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    I am currently an Orthopaedic Surgery Resident at OSU medical center. Every day I am incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to work at an outstanding academic institution that focuses on providing the best evidence based medicine and personalized health care. When I matched for residency at OSU last Spring, it was one of the best moments of my life. This past year has been a tough year for me. During the residency matching process, I developed a devastating knee problem. When it came to making decisions for where to rank places for where I wanted to train as a surgeon, no matter how I looked at the process the only place I could imagine being at from both a surgical training standpoint and a patient standpoint was Ohio State Medical Center. My knee problem was incredibly complex and in my heart I knew that only OSU and Dr. Flanigan could help me with my problem.

    Dr. Flanigan took on my case and focused on helping me achieve immediate pain relief with my knee and once we had a diagnosis he brought together a team of physicians, physical therapists and medical staff to address my severe knee issues. Given the extent of the problem and my background in knee research and orthopaedics, I was very concerned about the outcomes of my knee problem and what it meant for my future. He was 100% supportive, listened to all of my concerns and met with me on multiple occasions to help me cope with the diagnoses and surgical planning. It was a really hard decision to have a cartilage restoration procedure just months before starting my work as an intern in the hospital. However, Dr. Flanigan supported me throughout the process and kept me involved in the decision making every step of the way. He was very attentive to my needs, followed me very closely post-operatively and encouraged me throughout the tough rehabilitation process. Just several months after my surgery, I was pain free for the first time in 10 years. We had an MRI several months after my procedure that demonstrated outstanding results of the cartilage restoration procedure. It made me a true believer in Autologous Chondrocyte Implant process- replacement of cartilage in a young, active knee is an amazing achievement.

    Dr. Flanigan's compassion, empathy and willingness to listen has made a major difference in my knee health and my life. His commitment to the medical community and to the education of future clinicians is outstanding and his active research pursuits are just a few examples of his dedication to the field of orthopaedics and to helping improve the quality of life for patients. The great success with cartilage restoration that I experienced and Dr. Flanigan's energetic personality and sincere belief in cartilage restoration has left an indelible impression. As a medical professional, I hope that someday I can make as much a difference in someone else's life as he has in mine.

  • 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.

    Source The Ohio State University Reviews

  • 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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