This is my first time I ever had to see an orthopedic surgeon but I'm grateful to have found one who is caring and compassionate. He is part of a practice called Allegheny orthopedic associates. They have offices all over the city. The office I go to is in Upper St Clair.
Knowing I have have osteoarthritis in my knees is a bummer but I'm grateful that he set me up under a good physical therapy plan. He does take the time to address all my concerns and goes over my X-rays so I can have a better understanding of what is going on. So far I have completely about half of my physical therapy and he can see results which I'm glad.
Yes it is a bummer for me that I now have exercise restrictions but I know they are for my own good and the most important thing is that he wants me to keep moving regardless.
Most major insurances are accepted at the practice but do be prepared to wait a while past your apt time. He is part of the Allegheny Health network so if you see your primary care doctor in that network they are able to pull up your medical history online with you having to go through everything.
I'll be seeing him again middle of October. read more