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I found Dr. Debbi online and it was the best thing I've done. From the first interaction to my 6 week post-op checkup, I can't say enough about Dr Debbi. He is passionate about your care. Him and his team are with you every step to get you back TO YOU. I was reluctant and put off total knee replacement surgery for a very very long time. Today I realize that was a mistake. Dr. Debbi got me back to where I haven't been in years. He gave me back my quality of life. He went the extra mile for me. He knew my job was active and that I still worked out religiously. He will make sure you feel like the most important person and your health and care is priority one. People saw me a few weeks after surgery and could not believe how my procedure and recovery was at that point. And my response was Dr. Debbi and staff at HSS. Had I known how well it all would be, I would have had both done at same time but I was reluctant then. Not anymore! Nothing to worry about or fear when you put yourself in the best care, best facility and by far the best surgeon you can ever hope for. So, everyday I when I start and end my day I say quick thank you to Dr. Debbi.
I am a very active 60 year old. I play pickleball, bike, hike, rock climb and am a volunteer firefighter. When the pain impacted my life, I knew I had to do something. I knew I had to see the best of the best!
Dr. Eytan Debbi is an incredible surgeon who gave me the best hip replacement surgery experience I could have asked for. I'm 68 years old and in good shape, but my right hip had been giving me problems for almost a decade and one year ago my left hip started to become equally problematic. I went on a trip to Paris and my legs basically collapsed from under me. Even after years of consistently doing Pilates and physical therapy, it was clear it was time to do something surgical. X-rays showed that both hips needed replacement surgery. I did a lot of research and had consultations with four world-class surgeons. I knew I'd be in excellent hands with any of them. However, Dr. Debbi is the only doctor I talked to who embraced robotics, which he has a PhD in in addition to his MD. His approach is truly the future. Initially, I wanted both hips replaced at the same time. While some physicians said they would do this and others said they wouldn't, no one ever explained why. Dr. Debbi recommended against replacing both at once, and he went into the logic behind his thinking. Unlike the other doctors, I respected that he took the time to explain his approach in a clear and comprehensive way. Before the operation, I had some anxiety over what my recovery would be like with the same day hospital discharge. However, from the surgery day on, I had very little bruising, negligible swelling, and only needed acetaminophen for pain management. I could walk around the apartment with just a cane literally the next day. I attribute this incredibly quick recovery to Dr. Debbi's thoughtful, effective, and precise approach, and to his use of robotics. Yesterday, just six weeks after my second surgery, I ran down the hallway. I hadn't been able to do that without hobbling for years. Above all else, Dr. Debbi is a really good person. He knows his stuff and he is an incredible communicator. His bedside manner makes you feel respected and cared for. I simply cannot recommend Dr. Debbi highly enough.
I have had numerous surgeries in my 69 years. I have had total knee replacements on both sides, two total hips, 3 Achilles surgeries, a left ankle and 2 right ankle surgeries with screws and plates, 12 broken ribs, a collapsed lung and a hip revision surgery. All surgeries had previously taken place in San Francisco with highly regarded surgeons. When looking for a surgeon for this most recent surgery, I was set on a young, cutting-edge doctor who employed state-of-the-art technology. I asked an accomplished PT friend who suggested Dr. Debbi. We met, and he was deeply engaging, confident and very kind. I agreed to the surgery, and although it was painful as expected, it was a far less traumatic journey than the one I remember 12 years ago. Thank you Dr. Debbi for your skills, proficiency and thoughtful approach to modern medicine.
I couldn’t bring my left leg up to my knee in order to place a sock on, and at night the pain was so unbearable that I would toss and turn trying to find a position to sleep until I just knocked myself out of exhaustion. When I realized I would need a total hip replacement, I knew I needed to have it done at HSS. So much so that I changed my healthcare insurance plan a year in advance in preparation for the operation at this hospital. We met Dr. Debbi, and within the first 30 seconds he made me feel confident and comfortable that he would restore my mobility. As promised, that's exactly what he did. It’s now been 8 weeks since my surgery and short of deadlifts and weighted squats, I am back to normal. He and his team at HSS are like checking into a five star hotel, from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave you are taken care of like you were the most important person on earth. His post-op team left nothing to be uncertain about. From the exact dose of any medicine to the full six week physical therapy instructions on how to live your life while you’re recovering, everything was explained and easy to follow. I met with Dr. Debbi six weeks after my surgery and everything is moving ahead phenomenally well. I look forward to seeing him for my one year post-op meeting, and I can say without any hesitation that I would recommend Dr. Debbi and his team for anyone considering this type of surgery. Together, we rocked this joint!