My Experience With Stem Cell Therapy…read more I had been living with hip pain for nearly 5 years in the right hip and August of 2018 it also started in my left hip. Severe arthritis from a diagnosis of Lyme disease. I had been taking anti-inflammatory supplements for about 4 years and getting through the pain with Excedrine Extra Strength, massage, heating pads, and hot baths with Epson salts. In an effort to avoid a hip replacement I went on line and did some research on Stem cell injections. Everything came across in a positive light in the patient reviews that I read. The price tag to have the injections was concerning, but I needed to do something to get my life back on track. I called Wisconsin Stem cell in Oconomowoc WI and they had me come in for a free consultation. They gave a positive presentation and took x-rays of my hips and gave a big thumbs up and the go ahead to have the stem cell injections. "I was a good candidate" according to them. I now doubt that the x-rays showed just how poor the condition of my hips were ...or they failed to acknowledge that fact and saw that I was able to fork out the $. The magic Stem cell cure was not to be my answer, but I did not know that at this point. I moved ahead with the plan to have Umbilical stem cell injections in both hips. I was instructed to go off any anti-inflammatory supplements and the Excedrine for the 2 weeks prior to my procedure. On March 4, 2019 with hugely hopeful expectations I went in for the stem cell procedure on both hips. I arrived at the clinic with high hopes that this was going to be my answer and cure. After a short wait for the Doctor to arrive I was taken back to the examination room where I was to receive the injections and I laid on the table on my back. When the Dr. arrived he went quickly to work. There was no numbing of any kind administered to me prior to the injections. I had to just grin and bear it! Mind you I was already dealing with significant pain in both hips. The first injection positioned wrong and the Dr. advised me he would have to reposition the needle...REALLY?!! YIKES.. Grin and bear it again! Not a pleasant experience. He did get it right the 2nd try. For the amount of money I paid, the 1st time should have been dead on correct. The pain from the injection was nauseating but it did pass within 5 minutes or so. I asked him to give me a little time between injections which he did. The 2nd hip injection went better but definitely was not fun. I felt very light headed, nauseous, and had to ask for a cold wash cloth to cool my face. This feeling lasted about 8-10 minutes or so. Once I felt better I got dressed and left for home. Upon leaving I was instructed to not use any anti-inflammatory supplements or pain medicine for 6-8 weeks. I also was not to use a heating pad or take hot baths above 100°. I could only take Tylenol. All the things I had discovered that would handle my pain were no longer options for me for the time being. Needless to say the next 6-8 weeks were awful dealing with pain. I also became extremely exhausted from dealing with the pain. Many mornings I was in tears just to get up and shower to go to work. I did receive a couple of follow up calls from the clinic asking how I was doing and I was very honest about what I was dealing with and the real discomfort I was experiencing. They encouraged me to "hang in there" until that 6 week mark and then I could get medicine for pain from my regular Doctor. Finally at the 6 week mark I did contact my Family Dr. and he prescribed some pain medicine to help me deal with all the pain. By now I had started using trekking poles to navigate. This Plan of was not working for me and I became unwilling to wait any longer to find some relief so I consulted with my family Dr. and he recommended hip replacement surgery. Through an act of God I was directed to an awesome surgeon and the plan was set in motion to move ahead with an anterior approach right hip replacement surgery. I contacted the Stem cell clinic and signed a release form giving permission to send my x-rays to the surgeon. The surgeons office never received these even after I called Wisconsin Stem cell back to inform them the x-rays never arrived. I did have my regular clinic also send a set taken earlier and the surgeon was able to use them. My Hip surgery took place on August 5th, 2019 and by my 2 week check up I was walking without assistance. When the surgeon removed the ball from the top of my femur bone it was in such poor condition he took photos of it to show me why I was in such pain. I am 5 weeks post surgery and doing so much better. I never should have detoured and delayed by wasting time on the expensive, non productive stem cell procedure. I am scheduled to have the left hip replaced in October so I am now on the road to getting my life back. My first day back to work put me in joyful tears as I walked to my desk and I did not limp in pain.

I received stem cell injections in my L4-L5 disc and in my sacroiliac joint. Over a year later and…read morethere is absolutely no improvement in any of the areas. $6850 wasted!

Dr.Cardone and his staff gave me a wonderful Soothing experience. I came here for sclerotherapy via…read moreGroupon, and will definitely return. The facility is bright and clean, and has a relaxing spa feel to it. Throughout my slightly painful procedure (having 30 syringes injected into your legs is no walk in the park!), I was laughing with Dr.Cardone and his staff, and I've been impressed at the great results I've seen in only three days.

