My first broken bone @33, with torn ligament.
I didn't know it was broken, until 3 weeks later, it just wasn't healing.
I have great insurance that lets me self refer, so I made an appointment and got in within 3 days. Not super close to my house, but it sounded like the kind of place I needed.
Random lottery lined me up with Dr. Stewart.
I am an educated Yelper with many reviews and though I've never been to an orthopedic surgeon, I've seen many types of medical professionals.
Now- here's your pros and cons.
Pros-
=the man knows his stuff.
=He really is super professional.
=His support staff are excellent, front desk too.
=He gave me OPTIONS, which is better than I thought I was going to leave with.
=My surgery was at surgical center, not a hospital; this was actually rather nice.
Cons-
=Yes, the wait time. Good LORD clear your evening.
My appointment is usually at 3pm (I've had multiple appt's to check the position of the pins in my hand)...and I usually leave after dark, around 6. No exceptions. Get in there early if you can.
=only other con, surgery is only on certain days, Tu/thurs as I recall; these do not move and they let you know what time to be there the night before. Don't worry, you're going to be laid out all day, anyway, it's surgery, not vacation.
=when I went back to get the pins pulled out of my bones, no local anesthetic or anything...I almost passed out from the pain and had to lay down. Had one pin 2" deep, connecting 2 thumb bones, and 2 pins diagonal 3/4" deep in the joint. Pulled and twisted with pliers....I watched the whole thing :0
So in short, I do recommend this office, and Dr. Stewart, just get here early in AM. Also ask for an anesthetic.