Patient Stories: Gay S.

"Dr. Kirschenbaum is everything you could ask for in a doctor and a person."
– Gay S.

"I have had major joint problems despite swimming competitively my whole life. A few years ago, I went to another doctor for my first hip replacement but he wouldn't take my insurance for the second hip, so I looked around. The father of one of the swimmers I coach is a doctor at Burke. He called me and said, 'I never recommend doctors but use this guy, he is good.' When he mentioned Dr. Kirschenbaum, I also remembered that an extremely selective friend had very successful surgery by Dr. K. So, I made an appointment.

When I made him aware of all my joint problems, Dr. K made me feel it wasn't the tragedy of the world. He replaced my right hip during Christmas 2000 and my right knee in August, 2001. With both I was walking within a day and really getting around in 3 days. With my knee, I never needed crutches, only a cane. And when I came home, I only used it when I went out. For my knee replacement he used new technology and now my range of motion is really excellent. I can do everything, even kneel. I hardly ever think about the knee or the hip - only when I bend and remind myself not to do stupid things.

To accommodate my physical limitations, Dr. K prescribed aqua therapy. So, for my physical rehabilitation I worked out in a pool, which enabled me to do much more than I can on dry land. I am in better shape now than I ever was and can do things without huffing and puffing! I had a great experience with Dr. K, he was always friendly, positive and happy. He is everything you could ask for in a doctor and a person. He never comes across as if he's full of himself even though he is really good at what he does."

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