Dr Nguyen does do approx. 10 surgeries a day and most are Total knee Replacements (TKR), some revisions (ie fixing a problem with possible replacement), very few partial knees, and he is not a believer in minisicus repairs but probably does few of those also.
The reason he does 10 surgeries a day 2-3 days a week is not because of greed but because the demand for his work requires it.....he has a waiting list for TKR of 6 months or more....and people are in pain. Believe me this guy is skilled as well as compassionate. I highly suggest everyone read on line his story for why and how he developed the side method for TKR.
Yes after surgery you will be seeing his PA who typically is with him in surgery. The PA I had afterwards (with my 2 knee replacements) was very familiar with my surgeries as well as my knee medical history. The PA is more than qualified to read your xrays that you bring after surgery, examine the incision for possible infection, review your range of motion, and to discuss issues you may have.
If you have a need to see the Doctor afterwards, the PA can arrange it, or when you call in for your next appt. tell the person your problem and your desire...it can be arranged in fairly short order for Dr Nguyen he sets aside times to see patients with issues....and often he as a PA with him during this exam. This is a busy day for him and any emergency he is called for can delay your apt time.
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