Dr Woolfrey operated on my broken ankle in Oct. All around good service

Submitted April 24, 2023

In 2012, I was 17 yrs old when I had the unfortunate experience of partially tearing my ACL ligament. To be precise, I stood up from a chair felt something rip in my knee and my knee cap slide forward. I couldn't walk. My dad had to carry me to the car. He took me immediately to my family doctor who ordered an MRI and an urgent referral to Dr. Woolfrey. MRI took 6 months, the referral took 12. When I first saw Dr. Woolfrey, he reviewed my MRI with me and my parents. He advised that I had a partial tare in my ACL ligament and I had torn my meniscus, he recommended a knee scope.

I had my first scope in January of 2014. They cut my muscles . I was advised to use a cane and no crutches. I was in college, I took 5 days off and returned to school, it was extremely difficult. Recovery took 2 months.

6 months after I had the first scope. I had pain inside my knee that went behind my knee. I had an appointment with Dr. Woolfrey, he advised me that I had loose and floating cartilage inside my knee. He suggested we try a Hyaluronic Acid Injection over a 4-week period, they were priced at $1,200.00 my parents didn't have any insurance to cover this treatment and had to pay out of pocket.

The injections didn't work. We waited many months until Dr. Woolfrey suggested we try a Synvic-One Injection, it was priced at $800.00, my parents acquired insurance, covered 80%.

The injection didn't work either. Dr. Woolfrey suggested a Cortisone Injection, he advised they lasted for about 6 months. It was the most painful injection I have ever recieved. I received another Cortisone Injection.

In the summer of 2016, I was walking by myself when I stepped in the divit between the sidewalk and a driveway when I felt something rip in my knee. I immediately called Dr. Woolfrey and was referred to get another MRI. I only had to wait 2 months for the MRI. When I met with Dr. Woolfrey to discuss the results, he advised I tore my meniscus, again and I would require another scope.

I had my 2nd scope in and around December of 2016. I was advised that he had taken out some of my cartilage on the left inside of my knee as it appeared to be defective. Recovery was 3 weeks. 2 weeks after I had recovered. I was experiencing pain in the left inside part of my leg/knee when walking, bending, doing stairs, etc.

Throughout the year of 2017, I received 12 Cortisone Injections.*You're only supposed to receive a maximum of 4 Cortisone Injections per year.* I had another MRI in the August of 2017. Had my follow-up with Dr. Woolfrey in October of 2016, he recommended another scope.

I had my 3rd scope in December of 2018. I requested to be awake for this one. During the surgery, Dr. Woolfrey removed a dime size piece of cartilage down to the bone. I skipped out of the hospital like nothing happened. Recovery was 2 weeks. An additional 2 weeks later, pain was back and worse than ever before.

In 2019, I harassed Dr. Woolfrey's office because they refused to answer my calls, return my calls, or speak to me in person when I would show up. About 3 months later, my dad showed up at the office unannounced and demanded that they schedule me for an appointment. At the appointment, there was a student doctor, who suggested I try a PRP Injection. It was not covered by insurance because it was considered experimental. It was $700.00 per injection. I had it done in both legs. It worked for 4 months in my bad knee.

Unfortunately, the pain came back, worse than anything I have ever experienced. I met with Dr. Woolfrey for the last time. He told me there was nothing more he could do for me. He told me he was going to refer me to a colleague outside of town, to see if there was anything he could do for me.

My orthopedic surgeon in London saved my life.

Submitted March 15, 2023

Dr Woolfreys staff (mainly Diane) has been a going out of the way person to assist patient in all aspects from consultation until sign off from Dr.
I have just had same day knee replacement and cannot say enough of Dr Woolfreys expertise in explaining the whole process in clear concise language and performing operation.
I had hip replacement 3 years ago and have had no issue.
From Drs office to surgery I was treated with great respect. Kudos to all Brantford hospital staff.5 star all around . Highly recommend. Thanks to all.

Submitted Oct. 23, 2022

No doctor is punctual. Great Guy, has done hip replacements with good results. straight shooter.

Submitted Feb. 17, 2022

Amazing!!! I couldn't be more happy with how surgery went !! I can't wait to get my left hip done!!

Submitted May 13, 2021

Dr Woolfrey assistant Dave are very thorough and and knowledgeable. Great staff

Submitted April 28, 2021

Was supposed to have a follow up about my MRI, canceled, and no call back after I called 3x it’s been 2 months now

Submitted April 20, 2021

Staff/office situation disgraceful. Knee replacement put in out of alignment and he lied about it

Submitted Jan. 26, 2021

He was very professional, new right away what to do, and right on time, no waiting !

Submitted June 19, 2020

Been waiting for almost a year to get my surgery date still waiting 😓

Submitted Dec. 26, 2019