Patient Reviews

“Dr. Hansen and his PA Bret Paulson are the best. They actually listen to what you are saying and then explain what is happening and what to expect. ”

“I have always liked Dr. Jelenek. He has always treated me with utmost respect. He is always friendly and smiling which is a good thing when you are in a surgeon's office. He has done my previous surgery and I always recommend him to others when they need surgery. ”

“I have had 2 surgeries with Dr. Jelinik and both experiences have been great. He explains everything before hand to me and then afterwards he goes out to waiting room to my family and talks to them about what he did in surgery. He personally calls a few days later to check on me and his nurses touch base with me also. I have always gotten exceptional care from Lewiston Orthopaedics and will trust them with any further medical care in the future. Thank you. ”

“I could not have asked for a more wonderful compassionate doctor than Dr. Jelinek. He has been wonderful for me both before and after a knee scope. He has also helped me with some hip tendonitis. ”

“He successfully repaired both my shoulders with minimal downtime and I believe 90% range of motion compared to pre-surgery 50%. Would recommend your office and Dr. Hansen to everyone. ”

“I fell from a ladder when I was younger and because of it I've had bad knees for many years. I went to Dr. Hansen who replaced both knees and did a wonderful job.   ”

“Outstanding professional!!! This Doctor gave me my life back. No, really. And I didn't have to get a second job to pay for it. ”

“He is a great doctor and answers all my questions. ”

“It was the usual knee problem, and getting more uncomfortable by the day it seemed.  My primary doctor suggested Dr. Hansen, when I said that I wanted to use the orthopedic clinic. At that particular time, I don't know that I was really thinking surgery ... just looking for a relief.   After all the X-rays, Dr. Hansen suggested arthroscopic surgery for my particular situation. It was then I learned that the surgery would actually be done in the clinic's own hospital, and not in one of the locally established  hospitals. Truly I wasn't quite certain about this in my own mind, thinking about problems that could arise, sanitation, et al. However, I was impressed by Dr. Hansen's demeanor, professionally as well as his people skills. The surgery was a success, a couple of steroid inoculations were necessary in about a three/four year period, and all seemed great. Eventually, he performed another arthroscopic on the same knee. Eventually, the knee needed more attention and he believed the new drug Synvisc-One would be an excellent help for my situation. At that time, Medicare wouldn't give permission, which irritated him considerably. It must have taken him the better part of an hour to finally get the insurance to accept the new drug.  If they would not have accepted this drug, I was more than willing to pay for it myself. However, Dr. Hansen was insistent that I not pay for it. Before I left the Clinic, I had the Synvisc-One, and Doctor Hansen was smiling again.   I know this is a long and detailed account. However, I've told this story many, many times in the months and years since. I have wanted to say thank you to him about every time I am in, or around, the clinic. My sincere appreciation to the man and the doctor!   ”

“I had been to physical therapy for my back pain, had injections that only lasted a few months. I was told my hip was a big part of the problem. After surgery I have no back pain and I had suffered with the pain for 14 months or more.  It was like a miracle.     ”