Patient Reviews
Thank you for choosing Desert Orthopaedic Center for your care. We take pride in helping our patients overcome injuries, relieve pain, and return to active, healthy lifestyles.
In this section, you can read stories from patients we’ve treated about their experiences and recoveries under our care.
Read what our patients are saying about Desert Orthopaedic Center.
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- “I had been suffering from hip pain for seven plus years and after seeing Dr. Hanson and having done surgery I am walking with no limp and with very little pain. The staff at DOC are very professional and I highly recommend DOC to whoever needs help.”– Marshall M.Treating Doctor: Chad M. Hanson, M.D.
- “I highly recommend Dr. Chad Hanson and his staff. My recovery from his minimally invasive surgery was exceptionally quick with only minor swelling and virtually no pain. They were professional, organized, polite, and respectful. I recommend Dr. Hanson to everyone.”– Timothy S.Treating Doctor: Chad M. Hanson, M.D.
- “Prior to surgery I heard nothing but horror stories from others. Dr. Chad Hanson and his staff were nothing short of awesome. I felt comfortable and confident in their abilities and in their hands for my care. I would recommend them to anyone for their Orthopaedic needs. Thank you and your staff for everything.”– David S.Treating Doctor: Chad M. Hanson, M.D.
- “After eight weeks out of surgery for a torn meniscus and scare tissue "clean-up" on my knee, I am running faster and longer every week without pain. I am very pleased with Dr. Chad Hanson's care and expertise, the staff is great too!”– Joan P.Treating Doctor: Chad M. Hanson, M.D.
- “This experience was much better than I could have ever expected. I have never had any kind of surgery before, so I was very nervous and had no idea what to expect. But the outcome has been unbelievable! I have had zero pain and was up and around in a couple of days! This has been an amazing experience. Dr. Chad Hanson and his staff have been incredible. Thank you”– Shelly H.Treating Doctor: Chad M. Hanson, M.D.
- “I was extremely impressed with Dr. Chad Hanson and his staff, A+++++. My knees have both progressed beyond my expectations. I now plan on skiing until I am 100! Thanks So Much”– Ron C.Treating Doctor: Chad M. Hanson, M.D.
- “Dear Dr. Fouse, I don't know if you remember me, but I was one of your patients this summer. I just finished a 50 mile shred fest through the mountains on my road bike followed by a 500 meter swim and I just had to take a moment to express my gratitude for all you have done for me. Sixteen years prior to meeting you I had a bad landing while skydiving and fractured my calcaneus. I was fitted with an external fixation device and after five months was able to return to an active and productive life. In fact, in the years that followed, I made over a thousand jumps and competed in several triathlons. Unfortunately, over time the joints in my ankle began to degenerate and eventually I had to have a subtalar fusion. It didn't take, so after a few months I had to have a hind foot revision triple arthrodesis which left me with some impressive hardware. My ankle is now fused. Ok, so I can't run any more, but I found that I could still ride my bike and work which was great because after a total of 5 months on crutches and the better part of a year unemployed, I was in near financial ruin. Not to mention somewhat depressed. I was finally began to regain some fitness and was enjoying working again when just two months later I tore my rotator cuff roller skating with my daughters. I was devastated. I remember that I actually cried when you broke the news to me. That's when I saw the difference between you and all the other arthropods I had known before. You showed great compassion and assured me that you could help and that in a few months I would be back doing the things I love and be productive again. You took the time to explain the procedure and answered all of my questions. I knew what to expect and was prepared for the initial pain and recovery because I trusted you. My trust was not misplaced. Thanks to your obvious exceptional skills as a surgeon and your excellent rehab protocol I now have full function, range of motion and I am pain free. My shoulder is actually better that is was before. During the entire process, I was treated with respect and never felt like I was on an assembly line as has been the case in years past. Your staff was courteous and professional and they never has any problems with the mountain of forms that the employers, insurance company and disability administrators piled upon them. You are a class act and you have a rock solid staff. I was very fortunate to have your as my surgeon and I will be happy to refer you if the occasion ever arises. Thank you.”– Dennis L.Treating Doctor: Matthew N. Fouse, M.D.
