toes. My Harborview surgeon calls and texts me almost every day while Toomey was grumpy, never spent more than 15 minutes w me, and even yelled at me once. I'm thinking about getting my right foot redone at Harborview so that my right foot matches the left. I would not recommend Dr. Toomey to anyone and I regret that I never saught a second opnion before my surgery. read more

I had rotator cuff surgery with Dr. Kirby and been through all of the follow-up. Everyone is very nice. The doctor and his immediate assistants are capable and pleasant as well. My only gripe, and it is a HUGE frustration, is that nothing ever seems to run on time there. I've had 5 appointments now, aside from the surgery, and they've all run chronically late. It seems that staff as a whole is unapologetic about it and nothing would have you think that anything is being done to improve upon it. Every one of my appointments was late, ranging from 40min to 1hr 40 min and that's not including the 15 minutes early being honored. So, in essence, I've waited between an hour and two hours each and every visit. It's rude and disrespectful of people's busy lives and schedules. I am a father with a toddler. It is difficult to find someone to watch her and when my request ends up being 1-2 hours past what I said it would be, those people are reluctant to help me in the future. It's SO bad, that I have cancelled all future follow-up appointments. It's just not worth 2hrs in the waiting room to get 4min with a doctor only to hear you're fine, you're doing great, see you in a month. The worst/latest an appointment ran, I complained to the desk and was told he was behind because he had someone in training who was slowing him down. 1. You mean more than normal, right? 2. Not my problem. If you can't train and keep a schedule, then have someone else train or lighten your load on training days. SO damn irritating. read more

In March 2018 I had a total hip replacement, as a result of chronic arthritis in my hip. Dr. Laura Matsen Ko was the surgeon, and she and the OPA staff did a fantastic job. She was really great to work with, and the surgery has turned out great so far. I was able to walk without even a cane within 2 weeks, and 5 weeks after the surgery, I am almost back to normal. I am extremely grateful to Dr. Matsen Ko and the team at OPA. read more

I had bilateral total knee replacements in 2006, and one of them began giving me a lot of trouble in late 2017. So, early in 2018 I spoke with the orthopedic surgeon who has worked on my shoulders and elbow over the years. He did a work-up on my knee and thought it was possible I might need knee revision surgery (removing an original prosthetic knee joint and replacing it with another, heavier prosthetic joint). For that reason, he recommended Dr. Laura Matsen Ko in glowing terms. He told me that Dr. Matsen Ko had expertise in knees generally, but also an unusual amount of experience with knee revision surgery. As it turned out, knee revision surgery is exactly what I needed. And as it also turned out, my case was full of twists and turns and complications. Dr. Matsen Ko skillfully performed the two exacting surgeries I ended up needing. She exercised appropriate caution to make sure there was no infection in my knee either before or after the surgeries. Because of my medical history she took the most proactive approach to helping me regain and maintain a normal range of motion, including prescribing two different pieces of medical equipment to help me post-op with extension (straightening), and prescribing a specific anti-inflammatory that helps some people form less scar tissue after surgery. I had a very long and often discouraging rehab process, which was made easier by her sincere interest and expert support. Dr. Matsen Ko handled my whole case from start to finish with complete professionalism, backed up with warm concern and encouragement. Now I'm walking normally again, and I'm a little bit sorry I won't be needing to see her (and her delightful physician's assistant Rhianna) again for a long time. You cannot do better than Dr. Matsen Ko - she has my wholehearted recommendation. Reach her at Orthopedic Physician Associates, www.opaortho.com or www.seattlejointsurgeons.com. read more

I had a knee injury correctly diagnosed by Dr. Lawrence Holland who identified my serious problem as arthritically deteriorated hips. He referred me to Dr. Laura Madsen Ko who practices a less invasive technique and was able to replace both of my hips within 60 days with only 2 overnites total. Dr. Madsen Ko and her team are kind, caring, efficient, easily available and best of all successful. Kudos also to Dr. Lawrence Holland who sent me in the right direction. This group of orthopedic doctors is state of the art. read more

Had great experiences with Sean Toomey. He did two knee replacements on my wife and she is doing great. Now I'm seeing Dr. Mankey to correct damage from an old foot/ankle injury. So far so good but he's been a little slow to follow up after test results. Why two stars? I echo previous comments about the front office. Immature, snippy and entitled come to mind. I just switched insurance and the day I came in, I mentioned this. They said it was inactive and I would have to pay for the visit before I could be seen. Yes, I'll be reimbursed and paying wasn't a huge deal but they treated me like a loser who didn't have insurance and actually seemed to take delight in making me pay. Then, it took so long that I was bumped from my appointment time and had to be worked back in. Waited well over an hour to be seen and had to cancel an important meeting . Maybe they could screen for grownups that don't think being a receptionist is a good place to take a power trip. Ugh. So irritated. read more

