Robert D. Graham's Online Review Report Card

Dr Graham is an artist !!! I had a real messed up shoulder from another doctor, and he did such a great job of repairing my shoulder ,my physical therapist showed other people my arm, & the movement that it could do, it was very impressing

At 58 years old, and after a very unsuccessful first shoulder surgery in Alaska, I flew to Texas and met with Dr. Robert Graham and his incredible team! He performed a Reversal Right Shoulder Replacement, and I was home in Austin later that same afternoon. Incredible! After a few weeks of therapy and to be sure I was safe to fly, I headed home North to Alaska. Choosing Dr. Graham was the BEST decision, as I am back to dancing, fishing, hunting, snow machining, 4x4 riding, gardening, boating, and I could go on and on! I recommend that if you need any joint replaced, you take the opportunity to go to Austin Texas, and meet with this Team for your surgery. Because you will end up INCREDIBLE! Thank you for giving me my Alaskan life back ~ You and your team, were my saving Grace Dr. Graham. Susan

4+ months after Rotator Cuff surgery I have seen Dr Graham again for examination, as I have suspected I may have a continuing problem or possible failure. I am 59, and I had supraspinatus, subscap tears; impingement; long head biceps tendon tenosynovitis. He repaired all these as well as infraspinatus decompression and release of the biceps tendon and tenodesis. Some significant work he did! Still can't sleep in bed, which has been a significant issue for me. Also I have not done well with the aggressive therapy routine my PT has had me on, with excessive pain and difficulty with certain exercises. So Dr Graham told me to modify this to 2-3 sessions of weight exercises/wk with daily ROM and no outside exercising like running or biking for 3 wks. After exam he thinks it has healed but I need to go at a slower pace with strengthening. At 6 months he will determine if indications show a need for MRI.Through this process Dr Graham and his great staff have been nothing but helpful and encouraging, giving just the instructions and outlook I need for this difficult recovery. Thank you Dr Graham! It is very evident -you are The Best!2 years post-surgery: Just as a follow up I wanted to say Dr Graham did a wonderful job. I am fully healed with only very minor loss of ROM in moving my arm to the back of my head. And no more lingering pain.Instead now my shoulder feels great and I am continuing to strengthen it along with my other. This was a difficult time, but it passed - and even though it scared me thinking I would lose function Dr Graham helped me feel very hopeful and confident. Once again - Thank you Dr Graham for helping me through this! You have an awesome practice! Highly recommended!

Dr. Graham as performed surgery twice on my right shoulder which incidentally Were the third and fourth surgeries on it. The first was a total reconstruction to repair 3 rotator cuff tears, a bicep tear, and a labrum tear....as a result of youth football, 55 years of tennis and sailing, and countless other excesses. At the time my other orthopedic surgeon referred me to Dr. Steve Burkhart in San Antonio, saying he was the only doctor he knew of in Texas that could reconstruct what I’d done to my shoulder. I called Dr. Burkhart’s office and was referred to his colleague and friend in Austin, Dr. Robert Graham, whom he was on the orthopedic team for the US Olympic ski team with. Dr. Graham performed the surgery and I was back playing tennis and sailing within a year. Unfortunately, I had a fall docking the boat and braced myself with my arms to keep from face planting on the dock, and of course ripped most of his handiwork.He then did a reverse shoulder replacement and with the exception of some loss of range of motion, I can say it is pain free and almost fully functional. Only problem now is that was my right shoulder, and now I need my left shoulder replaced and we’ve all but scheduled that. So I recommend you do your research before any surgery and especially a replacement and go with the best, as i did.

Dr. Graham did a reverse shoulder replacement for me at the beginning of May. I don’t think I have had a pain level over three the entire time (6 weeks) and that was only after a hard rehab session. Dr. Graham is the ultimate professional with such a pleasing personality. And shoulder surgery is his passion. He is extremely good at his craft. What a delight it is having him for my surgeon. Everywhere you might look for referrals, you will see him listed in the very best. Good Luck. L Simon (72)

I had reverse shoulder replacement in both shoulders. I have complete range of motion in my right and 85 % in my left. No pain in either shoulder now.

I have seen dr Robert Graham several times over the years for a couple different issues from elbow to shoulder. Him and his staff are down to earth, professional and extremely friendly. I would recommend them 100 times over! Their office is in a convenient location and easy to get to... also if your hungry, it’s walking distance from P-terry’s hamburger joint (no pun intended with joint). Good job guys and gals!

DR. GRAHAM....I will start with my shoulder. Its feeling better thesedays... still some discomfort and limited rotation. Surgery was June 2018. Its now March 2019. I am happy with the results.However where I absolutely dislike my experience is in patient satisfaction. I had 2 conversations with Dr. GRAHAM. IT SEEMS HE IS TO BUSY TO PERSONALLY FOLLOW UP WITH HIS PATIENTS. The day of the surgery he saw me in passing nodded his head and that's all I saw of him til this day. That is unacceptable as a physician. It simply appeares that this is simply a business transaction for him, when for his patients it's a life changing procedure.I hope he reads this and simply puts more time and effort into building a relationship with his patients. Instead of selling them on a procedure, closingvthe deal and sending them home with papers. Only to follow up with his less than amicable assistant.

I saw Dr. Graham 3 years ago for a Bankhart repair, after a previous failed surgery elsewhere. After having 15 shoulder dislocations and a previous surgery, as well as being a young 20s male, I wouldn't be considered a particularly easy surgery. 3 years later, I am able to easily do anything I want including surfing and weightlifting with no aprehension. While I only have 80% mobility in my shoulder, as I needed a pretty new procedure which better holds in the shoulder, that's a small price to pay for having no more shoulder apprehension after years of struggle. I would highly recommend doctor Graham for any of your shoulder needs.

Although I have not met Dr Graham yet, his physician assistant Mr. Steven Griffin is outstanding. As is the office staff. IMHO the confidence of the staff says allot about the confidence of the doctor.