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Orthopedic patient stories

Meet some of our patients... your friends, neighbors and family.

Northbay Health was born in Solano County and we remain committed to delivering advanced medicine to the community we serve. The patient stories shared here explore the journeys of your friends, families and neighbors – and show why we work tirelessly to provide the best care to every patient, every day.

Meet Richard

Meet Richard, an ultra marathon runner who had severe bone-on-bone arthritis in both of his knees. Richard knew he needed his knee replaced, but also knew he needed to still be able to run.

Alisa's Knee Replacement

Meet Alisa. Diagnosed at age 12 with rheumatoid arthritis, the 56-year-old Vallejo resident has had her health — and the painful flare-ups — managed by a number of Bay Area providers through the years.

Don's Knee Replacement

Meet Don, an active retiree with a lifelong love for fast cars. Watch how his knee replacement let him return to his hobbies and hot rods.

Meet Haley

Meet Haley. After 3 of her ligaments burst after a soccer game, she had to go into emergency surgery with Dr. Miller. Five weeks later she was back to playing soccer.

Jim's Double Knee Replacement

Jim is a resident of Vacaville and a pilot for over 50 years. At 74, it was beginning to look as though his flying days were over as a result of severe arthritis in both of his knees.

Rob's Knee Replacement Story

Rob used to need a walker due to excruciating pain in both his knees. After having both his knees replaced through NorthBay's Joint Replacement Program, Rob is enjoying things he never could before like swimming, riding his bike, and playing tennis.

Joey's Shoulder Surgery

Meet Joey Turner, a lifelong skier who suffered from an excruciating tear in his shoulder after an accident. Joey was able to resume his career after successful treatment from NorthBay's Orthopedic Surgeon, Robert Peterson, MD.

Meet Richard (Part 2)

Meet Richard, an ultra marathon runner who had severe bone-on-bone arthritis in both of his knees. He had his first knee replaced by Andrew Brooks, M.D., director of the Joint Replacement Program at NorthBay Healthcare, and was ready for his second.