Dr Vella and PA Lisa were thorough and knowledgeable. Post procedure instructions were clear and easy to follow. The front desk staff was also easy to contact and speak with. read more

After an injury at work, I broke my 4th metacarpal in my right hand.. My job was giving me a lot of problems.. Not only did front office help me with that! Once I saw Dr. Vella, He told me my options and I chose to do the surgery. 10 months later, I can happily say, my hand feels like it never happened. As I use my hands a lot, not only for work, but I'm also an active rock climber. So it was very important for me to get back to full health. Dr. Vella and his team are exceptional! I can not recommend anyone else if your need of care is anywhere near his expertise. He put my mind at ease, even though I was extremely nervous. Let's just hope Dr. Vella and his team continue their incredible work. Once they decide to hang em' up.. We are losing people who are at the top of their game! My scar on my hand, looks like a mild cat scratch, yet it is 2, 1/2 long? amazing! Thank you Dr. Vella and your team!! read more

After injuring both of my wrists a couple weeks ago, I was recommended to seek out care at Dr. Vella's office. All of the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, and I have no doubt that I am receiving the best care in the Valley. read more

Dr. Vella performed a surgery to reduce/stop the zaps, tingling, and numbness I was having issues with in my left elbow after I'd had unsuccessful surgery on the nerve before. He is a wonderfully skilled and caring doctor. He takes the time to really talk to you, to answer your questions. I really appreciated his bedside manner. I highly recommend him for any hand/wrist/elbow problems you may have! read more

Originally I gave five stars, based on the professionalism of the doc and office staff, as well as the smoothness of the surgery. It's been several months now and I have to update the review because of the long term effects of the surgery. So yes, my trigger finger was cured, but since then I've developed almost crippling arthritis in both hands. When I wake up I can barely close them, specifically the fingers the surgery was done on, but also the middle fingers on both hands. I can physically close my fingers on the opposite hand without any pain by pushing down on them, but actually closing my hand and making a fist is damn near impossible. The pain is incredibly intense and I have concerns with what it's going to be like in five, ten or fifteen years. Arthritis is the closest way I can describe it. I have been doing finger strengthening exercises but I also play guitar, type, ride bikes and so on, so it's not like I don't use them. I thought over time they would get better but this is not the case at all. Yes, I could go back and see him, or see another doctor, but tbh I am now terrified of letting somebody else cut into them and possibly making it even worse. I don't know if this is the result of a bad surgery, or just the result of having trigger surgery in general, but had I known I would go through this kind of pain I would have NEVER messed with my hands cause this is just so much worse. read more

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Once again I needed the magic touch of Dr. Vella as my trigger finger gave me grief, now on a different finger. Having gone through the same process before, I didn't hesitate to set up an appointment with Dr Vella, the staff got me in fairly quickly, the injection was almost unnoticeable, few days afterwards I was pain free, no locking of the joint, and I can twist the throttle of my bike effortlessly. Thanks again Dr Vella and staff! read more

Love the doctor his staff and everything I have experienced so far I came into his office after a fall broke my left wrist he looked at the xrays scheduled surgery the next morning and it has been great ance meeting him. read more

I spent a week gathering medical records for my 75-year-old mother who needs carpal tunnel release surgery as confirmed by another doctor who would only perform the "open" procedure. I wanted her to see Dr. Vella because he does the same surgery endoscopically which is less trauma and a faster recovery and has gotten great reviews. I was told simply by someone in the office "the doctor will not take your case". He will not see her or give any reason for not helping her. He won't even speak to us himself. Just nothing!! I'd give him zero stars if I could. read more

I was very impressed by Dr. Vella's reviews, especially one where a patient had previous unsuccessful hand surgery. I have had two finger joint replacements from another well known clinic, one for pain, and the other to release the snapping. The second surgery from that previous clinic appeared to go better but my little finger became very distorted and my ring finger has a contraction making it hard to hold cups, write or carry things. I am in pain. I asked Dr Vella to take my case. I drove an hour to drop off my papers and images at his office but nobody answered at the desk so I waited another half hour. I dropped my papers on the desk and called later to confirm receipt and they gave the papers to Dr. Vella. The next day Dr Vella's office called and they declined my case. I have three insurance plans so I know that is not an issue. I asked why but the office would not tell me. I asked to talk with the office manager and was told that person would call , but nobody has called me back. It is disappointing to be turned downed and not know the reason. My right hand is not very functional. I can only type with one finger. I hope Dr. Vella reads this and reconsiders if this is a repair that he can do or advises why he cannot accept. Thank you very much. Lesley K read more

Staff not friendly or helpful and are uncomfortable with different racist tried two different appointments and doctors just ask me what i wanted in a rude manner didn't even care about pain in my hand read more

