Anna Russo

I was 45 years old when I came to see Dr. Nawabi at HSS. I had been active all my life and had run 4 marathons, 4 half marathons and 4 triathlons since I was 38. I was experiencing knee pain and had a prior double knee arthroscopic surgery by a different surgeon less than a year before I had my partial knee replacement. I had no relief from the arthroscopic surgery. It was painful to sit too long, stand too long and walk up and down stairs. I went from being constantly moving to being constantly consumed by the pain in my left knee. Dr. Nawabi gave me back my quality of life. He recommended a partial knee replacement instead of a full because of my age. He couldn't promise that I would be running again but that I would eventually be just as active. Less than a year after surgery, I was back to coaching a high school basketball team and able to once again run through some drills with them. I now work out at least an hour a day - elliptical, walking, biking and taking classes. I am able to live my life pain free. The experience I had with HSS and Dr. Nawabi was beyond exceptional. He is by far the best doctor I have ever had and HSS gave me nothing but superior care. Can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Nawabi, HSS and my results.