Harvey Smires's Online Review Report Card

I had knee replacement surgery by Dr. Harvey Smires in November of 2020. I did everything I was told to do…went to physical therapy 3 times a week, went to all my follow up appts, etc. I started having issues with my knee and leg in March and saw Dr. Smires in April. He took x rays, saw nothing wrong with any bones and implied it was all in my head. He didn’t care that I was in pain everyday and that it might be a soft tissue issue (muscles, ligaments, etc). I never went back to him after that. I then went to another orthopedic surgeon who determined that the knee replacement was too loose and causing other issues with my leg as my gait was off. He said this would not correct itself and would only get worse over time. So the new surgeon Dr. Robert Goldman did a knee revision in March of 2022. He told me that the plate that had been installed was 4 mm too small and that the knee cap had not adhered well so he had to scrape off the cement and re- attach it. I have most (1/2)

I had knee replacement surgery by Dr. Harvey Smires in November of 2020. I did everything I was told to do…went to physical therapy 3 times a week, went to all my follow up appts, etc. I started having issues with my knee and leg in March and saw Dr. Smires in April. He took x rays, saw nothing wrong with any bones and implied it was all in my head. He didn’t care that I was in pain everyday and ...

This past Fall, I had a catastrophic injury to my knee that rarely happens to adults. I was so lucky to have a priority appointment with Dr. Smires. His skill and surgical expertise was exactly what was needed. He placed 3 screws in my knee and he was able to stabilize it. I felt very lucky to have found this doctor.

Decided on my diagnosis 3 seconds into my visit. Even after I explained more fully, there was little feedback. Had me do an xray, gave me a PT form with instructions that contradicted the symptoms I was having and couldn't be bothered to spend any time to discuss it. In the 20 minutes I was at the office, he spent at most 2 minutes with me. Staff was very friendly and also helpful in getting my xray so I could go to another doctor.

I was really dreading getting my knee issues resolved. From my phone call to schedule my appointment to my post op checks. It was a phenomenal experience. Dr Smires andhis staff were engaged supportive answered my questions and really made me comfortable and at ease. If you have been putting off knee surgery, give Dr Smires office a call, let them put you at ease and onthe road to regaining mobility and the reclaiming your enjoyment of life.