Patient Reviews

Thank you for choosing Desert Orthopaedic Center 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 Desert Orthopaedic Center.

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Average Patient Rating

Verified Patient Rating: 4.9

(650) Patient Reviews and Ratings

“I am very pleased Dr. Kang being my surgeon who performed right hip replacement. I would love to add few words to my experience. Dr. Kang has fantastic team of 3 nurses-Hilda, Marleene and Debbie who has been in phone contact with me regularly, making sure I am OK, not in pain and progressing over all. Thank you ladies !!!!!!!! Also, DOC PT on Desert Inn location team is absolutely fantastic, very professional and pleasant. I have been frequent patient over past few years and present team is the best.Thank you Scott, Daryl, Jeff, Jackie, Bianca and Sammy!!!!”
– Ewaliliana N.
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Treating Doctor: Parminder S. Kang, M.D.
“My second visit in 8 years. Excellent conversation regarding my lower back and therapy not surgery!”
– Roger H.
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Treating Doctor: Hugh L. Bassewitz, M.D.
“I had surgery on my elbow and have had no issues since! The scar is almost gone, compared to a scar from a completely different surgery 15 years ago. I highly recommend Dr. Huff and his team should the need for surgery arise!”
– Philippa F.
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Treating Doctor: Lawrence R. Huff, M.D.
“As far as I am concerned, Dr. Bassewitz is a "miracle worker." I am now able to get back to my active life-style w/o any pain. I was in very severe pain prior to my back surgery & was limited to the things that I could do, I am 83 years old, & am always "on the go " volunteering, etc. Dr. Bassewitz is very professional yet friendly & open to questions & gives one HOPE. I brag about Dr. B to all. I am most thankful to him & his Associate. ”
– Barbara M.
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Treating Doctor: Hugh L. Bassewitz, M.D.
“My experience has been great with everyone I have come in contact with at DOC.”
– Stanley W.
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Treating Doctor: Craig T. Tingey, M.D.
“Dr Huff was amazing. From start to finish he explained my options for surgery so that we could move forward with the procedure that was best for me. His team is equally amazing, they were very informative in making sure I had everything I need before and after my surgery. I thank you all for such a great experience. I would highly recommend Dr Huff and his team.”
– Kimberly F.
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Treating Doctor: Lawrence R. Huff, M.D.
“He was very professional and told me what I needed. I had a left hip replacement and to my satisfaction everything went well. Would definitely use Dr. Tingey again.”
– Gary N.
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Treating Doctor: Craig T. Tingey, M.D.
“I put off surgery for a year, because I was afraid of the pain. Dr. Huff is a miracle worker. I had very minimal pain and after one week, I was able to function without a problem. I would recommend Dr. Huff to everyone.”
– Pamela B.
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Treating Doctor: Lawrence R. Huff, M.D.
“Dr. Dunn is AMAZING!!!! I had neck pain for over two years. I had physical therapy, took medications and had every possible injection. I finally met Dr. Dunn and he was kind and understanding. Most of all he performed surgery fusing my C5, C6 and C7 and I have NO PAIN!! I wish I would have been referred to him two years earlier! Also, the office is great, X-Rays are performed on site, and the staff is friendly, quick and efficient. I love this place!!”
– Jodi N.
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Treating Doctor: Thomas Dunn, M.D.
“Friendly staff, clean office, exam to the point, x-rays done in same office which saves time, ease of parking, references made available.”
– Darla M.
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“Everyone from the front desk to the after care and specially the therapist are above top notch. I will recommend them to friends and family any time. ”
– Donna B.
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Treating Doctor: Parminder S. Kang, M.D.
“As always my experience with your office Doctor Kang was very reassuring to what my issues where. Thank you for being able to answer all my questions and put my mind at ease.”
– Shirley C.
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Treating Doctor: Parminder S. Kang, M.D.
“Dr. Huff is absolutely the finest surgeon i have ever been associated with ( and being 77 yrs old I have seen a few). He really cares about every phase of the process including therapy.”
– Jim E.
