Success Stories

Thank you Dr. Hartman for bringing stability back into my everyday life. I was having pain in my left shoulder and was recommended by Dr. Dasa to consult with Dr. Hartman. After an exam and x ray’s it was revealed that I had a tear to my rotator cuff. Dr. Hartman took the time to explain what was wrong showed me the films and was told this had to be taken care of as soon as possible to avoid losing the possibility of doing a good repair. Unfortunately, my body said no because while we were in the process of determining to have this surgery, I had to have an emergency open heart surgery which put the rotator cuff surgery off. Within six months, we would consider doing the surgery with my Cardiologist permission. Unfortunately another complication came into play, I had to have a total knee replacement which put my shoulder surgery off another six plus months. Finally, I got to schedule my shoulder surgery and Dr. Hartman was up front and told us that due to time that had lapsed this may not be as successful as it would have been if we could have gotten the surgery sooner. By the grace of God and the skillful hands of Dr. Hartman, my surgery was a success and he was able to repair the damage. My shoulder is now pain free and on its way to a complete recovery. Thanks to Dr. Hartman and his great staff and with the will of God my shoulder will be as good as new. God bless and thanks Doc.

-Larry P. Larousse

Dr. Hartman noticed I was wearing a brace on my hand during a follow-up visit with my husband and asked what happened? Thank God for his interest. I mentioned that I believe I had carpal tunnel and the brace seemed to help. He asked if he could look at my wrist and he did. He touched a certain spot above my wrist and asked if that was sore and it was. He explained that I did not have carpal tunnel problem but an inflamed tendon that ran through a sort of tunnel. I was stunned and asked what was the cure for I had been suffering for some time and kept putting off seeking medical advice because the brace seemed to help. His explanation was in terms that I could understand and said that he could give me a steroid shot that should help and if it did not surgery may have to be considered. We decided to try the short first and that made a world of difference in my life style. I am now pain free along with the proper brace to wear that he recommended. Thank God for me being at the right place at the time, I was considering seeking medical advice and God directed me to one of the best in his field. Thank you Dr. Hartman for being considerate and asking about my hand. God bless you.

-Diana Larousse