[moe1212]

the best thing I ever did several years into total hip replacement and it is great. typical comments from the many people I spoke with prior to getting it done was that they should have had it done sooner.

[traveler9]

Originally Posted by Celebrator

I have been told that I will need a hip replacement in the near future. I would appreciate any doctor recommendations and personal experience with recovery. Also curious as to when and if you were able to return to golfing.
Thank you.

I agree with Dr John Williams. He did both my hubsand's hips and 1 knee. He did both my knees at once. We both love him and have had no problems..

[neilbcox]

I agree Messiah is a great doctor. He replaced my left knee and several of my friends hips.

[Judyxt]

Dr Mike is great, he got me balanced after the first doctor did my right one which made me short.............

[Sherry8bal]

I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Joseph Locker with Orthoepedic Institute in Ocala. He did mine and did a fantastic job. The surgery was performed at West Marion Hospital which is far better than The Villages Hospital. I would never have another done with anyone but him!!!

[chas39]

Yes Dr Joseph Locker 352-620-1900

[OhioBuckeye]

Well coming here is a start but why one person likes a Dr. may not be right for you. I would go online & find what kind of Dr. you’re looking for & then look at their background, it’ll list Drs. & a little about them & how they’re rated. If you type in surgeons or whatever kind of Dr. you want. It should tell you anything you want to know about this Dr. Of course anybody that has surgery is going to say this one is the best. Good Luck!

[djbabler]

Originally Posted by MarkGoldberg

First of all, it’s an easy surgery. You will start playing golf in 6 weeks with no pain at all. (It won’t fix your game, but, you’ll be good as new).
I had mine about 15 months ago. Dr Locker did mine and was fantastic. Highly recommended. The truth is we have several good Doctors for hip replacement. The key isn’t so much the surgeon as it is the type of surgery and the facilities. There are two types of Hip Surgery Anterior and Posterior. Anterior is done in the front and is much simpler and quicker recovery. Posterior is done in the backside and they cut through lots of tissue. Recovery and pain level is higher and longer.
My surgery was at West Ocala Hospital and they were great. Caring, clean and very nice.
Again it is an easy surgery and very little pain. Respond with any questions you have.
Mark

I agree with all of this. I had mine done 1 year ago in Overland Park Kansas (KC Area) where I still live until Fall of 2021. Anterior approach with little pain. I stopped prescription pain killers after 2 days and used only Tylenol. I could have golfed after 4-6 weeks but waited until after my 1st follow up appointment that got delayed to 7 weeks. Surgery was after noon so had to stay overnight if it had been early AM could have gone home same day. Do not delay. I am thinking about my second hip soon as it just started some slight paid although I am still walking 18 holes of golf twice per week back here where I don't have my own cart. It did not fix my golf game but made it much more enjoyable. Rehab is a piece of cake. MUCH easier than knees.

[yankygrl]

Originally Posted by Celebrator

I have been told that I will need a hip replacement in the near future. I would appreciate any doctor recommendations and personal experience with recovery. Also curious as to when and if you were able to return to golfing.
Thank you.

My 80+ yo mother had her hip repair done in 2011 after a fall by Dr. John Williams. I say repair because she’d already had it replaced many years before when she lived in south FL. He is fantastic. Her recovery was very smooth.

[Donb0975]

Would highly recommend from personal experience Dr James Duke in Ocala.

[Sedlecky]

There are several good surgeons recommended. Anterior is the best way to go - NO problems after with muscles cut, never crossing legs again, etc. Robotic if possible. Personally I do all surgeries at Shands in Gainesville.

[golfer3232]

I had my knee and both hips done by Dr Ollivierre. My wife had a knee done by him. Excellant surgeon and person.

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by ureout

my wife just had her hip replaced last thur. by Dr Williams ... procedure was done here at the surgery center next to Villages hosp. came home the same day ... i think they called hers an outer hip replacement? ...no cutting of muscles was needed

I believe that's an Anterior hip replacement where the surgeon works between the muscles, pushing them aside to get to the hip joint. This allows ready access to the hip joint with minimal or no muscle cutting.

[Celebrator]

Again, thanks to all of you who took the time to respond. I have researched all the Doctors recommended and have decided to go with Dr. Locker as he is in same group as my pain doctor. Can't thank you enough.