MRI revealed Ruptured disk L5-S1, likely from running road races so many years and all the training with it. Intense sciatic nerve issues steadily increasing with relentless pain in both legs. My ability to play golf or even walk was difficult or...
- Brian V.
// Jason H. Thompson, M.D.
I had surgery on February 3 of this year. I was terrified and I had not taken care of my ankle for three months prior to surgery. Dr. Novak was really understanding and listened to my problems. I am heavy and he did not mention that but gave me a...
- Katlyn B.
// Erik J. Novak, M.D., Ph.D.
I had degenerative disc in my right hip and suffered for four to five years in pain with the last two or three years being unbearable. I couldn’t tie my shoes, sitting in the car was difficult, and I could no longer participate in yoga classes...
- John
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
To Dr. Merritt,On a Saturday in April of 2014, I had climbed a step ladder to reach a bowl from a cupboard. Somehow, I forgot that I was on a ladder, and fell. I couldn’t get off the floor and had to call for help. I had fractured my hip.That...
- Nicole
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
I first injured my shoulder when I was lifting an electric motor. I felt a pop and immediate pain. The pain was so limiting, I knew I really injured my shoulder. At my first visit with Dr. Merritt, I was very impressed. He really listened to me...
- Mark
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
I take this time to share with you feedback about my experience with Proliance Orthopedics. Over the course of time, I worked with doctors and physician assistants at Proliance to address problems associated with my hip and back. Dr. Chilczuk,...
- Joy K.
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
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.
I’ve been told I have an “old back” and it leaves me with a very gimpy left leg. But before I resort to the inevitable surgery, I have had two epidural steroid injections done by Dr. Chilczuk. My first injection was harder,...
- Lori
// B. Daniel Chilczuk, M.D.
Dear Dr. Traci Barthel,I’ve never had someone in your position help me like you did. I want to express my appreciation for everything you did to save my finger. When I came to you I was convinced it would have to be amputated. You gave me hope...
- Jennifer
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