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Treating Doctor: Lawrence R. Huff, M.D.
“I have a lot of faith in Dr Watson as a surgeon and medical professional. When I first started talking to him about the pain in my feet four years ago he suggested a series of conservative treatments in an effort to abate the pain. Those modalities helped but more importantly they gave me a sense that Dr Watson was more interested in caring for my pain than in rushing into a foot restructure surgery. That was very helpful for me. While it is true that surgeons tend to lean in the direction of surgery, Dr Watson was the first medical professional I saw in my long journey that felt that other modalities could help. He rarely raised the issue of surgery in the many times I saw him preferring instead to discuss radial ablation, shock wave treatment, physical therapy and other means of pain relief. These ideas all helped over the last 4 years but in the end it was Dr. Watson that I returned to when the the short terms fixes no longer provided a quality of life that I could tolerate. At that point I had developed a strong faith that Dr Watson was the right choice for me.”
– Nancy M.
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Treating Doctor: Troy S. Watson, M.D.
“I am extremely happy with the outcome and the over all treatment provided by Dr. Tingey. I feel like I have a new lease on life. I could not walk before without assistance with a walker and terrible pain. I have other health issues also, and many of those issues are improving now that I can walk and exercise. Thank you Dr. Tingey!!”
– Joyce D.
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Treating Doctor: Craig T. Tingey, M.D.
“The service and care was excellent. Dr. Kang truly listened to my complaints and concerns surrounding my excruciating hip pain. The exam, evaluation and diagnosis was thorough and easy. ”
– Michael S.
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Treating Doctor: Parminder S. Kang, M.D.
“Dr. MNiao was very experienced and professional.”
– Katherine M.
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Treating Doctor: Michael Miao, M.D.
“My experience with Doctor Sutherland was very good. He was very clear about what needed to be done. He's a good doctor and he has good bed side manners. ”
– Linda R.
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Treating Doctor: Timothy B. Sutherland, M.D.
“Great doctor! Very personable and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!”
– Carla P.
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Treating Doctor: Timothy B. Sutherland, M.D.
“I had severe pain in my knee and lived with it for way to long. I made an appointment with Dr. Sutherland and within one visit I had a diagnosis and a treatment plan that I understood. I am confident with this doctor to continue my care with him.”
– Ron K.
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Treating Doctor: Timothy B. Sutherland, M.D.
“Dr. Baldauf was helpful, honest, friendly, concerned.”
– Mary T.
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Treating Doctor: John M. Baldauf, M.D.
“Dr Baldauf was determined to get to the cause of the extreme pain in my left hip. After trying injections and anti-inflammatory meds, he ordered an MRI. That finally showed him a total left hip replacement was the solution. After Dr Baldauf did the surgery, I was up and walking just hours afterwards. After a few rounds of therapy, and doing my exercises religiously every day, I was walking without pain! It's been two years. I'm going on 65 years old, and never felt better. Dr Baldauf also has treated my husband's shoulder rotor cuff. We highly recommend him!!”
– Kathy T.
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Treating Doctor: John M. Baldauf, M.D.
“Dr. Fontes was there for when ever I needed him, and his team was always there for me, and I had to use it many times, due to me not following directions, and he's always studying for new ways. Thanks.”
– Donna B.
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Treating Doctor: Roger A. Fontes, M.D.
“Dr Perry fixed my neck twice. Did a super job both times . If I need ant more repairs he will be the one I go see.”
– Willie A.
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Treating Doctor: Archie C. Perry, Jr., M.D.
“Dr. Huff and his team efficiently repaired a broken hip using three screws. Operation took 25 min. After short hospital stay, he ordered rehab and it was just enough to do the job. Follow up visits were clear and timely. Because I chose to repair rather than a partial replacement, the rehab took 6 weeks. However, I get to keep all my parts and I am happy.”
– Jerry P.
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Treating Doctor: Parminder S. Kang, M.D.