I had a total replacement of my right hip performed by Dr. Aric Christal and his team, and then spent one night recovering at the Swedish Hospital in Edmonds, WA. I have had a number of surgeries in my 71 years, often with hospital stays involved and this experience was clearly one of the best ever.
Dr. Christal's talent, expertise, and caring were paramount in that experience. I was also very impressed by the extensive pre-op education and information provided by his 40+ page SwiftPath guide and the two-hour slide presentation. I have never experienced anything approaching that level of valuable medical preparation. I especially appreciated how the publication and presentation detailed the major areas of possible complications, such as infection, and then went on to detail the numerous steps that had been taken to mitigate those problems. Please note also that Dr. Christal's colleagues, Katelynn and Connie, were very patient and thoughtful in my dealing with them.
My post-op recuperative care given by the people at Swedish in Edmonds was truly on a par with Dr. Christal's expertise. My RNS, Fran and FeAlma, were both great, very thoughtful and caring. Fe was especially good at explaining every med given. My CNAs, Asme, Marcy, Kachi and Sabrina, were all unfailingly kind, caring, and often even funny. The physical therapist, Stephanie, was also excellent. I'm sure that all involved must be proud of the good work they do, but it is my humble observation that each and every one of them definitely should be. It must be humbling to realize how many people's lives they improve so profoundly.
Thank you so much for fixing my knee so I could run the Marine Corps Marathon! Things went great and I feel stronger than ever.
My world's a little brighter and my right hip feels awesome.
When I saw you last Wednesday I really wanted to hug you in thanks - your heart and head and hands relieved my pain and made the future live again. I wish for you a life filled with all that's good, and maybe a few challenges to make it interesting! Your forever grateful patient,
Dr. Christal, the knee is doing well, even after 13.1 miles!
I have been a patient for 14 years now. Staff is friendly, organized and doctors are knowledgeable, patient, and want to fix you. I have seen doctor Cameron and Alberts... for knees, elbow, and now my tailbone and discs. I trust this clinic and highly recommend them.
It has been an honor and a pleasure working with you these past couple of years. You are so fun to be around. Thanks for making this place a great place to come to.
Thank you Doctor,
Thank you for helping me with my thumb injury. Also, thanks to Oscar and the office reception staff for their kindness.
I am safely back to Japan and, as a matter of fact, my shoulder feels great. I would like you to know that I feel I am blessed. From the very beginning, you paid attention to me personally and were sensitive and compassionate. Your "magic" hands, gentle and kind, gave me the feeling that I am OK. I think that you are a uniquely wonderful doctor. You see "person" to treat, rather than just broken bone to repair. I have finished writing a book which will be published this fall and I would like to include my experience with you. I thank you very much for being in my life at this time.
We would like to express our gratitude regarding the great care and concern that you have shown our son.