My Comeback Story: Gary W.

If you are suffering from debilitating joint pain, I cannot recommend Dr. Richard Woodworth and the team at Desert Orthopaedic Center highly enough. My family’s experience with them has been nothing short of life-changing.
My journey began in 2017 when Dr. Woodworth performed a complete hip replacement on my first hip. The surgery completely restored my quality of life, and both his immediate medical team and the physical therapy department were incredible throughout my recovery.
By 2024, it became necessary to have my other hip replaced. I returned to Dr. Woodworth without hesitation, but what blew me away was walking into the operating room and realizing he had the exact same team by his side as he did seven years prior. In healthcare, that level of consistency is rare. It tells you everything you need to know about Dr. Woodworth—his team stays together because they truly love working with him, and it shows in the joy and care they bring to their work. Once again, the surgery was a flawless success, and the outpatient physical therapy department got me back on my feet and living better than ever.
The ultimate testament to our trust in Dr. Woodworth came this year, in 2026. After watching my wife struggle through years of chronic pain and discomfort, it was time for her to get a complete hip replacement. Dr. Woodworth sat down with us for a consultation, listened patiently to every single one of her concerns, and thoroughly mapped out her options. She chose to move forward with the surgery, and just like my procedures, it was a complete success. The physical therapy team was wonderful with her. It has been six months since her surgery, and she is now living entirely pain-free with a drastically improved quality of life.
Between my two surgeries and my wife's procedure, Dr. Woodworth has given our family our lives back. If you are living with severe knee, hip, or shoulder pain, do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him. He is simply the best at what he do, and I am entirely confident he can deliver the same incredible results for you.