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| - I injured my knee on a Wednesday and got in to see the PA-C of an orthopedic surgeon at TOCA the next day. I don't know why everyone is having such a tough time scheduling appointments with TOCA. I called them right after my injury at around 3 in the afternoon and got right in. I think if you avoid "peak" times when calling the office, you have the best chance of getting an appointment with the smallest amount of frustration. Everyone knows that traffic is greatest around 8AM and 5PM because everyone hits the road at the same time. Phone traffic is no different. Also, I tend to feel a sense of security when I walk into a busy doctor's office as opposed to one that is completely empty. The ratio of doctors to patients in AZ is fairly high to begin with. If they aren't busy, I start to wonder why and my imagination will usually lead me to conclusions that aren't good for my health.
Justin, Dr. Cumming's Physician Assistant, did a great job with his initial assessment and getting me scheduled for an MRI. Remember folks, with the rising cost of medical schools, more candidates are choosing to go the route of PA or NP and it's not uncommon to be assessed by these highly skilled individuals.
I had a vein issue that they did not take lightly, rushed me in for an ultrasound, and even called me the day after my visits to make sure I was doing OK. Dr. Cumming's has great bedside manner and both he and Justin took the time to educate me on the overall process and what was going on with my knee. Both of them were on hand for my surgery at Piper Surgery Center in Scottsdale, AZ. They furthered this excellent experience by taking the time to help my wife understand the meds I was taking and the care that I would need post-op.
Lastly, the staff and everyone involved with my experience continue to be nothing more than helpful on my road to recovery.
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