Dr Vella, is amazing. My thumb was in flamed because of tendonitis. I had cortisone shots in that thumb. I went to several other doctors and they didn't know what was going on. He looked at my chart before he walked in knew exactly what was wrong. Gave me one more shot and I had it in a splint for months. I was a cashier for over 35 years we're out that tendon. Amazingly it's wonderful now. And then I broke my wrist and my other hand. I knew the right doctor to go see. He had to put a plate in my wrist to fix the broken wrist. Year and a half later I have no pain my wrist is good as new. Amazing doctor he is I am forever grateful. read more

I took a day off work, and scheduled an appointment with one of their hand specialists. Upon arriving, the front desk staff stated she had no record of me in their system or having an appointment with them. She stated they were fully booked and I could not be seen in the morning. She offered me an afternoon appointment, but then never called me back. The front desk acted like they were inconvenienced with me being there while trying to place the blame on me. I found their attitudes to be generally rude and unhelpful. Clearly they seem unorganized and not highly trained if the cannot correctly schedule an appointment. Dr. Vella is aware of my concerns, but has dismissed them. Missing this appointment not only cost me money, but potentially puts my fractured finger at risk to heal improperly. I will definitely be taking my business elsewhere. read more

Dr. Vella and his team are amazing. I broke a thumb and in all my years have NOT seen a more efficient and professional office. They genuinely care about you and when it comes to doctors, this should be one of the most important reasons to see them. Lisa, Tanya, Luis, Lindsay, Becky, and Dr. Vella are the best!!! read more

Dr Vella did surgery on my arthritic index finger several months ago. Excellent results. Visited him again for a consultation as aging is causing similar problems. He quickly corrected one problem while in the consulting visit and advised me on at home treatment of the other fingers. More surgery not required now. I'll go back to Dr Vella when advancing age requires. Dr Vella is professional , courteous, competent, efficient and helpful. His office staff is friendly too. read more

My name is Glen Keer. Staff assigned an Anesthesiologist who was out of network. She did not check or even bother to ask. Now I have a large bill to pay, plus my hand still hurts. Thanks. read more

Dr. Vella his a very good doctor. He is personable and caring. His support staff is friendly and efficient. My last visit took only 30 minutes but it didn't seem at all rushed. Once I signed a Covid statement, I was immediately taken to an examination room and met his PA. She asked me some questions that my ailment (about 10 minutes). In 5 minutes Dr. Vella entered and talked to me as he prepared the medication. He gave me injections in my wrists (about 10 minutes) and sent me on my way. All in all, it was a very good experience and recommend Dr. Vella to anyone who has wrist and hand problems. read more

Saw Dr Vella two years ago for surgery on my right hand. The procedure went very well and I was back doing vitreous surgery within two weeks. So, when my left hand developed a problem I returned to Dr Vella for an Injection for a trigger finger on my left hand. I was able to operate that same afternoon. If your livelihood depends on your hands, there is no better choice of hand surgeon than Josh Vella. read more

I've been under Dr Vella's care for 2 years now and I'm fortunate that I found an amazing doctor who is also an extremely skilled surgeon. Partnered with his amazing support staff, you know that you matter. Communication, follow up, working with insurance, etc; everything is top notch. If you need a hand, I've got to point my finger at VHS! read more

Dr. Vella and his team are phenomenal! Highly recommend his practice. Dr. Vella really spends time during consult to ensure his patients understand not only what the diagnosis is but all of the recommended options. He is thorough, patient and an excellent surgeon! read more

Dr. Vella did surgery on my thumb back in October and was awesome in explaining everything to me from start to finish. He told me what to expect every step of the way. He is very knowledgeable in the world of hand surgery..I also would like to give a his Staff, Tanya and Rosanna kudos as they are amazing as well.. read more

Dr. Vella performed carpal tunnel and ulner nerve surgery on my left wrist on 12/30/22. I immediately experienced relief! My wrist is healing well. Dr. Vella has excellent bedside manner and his office staff are superb. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. I highly recommend Dr. Vella for all hand and wrist issues. read more

I met Dr Vella 2 yrs ago, when I broke my left elbow, I have had more than 20 surgeries,dealing with multiple doctors for over 10 yrs my experience with Dr. Vella has been A's a solid 5 if able it would be a "10" Great staff understanding they have empathy for your needs. I would highly recommend Dr. Vella n his staff very experienced n professional just wish he would be able to handle all my medical needs Thx, Dr Vella n staff R. Olivas read more

