Patient Testimonials
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Greetings from Casper Wyoming. HB and I are playing together for summer ball and our arms feel great!
Thanks again to you and your team !!!
Rotator Cuff Patient
Greetings from the southern tip of Java.
The shoulder you fixed is perfect! The other one is about a million times better than I expected.
Ive surfed every day with no problems. Caught some absolute bombs over the last several days. I am so stoked!!!
Thank you! Thank you!
I caught my biggest tuna ever after Dr Shepard took care of me !!!!
Professional Fighter
Dr Shep - Won my first fight back after surgery this past Saturday in the first round, thank you for fixing my knee to get me back in the cage so quickly! I really appreciate you Doc!!!! Hope all is well with you.
ACL Surgery in 35 year old runner
Hi Dr Shepard! I just wanted to let you know that I completed the LA Marathon yesterday about one and a half years post op. Thank you and the team for making this possible. Incredibly thankful to be back doing the things I love with my strong new ACL!
ACL Surgery in College Softball Player.
Hello Dr Shepard. Hope you are doing well. I wanted to thank you for your skilled work on AE, to get her back to playing softball. It's crazy how she is dominating as the top hitter in the league after sitting out an entire year with her ACL injury.
1 year out from ACL surgery and back on the slopes
Dr Shepard - thanks for everything you and your team did for me this past year. It wasn't easy, but I'm happy to share that I was back on the slopes this week and my knee held up great. Best, JB.
Microfracture Knee Surgery in 11 year old leads eventually to UCLA Cross Country
Hi Dr. Shepard,
Hope all is well! Just an update on our daughter – microfracture knee surgery 9 years ago! She is now a sophomore at UCLA, here are her latest athletic pics. She is doing fantastic, studying to be a genetic counselor. Last year wasn’t the ideal year to be a freshman in college – especially in Los Angeles – but she made the best of it and was still able to run a bunch of races. Her KNEE is still 150% perfect thanks to you.
Elbow Surgery Patient
I wanted to thank you for taking good care of me through surgery and recovery. Your bedside manner and attitude toward my recovery is warm and caring. I am on the mend and feel great and I’m confident I’ll be stronger than before. A heartfelt thank you.
Congratulaions Megan Crosson - Houston Dash of the NWSL
10 years ago this guy fixed my second ACL tear. With 2 years of rehab in high school, I heard many doubts about playing in college. Thanks to him, I’m still playing 10 years later! Grateful for you Dr Shepard.
TD - From UCL tear at age 13 to College Baseball Scholarship
Hello there. I hope all is wonderful with you and your family. I wanted to send you this because you are one of the primary reasons T was able to attain this goal. Thank you for believing in these young athletes and for offering resources for their recoveries.
Nick Lagestee recruiting for Lacrosse has picked up after surgery on both knees!!!!
I am looking for a school that will push me athletically and academically and I can’t wait to see where I belong. I am a very optimistic person with lots of passion and drive. After 9 years of training and practicing lacrosse, I am still eager to learn and execute new skills on the field.
Todd Norman - Profession Strength Coach posts on twitter
Pre Game Pic with Dr Michael Shepard, Servite HS team doc and one of the greatest surgeons and people I know. I'm grateful for him putting my son's knee back together, but I do hope we beat his team tonight.
ACL Surgery - College Softball
Thank you so much for all being so kind to me through this process. Being around a whole staff that genuinely cared about my progression back from surgery was truly a blessing. You all have shaped my experience in a way that makes me grateful for meeting such wonderful people instead of wanting to take it all back. Feeling strong and truly blessed!!!!!
Elbow Surgery - Baseball Pitcher
Dr Shepard. Aloha! Please accept this small token of appreciation from our Ohana. It is just a small miracle you gave our son and our family. From news of not being able to ever throw a baseball in Dec to pitching again this summer up in California in July, it is truly an astonishing gift. Thank you Dr Shepard for your care and expertise.
Tommy John
Not the way I wanted my junior year to end but God has a plan and I have faith in it. Just a little bump in the road but I’ll come back better and stronger! Thanks to Dr. Shepard for getting me right and to everyone for all the prayers and support. Now time to get better baby!!
Biceps tendon reconstruction / Elbow Surgery patient
Thank you so much for expediting my diagnosis and surgery…as you know time was of the essence. You are as an outstanding surgeon as you are kind and down to earth. You and Juli make a great team. I had a great fishing trip with my new elbow. You have to admit – not too shabby for a mere spin cast fisherman.
