Dear Dr. Barrett,I just got back from my Physical Therapy session. I walked in, and I walked out. The other day, I stood at a window, (without having to use a walking aid or lean on someone) and watched the world go by. (I don’t remember the...
- Deb
The surgeries I received in 2016 were a major shoulder surgery from Dr. Arntz in April and a total knee replacement in June by Dr. Merritt. I was referred by Dr. David Sweiger who took the time and interest to try to help me. So glad I switched...
- Jay S.
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
In my early 50’s my back started bothering me. I had had a serious injury in my early 30’s and thought I may need to update my exercise routine. so, I saw a physical therapist and got regular massages. I did not experience any relief...
- Mary G.
// Christopher R. Howe, M.D.
Dear Proliance Orthopedic AssociatesI am writing you this letter to tell you about my recent left shoulder replacement surgery done on December 13, 2012. Since this is my second shoulder replacement, having had the right one done four years ago,...
- Raymond
// Craig T. Arntz, M.D.
At 83 years old, I was very frightened at the thought of needing surgery on my hip. I haven’t had surgery since I was 6 years old, and it was not something that I wanted to go through at the age of 83. I had been limping for over a year,...
- Joanne
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
From the beginning to end, the staff associated with Dr. Shrivastava and he himself have put me at ease, spent the time needed to answer questions and made sure the surgery was successful. He was patient and kind, answering any and all...
- Alice
// Niket Shrivastava, M.D.
To: Valley Orthopedic Associates Care of: Dr. Cero, Joint replacement is a serious decision in one’s life. But when you consider the pain of bone on bone and the quality of life you give up every day you put this decision off you will never...
- Pat
“I was diagnosed with a very sever rotator cuff tear and I was referred to Dr. Arntz from my doctor at MultiCare. I cannot be more thankful and blessed to have had Dr. Arntz perform my surgery. He is so dedicated to doing the best job he...
- Diane
// Craig T. Arntz, M.D.
I visited the Proliance office in severe pain. Forty years ago, I had been in a terrible car accident as a teenager where my hip was dislocated and had been walking with a limp for the past 10 years. It was getting harder to ride my bicycle and...
- Juan S
My name is Annmari and I am 53. I have been Dr. Howlett’s patient for a little over 3 years now. I broke all three bones in my ankle and luckily Dr. Howlett was in the emergency room when I got there and he did my surgery that night. When...
- Annmari D.
// John Howlett, M.D.