I was referred to Dr. Vella by my primary care physician. I got an appointment in a reasonable time period, considering Co-Vid restrictions. I liked the way he took the time to answer my questions and provide me with information that I needed to know about the procedure. He sent me to a neurological testing center to evaluate my Carpal tunnel. It turned out that I needed BOTH my hands done. It's just that one hand was much worse than the other. Once that was completed, I had another appointment with him to discuss the results and to schedule the surgery. I decided to have BOTH hands done at the same time, called bilateral The surgery was quick and I had general anesthesia. I needed to ice my hands for up to 72 hours after surgery. I had full use of my fingers was told to use them. I was not supposed to lift anything however. I could remove the bandages after 24 hours and replace them with a band aid. Also after 24 hours, I could get them wet! Amazing! It's been 13 days since my surgery and I had my post op appointment today. Piece of cake. Got the all clear signal to resume life. Might I add that I have had no wrist pain since the day of surgery. My 3 fingers that were numb and tingly before surgery are still affected and it could take them up to a year before they're back to normal. But that's okay as long as the pain is GONE. I had a really severe case compounded with osteoarthritis. I just want everyone to know, get your carpal tunnel taken care of sooner than later. Dr. Josh Vella is a very good hand surgeon! I highly recommend him, read more

********** Those are the number of stars he deserves. Dr. Vella is the best physician I've met in my 60 years. One of his great qualities is that he listens. He really listens. This is the 2nd wrist surgery he performed on me. Months ago he repaired damage on my other wrist that was caused by the city's worst hand surgeon. When it was evident that the other hand surgeon screwed up, I called several other doctors. When I told them the name of the surgeon who performed the initial surgery, they effectively told me even if they could accept my case, it fitz not into their schedule, and that maybe putting maur ice on the area might help. Dr. Vella not only happily accepted my case, he addressed all the areas that hadn't been addressed by the previous surgeon. And if scarring concerns you, this is the doctor for you. The scar from the first surgery is probably six inches or more, and most of it is barely visible. Dr. Vella deserves 10 stars. This is the day after Dr. Vella performed surgery on my second wrist, and this is being written while on pain medication. There might be some Freudian misspellings in my review. read more

I can honestly say that after seeing 4 other doctors for the damage to my left arm and wrist that I wish Dr. Josh Vella was the first and only one I went to. He's very perceptive, informative, and was the only one who listened to me and focused on what was going wrong with my injury and how to fix it the right way. Amazing doctor and staff I would absolutely recommend and go back to. read more

Diagnosed with unusual Kienbocks Disease, Dr. Vella assessed my condition and recommended casting and stabilizing as a first conservative measure. HIs explanation and illustration helped me understand what was at stake and the options available. Surgery is the final call, but he was willing to investigate, with me, alternative procedures like stem cell therapy and PRP, which he also provides, but insurance doesn't cover. Dr. Vella is not aloof, but down-to-earth in relating and made me feel as though he was treating a loved family member. I chose the plasma route and we will see what a few weeks will reveal. His willingness to look at all options is greatly appreciated. Punctual, professional and precise. The staff is very responsive, helpful and cheerful. Don't hesitate, call now! read more

After breaking my wrist while vacationing in Italy (where the Italian doctor said it was perfecto), I came to see Dr. Vella! I had already been in a cast for almost four weeks, so when he told me surgery was the best option I wasn't very excited. Fast forward another four weeks and now it really is Perfecto! Dr. Vella and his staff are great. If you need a great hand surgeon I highly recommend Vella Hand Surgery read more

Just released with bone healed after surgery in mid May. Thank you Dr Vella for such a great result. Not only is he a good surgeon the office visits were prompt and staff were professional. Highly recommend. read more

I can't say enough how well I felt treated in Dr. Vella's office. His entire staff are so friendly, despite being there for pain, they make you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in. Dr. Vella listens, takes hand-written notes as you're discussing your issue and gives advice on the spot. My confidence in recommending this office to anyone needing a hand specialist is only exceeded by the results I've gotten during three visits I've had. Thanks Dr. Vella and team! read more

I have had 3 appts with Dr. Vella and there will be another. To have a doctor like this in my circle of doctors is just amazing. His bedside manner is 100% Awesome !!!! He takes time to know you and explain to you what your options are etc. Thank you Dr. Vella for being so kind. read more

110% Happy with Dr. Vella, his staff and my hand surgical results!!! He went above and beyond to help me! Had two different types of hand surgeries, and I am so satisfied with both results!!! Thank you so much Dr. Vellla!!!! read more

The whole experience at Dr. Vella's office was excellent from start to finish. I was called soon after I made an appointment request online and the front office person I spoke to was very pleasant and helped me get scheduled quickly. The office is clean and very professional. Dr. Vella explained everything clearly and took time to answer any and all questions. I would highly recommend him! read more

I first went to see Dr. Vella somewhere around May 2010 he has been treating my hands with injections and making sure I am able to continue my work for many more years he is very courteous and professional and so is his staff I would recommend them to everyone keep up the good work doc read more