I recently had back surgery at UOA. I did my PT upstairs from the doctor’s office. It was a wonderful experience. My therapist was excellent. She was pleasant, friendly, and knowledgeable and helped me so much. I recuperated so well from my PT that in 2 months I felt like a new person. I will definitely use them again in the future.
From the minute I made an appointment with their knowledgeable staff, I felt comfortable. As a new patient, my wait time was extremely short!! I was greeted as soon as I walked into their Somerset office and treated with such professionalism. The staff is extremely caring and polite. I was treated by Dr. McDonnell for my lower back. When he said I needed an MRI, who would’ve guessed that an MRI and physical therapy and a surgery center is all under the same roof? There was no running around for tests. I was extremely nervous the day of my surgery, however the staff at UCAS and UOA assisted me in every way possible to make sure I was okay. Thank you, Dr. McDonnell and staff for giving me my life back! I’m now able to play basketball with my son and pick up my one-year-old daughter. Team UOA!!
Thank you to the AMAZING staff and UCAS for your assistance with my husbands back surgery with Dr. McDonnell. Amanda, Janice and Susan will forever be embedded in our minds for catering to my husband and easing his fears while maintaining extreme professionalism! I never thought the surgical process could possibly run so smooth! I cant thank you all enough!! I wish you all the best and thank you for EVERYTHING.
When I started therapy I was a potential surgical candidate. Through physical therapy I was able to strengthen my back to the point that I am no longer considering surgical options. Beyond the structural therapy I have a personal plan to continue my rehab.
I told people the pain was gone. It went away one afternoon and I was able to go back to work in January 2014. I was thinking that I was never going to make it back to work…I can’t say enough good about Dr. Chiappetta. He’s the best doctor I ever had. I just think he’s great.
I’ve got to tell you, he just earns so much respect in my eyes. Sometimes all doctors want to do is cut, to get you under the knife and fix. Dr. McDonnell didn’t jump to that option, but when it came to surgery I learned he is very skilled.
I strongly recommend Dr. Matthew McDonnell and University Orthopedics Associates. Due to a large herniated disc in my lower back, I was in excruciating pain and could barely walk, but immediately after surgery, I was able to walk and move on with my life free of pain. I was incredibly pleased with the professionalism and personal care I received from Dr. McDonnell throughout the entire ordeal.
Facing potential spine surgery, I oped to give physical therapy a try first, knowing very well it might not provide the results I wanted. My therapist Kristine did my evaluation and put together a program for use at UOA and at home. It was difficult at times but Kristine encouraged me to stick with it and I’m so glad I did. After 4 weeks I noticed an improvement; I had less pain doing my normal activities and so we extended the therapy to 6 more weeks. I’ve since returned to playing golf and other activities with minimal pain afterwards. I continue to use her therapy program at a local fitness center and at home. I would not hesitate to use UOA again and recommend them to anyone.
I am so grateful for the caring, gifted professionals and staff here. I had so many injuries I wondered how I could ever feel even close to “normal” again. But I found what my body and my spirit needed. Thank you for making words about healing reality. This safe, warm and very competent environment breathes life – and hope.