I came to see Dr. Merritt after a frustrating experience with another surgeon. I was scheduled for a total knee replacement with a surgeon at a different hospital and the surgery got cancelled when I was in the pre-op area. The day of surgery it...
- Valerie
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
I want to tell how much I’ve waited for my hand back. To help people, like you do doctor, it means so much to me to use my hand as a helping hand for others. I’ve prayed for this all year. Doing everything one handed, has been challenging.I...
- Marlene – Patient/Friend
Dear Dr. Barrett and Team,You and your associates are my super heroes! Last week, during my vacation in Hawaii, I was able to enjoy hiking in the outdoors – 12 weeks from the time of my surgery! I hiked 2 miles in a canyon on one day and 2 days...
- Denise
Before I came to Proliance Orthopedic Associates I was VERY discouraged. I was in pain every day for months, but being told nothing was wrong. The day I met Dr. Shrivastava and Jeannie, my world brightened. They assured me that I would get...
- Kimberly
// Niket Shrivastava, M.D.
My primary care provider referred me to see Dr. Arntz at Proliance Orthopedic Associates in Renton because I was having problems with my shoulder. I was having extreme pain in my shoulder whenever I would reach out to grab an object, or pick up...
- Regina S
// Craig T. Arntz, M.D.
The anterior approach hip replacement surgery I had was a wonderful experience for me. I suffered from an awful hip with severe pain which bothered me for a long time. I was practically unable to walk. The anterior approach to a total hip...
- Arlene
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
January, 2013I am 59 years old and have suffered for years with Oesteoarthritis in my knee due to sports injuries. I tried to prolong the life of the knee with cortisone and viscous shots but finally reached a point where my quality of life had...
- Dinah
Proliance Orthopedic Associates and Dr. William Barrett are rare finds in healthcare and surgery. In my 72 year lifetime, and 50 years as a health care professional, I have a multitude of experiences with doctors, health care systems and...
- B. Noelani Hong
I recently slipped on a wet floor and broke my right wrist. As an active outdoors person, I enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, jeeping and dirt bike riding so I was concerned about future limitations if healing didn’t go well. I researched the...
- Carla
// John Howlett, M.D.
Over the years, Pauline has had four surgeries with Proliance Orthopedic Associates orthopedic physician Dr. Craig Arntz. She has had two hand surgeries, as well as both right and left shoulder surgery. She discusses how she is virtually...
- Pauline
// Craig T. Arntz, M.D.
