Patient Reviews
Thank you for choosing Professional Orthopaedic Associates for your care. We take pride in helping our patients overcome injuries, relieve pain, and return to active, healthy lifestyles.
In this section, you can read stories from patients we’ve treated about their experiences and recoveries under our care.
Read what our patients are saying about Professional Orthopaedic Associates.
“I know Dr. Foos for 16 years going on 17 and he is a great doctor who is not only caring about his patients but also honest about what needs to be addressed.”
– Kathleen M.
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“Dr. Johnson is always attentive and thorough. I like that he seeks alternatives to surgery first and if none are available he performs the most basic operations to solve the problems. The associated physical therapy office is professional and caring. This office makes you want to come back!”
– William C.
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“Dr. Nicholson is an excellent MD. The treatment was spot-on. I found him very knowledgeable. ”
– Michele S.
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“Dr. Gesell did a knee replacement on me and the experience was surprising. As with any surgery of this magnitude you expect a lot of pain. I had next to none which was very unusual according to a number of friends who had the same procedure. As a lot of people do, I put off the operation for fear of what I would have to go through. If you have to go through it this is the way to go. P.S. I think the great x-rays taken at the office helped too!”
– Tom S.
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“I found your office to be the most organized and well managed medical facility I have ever experienced.”
– Theodore L.
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“The whole office staff and Dr. Torpey were beautiful! All of my questions and concerns got addressed, and I would tell anyone to come to POA. I referred to someone here just this week.”
– Joyce F.
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“This was my first time here. The ladies at the desk were very helpful, nice, and polite. I did not wait a long time in the office. I saw Dr. Parker right away, who was nice and knowledgeable. I will be going back to see him soon.”
– Sophia G.
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“Dr. Nicholson was very thorough and explained what was going on with my injury. He answered all my questions and was very pleasant. I did not have to wait long and did not feel rushed. ”
– Joann M.
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“No waiting and plenty of time to spend with the doctor. ”
– Margaret F.
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“I am a 49 year old ex-professional hockey player who had MAKO knee surgery with Dr. Bade and Dr. Gesell. Prior to the surgery, I could barely walk. The pain in my knee was overwhelming to the point that I was having a hard time performing the more physical aspects of my job (I am a hockey director and coach) and I was unable to participate in my favorite past-time activity, golf. I had a partial knee replacement via MAKO surgery the morning of January 30, 2015, and by the same afternoon, I was up and taking steps with a walker. I had very little discomfort even directly after the procedure; I never even filled the pain medication prescription I was given, I just used over-the-counter ibuprofren, which controlled any discomfort. I followed the recommended course of physical therapy and quickly progressed to normal function. In early March (five weeks post-surgery), I was back on the ice, skating. Two months post surgery, I was back on the golf course. Today, I am three months post surgery and I feel great. I have no limitations and I am functioning at full capacity. I would highly recommend these doctors and this procedure to anyone who is a candidate for it. Dr. Bade and Dr. Gesell are outstanding surgeons and I am grateful for their meticulous care.”
– Yves H.
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