Need Doctor in Calif. who's worked on athletes

[johnd_emd]

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]

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]

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]

Hey John,

Check out Dr Ball in La Jolla.



best,

spencer

[Boomer]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[Boomer]

Please do not hesitate to call me. 303-638-1879. I would be happy to help you. I'm having my first hip done by Dr. Rector on November 30.