- “When I tore my ACL during a basketball game two months before my wedding, I thought there was no way I'd be able to walk down the aisle. Dr. Matthew Fouse at Desert Orthopaedic Center examined my knee two days after my injury. I underwent surgery to repair my torn ACL and meniscus one month later. With hard work in physical therapy, I was able to walk down the aisle without a limp and even dance at my reception, which my husband appreciated during our first dance. Thank you, Dr. Fouse.”– Kristi J.Treating Doctor: Matthew N. Fouse, M.D.
- “Dear Dr. Matthew Fouse, I just wanted to thank you for all your efforts in repairing my shoulder. From my first telephone call to Michael, to my first office visit and registration with Lisa at the front desk to meeting your assistant Eddy, to meeting you, I was treated with great respect and care. Everyone was efficient, considerate and dedicated to my care. In just one office visit, you explained the problem in detail, gave me options, and scheduled my surgery, all within one hour. This was extremely important to me, as I was going to a different Orthopedic Surgeon that could not find time to have his assistant call me back to answer any questions or schedule my surgery. I was in pain for 4 months. The surgery was more involved once you started, but everything has progressed like clockwork. In just 4 months after surgery on the rotator cuff and dislocation, my shoulder is back to working pain-free again. You are an excellent doctor and I would recommend you to family and friends with shoulder and/or knee problems. Thank you and your wonderful staff for being so helpful, kind and considerate.”– Larry H.Treating Doctor: Matthew N. Fouse, M.D.
- “I want to thank Dr. Matthew Fouse for his wonderful care during my recent rotator cuff and bicep problems. Dr. Fouse explained everything about my options for care. I chose to have surgery. He answered all my questions and never made me feel rushed. He was always available. Now three months after my surgery I feel it was extremely successful. I would return to Dr. Fouse for any future orthopedic problems and would recommend him to family and friends. I also wish to thank all employees at Desert Orthopedic Center and Desert Orthopedic Surgical Center for all their care. Everyone was extremely helpful and professional. They made me feel welcome and treated me as an individual.”– Norma O.Treating Doctor: Matthew N. Fouse, M.D.
- “Dear Dr. Fouse, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. You, Eddy and Mike are a wonderful team! Three months after surgery on my rotator cuff, I feel 100% better. I can't wait to get back on the golf course! Thank you for the excellent care.”– Patti J-DTreating Doctor: Matthew N. Fouse, M.D.
- “I never had the opportunity to properly thank you! Both of my feet feel fantastic! You and your crew did an excellent job. I thank you all so much! May God Bless you all. 3 wise men following astrological signs to honor Jesus, as king. Best wishes”– HeleneTreating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “To all patients of Dr. Raissi: Some 40 years ago as a young girl of 24, I took someones advice and had a radical bunionectomy called a "Keller Procedure". In this surgery the entire bunion joint is removed and literally thrown away, leaving the end of the toe not attached to the foot. The only thing keeping it attached is muscle, tendon and skin. All was well for probably 10 years then the end of the toe started to curl over the toe next to it. Finally after f being told that nothing could be done I learned to live with it until March of 2015. That's when Dr. Raissi performed surgery and pinned the 2 bones together. Why no other doctor would come up with a solution is mind boggling. I am so thankful to Dr. Raissi that I can now were closed shoes comfortably without any rubbing whatsoever. I will be forever grateful and I have truly found my orthopedic for the rest of my life. Thank you Dr. Raissi and your staff for the wonderful care and making wearing shoes again most comfortable.”– Karen S.Treating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “Dear Dr. Raissi, When I start my work on my feet it was to one day dance at my daughter's wedding without pain and of course to wear elegant shoes. May 16th my daughter Nicole is getting married and I have two pair of stylish sparkle shoes all thanks to your great work. Thank you again”– PatTreating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “Dearest Dr. Raissi, Thanks so much for all you have done for us in 2014 - keeping your eyes out for us & juggling your world to accommodate our requests. Happy Holidays & May 2015 be magical for you & your family.”– The Zarkana Pmed TeamTreating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “Good evening Dr. Raissi. I wanted to thank you and your team one more time for taking such good care of me when I broke my foot last year. I am excited to report that I ran the Las Vegas Half-Marathon Sunday night and had an incredible race!! I ran a 1:54:38 putting me in 6 minutes faster than I expected and I was 29th out of 1268 females 50-54. I finished as the 771 female out of 15,832 and the 2425 overall finisher out of 25,267 runners. I had NO real foot pain throughout the race and made it through the 10 week training program without any significant troubles as well. I am thankful for all your skills, advice and care that has put me back not only running but doing triathlon's again and of course riding all our horses too. I hope all is well with you and your staff. Happy Holidays.”