Bugbee William, MD

This review is from the words of my wife Eva.
I had a bilateral knee surgery on October 20^th, 2014. Suffering from pain of knee osteoarthritis wasn’t easy, but it was a very difficult decision for me to go through the surgery. I was looking for the best doctor who would do at least one knee not two at the same time. I never regretted choosing Dr Bugbee — a well known surgeon to perform the big surgery. Dealing with his clinical nurse Cheryl was really a great pleasure. She always helped me to understand all the challenges I’ll have to go through. Dr Bugbee and Cheryl were the best blessings in my life. I have now a new life using my new knees and doing things I only dreamed I’ll be able to do. I would recommend Dr Bugbee to all of my family and friends.

As many of the reviews say, DR BUGBEE CHANGED MY LIFE! I had 5 knee surgeries (I’m 25) and finally researched and found dr bugbee. I am from Missouri and flew to California just for the surgery. He did an allograft and I am FINALLY able to play sports again after 7 long years of pain. I used to not be able to even sit on a toilet without bracing myself on handle bars, now I can’t do squats with weight!!! I am forever grateful to dr. Bugbee!!!

Dr. Bugbee made knee replacement for my mom who is 77 years old a week ago. It is a very good surgery. My mom is very happy with what he did for her. Nine years ago he made the left knee replacement for her and it was also excellent. I strongly recommend this doctor for anybody who suffers of knee problems to consult him.
This doctor is nice and all the assistant crew are nice and helpful.

Dr. Bugbee changed my life. He did an allograft on both my knees. My knees were bad from too much basketball. Before my surgery I would be able to play basketball at most once a week, but it was probably closer to once every two weeks. I now can play three two four times a week. One of the best decisions I have ever made.

Dr Bugbee scoped both of my knees in the past year. He also did a hip replacement for my husband 3 yrs ago & last month did a hip replacement on his other hip. We both have had excellent results. Dr Bugbee is not only a brilliant surgeon, he is warm, caring, fun to be around, great sense of humor. We have never felt rushed when on an office visit, he answers all of our questions. We trust him completely. All of the surgical staff, therapists, home health nurses & hospital nurses rave about him, what an excellent surgeon & doctor he is & how great he is to work with. I don’t know who the doctor is that people have written negative things about on Unilocal,it certainly isn’t Wm Bugbee!!!

Dr. Bugbee has changed my life! I went to a VERY well known doctor for 7 years and had 7 knee surgeries (I’m 27). I was told I have horrible knees and the only thing that would fix it is a total knee replacement when I get older but in the mean time I’m SOL. I went to Dr. Bugbee and he diagnosed me with something different than my old doctor, told me I needed a tibial osteotomy on both knees, and that would help me. I underwent surgery for my first osteotomy last October and now I have never felt more active! I can’t wait to get my second osteotomy this year! He truly has changed my life and is the best orthopedic surgeon I have ever met!

If there were more than five stars, I would give more to Dr. Bugbee. Eight years ago he did my right total knee surgery. I have had an excellent result from that surgery. I’m able to walk, hike, exercise… anything I want to do. Eight weeks ago Dr. Bugbee did a left knee total replacement. I am following the course of rehab he outlined for me starting the day after surgery. I now have almost full extension with my left knee and my flexion is at 130, which is excellent. I am completely happy with the care I have received from Dr. Bugbee and his entire staff. While in the hospital after surgery, I was told by the nurses how excellent a surgeon he is and how very nice a person he is to work with. These comments were completely unsolicited! Since nurses work directly with the doctors, their opinions are invaluable.

Dr. Bugbee was the only doctor that could help me. Every other doctor said my ankle was a lost cause and needed a drastic fusion. At 45 with 3 small children, I was not going to give up. I found a website where others with the same post-​injury arthristis raved about Dr. Bugbee. I also found out he treated Robin Ventura from the Cubs after the same situation. Dr. Bugbee does an allograft surgery where he resurfaces the joint with bone and cartilage from a cadaver. I underwent the surgery about a month ago, not yet walking. Love him, his nurse Tara, and the whole staff. Unfortunately I had to pay out of pocket — Blue Cross screwed me over. Another gal just got it covered so it’s hit or miss. Highly recommend traveling to him!