The Journey to Finding the Right Surgeon: Michael Robidoux’s Story

“Five years ago, I underwent a total knee replacement. Almost immediately after the surgery, I sensed something was amiss. Despite numerous visits to various orthopedic surgeons, the feedback was consistently discouraging: ‘Not everyone does well with knee replacements,’ ‘This is as good as it’s going to get,’ or ‘You’ll need a replacement again in 25 years.’ I was worried about how an early revision surgery might impact my future health.

Determined to find a solution, I resolved to keep searching for a doctor who could identify and fix the problem. This perseverance led me to Dr. Prioreschi, the surgeon who would finally restore my knee’s function.

During one of my initial consultations with Dr. Prioreschi, he remarked, ‘Do you realize that you have seen seven doctors before me? Seven’ His words resonated deeply. Dr. Prioreschi believed in me and trusted my intuition about my knee. He confirmed that a revision surgery was necessary and proceeded with the operation.

Following the revision surgery, I mentioned to Dr. Prioreschi that I was experiencing headaches and he sent me to the ER out of an abundance of caution. At the hospital, a brain CT was performed and a brain tumor was discovered. This growth required immediate removal to prevent a potentially life-threatening situation. The surgery was successfully performed, saving my life.

It took several doctors to find the one who performed the surgery which ultimately set off a chain of events leading to the discovery and removal of the brain growth. Had I stopped seeking help after the seventh doctor, I might not be here today to share my story. That ONE MORE phone call made all the difference. It allowed me to watch my boys grow up, spend precious time with my wife, and live my best life.

Dr. Prioreschi’s expertise and belief in my concerns not only fixed my knee but also indirectly saved my life. I am now obsessed with becoming the best person, father, and husband I can be, all thanks to that ONE MORE phone call.

Thank you, Dr. Prioreschi, for believing in me and for giving me the opportunity to live my best life.” – Michael Robidoux