Dr Duke has a good reputation and he did a miniscus tear on me which came out so-so. I say so-so because 5 years earlier I had the other knee miniscus taken care of and everything came out great and went right back to playing racquets sports...not his time. Hard to say what the issue is, different knee different problem, being 5 years older, different Drs ..the jurys out!
Let me tell you one BIG problem you will have with Dr Duke...this may or may not be important to you.....On your first visit you will see a PA ...she is very good...and after she evaluates your problem, and considers you a surgical candidate...and you say I will consider surgery, you will then see Dr Duke on the next visit. You will then see Dr Duke at the hospital just before surgery and for the most part that will be the last time you will see Dr Duke. Most if not ALL followup visits even with a knee replacement will be with the PA. I was having some trouble with my miniscus surgery and went back after surgery 4 times and 2 of the appointments were specificaly with Dr Duke..never saw him.
Now I am not saying that I would not go to Dr Duke for my knee replacement..like I said he does have a good reputation and he does alot of knee replacements. Bbut juts dont be surprised if you dont see him after the surgery........If you do go to him , I would specifically ask him if you would see him or his PA for any post op followups!!
I relayed my story to a friend of mine, whose husband already went to Dr Dukes office for an knee evaluation and cortisone shot.....she decided to go to Dr Kernia .
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