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Dr. Fabi exceeds all expectations. I had my hip replaced and feel great. Thanks Dr. Fabi!!

Dr. Fabi exceeds all expectations. I had my hip replaced and feel great. Thanks Dr. Fabi!!

Dr. Fabi has performed 3 joint replacements (both knees and a hip) on me. I was crippled (and had been for 7 years), when I was finally referred to Dr. Fabi when I was 56 years old. I was prepared for him to tell me (as all the doctors before him) that I was too young to have my knees replaced. Instead, he said that that was "old thinking", and I needed to to get them done ASAP, and he would get me in in a few weeks. Knowing that this would be a new, and frankly scary, experience Dr. Fabi took time to explain the procedures and answer my questions, and had handouts to take home. He was my biggest cheerleader, always with an upbeat attitude and true caring. I went from literally wanting to die from the pain to being able to dance at a party within just a few months. Two years later, Dr. Fabi fit me in quickly after my PCP called him after having read my hip xray report. I got my hip replacement, and stopped falling. I now live pain-free after those 3 replacements (and both of my shoulders replaced by one of his associates). People who hadn't seen me since before my replacements, say I don't even look the same. I look happy! God bless David Fabi, M.D.

I received a hip replacement in 2020. I could not be happier with the result. Before the surgery I had to grab on to doorways, counters, and furniture to keep from falling down due to pain. Sometimes I would become 'immobilized' while walking since I knew that any movement was too painful and I just had to remain still until the pain subsided. Prior to surgery I was having pain in multiple places around my hip. Even lifting groceries caused pain. I had to give up sports. I tried getting shots in my hip but that did not relieve the pain. My personal physician had recommended Dr Fabi as he too had his hip replaced by Dr Fabi. Dr Fabi took xrays and showed me the deterioration in one of my hips and thus my source of pain. My hip replacement by Dr. David Fabi was smoother and less complicated than I had ever imagined. I know no 2 patients are alike, but with the prescribed medications my pain level, on a scale of 1 to 10, never was above a 1. My physical therapist commented several times about how great my surgical result was when he compared it to other patients the physical therapist was working with. He was amazed and skeptical at how low I was constantly rating my pain level. I faithfully did the physical therapy exercises and I have had zero complications. I wish I could have had this procedure by Dr Fabi years ago. My other hip has not yet been a problem, but if one day it does become problem, I would actually look forward to surgery again with Dr Fabi. Reply Forward

I received a hip replacement in 2020. I could not be happier with the result. Before the surgery I had to grab on to doorways, counters, and furniture to keep from falling down due to pain. Sometimes I would become 'immobilized' while walking since I knew that any movement was too painful and I just had to remain still until the pain subsided. Prior to surgery I was having pain in multiple places around my hip. Even lifting groceries caused pain. I had to give up sports. I tried getting shots in my hip but that did not relieve the pain. My personal physician had recommended Dr Fabi as he too had his hip replaced by Dr Fabi. Dr Fabi took xrays and showed me the deterioration in one of my hips and thus my source of pain. My hip replacement by Dr. David Fabi was smoother and less complicated than I had ever imagined. I know no 2 patients are alike, but with the prescribed medications my pain level, on a scale of 1 to 10, never was above a 1. My physical therapist commented several times about how great my surgical result was when he compared it to other patients the physical therapist was working with. He was amazed and skeptical at how low I was constantly rating my pain level. I faithfully did the physical therapy exercises and I have had zero complications. I wish I could have had this procedure by Dr Fabi years ago. My other hip has not yet been a problem, but if one day it does become problem, I would actually look forward to surgery again with Dr Fabi. Reply Forward

From my first appointment I felt valued, respected, listened to. Dr. Fabi was friendly, knowledgeable about my knee injury and gave me options and probabilities of those options. i was made to feel very comfortable. I chose to have the partial knee replacement. His surgery center and staff there were amazing! Again , friendly, knowledgeable and gave me a sense of comfort. # months out form surgery I am doing pretty good. It has been tough with the physical therapy but I am determined to get back to as close to 100% as possible. Better each week.

Dr. David Fabi completed anterior right hip replacement for me less than 8 weeks ago. I am without discomfort or pain, able to walk with confidence, and just got the OK to dive back into the pool. It's truly astonishing what can be done today with a talented surgeon and advanced technology. I highly recommend Dr. Fabi and his staff at San Diego Orthopaedic Associates. Live the life you deserve!

Dr. Fabi is a highly technically skilled orthopedic surgeon. He possesses a personable bedside manner and compassionate communication style. Two weeks ago, he performed my total hip replacement. The successful result gave me back my active lifestyle.