– SusanTreating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “Dear Dr. Raissi and Staff, A simple "thank you" is not enough. Having been your patient 8 years ago for my right foot, I did not hesitate to see you once again this year as I began to have similar problems with my left foot. Being in the nursing profession for 30+ years, healthy feet are essential. I had complete confidence that I was in good hands once again. I so respected your opinion to try conservative treatment at first and not "jump" into surgery as the only option. When that failed, you left the decision for surgery totally up to me, with no pressure whatsoever. Know that you have made a difference in my life and have literally gotten me "back on my feet" and for that I will be eternally grateful. You have created an amazing team of kind, compassionate professionals. Each and every person that I have come in contact with during my surgery and recovery have been a reflection of true professionalism. Please thank LJ for his kindness and caring as he is an amazing asset to your team. I pray that you continue to touch your patients as you have touched me, and once again I am ever so grateful.”– Donna C.Treating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “Dear Dr. Abdi Raissi, How very "not" nice to be your patient again, but as you did a tremendously amazing job on my left foot, I came back to see you for my right foot! As a lady and a performer, my main concern as of after having a surgery on my foot was: "can i ever wear a high hill shoes again???" please note, being 5'2 feet high its a pretty big fear :). And the answer is "YES"!!!! in fact I can't stop wearing them! It feels like I've never had a problem! If I can possibly have 5 min interview on CNN (:-) all I'd say is : please people you must see Dr. Raissi if you have an orthopedic problems. Dr. Abdi Raissi is professional, caring, protective, kind doctor, in simpler way of saying with all my confidence, he is the BEST! THANK YOU”– Gyulnara K.Treating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “Hello my name is Pete G. and I would like to share my story about a very serious ankle injury I had in a motorcycle accident. March 4th 2010 I was out for a evening drive up at Red Rock Canyon and a Rabbit ran out on the road and I couldn't avoid it doing 65 mph and bam I slammed to the ground and slid for what seemed to be forever and stopped after i flipped into the desert. After realizing i was still alive i tried to get up and walk to the road and very quickly i realized I couldn't walk and had major pain in my left ankle and fell to the ground. lucky for me a passing car stopped and a woman found me and got me an ambulance, upon arriving to the emergency room i was put into x-ray and the doc came to see me and explained how severe my ankle was broken 1 being a minor break 10 being the worst i was at an 11 at that point i went into 5 hour surgery to put 10 screws into my ankle to try and put it back together. Now lets fast forward two years and many doctors that didn't help me, and an ankle that became very deformed and I couldn't walk this included not being able to play with my 9 year old daughter. i worked in extreme pain daily and almost found it impossible to work as an Executive Chef on the Las Vegas strip. Now lets get to the part where i was referred to the doctor who not only put my ankle back together but helped me put my life back together Dr. Raissi, when I arrived at the doc's office and being sent to x-ray i met the two people that would eventually give me my life back Dr. Raissi and his Assistant LJ. Dr. Raissi came into the room and explained to me after looking at my x-ray and visually examining my ankle that it was pretty bad and in his professional opinion I had 2 options 1 was ankle fusion the other was amputation below the knee which let me say made my stomach turn. After talking for a while the doc and I decide with the ankle fusion, and Dr. Raissi was up front with me and honest and said i had a 50/50 shot at success which from where i was was pretty good odds. I would like to add at this point how great the doc and his staff treated me and talked to me and treated me like a person and not a number or just another paycheck they were great from the time i walked into the office till now almost 6 months later. After surgery i have to say it hurt pretty bad because the doc had to work on me for about 5 hours, the doc came out and talked to me and explained how it went and told me what i should do after going home. I will try and shorten the end of this story by saying that Dr. Raissi told me what to do over the 4 month period of healing which included electronic bone simulator and i listened to every word and followed it by the letter. In the end the ankle fusion took and i have my life back last week i took my daughter fishing for the first time in nearly 3 years and I can't put into words what that means to me and I have only one person to thank for that THE DOC as i call him Dr. Raissi and his wonderful staff a special thanks to LJ and Allaya you guys are great thank you thank you thank you. ”– Pete G.Treating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “Being injured is not fun, but I'm glad I could meet you. Thank you dr Raissi.”