I fell at home in 2014 and needed a half hip replacement, which sounded interesting. Dr. Howlett was the surgeon, and I found him capable, knowledgeable, and kind. Had the surgery at Valley Medical Center, and was at Wesley Homes for Rehab. The...
- Carol B.
// John Howlett, M.D.
Dear Dr. Merritt: I am 77 years old and had been fighting a steady decline and use of my right knee due to continuing pain for several years. I tried various treatments that were temporary at best. Several of my friends had gone through a similar...
- Clayton and Joann
// 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
I am very pleased with the results of my hip replacement surgery last July, 2015. One of my primary goals was to hike with my husband again, and I’ve been able to do that! We have hiked in California, Arizona and many other states this winter...
- Ramona
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
Dear Dr. Cero. Our Hero!!
I have tried many times to find the words to say how much you have improved George's ability to walk. Every step he takes I think of you with excitement. How can I express our profound gratitude in the future of...
- Gin and George
After years of painful arthritis keeping them from the activities they enjoy in life, VOA patients share their joint replacement journeys.Edward James, a retired high school principal, lived with the pain of arthritis for nearly four years before...
- Edward
I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Howe and his staff. I came to Dr. Howe after being told by two other surgeons that nothing was wrong with my back, and I just had a bulging disk and after injections, it would heal itself. I did...
- Samantha
// Christopher R. Howe, M.D.
My surgery was on May 26, 2015 (my birthday). I was very aggressive with my rehab and was able to ski that first winter (6 months from surgery) and was already back to hiking. Today, I do an early morning hike up Pinnacle Peak just outside of...
- Pat
I finally decided to do something serious about my basketball knee (surgery in 1978 to remove part of meniscus cartilage), injured from playing at 45 long after I should have quit. So, I had knee replacement about 1 year ago – Sept 9, 2014....
- Eugene W.
Firstly, I can’t express in writing or words my gratitude and thanks for Dr. Andrew Merritt. Dr. Merritt’s surgical skills and genuine / sincere care demonstrated for his patients’ orthopedic wants, needs and desires is quite remarkable....
- Michael Q
// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.
