[Dakotaboy]

Played pickle ball this winter & didn't listen to instructors and thought
I was 30 again. Who is/are best knee surgeons in area. Thanks - Arnie

[jflynn1]

Dr Duke in Ocala

[texasfal]

Dr. Nguyen is the best. Look at previous threads on knee replacements.

[Bjeanj]

I am seeing Dr. Carl Olllivierre. Got in to see him pretty quickly for the first appointment, and he is replacing my knee on Dec. 3. Everything I've read about him has been positive. Will let you know!

[raynan]

Just had my 2nd knee replaced by Dr. Steve Nguyen on Monday. Very minor pain and already have an angle of 112 degrees. I have in-home therapy thru Monday and then out-patient PT for 6 weeks starting Tuesday. You have to wait quite a while to get an appointment with him but the pain level and short rehab period makes up for that. I am already off the walker and just using a cane.

[JGVillages]

Duke in Ocala

[784caroline]

Agree with Raynan....I had 2 knees replaced by Dr Nguyen (one in December 2014 and the other May 2015). Very little pain, up and around same day of operation, no walker/cane or any type of assistance after 2 days. Today playing full golf and advanced water volleyball no problem.

I suggest you meet with the doctors you are considering but moreso talk to the people in the wait room (who are awaiting follow ups) and ask how their post recovery has been especially pain level immediately after the operation.

[Polar Bear]

Great results here with Dr. Duke.

[simpkinp]

Is it true that Medicare does not cover his surgery?

[784caroline]

Originally Posted by simpkinp

Is it true that Medicare does not cover his surgery?

Who are you talking about......I had no problem with medicare accepting Dr Nguyen

[raynan]

If you're referring to Dr. Nguyen, Medicare does cover the surgery. If you are Medicare it will require an overnight stay in the hospital. If you are not Medicare (under 65, like me) it can be done in day surgery. Same procedure, it's just that Medicare requires the overnight stay.

[dadspet]

If you want very fast recovery with minimal pain I highly recommend Dr. Nguyen. I've talked to several other people who had full knee replacement by other Drs and the difference seems significant. Talk to his patients while waiting for you appt in his office. He goes in through the side and spares a muscle that reduces the recovery time.

[Polar Bear]

Just so you'll know, I was up on my knee the next day and never had significant pain with Dr. Duke. Adhering to therapy regimen is absolutely essential, regardless of doctor.

[fredthefisherman]

Orthopedic Institute in Ocala.

[MDLNB]

Originally Posted by jflynn1

Dr Duke in Ocala

... I did my pre-operation exercises, lost some weight and was playing pickleball in a few weeks after my total knee replacement.