Darryl M Kan, MD

I was willing to have shoulder surgery due to my pain, limited movement and internet research on shoulder pain. Dr. Kan suggested physical therapy first. Now I am so very much better. Thanks for professionalism and taking the time to explain.

I had initially suffered pain in my right shoulder which was aggravated when attempting to hit overheads while playing tennis. Even after I stopped playing that sport, the pain continued everytime I raised my arm. Various types of treatment failed to bring relief.
I got an appointment with Dr. Kan through my sister-​in-​law who worked in his office. I was diagnosed with a torn labrum and had arthroscopic surgery to repair the tear. After a period of rehabilitation and physical therapy, I had a full recovery. I have been free of pain in that shoulder for nearly ten years.
A few years later, I experienced discomfort in my left shoulder. No tear this time, but there were bone spurs on the «ball» which rotates in the «socket.» Arthroscopic surgery «cleaned out» the spurs, but this was quite a bit more stubborn and my shoulder froze up. That was remedied with joint manipulation and additional rehabilitation via physical therapy sessions. I have been completely healed.
Not only is Dr. Kan thoroughly competent and professional, but he is friendly, engaging, and has exemplary bedside manner. You cannot help but develop trust in his ability to resolve your problems as he gives clear and concise explanations on what exactly is going on. He is the consumate professional, well-​regarded by his patients and colleagues alike, and very deserveably so. I recommend him without reservation.

I saw Dr. Kan for a shoulder injury that was really becoming a problem. I had previously seen another physician who I did not have much confidence in (I am being as polite as possible here) and who was basically insisting that I have surgery, going so far as to insult me for not having surgery. My gynecologist told me that he personally goes to see Dr. Kan for sports injuries, so I made an appointment.
Dr. Kan was able to answer many questions that I had about the injury, and he advised me not to have surgery but to try a non-​invasive procedure with him at a local hospital. I appreciated his willingness to tell me many details about what he was doing. I felt very comfortable in his care during the procedure.
The procedure made a huge difference, and Dr. Kan also hooked me up with an excellent pair of PTs at Fysiotherapie.
I have great confidence in Dr. Kan’s medical competence, and he is also very easy to talk to. After my injury, i also recognized him as the physician on the sidelines at UH football games!