Follow-up and postoperative visits · Patient experiences
5 five-star reviews for Dr. Allyson Estess discuss follow-up and postoperative visits. Read their words, learn what mattered to them, and bring the questions that matter to you to your next visit.
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A person behind your care
As a former Division-1 and U.S. National Team soccer player, Dr. Allyson Estess understands the physical and emotional demands of injury—because she’s lived them. Today, she’s a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, knee, and hip, as well as soft tissue injuries and fracture care for both adults and children.
Patients describe Dr. Estess as deeply attentive, thorough, and kind. She’s known for her calm, unrushed bedside manner, and for explaining diagnoses and treatment plans in a way that’s easy to understand. Whether you’re an athlete returning to competition or simply ready to move without pain again, she’s fully invested in your recovery—and the life you want to get back to.
Outside the OR, she spends time with her husband and kids, competes in triathlons, and loves reading, the beach, and staying active year-round.
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This collection shows written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars that mention follow-up and postoperative visits. You can read every rating and written review on the full clinician profile.
5 written reviews
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Dr. Estess is wonderful and thorough! My knee pain came on quickly and was very severe. We discussed a Cortizone shot and decided to move forward with it so I could enjoy my Fourth of July while taking it easy. I had an MRI on my knee 24 hours after I saw her. My follow up is Tuesday (MRI diagnosis) for a game plan. Until then, I have been following doctor’s orders to take it easy. I am so grateful we were able to take my pain down a bit so I could enjoy my vacation. The entire team at the office are friendly and caring! I highly recommend Dr. Estess for your care!
Allyson Estess, MD
Excellent experience with pre procedure, actual procedure and all the follow up care.
Allyson Estess, MD
Dr Estess has been fantastic. ACL repair 1 year ago now; great surgeon and follow up experience. Referred my mom to her for what that’s worth!
Allyson Estess, MD
Choose someone else. My father had his surgery April 6, 2022 - he tore his bicep tendon. On his follow up 4/11/22 the doctor commented why does your arm look that? She botched his surgery - literally looks like Popeyes arm. She then said never mind it’s fine, as long as you can bend it… we came to find out she did not do an MRI before surgery, this doctor ASSUMED what needs to be done and ended up not fixing the problem. What doctor goes into surgery without getting MRI done and checking everything? I’m telling you, choose someone else to get your family member or yourself surgery over her. This all went through workers compensation and it’s been a nightmare. It’s been one year and my dad’s arm is not fully functional and it even looks botched.
Allyson Estess, MD
i have a good experience with the doctor explain what my x-rays show and treated my knee and schedule my follow up appointment.
Allyson Estess, MD
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