Dr. John Cordell Medlen, MD

Dr Medlin did surgery on my broken arm. He was awesome. I was back to work in three weeks. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Has been my dr for 33 years . He’s caring an if it wasn’t for Dr Medlen I most likely I wouldn’t walk. I just love him

Dr Medlen fixed my foot/ankle. He is one of the best

Great bed side manner. Good doctor would recommend him.

The worst doctor I have ever had and I have had many. He lied to me about after surgery treatment and put me through unnecessary pain and misery

Dr. Medlan is an exceptional surgeon, down to earth, and straight to the point. He fixed up my mom and I when we hurt our appendages. Im grateful for my luck in finding him, I love him for fixing us when we were broken. I consider him a rare asset, and friend.â?¡Thx Doc, they don't make em like you very often!

If you are simply looking for a doctor with great bedside manners do not go to Dr Medlen. However, if you are looking for an orthopedic surgeon who knows what he is doing and is extremely adept at it...go see Dr Medlen. He did a great surgery on my knee after I broke the dang thing. If you want to be functional and able to work/play sports/etc Dr Medlen is your man. The only thing that could make PIMA Orthopedic clinic better is the front office staff and the wait times. The very front office staff can be off putting and unhelpful most of the times. The medical assistants and nurses are, for the most part, very good, helpful and friendly.

A MRSA (multiple resistant strain bacteria) had taken over my right arm and destroyed the tendons in my hand/wrist. Dr. Medlen was called in to restore the frayed tendons (all 5). Due to the extent of damage, the outlook was poor for regaining functionality of the hand. As I passed each weight-bearing restriction post-op, the function proved to be much better than hoped for and finally reached about 95% - one finger lost some range of motion but otherwise the hand is essentially good as new. Close enough to be a Miracle. Thanks to diabetes my joints are disintegrating and Dr. Medlen is replacing them as needed - so far one shoulder and one knee - both with superb results: no post-op pain, immediate use of the joint and greatly improved function. I rate his surgical skills as excellent or better. But if you like to chit-chat with your doctor ... keep on shopping. Brisk to the point of being brusk, he is terse, laconic and just not there after his brief summary - he tells you… the way it is, but he does not elaborate. Don't mistake me: Dr. Medlen isn't hostile or rude - but he is very busy and just not a conversationalist. And he works wonders in his surgery.

I had two surgery and my knee still didn't stay the same. I've waited almost an hour in half to two hours to see Dr. Medlen. Once getting into to the exam room he ask whats going on and you tell him. Than tells you what you need to do and gets you out. He don't spend anytime with his patient's. His staff are very rude and you ask his staff a question and it looks like you are bugging them. I wouldn't send anyone to him.

Okay, he's great at diagnosing and surgery. Other doctors wanted to put me in a scooter and leave me there. After a some surgeries I don't even walk with a cane!!! Yes, he won't win any personality awards and should attend charm school, but he sure did me right in the medical/surgery department. I had to wait for at least an hour several times, but I would rather wait for a doctor that does me right than one who doesn't....think about it.