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| - My review is the polar opposite of Sarah B.'s. Donald Sheridan is the most capable, compassionate, and sincere doctor I know. And I know lots. I have had 12 surgeries since 1994. My experience with Dr. Sheridan has now extended over more than 17 years. I have had surgery with him three times. I first met him when I was 21. I had a bad tendon rupture as a result of my rheumatoid arthritis. I went up to his office and saw all the pics of athletes and celebs on the walls and wondered if this hot-shot doctor would help an awkward, sickly aspiring pianist! He did, and has continued to care for my hands since that day. That visit, he sat with me and patiently explained the procedure he had in mind. He asked me if I had any questions and, on the verge of tears, I answered quickly: no. "Well, let's sit here for a minute in case you come up with some." and I did. When a similar thing happened to my other hand years later, I went to him. He remembered my case, including that I played piano, and he even remembered the name of the dumb boyfriend I'd had at that first surgery! He has always ALWAYS worked hard to get me back to piano playing... never once telling me to give up that dream. He is the furthest thing in the world from the typical ortho surgeon who just wants to cut. More than once he has counseled me to avoid surgery. He treats my hands like they are his own. When I had a bad complication from a shoulder surgery with a different surgeon, Dr. Sheridan was available to consult with me by phone and offer his expertise and insight. Maybe you are reading this and thinking, "Well, this reviewer is hardly objective." That's right. I am not. I love and trust Dr. Sheridan the way one loves and trusts a beloved teacher. He is not just an exceptional physician; he is a great man.
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