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Patient Comments

Dr. Westrich's patient six months
after her knee replacement.

"I was in so much pain, I was miserable… If I hadn't gone to Dr. Westrich, I think I would have become a cripple." J.K., West Virginia

"It's been a revelation since I got this new knee. It's been amazing. I've been playing tennis for the past two months. I have complete mobility. I walk on the beach every day with my dogs, I can do anything anyone else can do." A.V., Long Island, NY

"Dear Dr. Westrich, I still can't believe that it has been over a year and my hip has not dislocated once. You are a genius and I can't imagine how life would have been this past year had I not gone to you for surgery. You gave me back my life and no words could ever say 'Thank you' enough. You are a great surgeon/doctor and have a wonderful bedside manner that many great surgeons fail to possess – making you truly doctor of the year." K.W., Amelia, VA

"In case any of your patients need inspiration, here's a picture of my first rock climbing adventure six months after knee replacement surgery! Not bad for a 56 year woman! Dr. Westrich, I can't thank you enough for giving me my life back!" D.H., Noank, CT

"I went to five different surgeons, and with each surgeon I was told that it was a very risky surgery and the outcome could be amputation. When I saw Dr. Westrich and he told me he thought he could save my leg, I was so happy, I burst out in tears." P.B., Vernon, CT

"Dear Dr. Westrich,
Since I have returned back home I am a true advocate of yours as an outstanding surgeon/medical engineer. I am doing great and cannot thank you enough for the terrific surgery you performed on my right knee. The words Revision Total Knee replacement scared me and my family, but I knew coming to a surgeon with an engineering background I would do great and I was right! I am doing wonderfully." J.S.

"Dr. Westrich,
Thank you for a fine strong hip and for putting my leg back together in spite what might have been great difficulties. I am so glad that I had you as my doctor. I've just started driving again, totally on my own and I can't describe to you what a wonderful feeling this is. Thank you, Dr.Westrich for being a great doctor and especially for being my surgeon!" T.M.

"Dr. Westrich, my savior,
Just a note to express my thanks for giving me a new right hip and getting rid of my painful limp. I definitely chose the best surgeon in the world with the best bedside manner. Thank you again!" M.O.