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Anat Koser

Anat Koser

New York, NY

Hip Replacement

Anat Koser

Over the last year, my right hip pain progressively worsened to the point where it made it hard for me to walk. In spite of this, I absolutely did not want to consider surgery. One day at the pool in my gym, I met a woman who had recently undergone a total hip replacement surgery. After speaking to her about her surgery and learning what a difference it made in her life, I started to consider having hip surgery.

I was strongly recommended to see Dr. Alexander McLawhorn, a hip and knee surgeon at HSS. I underwent my total hip replacement surgery one month after my first appointment with Dr. McLawhorn. Two and a half hours after waking up from anesthesia, I was able to walk to the restroom with a walker. After two nights in the hospital, I left with a cane.

I don't have the words to express my deepest thanks to Dr. Alexander McLawhorn and his team. I underwent surgery on October 19, 2018. It is now three months after my surgery and I am happy to report that I can walk long distances. I don't have pain and I don't limp.

Dr. Alexander McLawhorn is a highly professional, well-mannered, kind and caring surgeon. Most importantly, as I was wheeled into the operating room on the day of my surgery, I knew that I was in good hands. Dr. Alexander McLawhorn gave me back my active, happy life.

I extend my deepest thanks to Molly Morris, PA, who to this day, attends to all my little questions and is very helpful. I am also very grateful to the amazing staff of nurses at HSS, who are dedicated, hard-working, and so very helpful to patients like me after surgery.

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Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA

Alexander S. McLawhorn, MD, MBA

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon

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