ACL patient
We wanted to express our gratitude for all your support with working with our son since his injury last August. We prayed for the right doctor and someone who could help him both physically and emotionally. God did bless us and we cannot express how truly grateful we are that you helped him through this challenging time. Thank you for being an amazing doctor and such a kind man.
ACL patient
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to see our injured athlete. We could not have asked for better and felt right at home in your care.
Hiking Injury
Thank you so much for finding the answer to my ankle problems. My normal orthopedist here spends 5 minutes max – reviews my xrays and gives me a shot each time I go. Im so grateful for your explanation, arranging for my mri, and staying late to explain it to me. You are a true advocate for your patients. May our lord bless you very much.
Knee Arthritis
I cannot express enough my gratitude for your efforts and trying to figure out what was wrong with my knee. I am so excited about being pain free. You both are so kind and caring and a blessing to all your patients.
Knee Dislocation
I wanted to send you a note and tell you thank you. We really appreciate you getting us in so quickly and treating us so well. Our son has made significant gains in his range of motion. He is working on his stability and strength. Again thank you for taking such great care of us.We hope to not be back, but should we have any more injuries then we will back to see you. Wishing you and your staff all the best.
ACL Tear
I’m skiing! Thank you Dr. Shepard and team. You’re the best!
Jose Alvarez, Pitcher, Los Angeles Angels, MLB – spring training 2018
My arm feels great, feels strong. Don’t think about the surgery when I'm out there pitching, that's the key. All feels back to normal. Really appreciate the job of Dr. Shepard. His track record speaks for itself.
Knew Nee Post-Op Recovery
"Knew Nee" Post-Op Recovery - Muchas Gracias & Many Thanks To -myorthodoc- @stevemoramd & Doc Mike S. & Staff For My Open Knee Surgery.
Ruben Salinas DPT, Physical Therapist
I have had the pleasure of assisting Dr. Shepard with the care of his patients since I opened my practice in 2004. Over the years I have come to realize how truly exceptional he is with the care of his patients.
Shoulder Injury and Knee Reconstruction Patient
On June 28th we dropped our daughter off at Annapolis for the grueling six weeks of Plebe Summer and I worried everyday that we would get a call saying she was injured. The summer was tough, but she did it! She participated in all physical activities, including endurance courses, rock climbing walls and jumped off the 10 meter platform.
High School Shoulder Surgery Lacrosse Athlete
Dear Dr ShepardWe wanted to let you know that Kevin was named Player of the Year and also received HS All-American and 1st Team All-County Honors. We are so thankful for your care of Kevin’s shoulder last fall and setting him up for success this Spring.Knee Surgery patient - college soccer player
Dear Dr ShepardI just wanted to thank you for taking the time to answer all of my dad and I’s questions and giving me the options helping me to decide what to do. I know you are very busy and have lots of patients and things to do and places to be; so I really appreciate you taking the time to help me. I know a meniscus tear surgery is not a big surgery for you, but it has been a big deal to me. I just wanted to thank you for seeing that and fixing me up so that I can start playing again soon! Thank you !!!Knee Surgery Patient - cross country and track athlete
Dr ShepardIt’s time for Christmas wishes and an update on Ashley’s knee. Happily, there is no knee update, what knee ?!! Ashley just finished the cross country season as the number one ranked sophomore in California and number six overall in the state with a 3 mile PR of 16:53. She also did track and field last year and ran the 800M, 4x800, 4x1600, DMR, and 1600M – she broke the 5 minute mark making her #4 in the state and the only freshmen in the top 15 for state. She went all the way to CIF Masters which made for a very long season, but her knee never quit. I’m sending you her amazing statistics because that's how people measure success, but the real success is that she LOVES running and can pursue it without pain or fear of re-injury. We will be forever grateful!!!!UCL Elbow Surgery in College Baseball Pitcher
Hey Dr. Shepard,Thought I would give you a quick recap of Sean’s first division 1 baseball game against University of Oregon. Apparently Sean is one of the closers for LMU he came in the 8th for one inning first batter he struck out looking, second batter he hit on the shoulder with a curveball that didn’t break, but he picked him off stealing second. The third batter he struck out. His arm feels great, it’s been a long journey for Sean, I wanted to say thanks for everything!UCL Baseball Player
Good morning Dr Shepard. This is Lisa, my son was your patient last year. Just wanted to send you this to give you an update on how great he is doing. We are grateful for all your help !!!!! He is doing great and still doing all of his rehab exercises. Currently, he is the starting varsity catcher at his high school and has several D1 schools looking at him right now. Without your help he would not have been able to see his dream coming true. We are forever grateful to you :). A healthy happy teenager is a good thing !!!!! Hope all is well your way.
