Patient Reviews
Thank you for choosing Orthopedic Associates 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 Orthopedic Associates.
“The Dr. was very nice and was able to help ease my pain and diagnose my problem quickly. ”
– Thomas B.
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Treating Doctor: Rajesh B. Makim, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.“Dr. Makim is always fantastic. ”
– Luann S.
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Treating Doctor: Rajesh B. Makim, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.“Dr. Heithoff is always very personable. He checked out my knee and took the time to explain new procedures with me. He also told me to call with any more questions that I might think of later. I've always enjoyed talking with him.”
– Mary J.
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Treating Doctor: Scott M. Heithoff, D.O.“Dr .Pasia is always kind and caring. Very supportive. ”
– Deb H.
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Treating Doctor: E. Neil Pasia, D.O.“Dr. Scott Heithoff is awesome! I even recommended him to my sister to go see him for her knee. Awesome doctor and staff.”
– Esther S.
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Treating Doctor: Scott M. Heithoff, D.O.“Dr. Murphy is thorough, kind, and most efficient at explaining my injury. I don't feel rushed, and I trust his judgment and advice. He is not surgery happy, he tries all other options first and I appreciate that. ”
– Linda M.
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Treating Doctor: Todd P. Murphy, M.D.“Dr. Makim explains everything plainly so it is easy to understand what is happening with the condition you are being treated for.”
– Colleen F.
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Treating Doctor: Rajesh B. Makim, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.“Could not have been better in anyway. ”
– Richard M.
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Treating Doctor: William Braaksma, M.D.“Open to answering my concerns. His answers clear and concise. Overall great experience.”
– Ruth V.
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Treating Doctor: Rajesh B. Makim, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.“Dr. Braaksma is a wonderful surgeon who took the time to explain to me just what was involved and the recovery time it would take for may ankle fusion. I arthritis so bad I could not walk four feet without severe pain. I am walking pretty good now with no pain.”
– David D.
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Treating Doctor: William Braaksma, M.D.“Dr. Scott Heithoff D.O. was very nice and informative. He cares about his patients and also answers any questions you might have. I am glad that I came here. I made the right decision.”
– Kathleen P.
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Treating Doctor: Scott M. Heithoff, D.O.“Caring and aggressively looking for a solution to my needs.”
– Alan D.
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Treating Doctor: Todd P. Murphy, M.D.“Awesome doctor. No waiting, the appointment went on schedule and smoothly.”
– Pamela H.
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Treating Doctor: Scott M. Heithoff, D.O.“So far everything went well. Hopefully by following the doctor's direction I will be back to walking normal again.”
– William K.
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Treating Doctor: William Braaksma, M.D.“I have nothing but good things to say about my experience. I feel great!!”
– Debi C.
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Treating Doctor: Todd P. Murphy, M.D.“Thorough, informative, and explained treatment options well. Engaged with the patient and their condition, and ways to fix it. ”
– Lynda L.
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Treating Doctor: Matthew J. Sciotti, M.D.“It was more than I expected. All I can say is it was Awesome!”
– Elizabeth F.
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Treating Doctor: Todd P. Murphy, M.D.“Dr. Pasia was very kind and explained how my back is supposed to look and does look. He gave some really amazing advice and he was just all round a positive person!”
– Andrea M.
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Treating Doctor: E. Neil Pasia, D.O.“Dr. Makim is a very good and thorough doctor with a wonderful bedside manner. I will definitely recommend him to friends and family. Even though I was there for a not so pleasant exerience (broken ankle) everyone there made it very pleasant.”
– Pam A.
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Treating Doctor: Rajesh B. Makim, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.“Couldn't ask for anything better in a doctor. Super personable and knows exactly what to do with my injury. A++”
– James K.
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Treating Doctor: Matthew J. Sciotti, M.D.“My experience with Dr Scott was excellent. Very friendly, explained what was going to happen during hip revision and willing to listen. Excellent bedside manner. ”
– Mark B.
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Treating Doctor: Scott M. Heithoff, D.O.“Dr. Makim was very to the point what had to be done and what he would do. Very helpful thru out my time with him. I am very satisfied with me experience there and very happy with the results. Thank You Dr. Makim!”
– Robert B.
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Treating Doctor: Rajesh B. Makim, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.“I was very pleased with the Dr's evaluation and professionalism. He approached my injury methodically and was able to relieve my pain. Once the MRI was complete he thoroughly explained what he thought had caused my distress and explained why I would not need surgery in terms that were easy to understand. ”
– Duane W.
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Treating Doctor: Scott M. Heithoff, D.O.“I called on a Monday and told receptionist that I was leaving Wednesday for a ski trip to Utah and asked if there was any way I could get in for a cortisone injection in my ankle. She was able to get me in at 11:00 am the same day I called. Dr. Braaksma was on time, reviewed and discussed my ankle issue and did the procedure. Great service! ”
– Jim S.
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Treating Doctor: William Braaksma, M.D.