Testimonials

For the past two years, I have dealt with pain in my left foot as the result of plantar fasciitis. For me, this was a huge problem since I am a professional soccer player with the U.S. Women’s National Team. In order to be at my full potential for World Cup Qualifying last fall and then the Women’s World Cup in the Fall of 2007, I sought treatment for my worsening foot pain. Dr. Powell examined me, ordered an MRI and developed a groundbreaking treatment method that returned me to full strength before my next tournament. Using a combination of high energy shockwave therapy and a platelet rich plasma injection, Dr. Powell helped me return to international competition only 7 weeks after undergoing the procedure. The treatment I received at Stetson-Powell Orthopedics was an important contribution to my soccer career. I am thankful for Dr. Powell’s compassion and excellent care.

After suffering with a torn meniscus for over a year I finally went to see Dr Powell. See I am a big chicken when surgery is in the air! Aren't we all? The sad part is I am a 6' 3" former NCAA football player.

After visiting with Dr Powell, I felt extremely confident in his abilities and more importantly his care for me as a patient. I agreed to have the procedure done.

On the day of surgery, if my wife hadn't dropped me off I most likely would have run home. I was absolutely terrified. This was my first surgery ever.

As I lay waiting in the Pre Op area, Dr Powell's nurse really put me at ease. See she too was operated on by Dr Powell on a few months earlier. She said the worst part of it all would be getting the IV in. She was absolutely right. I "fell asleep" and awoke to a smiling Dr Powell telling me everything went
great.

It is now 4 days after the surgery and my knee feels better than ever. I was able to walk the second day without my crutches!More importantly I have no pain! Its truly amazing to me.

I cannot recommend Dr Powell and his staff enough. They are truly gifted and really take care of their patients.

Dear Dr. Powell,

I just want to thank you and your excellent staff for your stellar performance in fixing up both my knees this past year. I've recently been building up my running regimen bit by bit and feel like I have a new lease on life. And I owe it all to you.

When I first came in you correctly diagnosed a meniscus tear where a previous physician had suspected a ligament strain. That misdiagnosis had prevented me from running for an entire year. You fixed the meniscus problem in quick fashion, but during rehab I got overexuberant on an elliptical trainer and tore the ACL in my other knee. The surgery and recovery for that injury kept me down another eight months.

But now I'm back and planning to run in the LA Marathon in a little less than a year as a way of easing back into marathoning. My ultimate goal has always been to qualify for and run the Boston Marathon. You've not only given me the healthy knees which to make my run at that but also the encouragement and confidence needed to succeed, and when I finally run Boston I'll have you to thank for it.

I can never thank you enough for your expertise, optimism, willingness to listen and good humor. As a small reward I've been referring as many ailing friends and colleagues as possible your way - and will continue to do so. I wish you and your staff all the best in the future - you deserve it.

My husband had surgery on his right shoulder for a slight SLAP tear and some general repetitive injury issues. He is a computer animator and the injury was to his money-maker arm; to say we were apprehensive is an understatement. Dr Powell and his staff made the entire process as easy as possible.

He is a great communicator. I was so grateful for the time he took to explain the surgery to me while my husband was in recovery. He trouble shot a potential problem right there in scrubs in the waiting room-- what a relief. You can tell his office is staffed with healthcare professionals that truly care about serving people. Jen and Suzie in the front office were extremely professional, while at the same time being so kind with my pesty phone calls, and many questions. My family is very grateful to Dr. Powell and his entire team.

My rotator cuff injury was so painful, It hurt to shake hands. Dr. Powell first eased my discomfort by an injection, then immediately shook my hand. I was amazed! We both understood that this was temporary, but it allowed me to work until surgery, which went off without a hitch.
Dr. Powell- you possess a keen ability that accurately gauged my post-operation progress by observation, and you were always on mark. It was always a pleasure visiting your office.
Thanks so much for returning my shoulder to "as it was"!