I was committed to not reviewing my poor experience with this business until last week I finally…read morereached my last straw. I received a letter in the mail stating my account **which was paid in full** from an April 2013 procedure-was going to be sent to collections for the full original amount unless I provided proof that it was paid in full. I proceeded to spend 2 hours (again this procedure took place 1.5 yrs ago) researching old files, bank and credit card statements before coming up with the proof that this was paid in full. I called on a Thursday, was told I would get a call back Friday. They did not call Friday. I called again on Monday, and spoke with someone who apologized, and that due to staff changes and billing changes they had lost my payment records! She was apologetic, and did send me in writing a zero balance that same day, to her great credit. A few other facts of my specific experience: -No follow up appointment was scheduled prior to my procedure. I found out several months later when I called to ask about some skin staining I had, that I was supposed to be in at regular intervals after my procedure. I had no idea, received no follow up calls. When I finally went in, I was told that information was in my packet. If I was supposed to come in a few days after the procedure, wouldn't it make sense to schedule that before sedating me for the procedure? -When I went for a follow up, they said they'd mail me samples of a leach saliva cream to help with the skin staining I had. Nothing was ever mailed. -When I went in, I must say, the ultra sound tech, Trudy, was always very professional and very nice to work with. -I went to this location based on a Living Social deal. I was told it would be honored after the expiration date. My insurance paid in full for the procedure. They ended up only able to honor $125 (for something my insurance did not cover) of the $200 I had actually paid for the Living Social deal. Net loss to me of $75. Of course the results are not guaranteed, and the faulty vein is closed down, so the progressive portion of the issue is resolved. The cosmetic portion of the issue is another story. One of the nurses had kept after me about getting my other leg done, but all I could think was after this experience there is NO WAY I'd do it here.

Dr Pulito did an excellent job on my knee replacement. I am 100% satisfied with all the care I…read morereceived. I actually got kicked out of rehab more than a week early. I was doing too well, they couldn't justify me being there to the insurance company. I will be doing my other knee with Dr Pulito as well.

Complete garbage! Changed appointment twice , finally my wife went for appointment today and was…read moretold it's not till May and nicely thrown out. Considering that she had to come with 3 children , inconvenience is a soft word to characterize their approach to customers. Never coming again and filing complaint with insurance company regarding this pathetic establishment.

They are the best and Thank you Dr. Papandrea . He is the best Surgeon . I am 76 years old and…read moredoing great after my surgerys. Thank you all. D.P.

First time here. Got here a little early. The Doctor said I could get in relatively fast. So only 5…read moredays to get in. The quicker I can find out what is wrong. The quicker I can get fit ed up. No fun being practically bed ridden as it hurts to much to move around. So hoping this whole thing is resolved and I can get back to normal.

I live in Walworth County, Wi; where they came up with San Francisco is beyond me…read more This is a fabulous clinic. I have had multiple experiences there for amateur athletic injuries. Their urgent care is first rate and so quick, you can call to get a suggested time. Over the years I have had courses of evaluation and physical therapy for torn rotator cuff, tennis elbow, piraformis syndrome, and currently for ACL rupture. At age 65 I just ruptured my ACL 1/15/18, was seen 1/16, had MRI 1/17, had first physical therapy 1/19, surgical eval 1/ 23 at the Sports Med. Center ,and surgery 1/26/18. My first follow up is tomorrow. You can't beat that.

After examination and x rays I was told I had a broken fibula and multiple bone contusions. I was…read morein EXCRUCIATING pain- I was told to put ice on my leg. Tylenol "if needed" ... What?? I went home .. The pain continued to get worse - now it is really raising my blood pressure. Emailed my sports medicine doctor - who is affiliated with this clinic ..to tell her about the pain and was told she would evaluate me in TWO weeks! Yes! You read that right! I will have to wait for two weeks to be evaluated. If you have broken bones - and are in pain - go elsewhere for REAL medical attention. Never again! Worst possible care. They (this is systemic within many Froedtert clinics ) treat everyone like we are all drug addicts. Apparently they don't understand that not giving pain medication when it is truly needed and appropriate ...is as bad as over prescribing or prescribing medication when it isn't needed. No common sense! How can you possibly trust a doctor with no common sense? You CAN'T! Unethical and unprofessional. Heartless.

What can I say?? It's a medical center like all the rest. The medical professionals are…read morespecialists in their fields. The reception team was prompt and friendly. I got into an exam room fairly quickly, saw the Dr. and was out the door in all of, maybe, 25 minutes. I will admit I did go elsewhere for another opinion as the information I received was contradictory to what I knew about my medical history. But that can happen anywhere.

The doctors are great here. The only thing I really dislike is the wait time. Numerous appointments…read moreI end up sitting around in the waiting room for 35-45 minutes, and that includes the fact that I show up 10 minutes prior to the appointment time... Yet often enough there are patients that have walked in after me, and then were taken before me...???????

Dr. Siddiqui has me looking beyond my highest hopes. He also repaired a botched treatment I had…read moreelsewhere. I am super happy!!

I went to get my Botox redone. (They use Xeomin not Botox) which I discovered I love more than…read moreBotox. So I've gone to quite a few places to find the best injections, and let me tell too! I found it! I've never been this excited before. I am so happy, and I want to tell the world how amazing the service was. I am never leaving. :-)