Gonzalo Valdivia Md's Online Review Report Card

I was referred to Dr. Valdivia by my primary physician. He and his staff are excellent. I would definitely recommend him. Good doctors are very hard to find…

What a great Doctor and staff. My surgery went perfectly and the recovery period was smooth and faster than I anticipated. I highly recommend Dr. Valdivia.

Please do not use this doctor Gonzalo Valdivia. By rushing he crushed or cut critical nerves. My experience with Dr. Valdivia was crippling. I arrived at Palm Bay Hospital to be admitted for a total hip replacement surgery on April of 2021. I asked the nurse, how many of these does he do each day and she said to me well he has six today. When I was awakened my hip felt fine but my right leg and foot were numb. My foot felt like it was wrapped in plastic tape, my calf felt like a knife was sticking in the back. This was not normal. Dr. Valdivia said I never saw this. He kept me over night which usually doesn't happen. The sent me home the next day. I iced my foot as told and took Hydrocodone. After one week my foot felt like it was in a fire of hot coals. This lasted three months 24 hours a day. My foot is still numb after ten months but I am doing my exercises to build up my leg muscles. I looked up the situation I had and found that many people had a similar experience.

Please do not use this doctor Gonzalo Valdivia. By rushing he crushed or cut critical nerves. My experience with Dr. Valdivia was crippling. I arrived at Palm Bay Hospital to be admitted for a total hip replacement surgery on April of 2021. I asked the nurse, how many of these does he do each day and she said to me well he has six today. When I was awakened my hip felt fine but my right leg and foot were numb. My foot felt like it was wrapped in plastic tape, my calf felt like a knife was sticking in the back. This was not normal. Dr. Valdivia said I never saw this. He kept me over night which usually doesn't happen. The sent me home the next day. I iced my foot as told and took Hydrocodone. After one week my foot felt like it was in a fire of hot coals. This lasted three months 24 hours a day. My foot is still numb after ten months but I am doing my exercises to build up my leg muscles. I looked up the situation I had and found that many people had a similar experience.

Great caring surgeon I would recommend him to everybody!

Dr. Valdivia replaced my right and left hip joints. His office staff was very friendly and helpful. Sometimes you have to wait, but you are taken in order of your appointment time. No one can sneak in earlier than their time. I have sent one of my colleagues to Dr. Valdivia. As a Radiologic Technologist, for 48 years, I know a great doc, when I see one. Dr. Valdivia is a great one.

I have had two surgeries with Dr. Valdivia. A knee replacement in my right knee 2019 and left hip replacement in 2020. I am Feeling great. No more pain and back to walking 3-4 miles every other day (soon to be daily) Do your PT and listen to the doctor. He knows his stuff. Highly recommended

I had my (R) hip replaced by Dr. Valdivia. The procedure was 100% successful. He and his staff are competent and caring. I will need the (L) hip replaced in a few years due to the same service injury. I will have no hesitation to place my care in his hands.

Dr. Valdivia replaced my right hip and I am one satisfied patient. So satisfied Im having him replace the left one. I chose Dr. Valdivia on my own just by reading his qualifactions etc. He is so professional, low key and says it the way it is. Thank you D.r. Valdivia.

Went to him for a second opinion on a total knee replacement originally by Dr O'Brien (another just average Bone Dr.) and he thought it was fine and no reason for pain and inability to walk well if at all. Five years later still the same SOME GOT IT AND SOME DON'T. WANT A TOP NOTCH DOC SEE Dr. George Haidukewych. Dr H fixed most of O'Briens work but even with the problem lessened it still exists.