OUTSTANDING!! From the moment I met Dr. Hawthorne, to my latest follow-up appointment, EVERYthing about this operation, (pun intended), has been EXCEPTIONAL!!! Having had right knee replacement in 2013, I dreaded having my left done. My previous experience, performed in Orlando, was one of the worst physical situations I’ve ever been through. But WOW!!! What a difference with Dr. Hawthorne. I was taking steps before I even left the hospital!! I went home right away – no overnight stay – where I was met by Physical Therapy. My nurse came the following day. Even my pain level was far more tolerable, compared to the right knee. I was amazed at how I could endure the pain and use the walker for short trips around my kitchen island, by day 2! My last recovery stole so much time from me, but with this one, I am walking without a cane, and have only occasional discomfort: all within 4 months. (And while everyone heals at different rates, and 4 months may seem like a long time for some, I healed in half the time of my first surgery.)
A few of the other reviews state that Dr. Hawthorne does not “spend enough time” with his patients. My experience is that Dr. Hawthorne values my time, as well as his other patient’s time. You won’t sit in the waiting room for hours! During my first visit, after we looked at my bone-on-bone X-ray, he frankly just asked me what I wanted to do about my situation. Living with years of pain had me reply, “Yes” to a replacement. What else was there to discuss?? I’m sure if I had doubts or questions, he would have answered them. But even though Dr. Hawthorne is no-nonsense, he’s very kind, and truly has his patients’ best interest at heart. From his reception staff, to Cheyenne, to the anesthesiologist, to the Advent Health surgical team, this entire process has been nothing less than a God send to me. I think Dr. Kenneth Hawthorne is AWESOME, gifted, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him!

Submitted March 7, 2022

Dr. Hawthorne is awesome. Great surgeon who makes sure his patients are taken care of! I has severe knee pain in both knees. Dr. Hawthorne totally replace those knees with an advanced technology, My knees are much better and I am not able to express my gratitude to him and his staff, especially Cheyene! (I hope I spelled her name correctly) I highly recommend to anyone seeking knee, hip or shoulder surgery; please consult Dr. Hawthorne, you will not regret it! Because of the Dr.' efforts; I will be able to go back to work and pay the outstanding bill I owe him. Thank you Dr. Hawthorne and staff, you are the BEST!

Submitted Nov. 15, 2021