Need Doctor in Calif. who's worked on athletes

johnd_emd · September 17, 2011, 07:45:17 PM

I live in Central Valley of Calif. No one here does the Birmingham. I've looked at Callander in S.F. and his web site. I looked at Schmidt's web site in Mich. Are there any competitive cyclist out there who have had good outcomes with someone. I wanted to use Rogerson in WI, but he won't take my insurance: Blue Shields. Any help or opinions would be appreciated. I race Elite Masters 1/2 about half the time and Pro/1/2's the other half. Would like to stay competitive, but this pain is getting pretty unbearable.

Boomer · September 17, 2011, 08:00:10 PM

Dr. Rector in Boulder, colorado has a good reputation. I'm sure you raced here and know the beauty of the place. Dr. Rector will be doing my hips at Boulder Community Hospital. A lot of competitive cyclists have provided testimonials for Dr. Rector. Check out his website.

johnd_emd · September 17, 2011, 09:17:51 PM

I checked out his web site; being that he was from Boulder and there are a lot of cyclist there. I will contact them next week to get a feel for their program. Thank you very much for pointing that one out to me. I had kind of forgotten about him being on the list.

In the meantime, anyone else is free to pipe in with their opinions.

sroberts · September 17, 2011, 09:25:05 PM

Hey John,

Check out Dr Ball in La Jolla.

best,

spencer

Boomer · September 18, 2011, 10:07:06 AM

John-emd

If you decide to come to Boulder for a consultation with Dr. Rector, please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. I'm a cyclist with two kids attending CU Boulder and I would be happy to show you around.

Tin Soldier · September 18, 2011, 11:52:29 AM

John - Check with Vicky Marlow on the other website. She pops in here once in awhile and she's on the members list. She has been putting together a hippy gathering for a number of years in San Fran and this year she says McMinn is going to attend. I gotta believe that there are some HR surgeons with some decent experience in a city the size of San Fran. She may have some ideas for you.

moe · September 18, 2011, 06:30:30 PM

John, I believe Floyd Landis had his BHR in So Cal, not sure who his surgeon was. I no longer compete but my hips are 100%. I'm on the east coast.
Good luck, moe

johnd_emd · September 23, 2011, 12:50:05 PM

Wow, lots of info. Thanks everyone. Boomer, maybe I'll take you up on that invite if I make it to Boulder. I'll just keep doing my research and checking things out. Always open for more input if anyone has anything else to contribute.