Orthopedics

Case managed an osteotomy of spine surgery with world renowned orthopedist enabling client to stand erect and be fully functional for the first time in years
Identified the top ankle and knee replacement specialists at The Hospital for Special Surgery, facilitated quick appointments (next day for the pediatric ankle case) and reduced the knee pain with knowledge of cutting edge technology
Introduced biologics as an alternative therapy to knee replacement surgery and navigated clients to the leading doctors using this treatment
Resolved surgery approval and date for a total knee replacement with top doctor at HSS
Identified top orthopedic pelvis surgeons and plastic surgeons in New York City for emergency surgery
Enabled a client with a high BMI to obtain knee replacement surgery with highly expert orthopedic surgeon at a top U.S. hospital

When my son broke his wrist, AnnMarie knew the top Orthopedists, but even more importantly she knew the Orthopedist who specializes in hands and wrists. After talking with this doctor, we decided to fly our son home from Denver to be treated by him. The outcome was perfect and my son’s wrist is now ready for the upcoming ski season.

I live in rural Oregon and was having great difficulty finding the resources I needed for two surgeries required. I contacted Patient Advocators and was so grateful to find both Anne's, who took on my case. They located a clinic in Boise, who took up my case and scheduled both surgeries. The Annes were extremely knowledgable, efficient and professional. I feel so blessed to have found these advocators. James Kemp

Thanks to AnnMarie, I avoided knee surgery and my knee is fully recovered. Initially, she identified two orthopedic surgeons for me to visit; the first one locally for the initial diagnosis and the second one at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC for a second opinion. Following these appointments, she encouraged me to evaluate stem cell therapy in lieu of surgery and she identified the leading doctor in NYC who performs the procedure. She participated in the visit with the second orthopedic surgeon and the physiatrist and in both cases provided invaluable help in the discussions with the doctors by asking questions that didn't occur to me. AnnMarie also introduced me to the latest electrical stimulation therapy which when combined with the stem cell therapy was a great success. Thank you AnnMarie!

As a seasoned nurse, one would think I could find my own solutions but I could not. I desperately needed spine surgery for a severe disc herniation which was causing an inability to walk and frequent falls. The insurance company denied the surgery my spine surgeon wanted to perform, AnnMarie McIlwain provided the right combination of listening to me and giving me new information that led me to another spine surgeon who was able to perform the surgery that was really needed. I couldn't be happier with the results. And I wouldn't have gotten there without AnnMarie's wisdom and knowledge.

A herniated disc in my neck left me unable to stand for a month and in extreme pain. Drugged up and immobile, I needed help navigating the medical bureaucracy and I reached out to Patient Advocators. Marie McIlwain was very responsive and helped me get the right people called in the right departments to put me in contact with the specialist I wanted to see. Her familiarity with the medical systems in my area was invaluable and having someone I could just pick up the phone and call when I needed advice was enormous.

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