Alexander Kelsheimer's Online Review Report Card

My teenage son broke his arm in February, and Dr Kelsheimer performed the surgery to repair his bones and we visited his office for all follow-up visits. Based on the x-rays, the work was excellent, and the PT we visited afterwards said the incisions were the straightest she'd ever seen! Dr Kelsheimer checked on my son several times in the hospital after the surgery, and was very caring and helpful during all of our follow-up visits. He guided us through making sure we scheduled PT for him, gave us advice on the healing for the scars and he was just generally a really nice guy and fun to work with. If I ever broke a bone, he is the surgeon I would choose to do the surgery. On top of that, everyone in his office is pleasant, kind and efficient. I'm kind of sad that we won't be going back anymore. My son felt really comfortable working with Dr Kelsheimer as well. I highly recommend!

Professional, caring, and supportive through the entire process.

Explains extremely well all the details involving your condition. He is very approachable and knowledgeable and communicates with you in a way you are able to understand. His staff is as friendly and efficient as he is.

I had a horrific cut to my thumb, shattered bone, severed nerves, and main artery was destroyed. Went to ER at St. Lukes on a Sunday afternoon. I was sure I would lose my thumb. ER said I needed surgery, which is why I went to St. Lukes, knowing they have access to the best orthopedic surgeons anywhere. I drove past 4 other hospitals to get there. Dr. Kelsheimer showed up on a Sunday late afternoon and said he would do the surgery, and would do everything he could to save my thumb. With not much to work with, I went under anesthesia and woke up at midnight with a huge bandage on my hand and the tip of my thumb sticking out. Not only did he save the thumb, was able to put pins in the shattered bone and do 2 nerve grafts and 6 months later I have 90% of my range of motion, most of the feeling back, and able to use it almost normally. Gets a little better every day, and I expect to be able to do everything I did before the accident. BIG thanks to Dr K and orthopedic specialists.

I had an infected finger that needed the nail removed and infection cleaned out. I was on 2 rounds of oral antibiotics. Dr. Kelsheimer did the surgery and told my husband it went well. Early the next morning he proceeded to tell me my finger should be amputated to the first knuckle. He said my other option, which he did NOT recommend, was IV antibiotics for 6 weeks. I said I wanted to think about it but he wanted me to have the surgery that day because he had openings? I decided to do the IV antibiotics and save my finger. When he visited me in the hosp. he kept telling me I was making a mistake. He was cocky and rude. He said with my medical condition, I would probably lose all of my fingertips. A terrible thing for a Dr. to tell a patient. When I was discharged he didn't even look at my finger. I went to a Wash U hand surgeon for a second opinion and was told I made the best decision - my finger did NOT need to be amputated. Amputation should be the last option.

Dr. Kelsheimer removed the nail and cleaned out the infection. He told my husband surgery went well, however the next morning he said I should have my finger amputated to the first knuckle. He kept pressuring me to have the surgery. My other option, which he didn't approve of, was IV antibiotics for 6 wks. I chose this option, however he kept telling me I was making a mistake and that with my medical condition, I would probably loose all of my fingertips. He was rude and cocky. I got a 2nd option from a Wash U hand surgeon. He said all the decisions "I" made about my finger were correct - my finger didn't need to be amputated.

Dr. Kelsheimer removed the nail and cleaned out the infection. He told my husband surgery went well, however the next morning he said I should have my finger amputated to the first knuckle. He kept pressuring me to have the surgery. My other option, which he didn't approve of, was IV antibiotics for 6 wks. I chose this option, however he kept telling me I was making a mistake and that with my medical condition, I would probably loose all of my fingertips. He was rude and cocky. I got a 2nd option from a Wash U hand surgeon. He said all the decisions "I" made about my finger were correct - my finger didn't need to be amputated.

Dr K and his office were great to work with. My first visit they got me in quickly as I had asked and surgery scheduled. Some follow up questions I even received a personal phone call from the doctor. Each visit Dr. K listened to my concerns and questions and thoroughly explained the entire process and recovery. I highly recommended Dr. K and his team.

Dr Kelsheimer is a very concerned caring surgeon. He asks questions and then listens to your answer. He did my carpal tunnel surgery and was very concerned about my care and healing. I would recommend him to any of my family or friends. My surgery has an excellent result. I have no pain and use of all my fingers. He helped me immensely.

Dr Kelsheimer is a very personable doctor that listens to you and cares about your wellbeing. He is very professional in his diagnosis and surgery. I would recommend him to my family and friends.