Dr. Charlson did a fantastic job explaining my daughter's ankle issue and how surgery might benefit…read moreher as well as the potential risks. He put her at ease after a less than pleasant experience with another doctor and his immediate staff. Super knowledgeable, patient, empathetic, and humorous. I am glad we were ultimately referred to him.

Dr. Lara Stone is a knowledgeable, competent expert in the field of foot/ ankle issues. She is…read morethorough in her examination ; and, she took notes as l answered questions about my pertinent history. She picked up on things in her examination of my toes and feet that were significant considerations with exploring the need for surgery, that were by-passed by another professional. I highly recommend Dr. Lara Stone to anyone who wants someone professional that is not only expert and thorough, but sensitive and caring with a quick mind .

Wow, those old reviews are out of date! I have always been seen on time, cared for by friendly,…read moreefficient staff, and my presenting problems have been thoroughly evaluated, explained, and treated. Today was no different. I waited less than 5 minutes. Intake with assistant was thorough, professional and friendly. Xays were done on the spot. Ten minutes later pictures had been reviewed with doctors and treatment options were presented to me in detail. I have arthritis, and injured my knee (direct impact, knocked down by a 60 lb dog running fast straight at me, playing our chase game). I chose a cortisone shot, which was administered painlessly by Seth. (Although I was advised to expect relief in a few days, tonight the difference in stiffness and pain is remarkable.) Seth recommended exercises that would strengthen the supporting musculature around the knee, and said water aerobics is ideal. I left feeling very appreciative of and impressed by the care of this team and the efficiency of the office. That has remained constant for the past 15 years that I have been a patient here.

I am not happy with the associates in Orthopaedic Surgery in South Burlington, VT. I have waited,…read moreon several occasions, longer than an hour past my scheduled appointment. The nurse brought me into the examination room, only to leave me sitting for 15-30 more minutes by myself. The horrible part is the paper thin walls which allow for the conversation in the next room to reverberate in the room you are in. If they were talking about the injury of the other patient, that would be fine, but that is not what they were talking about-they were "shooting the breeze and talking about a recent move, etc. This went on for 20 minutes...After all of my wait, Dr. Kaplan spent less than 10 minutes with me, giving me no real answers or follow up appointment, only sending me away-returning to the other room with the patient he had been talking to before. I can't believe I had to pay a 20 co-pay for almost an hour and a half for an 8 minute doctor visit that gave me NOTHING. VERY DISAPPOINTED.

I was told not to come in for two weeks by Andy and that he would have the appointment from the…read moresystem. I then had all of my appointments cancelled by them after being sick the following week and calling to let them know because I had been a "no show" even though this wasn't true. They were extremely rude and called me untruthful when I have no reason to lie, I was going based off what I was told. They told me I was "changing my story" and that "Andy would never do that" when my story had not changed at all, I was communicating that it was unfair to have all my appointments cancelled when I was simply following orders. I have been waiting months for this care and to be treated like this is absolutely unacceptable. I have never been treated this badly by healthcare professionals before.

Love these people! Helped me get back into shape after my ACL reconstruction, also a very nice…read morereceptionist and flexible if you have something come up or need to reschedule! The PTs were motivating but still gentle and supportive. I ran my first 5 minutes here which seemed impossible and I'm very grateful for them. Also, the public bus drops you off right near it. Definitely recommend!

AVOID! Nichols claims to be conservative and a minimalist in his approach but it is not so…read more He did a meniscus trim on one of my knees and did a little bit "extra". Well that extra has made me bone on bone. He wanted to do another operation. I got second opinions from Dr. Scott Rodeo in New York and Dr. Thomas Gill in Boston. Neither recommended the second surgery and when pressed said that they probably would not have done the first surgery. Nichols also did not mention alternatives to surgery even when I specifically asked about them even though he must have know that they were there. Beneath that calm charming exterior lies an arrogant surgeon. Avoid or you risk the rest of your life being compromised on a daily basis.

This guy had a significant negative effect on my life, read on…read more "The screw was not prominent. It was still recessed about 2 mm underneath the surface. " A quote from my Operative Report of a left knee ACL reconstruction. After 9 months of rehab I went to return to normal activity, only to find that my knee would violently give way. I returned to Slauterbeck to tell him about my episodes, he first attributed it to "pain inhibition" and I went on my way. The problem reoccurred followed by serious swelling and pain. He then gave me Anti-arthritic synthetic synovial fluid. OK you can see where this is going. He finally agreed to an MRI, the issue a cyclops lesion. I second surgery STILL did not resolve the problem. So yes it was the screw. IT WAS EVEN NOTED IN THE PRE-OP MRI. Lots of pain and cartilage degeneration later I saw another doc, Dr. Boynton in Rutland. He removed the screw and said and I quote " The surgery took longer than expected, the previous surgeon used an outdated screw, and we had a hard time locating a bit to remove it". The issue of my knee giving was resolved. However today I have significant meniscus and articular cartilage damage. DO NOT SEE SLAUTERBECK . I've attached photos of my the op report including the screw removal and the initial acl op report.

Dr Fenton is highly skilled, compassionate and thorough; excellent care, attentive doctor and…read moresupport staff.

Worst experience EVER! Dr Fenton had a consult call with my son who has serious back issues. That…read more"western" medicine caused, but can not repair. We came to realize that regenative medicine could be a possible help to him. Dr Fenton had my son SO POSITIVE after the consult. My son is very knowledgeable about his diseases, and he was very impressed with Dr Fenton's plan. And ready to drive from Boston to Vermont, no matter how uncomfortable. I've never seen him so excited, and so believing that a doctor finally, this doctor, understood his issues. Fenton sends a plan, we call to make the in-person procedure appointments. The secretary stumbles around and says "Dr Fenton has decided he doesn't want to move forward with your son." WHAT?? My son is thrilled with this doctor. Excited to start treatments. Why?? "He just doesn't think he can help him now." We FINALLY get Fenton on the phone again, after begging. He agrees with my son that his negative decision was hasty, and he WILL move forward. We call to set the appointment a few days later. "Dr Fenton has chose to not move forward...again." WHAT? Why would he do that to that to someone suffering. To get their hope up? "The doctor really wears his heart on his sleeve." No...THAT IS JUST THE OPPOSITE! He has NO FEELINGS or REGARDS for my son's mental state, and BELIEF in him! His office says we should consult with his colleague in CT...who was far less knowledgeable, caring, and actually, rude. Since then, my son has gotten worse and in more pain as the weeks and months progressed. We hope Fenton can live with himself. And his "heart on his sleeve."