PCI MedTalk: Dr. Akhtar Discusses Hip Replacement Surgery
Advances in Joint Replacement Surgery
Dr. Omar Akhtar discusses the latest in joint replacement surgery. He covers the most common joints that need to be replaced, recovery process, and what other orthopedic surgery advances Dr. Akhtar sees on the horizon.
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Comments from Dr. Akhtar's Patients
"I am very happy with Dr Omar Akhtar. He is such a caring, friendly, and awesome doctor. He always answers our questions. He is always on top of my care. I would highly recommend him."
"I wish all Doctors were like him. He is the best and I really think he wants what is best for me. And, he makes me laugh."
"I highly recommend Dr. Akhtar and will refer my patients with hip and other orthopedic issues to him. He explains very thoroughly and takes time for questions. I feel very confident in his care. Sylvie is also very helpful and responsive to my questions and calls, I appreciate her as well."
"Dr. Akhtar introduced himself and as very professional, caring and proficient in how addressed me and the problems I am having. He explained what he diagnose d as my problem and set forth a definite plan of care, one that he explained to me and asked if I was agreeable, I appreciated his including me in the treatment plan and describing what he thought the outcome will be as long as I follow his recommendations. He was through and caring. His nurse also made it clear if i experienced any problems to make sure I contact the office with my concerns."
"Dr. Akhtar was wonderful!!! Gave me a cortisone shot in my knee and it was painless. He took his time, explained and listened. Glad I went to him."
"Dr. Akhtar has great doctor/patient skills he listened to me and my concerns, I never felt rushed. The way he explained my situation helped to put my to ease, and I left the office feeling better about myself & my situation."
"Dr. Akhtar provides EXCELLENT care and provides one on one concern for you the patient. I value his opinion and the care he provides."
"Dr. Akhtar is the perfect blend of personal and professional care."
"Dr. Akhtar assured me about my concerns about my knee that has been my only knee for 43 years. He included anti-inflammatory dietary information & approved continued exercise to help me maintain the "life" of my only knee. He is excellent at educating, used my CT scans and other "normal" scans to show me comparisons. He is kind person who genuinely cares."
"Dr. Akhtar seemed like an old friend, even though this was my 1st visit with him. He was very calming, reassuring and knowledgeable while still being professional and confident. I would highly recommend him!"
"Excellent an 10 are not a high enough rating for Dr. Akhtar, I have been more than satisfied whit every visit, pre and post op. I cannot say enough good things about him, a true asset to PCI."
"My knee replacement operation recovery seems to be going exceptionally well so far, but I was full of apprehension before agreeing to endure the surgery. I really appreciated Dr Akhtar's confidence & competency in helping me "see the daylight" in proceeding with the operation. It's still too early to "declare victory" but the speed of my recovery so far really helps to affirm my decision to replace both knees AND to hopefully gain the benefit of painless knee joints with full mobility for my retirement years."
"Dr. Akhtar is a fantastic doctor and a great addition to PCI. He did my left hip and six months later I have no pain and often forget I have new hardware in there. I have highly recommended Dr. Akhtar to others (including my own child who saw him for a different issue). He is kind, explains things well, allows you to make decisions regarding your own health combined with information he shares. I appreciate him so much and how much he helped me. My hip replacement overall was fantastic and I know it’s because he was my surgeon."
"One of the best physicians I have ever known!"
"Dr Akhtar did both of my total knee replacements and he is an excellent doctor when it comes to joint replacement. He really gets to know you as a patient. He is very reassuring when it comes to any questions you may have. And I have found this to be true with all of the doctors working out of PCI who have treated me in the past. As a matter of fact, my knee replacements have been so successful that I have already had many friends and family members to ask me what doctor I used and I proudly tell them Dr Akhtar at the PCI Orthopedic clinic. So I am already doing word of mouth referrals because this will always be the best when it comes to promoting a doctor or facility. But I really want to mention that it's not just the Doctor's who are excellent but also the Nurses, Clinical Technician's, Labs, Imaging, and the Concierges who greet you when entering the building with their big beautiful smiles. These departments are all excellent in what they do especially when it comes to making the patient feel comfortable and at ease. There have been days I have felt so down and out from having to deal with pain that I didn't think anything or anyone could make me smile but the Concierges have always succeeded in their job which I feel sometimes is underestimated by people. But they really set the tone when you enter the building. I hope I am not the only one who appreciates their ability to redirect someone who is feeling like total crap into someone who was just given hope with something as simple as a smile. All in all I depend on the PCI doctors and the staff and other departments who work there so I have nothing but praises."
"Dr. Akhtar is one of the most caring doctors I have ever had! He makes me feel that I am very well cared for and he is there for me! No question is too small to ask. I feel very fortunate to have him!"
"Dr. Akhtar did an excellent job repairing my hip and I would recommend him to friends and family. Office visits before and after surgery were very thorough and informative and presented in a caring and understandable manner."