Take care - Hope you and your family are all doing well !!!! :)
Elbow Reconstruction patient
Hi Mike
I wanted to take a minute to share my experience regarding you and your staff. From the minute you walked in and said “Hi, I’m Mike” the attention you and your staff afforded me was top notch.
ACL College Athlete
Dr Shepard
Thank you so much for not only all you have done to fix my knee but also for letting me shadow you! I really enjoyed the experience the I got following you around and learning what a day in the life of an orthopaedic surgeon is all about. I am amazed that you can see so many patients and have such a personal connection with ALL of them. Thank you for all your thoughtfulness. Please don’t forget about me while I’m gone on my medical mission trip as I plan to work in the office more when I get back in April!
Tennis Elbow Surgery
I want to say thank you for the excellent care I received from your whole team. The surgery and recovery could not have been better. I am normally not a fan of physician assistants but the way your whole team works together really provides outstanding care is fantastic. Seeing your Pas, Juli and Lorrie in clinic in conjunction with you was great. They made everything run smooth. I really had a great experience from the office to the surgery center at Main Street and back to the office.
Elbow OCD lesion
Dr. Shepard, our son had a successful sophomore season in water polo the year after his surgery. He started on the JV team and was promoted to varsity in early September. The team finished as league champs and advanced to the quarterfinals of the division 2 cif playoffs. He’s now 6'6" and 195 lbs...
Yes, we're pretty darn happy with how things went. Thank you for everything!!!!!
Shoulder Labral Repair
Our daughter earned her water polo scholarship one year after surgery. So, amazingly grateful for the wonderful gifted surgeon that made it happen!
Ray R.
Ray R. - Lumbar fusion and Subacromial decompression & Mumford
Terri C
Terri C. - Multi-Ligamentous Knee Reconstruction
Sean W.
Sean W. - Multi-Ligamentous Knee Reconstruction
Maureen Y
Maureen Y. - Comminuted Elbow Fracture
Matt G
Matt G. - Arthroscopic Labral Repair
Lindsay C
Lindsay C. - ACL Reconstruction, Forearm Fracture
Melissa Rigler
Dr. Shepard performed a total of three surgeries on both of my children. My son, Ryan was a high school pitcher and had a torn labrum in his shoulder and my daughter Katelyn, a water polo player and swimmer, tore her meniscus and ACL as a result of a marital arts demonstration. Not only did my children have very positive results from the surgeries, they both developed a terrific relationship with Dr. Shepard. He took the time at our appointments to thoroughly explain the procedures as well as getting to know them personally. He gave Katie the opportunity to sit in on another surgery he was performing as a result of her interest in the medical field. His staff was attentive, always returning calls promptly, and our time in the waiting room was reasonable. I've recommended Dr. Shepard to at least three other people and have gotten positive feedback each time. Thank you so much.
April Morris
I tore my right arm rotator cuff in multiple places due to an accidental fall. Dr. Shepard performed arthroscopic surgery to repair my rotator cuff. After surgery and several months of physical therapy, I now have full range of motion on my right arm. In fact, you can't really tell which arm had the surgery, except for the small scars in the shoulder area. Less than six months post surgery, I was in rigorous training for my 200 mile bicycle ride from Seattle to Portland.
Logan Sweet
I tore my ACL shortly before my Junior season at Santa Margarita H.S. I did not know if I would ever be able to play again and visited three doctors to discuss my injury and what I would need to do to get back on the field. I met with Dr. Shepard last and knew immediately he was the person I wanted to do my surgery and guide me back to my sport. After the injury I was very disappointed and worried, but after meeting with Dr. Shepard I felt like I had a plan and would be able to return to my sport without any restrictions. He spent a lot of time with me explaining my surgical options and learning about me as a person. The surgery went well and from that point I was on to rehab.