– Noriko T.Treating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “My thanks to Doc Raissi for fixing my foot- Not a knife to the flesh did he want to put. Unlike the first Doc who I went to see He was so adamant - "You need surgery!" Second opinions are essential to get, I avoided a lot of needless fret. I'm eighty-two years with a heart that's frail- But now, again as before, I can hit the old trail. Much praise and kudos to good Doctor R.- it goes without saying, he gets a gold star.”– Bernard H.Treating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “Dear Dr. Raissi, I wanted to say hello and let you know my foot is problem and pain free! Im still doing what I love to do. I hope you and the team are all doing well say hello to them for me and share the photo. You all are amazing and without you I could never be hanging off of a building and making a good living at it. Im working Palazzo/Venetian now and have been for over 6 months. I love my job and thanks to all of you I can still do it. Thank You all from the bottom of my heart! Tomorrow Feb. 2 is the "anniversary" of my accident. Every year for the past 6 yrs I think of you at this time. Every year I am grateful that I got you for my surgeon. I will probably always hate Groundhogs Day because I cant think of it without thinking of that day I could have lost my life. So this day has ups and downs for me. You are one of the ups. So if you get time send me an email so I can have another up for this day next year. Thank you again for all you and the team have done for me, without you guys I wouldn't be walking!!! You guys are also the reason all the memories I have from Feb. 2 2006 and what resulted from that day, are not bad memories. My first office visit at Cheyenne office was where it all went from bad to good! It was a long road but I made it thanks to you all. Well Doc, it's been 8 years today since humptys great fall! Still going strong thanks to you and the team! I m and will always be grateful to have had the best team to fix me! I hope you are all doing well... Hard to believe that I don't feel that giant screw. Your the best! I wish you all happiness!”– Pamela S.Treating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “Dear Dr. Raissi, I would like to thank you and your incredible staff for the wonderful care I have received. I love the fact that I have always been treated as a person instead of a dollar sign at your office. All my options were discussed in detail prior to surgery . I never felt as though I was being rushed. All my questions were encouraged and always answered. Suggestions, that I would have never thought of, were given to me and made my recovery much easier. If I had a problem I was seen immediately. I have strongly recommended you to colleagues, and friends. Tendon transplant is a very rare surgery and the scar is very small considering all the amazing work you did. You are a very knowledgeable and excellent surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner. As an RN, with 25 years of experience, I was very impressed and amazed with you and your staff. If I ever have to have orthopedic surgery again, Desert Orthopaedic Center is the only place I will go to. Thank you again for being so incredible.”– Maryosa S.Treating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “While at work, I seriously broke my foot and when I was referred to Dr. Raissi he quickly sprung into action scheduling surgery immediately and professionally. The care given to me over the next 6 months was nothing but the best from the Lobby Crew to His assistant LJ and on down the line. After receiving such great care from him, I also referred a friend who had been having ongoing foot problems and was unable to get satisfaction from her doctors. She also told me the Dr. Raissi had given top notch care. Thank you Dr. !”– Randy H.Treating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.
- “After suffering a serious work injury, I prayed that my ankle was not broken, but if it was, I wanted to come under the care of Dr. Raissi and his wonderful staff. I experienced firsthand the expertise of Dr. Abdi Raissi. At my initial consultation, the x-rays indicated two fractures, but Dr. Raissi ordered an additional scan in preparation for surgery. A third break was confirmed, and surgery was a success. Although my recovery time exceeded normal limits, Dr. Raissi took every precaution in my healing due to diabetes. I am forever grateful to Dr. Raissi, L.J., and the entire "Team Raissi" for the care and support given to me.”– Maryanne W.Treating Doctor: Abdi Raissi, M.D.