I understand that he's shut his practice down which is a good thing. I went to him for a rotator cuff repair. I was told he wasn't friendly, with no bedside manner so to speak, but the two reviews I read were good so I continued despite his very abrupt & rude manner. I missed the warning signs- I could always get an appointment, within a day or so, no one ever in the shabby waiting room, the reviews were 10-15 years old, all male. After I had scheduled the surgery, he informed me I would have to come to his office the very next morning as he was going on a vacation & wouldn't be around for a few weeks after. Again, I should have canceled it all, huge red flag. When I protested that it would be too difficult to get there less than 24 hours after such a complicated procedure, his response was that "your shoulders broken, not your legs." Still I went on with him foolishly. After my surgery, my companion got me there, (still in my hospital socks) & he informed me that he hadn't repaired the 3 damaged ligaments or bicep, but put in 2 bands which would be "good enough." When asked how much medication to take, we were told to "read the label & do the math." It has been two years & I am faced with getting the surgery again. Other professionals that have looked at this just shake their heads & don't say anything. Again, there were warning signs & since then I've talked to two other older women who had terrible experiences with him as well. At the very least, I can take some comfort in knowing he's not practicing anymore. Listen to your gut when dealing with these guys. I didn't & have paid big time. read more