I saw Dr. Seibert for my bunions. He was very professional and explained everything thoroughly. His assistant Becky was very prompt. They were even able to do a foot CT right there in the office so I didn't have to go get imaging at a separate facility or return for an additional imaging review appointment. read more

My daughter broke her arm and we assumed we could take her to the local E.R. That was a huge mistake! The local Edmonds hospital seemed inept to handle a 12 year old's broken arm. We had friends that recommended OPA Ortho and figured they would be familiar with a sports injury. Called the next morning to schedule an appt. With 20 plus doctors there is no need to wait for and appt. Came in that afternoon and was immediately greeted by the front desk and given prompt escort to a room. Shortly after Dr. McAdam came in to see her and was so kind and gentle. He stated that his schedule was booked but he had faith in Dr. Wilcox being able to do this no problem. Dr. Wilcox was with us a little while later and was really good with our daughter as well. Both of them made her laugh and made her feel so comfortable even with a broken arm. They also didn't seem scared to treat her like the hospital was. By the end of the day she was home from the surgery center (wonderful staff also) and happily resting. After the swelling went down her arm slipped out of alignment a bit. Dr. Wilcox was on it and made a miracle happen! He stayed in the room with Jim the cast guy and made sure it was going to heal right. Within 5 weeks she was healed and running and playing again! My daughter absolutely loves the doctors and staff there and would recommend them highly! Two thumbs up! And because of Dr. Wicox, she can use both! Super experience! read more

Dr Seibert, did not diagnose my condition correctly and did surgery which did not correct my collapsed arch. During the recovery his office accidentally left some stitches in for over 6 weeks, resulting in an infection in my foot. which almost put me back in the hospital. My records were written up to say it was irritation from my boot, which was not the case I was then sent another patients records to my house a direct violation of Hipaa regulations. My physical therapist informed me that the surgery was a failure, but. on returning for my post op. check, when my foot clearly was no better because of the surgery, Dr. Seibert told me everything looked great, and no need for other visits. One year later, happily I went to see Dr. Stephen Kurt Benirschke, at the foot and ankle institute. He was incredible, a perfectionist, and great bedside manner. 15 stainless screws later, 1 year later, my foot is healed, and I'm incredibly happy I went to see Dr. Benirschke. Why didn't I read the reviews about OPA, before I had the failed surgery there. read more

If you value your physical well being, don't go to Dr. Lee. In August 2017 I woke up after a hip replacement with a numb foot which I immediately brought to Dr. Lee's attention, to which he responded "that's odd" and walked away. I knew that was not a good sign. The nerve pain and associated muscle pain in my leg progressed to the point where I couldn't walk more than a few feet at a time. At every appointment he was unprepared and told me "haven't read your records..." I went to PT for over 6 months and the PT sent multiple reports advising that something was wrong. These reports were never read, which I found out when trying to discuss them at my appointments. During the next 12 months I was told "there are no tests we can do due to the metal in the joint"; "this may be as good as it gets"; "you knew there were risks". During this time I am prescribed opioid painkillers to get through the day. At my one year appointment, surprise! I find that there were tests such as a MARS MRI and a CT which could have been done months ago. I had the tests which showed that the screws had punched through the bone and gone into my muscle and were touching the sciatic nerve. He told me that either he, or some other doctor if I wished, could remove the screws which may help. In March 2019 I went somewhere else and had the screws removed which alleviated the muscle pain. However, I am left with permanent nerve damage in my right leg, resulting in a numb and painful foot. read more

I had shoulder surgery in February. My surgeon was Dr. Kevin Ko. I had never had surgery before so I was obviously apprehensive about the whole situation. After several interactions with Dr. Ko, I felt all of my questions had been answered and then some. He is patient, thorough and a great listener. His staff assistant, Steven Schrater, is equally attentive and friendly. The day of the surgery, the Dr. was patient and very calming. His post-surgery care has been equally impressive. He has followed up with every one of my inquiries and concerns. I can give Dr. Ko and the entire staff at OPA a very favorable recommendation. They are very customer service orientated. Well done. read more

Dr. William Wilson did a fabulous job on my knee. He performed Total Knee Replacement surgery on Jan. 26. My recovery was very rapid. The OPA team was also excellent. This is the 6th knee surgery that I have had over the last 30 years and this entire process at the Orthopedic Institute @ Swedish was the best I have ever experienced. Can't say enough good things about Dr. Wilson and his team!!! read more

Dr. Toomey is/was great and I'm sure the docs are great here, but their front desk staff of 20-somethings are annoying as hell. Not friendly, hiding behind their big monitors while there's a line of people - very negative first impression. read more