I am looking for a really good hand surgeon. I live in Santa Barbara but will travel to Ventura, LA or beyond for an excellent referral.
Much appreciation for a recommendation.
COMMENT 249356
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2012-01-17 12:13 PM |
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Gary Crawford
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COMMENT 249357P
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2012-01-17 12:15 PM |
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Behrman or Montgomery 805.682.2267
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COMMENT 249359P
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2012-01-17 12:23 PM |
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Dennis Phelps, period. Gifted.
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COMMENT 249366
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2012-01-17 12:36 PM |
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Dennis Phelps is great. I wouldn't go to anyone else.
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COMMENT 249367
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2012-01-17 12:42 PM |
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Gary Crawford has retired and is living the good life in Montana... I found this out last summer when I tried to see him. Dr. Behrman is part of that office and, while I did NOT need surgery, he treated my hand well, and I would return to him should I need surgery. I have no experience with Montgomery or Phelps. I agree that Dr. Crawford was just wonderful... but we all deserve that good retirement when we get a chance to take it.
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COMMENT 249368
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2012-01-17 12:43 PM |
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Montgomery is a great surgeon, but has an awful bedside manner. However, personality has nothing to do with excellence in surgery.
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COMMENT 249375
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2012-01-17 12:57 PM |
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Montgomery did a brilliant job repairing a torn tendon in my hand about 5 years ago. I've never had a problem with it since. I found him to be very professional.
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COMMENT 249376
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2012-01-17 12:57 PM |
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Robert Ruth, MD
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CAPTAIN HALEY
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2012-01-17 12:57 PM |
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I saw Dr. Mark Montgomery. I liked his work and had no problem with his bedside manner.
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EDHATBARBARA
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2012-01-17 12:57 PM |
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Too bad Dr. Crawford is gone -- he did my hand back in the 1980's and it's been wonderful ever since!
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COMMENT 249379
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2012-01-17 01:00 PM |
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When I crushed my hand 20+ years ago, 6 different doctors told me it was destroyed and should be fused in a natural position. Dennis Phelps fixed it properly and to this day, my predominant hand is working fine. Thanks Mr. Phelps!!
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COMMENT 249387
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2012-01-17 01:27 PM |
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Dr. Phelps. He's compassionate and extremely gifted...
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COMMENT 249392
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2012-01-17 01:56 PM |
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I also suggest Dr Montgomerry! He fixed my tendon, and 2 nerves. And I never took physical therapy, and my finger feels like before my accident! He did an excellent job!
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COMMENT 249393
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2012-01-17 01:56 PM |
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Behrman, operated on my wrist to remove a cyst, also did surgery another time for carpal tunnel & nerve damage. He is located in SB and is an amazing surgeon, I heard that he was the best and I believe it. His bedside manner is a little cold but who cares.
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COMMENT 249439
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2012-01-17 04:33 PM |
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If your problem is a tight tendon anchoring a finger, scar tissue or carpal tunnel, check to see if you could possibly be helped without surgery at all. Mary Wright has helped other people heading for surgery. advancedpainsolutions.org, here in SB.
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COMMENT 249455
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2012-01-17 04:56 PM |
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Dr. Behrman or Dr. Phelps. Both are great.
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COMMENT 249456
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2012-01-17 04:56 PM |
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Dr Chapple.
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ZENYATTA19
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2012-01-17 05:01 PM |
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I second Drs Montgomery and Behrman! Dr Montgomery has performed 3 wrist surgeries on me. Dr Behrman did 2 to repair my finger which was torn off by a cat. Both doctors are incredible and the surgical staff at the surgery center are just as wonderful.
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COMMENT 249471
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2012-01-17 05:43 PM |
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As a medical professional, I can absolutely recommend Behrman, Montgomery and Ruth. You cannot go wrong. also, their PA Glen is great too.
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COMMENT 249472P
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2012-01-17 05:47 PM |
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Dr. Montgomery will go the extra mile. My 5 year old daughter required surgery after an accident occurred one late afternoon in Santa Ynez. He met us at the hospital (St. Francis) that same evening and did the surgery at midnight so we did not have to spend an extra night in the hospital. He has great skills, very kind and professional.
