[Garywt]

Hope you find someone but I hate when you can’t get by the guards at the gate. Don’t know why some office personal get on power trips. If the doctor only knew…

[Bjeanj]

I’m having Dr. Cook do a reverse shoulder replacement on my left shoulder on 12/27. I am a bit apprehensive, not about the surgery itself, but of potential pain after, and I can’t picture how it will look. I suppose like normal, but I’m a worrier.

[fl boomer]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

I’m having Dr. Cook do a reverse shoulder replacement on my left shoulder on 12/27. I am a bit apprehensive, not about the surgery itself, but of potential pain after, and I can’t picture how it will look. I suppose like normal, but I’m a worrier.

Several of you have mentioned seeing or having surgery by Dr. Cook, but there are 2 Orthopedic surgeons by the name of Dr. Cook who practice in The Villages. There's a Dr. Jay Cook who is in with Dr. Mitchell, and there's a Dr. Alfred Cook who is also an Orthopedic doctor. When talking about your experience, it would be nice if you would specify which Dr. Cook.

[Bjeanj]

Originally Posted by fl boomer

Several of you have mentioned seeing or having surgery by Dr. Cook, but there are 2 Orthopedic surgeons by the name of Dr. Cook who practice in The Villages. There's a Dr. Jay Cook who is in with Dr. Mitchell, and there's a Dr. Alfred Cook who is also an Orthopedic doctor. When talking about your experience, it would be nice if you would specify which Dr. Cook.

Dr. Alfred Cook

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by fl boomer

Several of you have mentioned seeing or having surgery by Dr. Cook, but there are 2 Orthopedic surgeons by the name of Dr. Cook who practice in The Villages. There's a Dr. Jay Cook who is in with Dr. Mitchell, and there's a Dr. Alfred Cook who is also an Orthopedic doctor. When talking about your experience, it would be nice if you would specify which Dr. Cook.

It's in my original post, Dr. Alfred Cook and that is who we are discussing along with possible replacements, he's the one that makes 3 appointments for the same time and makes you wait sometimes for up to 2 hours to get in for a 3 minute follow up. You have to read all of the replies as well as the original topic.

[ronsroni]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Looking for recommendations for a great shoulder surgeon other than Dr. Albert Cook who is a great one but I can't handle his clerical staff anymore, they finally broke the camels back and I won't go back there. If you have had success elsewhere please share your experience.

I see Dr. Michael Messieh; a genius. Staff is great.
A V O I D orthopedic institute. Saw doc 2.5 months ago and STILL no call for surgery date
Dr Henry.
So, I’m going to a great Dr now and they booked me already!

[jojo]

I had Dr. Cook for wrist surgery and each visit I was taken in for x-ray before my appointment time and Dr. Cook was either on time or early. From reading this thread, I guess I was lucky. I'm happy with the result. I was back playing tennis in two months with a new plate and several screws in my left wrist.

[laboutj]

Originally Posted by ronsroni

I see Dr. Michael Messieh; a genius. Staff is great.
A V O I D orthopedic institute. Saw doc 2.5 months ago and STILL no call for surgery date
Dr Henry.
So, I’m going to a great Dr now and they booked me already!

Not my experience at all with Orthopedic Institute. Had rotator cuff surgery done by Dr. Krueger and doing rehab there as well. Can't say enough good things about the doctor or the rehab staff.

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by cmapgurley@comcast.net

Cook did my shoulder. Surgery good but nerve block did damage could take up to a year for those brachial plexus nerves to regenerate. The reason I’d never go back there is the wait! Two hours an avg. when I signed in for my appointment three others had same appt time with Cook! dr locker did my hip replacement and also does shoulders and knees. In Ocala. Know five who used him. All happy with successful outcomes. And they are always on time!!

So far my knees are good but thanks for the referral of the hip Dr. 😉