Patient Stories
Patient Stories
Joyce's experience with the Mako SmartRobotics System
Wichita Falls area resident Joyce Gill shares her experience with Dr. Michael Sheen and his use of the Mako SmartRobotics System for her orthopedic surgery.
John Howell's Experience with Urologic Robotic Surgery
John Howell is a cancer survivor whose experience differed from his father and grandfather’s, thanks to skilled surgeons and advanced technology.
Karen's Experience with Surgical Podiatry
Karen’s chronic foot pain made standing and working difficult. After trying non-surgical options, she and Dr. Klumb chose corrective surgery, which relieved her pain and improved her life.
Lisa's Renewed Mobility from Non-Surgical Injections
Lisa’s knee pain disrupted her routine. Non-surgical injections restored her mobility and improved her life.
Michael Wells' Weight Loss Journey
With the help of bariatric surgeon Dr. Christopher Finnell, Michael was able to shed his excess weight and reduce future weight related health issues.
Tim's Freedom from Carpal Tunnel
Tim’s wrist numbness from carpal tunnel affected his grip and daily life. Dr. Randy Olson performed a quick outpatient procedure, allowing Tim to return to work the same day.
Walter's Restored Mobility Thanks to Revision Surgery
Walter endured years of knee pain and failed surgeries until Dr. Hoffman’s revision restored his mobility and relieved his constant pain.
Mike Oswald's Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Mike Oswald was struggling with constant fatigue until he found out about the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure.
The Person Within
Walter Boren - The Person Within
Hear from Walter Boren, his wife Lanita, and Dr. Jason Hoffman, orthopedic surgeon at United Regional, as they share Walter’s powerful journey from living in a knee brace to walking freely.
David Lotter - The Person Within
This is the story of David Lotter, a United Regional employee who suffered a heart attack while on duty.
Stephanie McDonell - The Person Within
Learn about Stephanie McDonell, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at United Regional, who bravely battled breast cancer detected during her annual mammogram early in 2023.
Denna and Randy Green - The Person Within
Denna Green discusses how she discovered her calling in healthcare. Supported by compassionate nurses, Denna’s experience inspired her to serve patients with the same care she received.
Phil Carrillo - The Person Within
Felipe (Phil) Carrillo shares his story of a life-changing event when a 50-foot metal pipe impaled him while working on an oil rig.
Jackson Thorne - The Person Within
Sixteen-year-old Jackson Thorne began experiencing debilitating shoulder pain. After a trip to Orthopedics Express, an x-ray revealed a concerning spot on Jackson’s shoulder.
Kayly Smith - The Person Within
When Kayly Smith’s four-year-old son, Baylor, began choking after swallowing a small object, she and her husband rushed him to United Regional’s Emergency Department.