Lee Richardsonr's Online Review Report Card

I try not to leave negative reviews but I’m really heartbroken. I saw Dr. Richardson for a fractured finger and he didn’t fix it for me. Now I have arthritis, carpel tunnel and still can’t play the guitar a year later. Unfortunately it was partially my fault that I didn’t see him until a month after it happened. But I don’t think it was too late. He did say he’d have to ‘saw through or rebreak it’. But I would’ve rather had that done than living with it like this. I think he mainly played politics because I made the mistake of telling him I saw Dr. Judah Piffer first at Central AZ ortho first and he told me ‘as long as I can make a fist he didn’t think I needed surgery for the amount of correction’. So I truly think Dr. Richardson didn’t want to step on his toes and or set him up for a malpractice suit or something (which I’d never do). He just agreed with his first opinion. However he did say if I would’ve seen him first he would’ve did reduction and put a pin in it. Just breaks my heart he didn’t do that at the time. Even if it was a month later. It was still possible. The bone wasn’t fully healed by any measure. As a musician your fingers need to be perfect as I’ve learned my hand is having to compensate for the angle and rotation that it’s now permanently formed in. I wasn’t given a splint from either Dr. Pifer or Richardson. Just a counseling session that I need to accept things aren’t perfect sometimes. I’m sure he’s an excellent surgeon but for whatever reason he didn’t use his expertise to help me and now I have to live with this for life. Every morning I wake up and my hand is so stiff I can barely close it. all day my knuckle wants to pop cause of the pressure from the angle and stress it puts on it. My hand is cold from a poor circulation and I hope I don’t develop something worse from poor circulation. My wrist hurts too. And overall it put me in a state of major depression that has lead me down a negative path in life from losing my ability to play guitar.

Granite Orthopedics staff very personable and professional. Dr. Richardson spent time on my first visit to learn the history behind my pains. Was proactive on healing short term and long term care. Highly recommend!

Very professional, and informative.

Dr Richardson patiently explained what happened to my problems, the cause of it, as well as the treatment options. He was very knowledgeable and helpful to me.

Well-organized office and excellent handoff by Matt to radiology tech Brad. The staff was professional and courteous. Dr. Richardson was knowledgeable and provided options for treating my trigger finger. I recommend him and Granite Orthopaedics highly.

Friendly, efficient and professional

Office staff very friendly and know what they are doing. Dr Richardson is very knowledgeable and explains findings thoroughly.

I lost half a digit to my circular saw and got an immediate appointment with one of the top hand surgeons in Arizona. The surgery was quick with minimal pain. I’m healing quickly. Now I just need doc to tell my wife it’s ok for me to get back to my project!

Dr. is really nice, down to earth and pleasant to talk to. He is willing to explain what he is doing and what to expect.

Very nice Dr and he was patience and listen to your problem. I got what I was looking for.