Watch this fascinating testimonial video from Proliance Orthodpedic Associates’ patient Betsy, who experienced osteoarthritis to the point of bone on bone. She talks about meeting with POA orthopedic surgeon Dr. William Barrett and how he...
- POA Patient Betsy
As a child I had scoliosis and had a steel rod in my back. So as an adult, when I started having numbness down my arms, I came to POA because I thought it was a problem with my back. Some tests were done, and I was diagnosed with Carpel Tunnel. I...
- Sherlyn M.
// John Howlett, M.D.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Barthel and the entire Proliance Orthopedic Associates staff. I’ve never experienced such thoughtful and compassionate care from a medical facility like I have at Proliance Orthopedic...
- Jessica
We wanted to write and say thank you for your work on George’s hand injury. It has been 2.5 years since the accident and he has regained 80-85% use of his right hand, including the ability to write and fish. We truly believe you were an...
- George and Dottie J.
// John Howlett, M.D.
I received foot fusion surgery for arthritis on Nov. 11, 2015. I feel great now. I just went back to my bowling in March. I am also able to walk my dog at least six blocks, where I was only able to walk a few blocks before. Dr. Novak was very...
- Rosalie L.
// Erik J. Novak, M.D., Ph.D.
The first time I visited Dr. Jason Thompson, he said, “Why did you wait so long?” My back hurt from time to time, some days more than others. But, I didn’t think too much of the pain, because it usually got better. Then it...
- Mariquita
// Jason H. Thompson, M.D.
In November 2014, my step son was getting married and all I wanted to do was be able to walk down the isle and be able to dance at his wedding. Fortunately, I was able to do these things, but due to the pain it was difficult. The pain I felt in...
- Pamela
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
I had injured my hip labrum 18 years before I saw Dr. Huang. At that point I was keeping pain under control using anti inflammatories but my limp was getting worse. I first saw Dr. Huang in February 2013 and when he asked what was a good date for...
- Jan C.
// Fredrick S. Huang, M.D.
I was lucky to have had a wonderful experience today spending it in the VOA Surgery Center. From the time upon admitting, to surgery, recovery, and discharge the staff was so caring, kind, and compassionate about the patient, and the procedure to...
- Rebecca
After years of painful arthritis keeping them from the activities they enjoy in life, VOA patients share their joint replacement journeys.Edward James, a retired high school principal, lived with the pain of arthritis for nearly four years before...
- Edward
