Colin Sanderson - Hip Replacement

When Colin and Kelly Sanderson moved to Galena from Naperville four years ago, they weren’t sure how they’d manage future healthcare needs. After 21 years in Naperville, they had all their doctors in place — including the surgeon Colin first consulted about hip replacement surgery. 

But the idea of driving three hours back to Naperville for weekly therapy gave them pause. So, they began exploring options and found one of the top-rated orthopedic surgeons was right in their home town—Dr. Greg Dammann, Orthopedics, at Midwest Medical Center. From the time we set the appointment to actually meeting Dr. Dammann, we had nothing but a five-star experience,” Colin said. 

“Everything  Dr. Dammann told us matched what my Naperville doctor had said, but what really changed our minds was his honesty. He said, ‘Colin and Kelly, if this was a complicated surgery I would tell you to perhaps find a specialist, but this is a surgery I can definitely help you with.’”

Dr. Dammann also emphasized a team approach: he would not schedule surgery until Colin committed to a physical therapy plan. That level of care made a lasting impression.

“The physical therapy was excellent,” Colin said. “The whole process — from surgery to rehab — was seamless. We felt cared for every step of the way, and we didn’t have to travel hours to get it.”

For Colin and Kelly, the decision to trust Midwest was the right one. “We had options, and Dr. Dammann let us make the decision. We’re so glad we chose to have surgery here. You don’t have to travel to Chicago for the care you need. It’s in your backyard.”