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COMMENT 249481
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2012-01-17 06:22 PM |
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No need to travel- go see Robert Ruth. He fixed my fingertip nicely after I ran it into my table saw...
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COMMENT 249488
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2012-01-17 06:39 PM |
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Dr. Phelps is the best in town - from my own personal experience. :)
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COMMENT 249497
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2012-01-17 07:08 PM |
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Dr. Dennis Phelps, hands above the rest
Pun intended
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COMMENT 249543
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2012-01-18 06:35 AM |
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Dr. Robert Ruth - meticulous surgeon, excellent bedside manner.
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COMMENT 249570
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2012-01-18 07:46 AM |
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Dr. Jessica C. Brown (Sansum)--no-nonsense, great surgeon.
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COMMENT 249593
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2012-01-18 08:34 AM |
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Zenyatta 19: tell us more about the finger and the cat!
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COMMENT 249611
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2012-01-18 09:27 AM |
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Dr. Julio Diaz ! Oh wait thats for after the surgery!
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COMMENT 249619
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2012-01-18 09:45 AM |
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Stephen Hollstien in Goleta. Just fixed my carpal tunnel. Still healing and sore, but nerve pain is gone. 967-9311. My rheumatoid doctor recommended him. He's an orthopedic hand specialist. Warm and informative manner.
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ANIMALLISTNER
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2012-01-18 09:50 AM |
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PLEASE call Associated Hand Surgeons, in Santa Barbara where i work for Dr. Behrman, Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Ruth, and Dr. Crawford. We do have the best team of Orthpeadic hand surgeons, as well as The De La Vina Surgery Center. We also have satellite offices in Solvang, as well as Oxnard. The Santa Barbara # is 805 682-2267. The Solvang office is 805 686-5711. ALL are great surgeons. By the way Dr. Crawford still works part time. YES, we have the best PA, Glenn! Good luck! Julia
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COMMENT 249625
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2012-01-18 09:53 AM |
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Rob Ruth, MD
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COMMENT 249665
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2012-01-18 11:23 AM |
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Robt. Ruth M.D. is the very finest.
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COMMENT 249670
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2012-01-18 11:31 AM |
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Dr. Jessica Brown no way. Wouldn't let Behrman operate on my dead dog. His patients have a very high rate of infection post sugery. Dr. Dennis Phelps is the best.
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ELKAY
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2012-01-18 12:32 PM |
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Dr. Michael Behrman, hands down (forgive the pun). I've had 5 surgeries with him starting in 1997 and he is excellent with great results.
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COMMENT 249704
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2012-01-18 12:44 PM |
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Jessica Brown repaired my severed left ulnar collateral ligament a couple of years ago - she seems to have done a good job by my experience. Thumb works fine, good support, bump is gone, small scar you wouldn't notice unless I pointed it out.
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ARCHIE
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2012-01-18 02:33 PM |
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It's wonderful to read so many positive happy responses!
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COMMENT 249773
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2012-01-18 03:47 PM |
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249670. How do you know Behrman, et al have a high rate of infection post surgery? Where do you get this info?
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COMMENT 249813
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2012-01-18 05:24 PM |
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Robert Ruth, MD hands down. OH! Hahaha! One block around corner from SB Cottage hospital, on De la Vina and Nopal. Nicest family man/Dr you'll ever meet. Two of our son's required emergency hand surgery and we were lucky to have him do the work. Meticulous, very nice, polite and caring. Wants you to feel comfortable. He's your man!
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ZENYATTA19
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2012-01-18 05:27 PM |
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@ 593 I am a veterinary technician in town and a patient degloved my little finger. Been in this profession for 16 years and had never been bitten! This was a Friday afternoon and was treated incorrectly at a local urgent care. By Monday am my finger was so badly damaged and painful my General sent me to Dr Behrman immediately. He preformed surgery within an hour so I would not lose my finger! Had to leave it partially open and have surgery #2 a week later. Have some nerve damage but still have most of my finger!! Thank god for Dr Behrman and everyone at the associated hand surgeons!
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