[Judith Ann]

My knees are causing me grief, and I know I'm not alone.

I imagine I start with an orthopedic doctor. I would appreciate
hearing about your experiences with different treatments, surgery,
and what doctors you would recommend.

Thank you!

[electricblue]

Dr. Steve Ngyuen in Orlando. Optimotion Orthopedics..he is the best...

[sallybowron]

I started with Dr Steve Ngyuen in Orlando at Optimotion Orthopedics. I am having my first knee done 12-12-2017 and the second one 3-2-2018. It takes a long tme to get an appointment to see him and even longer to get the surgery, I imagine his surgeries are scheduled out to April of next year at this time. But, he is the best!

[sallybowron]

I went to Dr nygen also and had to wait a long time to get in and longer for surgery dates. First Surgery was scheduled for March 2018 and then June 3018, But he is the best and he does the side entry approach.

[bagboy]

Dr. Steve Nguyen without a doubt. He replaced my knee in 2013, I couldn't be happier. Keep in mind you must do the rehab for the best results.
Optimotion Orthopaedics

[kcrazorbackfan]

Dr. Joe Tutorino in Altamonte Springs with the Florida Hospital Group (407-303-5126); did my left rotator cuff June 2015 and my wife's left knee December 2015; both are great.

[Polar Bear]

Dr. Duke in Ocala is also very good. Did my knee in 2014 and I couldn’t be more pleased.

[Nucky]

Within the last 5 years I have had both knees scoped. It took about a year for complete removal of pain from each knee but I'm very grateful to the Doctor who helped me. I was back to work in a week. It was well worth it. I hope to get another 5 years of service from each before they will need replacement. Good Luck.

[rjn5656]

About 5 neighbors went to Dr. Nguyen for knees, and all had great experiences and recommend him. Another neighbor going to him in Jan. Plus 2 neighbors went to him for hips. Long wait but everyone felt it was worth it.

[big guy]

Originally Posted by sallybowron

I started with Dr Steve Ngyuen in Orlando at Optimotion Orthopedics. I am having my first knee done 12-12-2017 and the second one 3-2-2018. It takes a long tme to get an appointment to see him and even longer to get the surgery, I imagine his surgeries are scheduled out to April of next year at this time. But, he is the best!

Dr Nguyen did one of my knees (the second one done) and my appointment was for November and the surgery scheduled for September. I got a call in May that they had a cancellation and could do the surgery in June. And that is how it goes for most of his patients. They have cancellations and surgeries are moved up.
Dr Duke in Ocala did my first knee surgery. I can't say anything bad about him but if there is a chance to convalesce quicker, I will take it. The convalescence was definitely quicker with Dr Nguyen's surgery.

[784caroline]

Both knees done by Dr Ngyuen..walking night of operation, walking unaided in 2 days, minimal pain or discomfort but continued on meds for approx 2-3 weeks while doing PT. Back to normal routine (Golf water Volleyball etc) in 6-8 weeks.

2 years later still have routine check-up followups. Everything going great!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

[Judith Ann]

Thank you!

[dotti105]

Originally Posted by electricblue

Dr. Steve Ngyuen in Orlando. Optimotion Orthopedics..he is the best...

Agreed!! He is amazing! My husband and neighbors have had great results with their surgeries!!
Nguyen is the best of the best!!

[raney3099]

Both my knees are bone on bone, but because I'm still working and only in my 50's, replacement is currently not an option. Dr.Alfred Cook, in The Villages, advised on Hyalegen injections, one in each knee for 5 weeks every 6 months, and the results are amazing.

[avenger10]

I agree on all points Dr. Ngyuen is the best if you can endure the pain for 6-8 k on the. I used AOI Advanced Orthopedic Institute in Sharon Morse Building. Dr. John Williams. It only took 2 months. With primary care referral. Very grateful to have gotten to see him. I am 8 weeks out from surgery and am very pleased.