[villager99]

i see kerina for routine followups on my tkr which he did in 04. he's an excellent surgeon and although always busy i do find him caring and willing to answer all of my questions.


my recovery was challenging due to the fact that i have limited use of opposite leg and none of opposite arm, but kerrina saw to it that i got top notch home, in and outpatient therapy as needed. i was back to my "normal" in record time

[barb1191]

I also highly recommend Dr Kerina. He diagnosed my shoulder pain as a torn rotator cuff. Now, he could have easily recommended surgery, however, this very ethical man decided that I may be able to heal the tear by first trying physical therapy. My cuff healed by PT and I would definitely recommend him.

You're entitled to your judgement about his personality, however, his patients' judging the man on his medical reputation as one of the best, is most important.

[gego3650]

Locker and Duke are very well known. I went to Vlasic at the U of F as I refuse to go to a TV doctor. Kerina lied to me on mini incision when I saw him as he stated my bones were too large. That was BS as I don't believe he knew the procedure at that time. Locker. Duke and Vlasac would be good bests.

[tractorman]

I have had a total knee replacement about 5-years ago.when I was 62 as well as my older brother younger brother and Father who was 89,and was doing great until he passed away. at 92. I had my surgery done in Suffolk County in New York. With the right Doctor you should be alright. The most important thing is the Rehab,which is painful,but a must in order to be successful. Also if you do have it done there are exercises you can do to build up the muscles in your leg. As far as finding the right Doctor you will have ask around to find people who have had the surgery. If you lived in the New York area I would be glad to give you my Doctors name. Good Luck

[gego3650]

I went to Kerina several years ago and he acted as though he knew the quad sparing procedure and then told me my bones were too big. That was BS so I went to U of F Dr Vlasic and he is tops. It may be a little ride but worth the effort. They now do surgery in the new cancer center building and the treatment is great.352-273-7001

[gego3650]

U of F in Gainesville. Dr. Vlasic has been doing knee replacement long before the villages knew the lastest procedures.

[marennorge]

Go to bonesmartdotorg where you will find a wealth of info about knee replacement There is also a feature where you can research ortho surgeons.

[gego3650]

I went to Kerina and he misinformed me on what could be done. He told me my bones were too large for mini-incision which was BS as I don't believe he knew the procedure at that time. I went to Dr, Vlasic at the U of F and he is tops. A little drive goes a long way and now they operate at ther new Cancer Center which is a top facility. Drive the extra miles and get a real professional who has been doing the new procedure for over 7 years.

[gego3650]

Dr. Vlasic at U of F is tops. I also hear good reports on Dr. Duke. When I went to Kerina years ago he told me my bones were too large for mini incision which was BS. I don't believe he knew the new procedure at that time.

[rpensabene]

James B Duke in Ocala did both my knees; total replacements. He is tops in the field.

[VICAR OF DIBLEY]

Hi,

Before I had my knee surgery I saw Dr. Riley and Dr. Duke. Both were ready to do the surgery immediately. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR MISTAKE IF I WENT WITH EITHER SURGEON.

I saw Dr. Messieh who was quite honest with me and would only do the surgery under certain conditions - the conditions he set forth were so that I would get the outcome I wanted. 100% SUCCESS!

Followed his instructions and I was able to walk 7 days after surgery without using any assistive device. Wound healed quickly, and since I had surgery I have not experienced any pain in my knee other than post operative.

I found him to be knowledgeable, personable and always available to answer any questions I had.

Main Number 352-243-6899

The Villages Clinic
1400 US HWY 441, Building 930, Suite 934
The Villages, FL 32159

Hope this helps you. I know he has seminars and will answer all questions