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    On September 9th, 2010, my knee was severely injured during a soccer game. When it first happened I thought i had broken my tibia, and I feared that my high school athletic career was over. However, my fear of a broken tibia was highly underestimated. After being carried off the field and attempting to walk, I realized that my leg was not broken, but something else was definitely wrong. The next day, we scheduled an MRI, and the results were traumatizing. I had torn my ACL, MCL, PCL, Meniscus and practically all of the cartilage in my knee. As a three sport athlete, I was torn apart. I thought that I would never be able to run or compete again. I spent the next week in a depressed stupor while scheduling appointments with various doctors and surgeons. I saw three doctors before I visited The OSU Medical Center and Dr. Flanigan, and by that time I was sullen and ill-tempered when it came to talking to doctors about what had to be done with my knee. I was terrified to undergo the procedures that everyone said I would need just to be able to walk again. However, Dr. Flanigan was the only doctor that I felt was completely qualified to undertake and fix the mess the was my knee. In Dr. Flanigan's office, I didn't feel like a patient; I felt as if I was someone that all of the staff, and Dr. Flanigan himself, had known their whole lives. I knew that they would do their best to repair my knee and return me to the athlete I was before. I underwent a seven hour surgery on September 28th, 2010 under the hand of Dr. Flanigan. When I awoke, he told me that my knee was worse than the MRI had shown, but everything had went flawlessly, and for the first time in three weeks, I wasn't worried. As the weeks passed, I had routine checkup appointments with Dr. Flanigan, and every time he assured me that everything was healing perfectly. And every time, I would leave his office with more confidence that I was going to be a great athlete again. I just finished my freshman year of college, and I was a part of the varsity track and field team as a pole vaulter and sprinter. I also played on the intramural soccer team, and led my team to a first place finish. As of now, I am still training and working out my knee to get even better, but all of my collegiate athletic achievements were made possible by Dr. Flanigan. I am glad that I chose him to repair my knee because it now works as good as it ever did.

    Thank you Dr. Flanigan and staff for helping pursue and achieve my dreams of being a collegiate athlete.

  • Dr. Flanigan was great! He took the time to answer my questions, went over different options so we could make an informed decision. Highly recommend! Thanks Doctor Flanigan!

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  • Great doc. He performed surgery on both of my knees.

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  • Dr. Flanigan was very conversational and showed concern for my knee treatment. He spent time to explain the various treatments and answer questions.

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  • Dr. Flanigan is super knowledgeable and great at explaining things

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  • Good gentlemen that were very articulate in describing things to me. They listened to what I had to say and explained things well.

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  • Dr. Flanigan is the kindest, most caring dr. I've ever had. Which is just icing on the cake because he's also technically amazing. I'm thankful I was referred to him.

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  • Dr. Flanigan is AWESOME- I am unfortunately a repeat offender & he has treated for my 3 ACL tears.

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  • He was very professional and showed concern for my injury, I feel confident in his ability to care for me.

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  • All good! Appropriate tests ordered prior to appointment, discussed the results in the appointment, thorough examination of my problem, discussed options for now and possibilities for the future. Very kind, professional demeanor, and knowledgeable.

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  • As always, my provider listened to me, advised me as to proper activities & made me feel good about my situation.

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  • I appreciate that Dr. Flannigan answers my questions and knows the history of my injury.

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  • Dr. Flanigan has always been a good care provider.

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  • No problems. Dr. Flannigan is very polite and very knowledgeable. He explains things so that you can understand them and he takes his time and really listens to you. I really like him and would definitely recommend him to anyone that is having knee problems.

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  • Listened to me and did a very thorough hands on exam which was lacking elsewhere. Was interested in making sure my goal for mobility and future activity was part of his plan.

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  • Excellent going. Funny, personable he's someone who I can trust.

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  • Dr. Flanagan took the time to listen to my feedback related to the mental health battle.

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  • Always good! Always answers my questions and describes issues/procedures/etc. clearly. Makes me feel like I am in good, wise hands, and that he is genuinely concerned for my situation.

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  • Dr. Flanigan has done a fantastic job with my care. He is always enthusiastic and caring and has saved my life and I'm so grateful. always a pleasure.

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  • I recommend Dr. Flanigan to my friends/colleagues/patients who need knee surgery- he's a GREAT surgeon! This was my 3rd surgery with him.

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  • Dr Flanigan reattached the meniscus to the bone of of my right knee in June 2015. He didn't look at my age (60), instead looked at my lifestyle, overall health and desire to remain active. Because of his skill, I am playing sand 2's volleyball and hope to do so for many years!

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  • Amazing doctor! Spent quality time explaining our son's knee injury. Honest and straight forward. I felt very confident my son was in good hand's during his surgery. He is compassionate and had my son's best interest at heart. Highly recommend!

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  • Dr. Flanigan was awesome! He took the time to answer my questions. Great experience.

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  • Dr. Flannigan did a great job on my Meniscus Surgery!

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  • Doc F was great when he did my two knee surgeries. Ive recommended him to a couple of people.

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  • Dr Flanigan has the most incredible bedside manner and exhibits genuine care and concern for patient well being. He takes the time to answer all questions and delivers the unpopular news with compassion and thoughtfulness. He has excellent staff members assisting him and they have all exhibited top notch professionalism and care. Specific to performing the surgery, Dr Flanigan visited me at the hospital to make sure I was fully prepared and assured me he would give me the strongest knee possible, before performing the surgery. My parents said he kept them informed with great details and he answered all of their questions. I'm recovering now, and while it's a long journey, I am well on my way and my post op appointments with him are going extremely well. I would highly recommend Dr. Flanigan to others, especially family and friends!

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  • I was referred to him for a second opinion. He was much better than the first referral (affiliated with Riverside), and Dr Flanigan performed my surgery [new ACL and cartilage trimming] My whole experience with the OSU Sports Medicine Center has been excellent. The professional staff I've worked with: nurses, physician's assistants, physical therapists, exercise physiologists... they all seem to be top notch people who believe in what they're doing. One of the best experiences I've had with the medical community.

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