NCAA water polo player
My son is a high school and club water polo player and swimmer. It is natural that he suffer some wear and tear injuries over the course of very grueling workout schedule. Early in his last swim season, he began to suffer pain in his shoulder. We visited Dr. Shepard who was able to accurately diagnose the problem. He instructed my son to combine rest with a series of very specific exercises designed to maximize and expedite his recovery since he was in season. After following Dr. Shepard's instructions to the letter, my son went on to set two league records and two school records for swim and while he missed one third of the season, he was named swimmer of the year on a league champion team. None of which would have been possible without the care and treatment of Dr. Michael Shepard. Thank you Dr. Shepard. My son still uses your exercises to this day as a method of strengthening and preventing injury.
Multi Ligamentous Knee Surgery Patient - MCL/PCL
I wanted to check in with you and let you know how happy I am with my surgery! We are coming up on the 3 year anniversary in a couple of months. Last time we spoke was the first anniversary. Since then, I have been skiing every winter, including moguls and off mountain stuff. I have been playing soccer again for almost 2 years, although I never got back some of my speed/spring - being 34 now might also have a little to do with it. The knee has held up fantastically! Infact, I played in a tournament last weekend and took a pretty nasty hit to that leg. You can see the photo below.
Knee Arthroscopy NCAA Lacrosse player
Hi Dr. Shepard,
I just wanted to thank you for helping my daughter, Shea, with her knee surgery and recovery. She played in a tournament this past weekend at the University of Colorado – Boulder, and I wanted to share with you a comment that she made after playing lacrosse for a day and a half.
ACL reconstruction in an avid hiker
Hi Dr. Shepard!
It's been a year since my injury, 10 mos since surgery.
Feeling great! Hiked in Mt Evans Wilderness (Colorado) last week. 8 miles RT, 2200' elevation gain to 11,800'.
ACL reconstruciton in Mountaineer
Hi Dr. Shepard
On November 17th, 2014 – you replaced my ACL with my Patella Tendon.
The road to recovery was tough, not just from dealing with the pain but it took a toll on my morale. I was limited on what I could do and as most active people you know, this was a big setback in our lives.
Multiligamentous Knee Surgery Patient-College Soccer Player - ACL, PCL, LCL
Hi Dr. Shepard
I want to thank you for seeing Michael yesterday, it's been a long time overdue. The day he found out what was wrong with his knee he's had one mission on his mind and that's being the player he was before his injury. I do have to say, watching him play this season he's as close as I ever thought he would be. You should be so happy about the work you did on his knee. Without your expertise Michael would not be where he is today. He received several awards this season, one being The All American Scholar Athlete Award that he received in Baltimore a few weeks ago. I was very happy to be a part of it and to celebrate his much earned efforts. As his mom I am forever grateful that you provided Michael with the possibility to play again. I can't exactly put into words but to see Michael play with the passion in his heart he had prior to his injury is what any mother would want for their child after experiencing such a traumatic event. He looked so happy.
Pediatric Knee Surgery
What a bleesing you are to our family. When our daughter had to undergo knee surgery last year at age 11, all we heard were "knee horror stories" about surgeries going wrong, atrocious scarring, and lifelong knee pain. Thank goodness our good friend Christine suggested we come see you! Not only did our daughter have a flawless surgery, but she has never had one single ounce of pain in her knee since you removed the loose body and did the microfracture surgery. We cannot thank you enough! She is back to playing soccer - her team won the league championship. She just started lacrosse again and ran her fastest mile at school with a time of 6:14 last month. On top of it, her knee is blemish free, when we were told by other doctors she would probably have a 4 inch scar. There may be a tiny dot but we really have to search for it. THANK YOU. Thank you for taking such good care of my daughter. Getting her back on her feet again was the best gift anyone could have given us. And obviously she is enjoying being back in the action!
Pediatric ACL Surgery Patient
When our daughter Olivia tore her ACL while playing soccer at the age of 11 it was a devastating moment for our entire family. We researched the best options and kept coming back to the procedure and technique that Dr. Shepard has performed and recommends. The results were amazing and we once again have a happy athletic daughter on our hands. Olivia has experienced no knee pain since her surgery last September and within three months of being cleared to swim competitively, she qualified for five (5) Junior Olympic individual events. Dr. Shepard's knowledge and personlized approach are second to none. His approach is the best alternative for prepubescent ACL injuries and he is very gifted when it comes to working with kids!
Back to Soccer
I felt lucky that everyone was taking such good care of me. They really listened and constantly went our of their way to help me."
Michael Wolitski, 21, has played soccer since he was a 3-year-old and had high aspirations for his soccer career. Then, halfway through his freshman season at Servite High School, the center mid-fielder’s goals came crashing down...
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