Dr. Michael J. Alaia is truly a remarkable surgeon and the embodiment of what all in his profession should strive to be.
Following months of struggling with severe pain in my right shoulder and quickly declining mobility, failing to see any improvement from numerous physical therapy sessions, and multiple unsuccessful doctors’ visits, I decided to seek the consultation of an orthopaedic surgeon.
I was referred to Dr. Alaia by my daughter, who worked with him throughout his residency training at NYU and spoke highly of both his surgical skills and his kind demeanor, which is too seldom a defining characteristic of others in the profession. From the moment I met Dr. Alaia, I was immediately impressed with his kind, approachable nature.
While I was very hesitant about the prospect of needing surgery, Dr. Alaia spent an exceptional amount of time and effort to exhaust all non-surgical options for treatment prior to recommending corrective surgery. He was wonderfully transparent in his plan of care, patiently and painstakingly explaining to me the various surgical approaches, the possible outcomes, and the details of what things would look and feel at all stages of the surgery and recovery, ensuring that I was comfortable and confident with our mutually agreed upon plan. Dr. Alaia makes it a priority to educate the patient and successfully manage their expectations for treatment and recovery.
Dr. Alaia’s upstanding moral character manifests itself in his level of professionalism and quality of patient care. Throughout this process, he was honest and realistic about the difficulties of post-surgery recovery, yet confident that the outcome of the surgery would truly improve my mobility and overall quality of life. While my recovery was more difficult than I originally anticipated, throughout my recovery Dr. Alaia was extremely responsive, making himself available to address all of my questions and concerns quickly, thoroughly, and thoughtfully.
Dr. Alaia realizes the commitment involved in a successful recovery and takes into account the busy lives of his patients, prioritizing patient satisfaction and their overall well-being. The practicality and convenience of his satellite offices in Long Island were immensely helpful in being able to fit in my post-op appointments during the busy work week and he made a point to recommend a physical therapist based upon both the quality of care they provided, as well as the vicinity to my home.
Dr. Alaia is a truly compassionate, professional, and skilled surgeon, who serves to improve the quality of life of his patients through his comprehensive approach to patient care in orthopaedic surgery.
Following months of struggling with severe pain in my right shoulder and quickly declining mobility, failing to see any improvement from numerous physical therapy sessions, and multiple unsuccessful doctors’ visits, I decided to seek the consultation of an orthopaedic surgeon.
I was referred to Dr. Alaia by my daughter, who worked with him throughout his residency training at NYU and spoke highly of both his surgical skills and his kind demeanor, which is too seldom a defining characteristic of others in the profession. From the moment I met Dr. Alaia, I was immediately impressed with his kind, approachable nature.
While I was very hesitant about the prospect of needing surgery, Dr. Alaia spent an exceptional amount of time and effort to exhaust all non-surgical options for treatment prior to recommending corrective surgery. He was wonderfully transparent in his plan of care, patiently and painstakingly explaining to me the various surgical approaches, the possible outcomes, and the details of what things would look and feel at all stages of the surgery and recovery, ensuring that I was comfortable and confident with our mutually agreed upon plan. Dr. Alaia makes it a priority to educate the patient and successfully manage their expectations for treatment and recovery.
Dr. Alaia’s upstanding moral character manifests itself in his level of professionalism and quality of patient care. Throughout this process, he was honest and realistic about the difficulties of post-surgery recovery, yet confident that the outcome of the surgery would truly improve my mobility and overall quality of life. While my recovery was more difficult than I originally anticipated, throughout my recovery Dr. Alaia was extremely responsive, making himself available to address all of my questions and concerns quickly, thoroughly, and thoughtfully.
Dr. Alaia realizes the commitment involved in a successful recovery and takes into account the busy lives of his patients, prioritizing patient satisfaction and their overall well-being. The practicality and convenience of his satellite offices in Long Island were immensely helpful in being able to fit in my post-op appointments during the busy work week and he made a point to recommend a physical therapist based upon both the quality of care they provided, as well as the vicinity to my home.
Dr. Alaia is a truly compassionate, professional, and skilled surgeon, who serves to improve the quality of life of his patients through his comprehensive approach to patient care in orthopaedic surgery.