It's been six months now since my hip replacement. It was a very positive experience with Dr. James Huston. He and his P.A. (Josh Lahr) spent time discussing the surgery before and time afterwards discussing the recovery. This review is late because, frankly, I couldn't believe my luck--no problems! I recovered quickly and as for pain, I've had more pain from root canals than from this surgery. I now have an appt. with Dr. Huston to assess the other hip. Would I recommend OrthoKansas and Dr. Huston? You betcha!! The place and Dr. Huston were a blessing! read more

I am actually not sure what to think of OrthoKansas. It is quite an unusual set-up for a medical office. Sitting in the waiting room, waiting for my appointment, I was reminded of a cattle drive. Yep, a cattle drive. TONS of people in the waiting room who were constantly being called back, shuffled, resurfaced and gone again. I fractured my fibula on my left ankle. My general practitioner suggested OK. It took them forever to schedule because the clerk never called me back. I had to be a public nuisance and leave a nasty gram on their Facebook page before they called me back. I was able to get an appointment, though, within a few days. This is a high volume outfit. I was told that some doctors only do wrists, other doctors only do ankles, and so forth. They could have forwarded my admission paperwork to me well ahead of my appointment. However, they did not offer that option and I was in too much discomfort to ask. So when I got there I had to spend about 20 minutes filling out the paperwork, balancing a clipboard precariously on my lap. It took over an hour to finally see a doctor. Waiting, waiting, waiting. The other people in the waiting room provided good people watching entertainment for me, though. I was actually getting very bored and worried about losing cell battery. No charging stations were available, either. When I was finally called back, I was taken for x-rays. Now I had just had a full set of x-rays two days before and they had those in my file. I was very curious why they had to take more x-rays 48 hours later. When I finally got into a room, I had one technician come in and examine me. Dr. Stull finally came in after.. more waiting. He was very pleasant and capable. He answered my questions and he had a good sense of humor. He showed me the x-rays and explained my injury. I liked him a great deal. The technician who put my cast on was very nice, too. She was helpful and she did a good job. The only thing I wished from her would be less diplomacy. This was new territory for me and I wanted her honest opinion about things. I asked questions like "Do most people get the waterproof cast?" and she gave me the standard "Some do but others don't" reply. I was truly wanting her input. She was quick and thorough and very nice, though. She even helped me to my car and I appreciate her kindness. I think they know what they are doing but it seems a bit impersonal with the high volume. They just seem too busy. You get the feeling you are a number and not a person. I liked everyone I met and they were very helpful, just hurried. read more

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My doctor sent me to Orthokansas due to a shoulder problem. I was seen by Dr.Stull why did some tests and started me on Home health. A few days later I had a stroke and fell on that shoulder. Called to see if he wanted to do some more tests. Only to find out he had dropped me. Reason unknown. read more

I seriously hope I never have to go back here. I arrived EARLY for my appointment to make sure I could get my paperwork completed in a timely manner so my appointment wouldn't be held up because of that. (I wasn't asked to do this.) Despite being punctual and prepared I still had to wait 40 minutes to be seen with no apologies given when I was finally called up. Once I was in a room I told the nurse my concerns and then was told I needed to choose ONE thing I wanted to talk to the doctor about. It was his "policy". They must be CRAZY if they think I'm going to make another appointment. I spent 45 minutes here and less than 5 with the doctor. I won't be wasting my time or money in this office again. read more

I have been through two extend physical therapies with the team at OrthoKansas; once for an ACL replacement, and recently for an ankle break rehabilitation. Randy Frievogel and his staff are truly caring, experienced, and professional. I had fantastic success with my ACL rehabilitation, returning to a competitive-sports level of recovery in the time we discussed prior to surgery. The rehab process was painful, but Randy balanced a good Coach's motivation, humor, and a matter-of-fact attitude quite well. My ankle rehabilitation had more problems, but Randy demonstrated flexibility, in his approach, conducted further research to determine more options, and eventually put me on the path to a more independent recovery program. The front desk and administrative staff have been an absolute joy to work with, really going to great lengths to accommodate insurance and payment challenges. I truly appreciate this organization, and can not recommend them highly enough! read more

Like another person, I wasn't sure what to put as my review. LOVE my surgeon, Dr. Stull. Very capable, listed to all of my concerns and addressed them. He seemed to genuinely care about getting the best possible result. On the other hand, the delay in the waiting room can be crazy. I waited more than an hour at one point. The staff are not great on the phone or very responsive. It took six days and me calling repeatedly to get a call back at one point. I went to see a second surgeon just because I didn't like the wait or the staff responsiveness on the phone. However, I liked Dr. Stull's style and ability to address my questions so much better, and everyone I talked to about him raved about the results of their surgery, so I stayed with OrthoKansas. My result has been amazing, so it was worth it to put up with problems. read more

I just finished post knee replacement physical therapy with David Klaus. David is personable, knowledgeable, patient, understanding, and a great cheerleader. He explained everything and made it a great experience. I HIGHLY recommend him for physical therapy! read more

This was honestly the worst "care" I have ever received in a doctor's office. I was treated over a weekend, in the emergency room at LMH for a shoulder/clavicle injury, resulting from a fall. It was recommended that I follow-up with Ortho-Kansas on Monday. After 7 unanswered phone calls, and 2 left messages, I was able to speak with someone. I understand that Mondays are very busy, so I chalked that up as normal. I was just so happy to to be able to see a doctor that day, as I was in significant pain, and was hoping to better understand what was causing the pain... Fast-forward to the moment I met one of the physician's assistants. Upon entering the exam room, she stated, "I've seen your x-rays (from the emergency room), and everything looks fine". I tried to express to her, that I had additional concerns, including that the actual point of injury may not have been included on the original x-ray. At this point, she dug her thumb between my shoulder and clavicle - to the point that I was in tears. She did not ask me any questions regarding range of motion, strength, usage, etc., and there was no further "exam". I was basically told - in almost these words - that my shoulder may or may not be separated, I should expect to be in pain, and I should just move my arm as much or as I little as I wanted or could. I had approxmately 3 minutes of face-time with a physician's assistant, who did not even provide an exam, and was charged $119.00. Later that evening, I received an email from Ortho-Kansas, with the subject, "patient summary of care". The only infornation contained in this summary, was information I provided - demographics, etc. Under the heading, "Reason for Today's Visit", the form read, "No Information"... Under the heading, "Plan for Care", the form read "No Information"... And that pretty well sums it up! There was no reason for my vist with Ortho-Kansas that day! VERY disappointing! I also realize that a whole practice should not be evaluated by the performance of one. And it does seem that many of the other providers at Orth-Kansas are professional, competent and caring. I also want to add that I had to speak with the business manager, regarding an insurance issue, and that interaction was absolutely positive in every way! read more

I was misdiagnosed at OrthoKansas. Of course, knee replacements are their bread and butter, but it's pretty discouraging to leave a doctor's office and feel you have not been heard, plus have false information put on file about you. Dang C- KU-educated doctors. So glad to be gone from that backward state! I wasted my hard-earned money in that office and do not appreciate it. All my symptoms scream torn meniscus, but they ignored my expensive outside test results and gave a simple x-ray. All the better to support their claim a knee replacement is in the cards. What a dufus, self-serving physician. Funny, I have no joint pain and am too young to have severe arthritis, but in their money-grubbing dreams they claim I do. Even the doctors in KS are frighteningly ignorant. This office pretty much has run of the Lawrence area. Maybe one other orthopedics office in the area that I didn't catch. Would never use Lawrence Memorial as a hospital either. read more