I wrote a review years ago and it disappeared, so this is long overdue.
I think I first saw Dr Fletcher in 2017 after I fell off of a table at school and injured my arm. I saw him a year or so later when...
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I wrote a review years ago and it disappeared, so this is long overdue.
I think I first saw Dr Fletcher in 2017 after I fell off of a table at school and injured my arm. I saw him a year or so later when I had, again, fallen at work and injured my knee. At that time, I joked about being “clumsy” and having had broken/injured many body parts (foot, ankle, knee, ribs, hand, ulna, shoulder, skull). Although all my doctors knew of my previous injuries, Dr. Fletcher was the very first one to state that it was not normal to have so many falls. I though he was joking when he referred me to my first neurologist, Dr. Bruce Barton (great, but just retired.)
I had been noticing that I was getting much weaker on one side with more obvious symptoms appearing and drastically affecting my functionality. 30+ doctors either dismissed my complaints or prescribed another do-nothing-but-make-me-sick medication. After a many brain/spine scans, it was discovered that I have an exceedingly rare (NORD -national organization for rare disorders) and progressive neurological problem. After 265 appointments with multiple surgeons/specialists in 18 months, I now have some sort of plan.
Fast forward and I am no longer able to work, but thankfully kept seeing Dr. Fletcher with more falling injuries. I had a very painful, torn knee meniscus and he fixed me up beautifully! (I could finally get some exercise with 4 stable points of contact on a stationary bike.) I still use a cane for walking when dizziness is extreme.
This year, after so many previous falls onto my shoulder, it was hurting 24/7 and would keep me awake with spasms. I tried physical therapy and cortisone shots, but I was so tired from sleep-deprivation that I was tripping more frequently.
I am 3 weeks into Dr. Fletcher’s rotator-cuff repair, and I can already feel a difference.
I cannot begin to express my gratitude for finding Dr. Fletcher and his office of incredibly kind staff. After my experience these past few years, I know that a great, friendly staff makes any visit more pleasurable.
Dr. Fletcher – my hero. Took 60 years, hundreds of doctors and dozens of surgeries for him to send me to the right person. He did a FABULOUS job on my knee and I’m now healing from his shoulder work. He is a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon who was recommended by an ex who worked in orthopedic surgery throughout the tri-county area. His words were, “He cares. He takes his time to do the best thing for the patient.” This was not something he said often.
Sonja – Scheduler – always friendly and very helpful
Rita – check-in; always pleasant; always returns calls
Kisha – nurse here forever - you have got to love this woman who is ALWAYS upbeat
Janet – newer to office – same positive vibes as Kisha
Kayla – check-out; always a kind word from this young lady
Helen – records – you don’t need to ask anything twice. Prompt and friendly.
Walle – surgical , will call you back for any questions.
Casey – tech, always helpful