Patient Reviews: Regan Hansen, MD

“Dr. Hansen did my hip replacement in June. It was a great experience (as surgeries go :-)), and now, about two months later my hip feels better than normal. I'm amazed. Not only is he competent and knowledgeable in the latest, most advanced technologies, he cares about his patients. This is so important. Both my son and I have seen medical professionals at Lewiston Orthopaedics, and I'm extremely impressed with everyone we've seen. Thank you!  ”

“Dr. Hansen is helpful in responding to the problems that you come in with... everyone is very helpful. He even has taken great care of my husband. Thanks.”

“Took very good care of me and did a good job on my knees and shoulder.”

“Dr. Hansen and his PA Bret Paulson are the best. They actually listen to what you are saying and then explain what is happening and what to expect.”

“He successfully repaired both my shoulders with minimal downtime and I believe 90% range of motion compared to pre-surgery 50%. Would recommend your office and Dr. Hansen to everyone.”

“I fell from a ladder when I was younger and because of it I've had bad knees for many years. I went to Dr. Hansen who replaced both knees and did a wonderful job.  ”

“It was the usual knee problem, and getting more uncomfortable by the day it seemed.  My primary doctor suggested Dr. Hansen, when I said that I wanted to use the orthopedic clinic. At that particular time, I don't know that I was really thinking surgery ... just looking for a relief.   After all the X-rays, Dr. Hansen suggested arthroscopic surgery for my particular situation. It was then I learned that the surgery would actually be done in the clinic's own hospital, and not in one of the locally established  hospitals. Truly I wasn't quite certain about this in my own mind, thinking about problems that could arise, sanitation, et al. However, I was impressed by Dr. Hansen's demeanor, professionally as well as his people skills. The surgery was a success, a couple of steroid inoculations were necessary in about a three/four year period, and all seemed great. Eventually, he performed another arthroscopic on the same knee. Eventually, the knee needed more attention and he believed the new drug Synvisc-One would be an excellent help for my situation. At that time, Medicare wouldn't give permission, which irritated him considerably. It must have taken him the better part of an hour to finally get the insurance to accept the new drug.  If they would not have accepted this drug, I was more than willing to pay for it myself. However, Dr. Hansen was insistent that I not pay for it. Before I left the Clinic, I had the Synvisc-One, and Doctor Hansen was smiling again.   I know this is a long and detailed account. However, I've told this story many, many times in the months and years since. I have wanted to say thank you to him about every time I am in, or around, the clinic. My sincere appreciation to the man and the doctor!  ”

“Dr. Hansen is great. Upfront, honest, and professional. He will be doing my hip replacement surgery in June and I am not the slightest bit nervous about it, as I am extremely comfortable with his credentials, his competency, and his credibility as an orthopedic surgeon. He is knowledgeable and treated me as an equal—no hint of condescension. I appreciate his professionalism.”

“Dr. Hansen was the most kind, compassionate person for my mother who fell & broke her hip. He replaced her hip and spent a lot of time explaining things to us. I would highly recommend him.”

“Dr. Hansen is the best doctor. I have been a patient of his for about 2 years. He listens and has great follow through. I have had problems with my shoulder for about 10 years and finally when I started seeing Dr. Hansen he found the problem performed surgery. Still have a way to go before perfect but so much better.”

“I had a pretty much constant pain in my replacement hip joint. I had been told by another provider that it would most likely take a major surgery to get any possible relief. I went to Dr. Hansen, and he told me that it didn't appear to be in the joint itself, and he suspected it was a muscle, or tendon problem. Turns out that was the case, and after an injection to the hip bursa, I am now pain-free, hiking, etc. What a good feeling.”