I am a two-time TKR patient of Dr. C. I am 68 years old and haven't spent the night in the hospital since I had my tonsils out a 5 years old. I was also very apprehensive but knew I couldn't live the rest of my life in the pain that I had. I met Ms. Kilpatrick at a total joint class at Riverview the week before the first surgery. There was something so soothing about her voice and mannerisms that made me think I was going to get through this ok. One question led to another, and she answered with all of the confidence of a professional but has that ability to calm. She helped me through the first surgery and the second.
The only other person I have met in my life that has that angelic nature that Rachel does is my sister. She recently retired from there. I don't know if you knew her...point being I hold her in the highest regard, and Rachel is right up there. You probably are quite well aware of it, but you have a treasure in her. I wanted to offer my congratulations to you because she is in your department and makes your department even better.