Dr. Niels Linschoten, Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, provides the highest quality patient care. He specializes in knee and hip replacements and complex orthopedic cases. He also provides a wide range of treatment options for patients who experience bone and joint pain.
Recently Dr. Niels Linschoten appeared in 225 magazine with some expert advice to begin the New Year with incase you have been experiencing joint pain. The CDC estimates that almost 1 in 4 adults (23%) experience bone and joint pain from arthritis. Many people accept this as something that they have to live with as a product of aging, but Dr. Linschoten's team tries to make it abundantly clear that prospective patients do not have to continue living with this type of pain. This orthopedic surgeon has been helping restore patients to healthy lives without joint pain for almost 30 years now.
Here are the questions that were asked and answered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana's 225 Magazine:
Q: What advice would you give to someone who is considering a hip or knee replacement?
A: At our practice, surgery is a last resort. We do a thorough examination of our patient, ensure that we have an accurate and specific diagnosis, and give our recommendation for a treatment plan moving forward. I advise anyone who is considering surgery to be prepared to fully discuss any of their questions and concerns. We feel having this discussion is a very important part of patient care. Do your due diligence to ensure that you are making the best decision about who will be the physician for your treatment. I also would say that if surgery is needed, that we have helped numerous patients achieve a pain free, active, healthy life after surgery. Patients tend to be very happy that they made the decision to receive care from our practice.
Q: What can patients expect from a visit at your office?
A: Patients can expect to feel like we care about them, and not just in a medical sense. I see my occupation as my calling to help people. There is a valet that will park your car, a short walk to the elevator and off of it, X-ray techs in office, and caring professionals on staff, all of whom seek to ensure your highest level of comfort for your visit. You can also expect that we won’t make you feel rushed on your visit. We will take our time with your diagnosis, explanation of your diagnosis, explanation of treatment plan options, and discussion of your concerns. We pride ourselves on the highest quality patient care.
Q: What sets you apart from other doctors?
A: Some of the things that set me apart in orthopedic treatment and surgery include 3 decades of exemplary service in orthopedic medicine. I stay at the forefront in education and technology in my field. I specialize in hip and knee revisions and replacements and love to do cases that other doctors turn down or refer to me. I love the look in the eyes of the patients who were told that their surgery could not be done when I say, “I can do it.” And I love it even more when that surgery is successful in bringing my patients newfound freedom from pain and a higher quality of life. Being excellent at complex cases makes me even more excellent at the standard procedures. I pride myself on being skillfully among the best while still showing kindness and compassion in my care to the people I treat.
Many patients don't realize that they have a choice in patient care, but they do. It is best to research any doctor before you choose them as your care provider. You can find more information about Dr. Linschoten at www.linschotenortho.com.
