11 replies to this topic

[gm2005]

I need a recommendation for orthopedic surgeon for my kiddo. I need a second opinion.
Thank you.

P.S. it doesn't have to be pediatric.

[caligirlz]

Are you looking for a general orthopod, or a specialist? If a specialist, what type? Upper extremity, spine, etc?

[gm2005]

General, would be my guess.
She broke her arm in october and one of the bones is at 20% angle, so in specific positions her bones actually touch/overlap. This is causing some range of motion issues.
We don't have streight do or don't do surgery. So, I would like a second opinion.

[OceanGirl]

Dr. Dana Verch (right here in Folsom) did my knee surgery a year ago and I was rather pleased with him as a Dr. Hope that helps and you find someone to help!

[chris v]

Dana did my broken hand last year as well. Very good and very reasonable.

How old is she? My son snapped both bones in his lower arm when he was 5 and when they healed they were very crooked. We asked about it and they said they don't worry about it on small kids because they are still growing. He's 13 now and his arm is straight as an arrow.

[caligirlz]

If you are willing to travel beyond Folsom, I'd suggest Summit Ortho Group in Carmichael or any of the docs at Sac Knee & Sports in downtown.

Good luck!

[giasmom]

You can start w/your family Dr, I believe he/she will need to make the referral for you. I think you can even tell your Dr who you prefer to go to. . .

[chris v]

You can start w/your family Dr, I believe he/she will need to make the referral for you. I think you can even tell your Dr who you prefer to go to. . .

It all depends in your insurance. I was able to go to whoever I wanted in my network and didn't need any referral

[titusan]

My 5 year old had an elbow injury and our pediatrician's office referred us to Cedric Wong (in Folsom on the corner of Creekside and E Bidwell) - had a great experience. Both Dr Wong and his staff had a great demeanor with my youngster. She ended up not needing a cast or surgery, so I can't comment on skill in that department.

[gingersmom]

I second Dr. Wong. Great staff and very kind Doctor when my daughter broke her arm.

[gm2005]

Thanks everybody. She is 7 years old and the issue is not so much that it's just crooked it's that it's causing problems. She broke the same arm two years ago (both bones that time) and they were crooked but they didn't cause issues for her.

And now we are having a problem finding somebody to take a second look at her. have a few more calls in so hopefully something pans out.

[sunshine7]

Guy Guilfoy is the best....my son was about 7 or 8 when he saw him for a knee problem.