I have kept all the thank you notes I have received over the years because they hold a very special meaning for me. I am humbled to have received them and am honored share them.  They remind me why I chose orthopaedic surgery as a profession. Here are just a few…

“I want to thank you for taking care of my hips over the past three years, and for being such a phenomenal surgeon. It took me 10 years, six different doctor’s opinions in three states, endless physical therapy, and one unnecessary hip surgery before you correctly diagnosed me with hip dysplasia.  The Journey has not been easy, and it has been long. I can say now after two PAOs I'm so happy to be on the other side of pain. To be the best I'm sure you have had to sacrifice much. You have given me a quality of life back that I haven't had in a long time. From the bottom of my heart thank you.”  LR

“I wanted to thank you one last time.  The ability to walk has vastly improved every aspect of my life. It is difficult to overcome the stigma of being disabled in the workplace. I have always had to work harder to prove that while my legs didn't work my intellect was intact.  My body no longer detracts from my mind. I could not find a gift that reflects the magnitude of your impact on my life.” A

“Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person both young and old shared a little bit of what he is good” -Quincy Jones “Thank you for being a wonderful surgeon!”  JS

“You changed my destiny, Doctor Bellino and for that I will be forever grateful. I value the fact that you were a good listener and you believed you could give me my life back. You are far more than a great doctor, you are a great human being who treats his patients with the utmost respect.” BC

“I'm not sure I fully thanked you for making my hip replacement successful.   Maybe because you make it look so easy, you don't get the thanks and recognition you deserve. I want to make sure you feel that appreciation. As you know I've seen a lot of surgeons. I appreciate your determination to stay at the absolute top of your profession, ensure a right outcome, and educate your patients - all while staying so kind and grounded. Ah, I feel better not leaving words unsaid.”  SK

“Thank you very much for the prompt attention and excellent care you provided to me. The hip replacement surgery was successful and now I am on a recovery course, all the best.”  AT