Dr. Michael T. Laird, MD, Pismo Beach CA

Amazing surgeon and very personable. I completely destroyed my knee in one move. He successfully repaired it all including attaching a cadaver part for my new ACL.
I recommend Dr. Laird 100%.

My experience did not have a happy ending. I broke my leg a couple years ago and went to Sierra Vista Hospital, while there they recommended Dr. Laird for surgery. I was X-rayed and met with Dr. Laird approx 24 hours after the accident to access my options, cast or 3 pins/screws. I chose screws to accelerate healing. After 8 weeks - I was allowed to gently starting walking. Dr. Laird during treatment stated we'd access other areas such as possible tears to the meniscus and other damage after the leg was healed and swelling went down. Also he didn't think I needed PT. All of which never happened, also the pins were never removed. The pins are still causing swelling and pain around that area. I now walk with a limp and know there's nerve damage down the side of my calf and other issues that were never addressed. I should have had Physical Therapy to assist proper healing and the screws should have been removed right away. I did go back approximately a year later to schedule getting the screws removed although the surgery sounded very scary and Dr. Laird didn't sound too reassuring, there were a lot of risks at this point in time, since the screws are so grown into the bone. I recommend checking out your options with a couple surgeons. You want someone who will follow up with your care and properly access the damage and for sure get PT.

Dr. Laird has a great bed side manner, he is excellent at what he does. He and his staff are caring, efficient, and willing to answer any questions you may have. Had a total knee replacement in April, was so pleased with outcome I am having second replacement done this August.