Westchase Orthopedics

This review encompasses both Dr Horan’s orthopaedic side of the business & Dr Lao’s physical therapy side. I have no idea if their practices are actually related, but there’s only one street sign & only one Unilocal check-​in. Luckily, I think both doctors are excellent.
5 years ago, I broke my foot, and I never liked the orthopaedic surgeon that performed that surgery. He did a great job technically, but I felt his bedside manner was lacking. So I am delighted… no, THRILLED, to have *found* Dr Horan. He was a resident (or whatever) of the hospital I went to, so I didn’t actually choose him… but even though bad luck led me to Tampa Community Hospital with a broken & dislocated right ankle (plus a very badly sprained left ankle), the stars aligned when Dr Horan became my orthopaedic surgeon to repair my broken ankle in December 2015.
Long accustomed to lengthy waits at other medical offices, my first visit to Dr Horan’s office was pleasant with minimal wait time. I say minimal, because that first visit has proven to be the longest wait. In my 4 or 5 visits since, never have I waited more than 10 minutes in the main lobby or private examining room. I’ve been seen promptly, and never rushed. Dr Horan and his nursing staff are knowledgeable & patient, always answering all of my questions. And Dr Horan seems like such a fun guy! On my first two office visits, he was excited to show me intricacies of my broken bones & how he enjoyed the challenge of putting my ankle back together.
Once I began physical therapy a few weeks ago, Dr Horan referred me down the hall to Dr Lao. While I can’t compare this physical therapy facility to any other, I’ve seen incredible improvement and progress toward my recovery. Plus, Dr Lao & his assistant, Sam, have great personalities, and also answer all of my questions. I actually look forward to physical therapy!
I’ve had enough medical incidents to know that very often, as insured individuals, we aren’t able to choose our medical providers for one reason or another. But if I’m able to pick my orthopaedic surgeon & physical therapist the next time I stumble & break bones (& it’s rather obvious I’m a klutz & almost definitely will), I hope I can chose Dr Horan to repair the damage, & Dr Lao to get me moving again.

Since I wrote this, Dr Gibbs has left for Sarasota Orthopedic. I still go to Dr Lao at Westchase, but I drive to Sarasota for the orthopedic needs of my family. I trust Dr. Gibbs implicitly, and he is worth the drive.

After a long and frustrating medical journey, I came to Dr. Lao for a second opinion and to get his recommendations for my situation. The office was clean and the staff was friendly. I showed up early to my appointment and didn’t wait very long before they took me back. Dr. Lao worked with me and did treatment that made an instant difference. He explained his approach and made sure that I understood the treatment he was recommending.

I was having ankle problems and came to see Dr. Horan to get a second opinion. He initially told me that it was peroneal tendonitis but wanted to do an MRI for follow up. He did it and found out I had a stress fracture. He’s a runner and triathlete, so he understood my concerns and goals for my future race schedule. He was talkative and personable, and he gave me clear instructions at each visit. With any questions I had for his office, they would go and ask him personally and either come back right then or call me back. In once case in particular, he actually called me himself and left a message when I has a more specific question. He gives great service, and I will definitely be back if I have future problems.

People are friendly. It was quick but never felt rushed, rose and Cassie rock

After 5 knee surgeries and the last one being done by Dr. Patrick Horan I will definitely recommend him and his staff. They are attentive, a great bedside manner and he is Irish so that could be considered good in certain circles. They have X-​ray and and the ability of doing MRI onsite which is great. They even have a full blown rehab staff onsite so that they can keep on you like your mom when it comes to doing your exercises etc. Overall as far as Doctors you can’t get any better. Two thumbs or for me 1 knee up!