Douglas J Roger, MD

I saw Dr. Roger in 2011 for a severly torn meniscus in my left knee. I had been to the E.R. 2 nights previously unable to walk. turns out I had torn the meniscus in both knees and my right knee cap was bone on bone. He came into the exam room and just looked at me. I told him what had happened and he said «the E.R. doesn’t know what they are talking about. They take xrays to make extra money. there is nothing wrong with you.» I asked if he would send me for and MRI as I was in severe pain and said no and that the term STAT was just for television. Needless to say I saw a different Dr. a couple of days later and was on the operating table for an arthroscopy on the left knee. Same procedure on right knee 6 months later and a knee cap replacement in November 2011. I have severe osteo arthritis. The man should be in the coroner’s office as he truly dislikes living people.

I thought Dr. Roger was fantastic. Over a six month period he replaced both my hips. It went better than I ever could have dreamed of, I got a new lease on life and healed up perfectly without any problems whatsoever. Dr. Roger is highly respected and very busy and yet I felt he took the time to listen to me. His PA, David Hill, was always available. Dr. Roger has developed a new, non-​invasive technique for total hip replacement and orthopedic surgeons fly in from all over the country to observe his surgical procedures. The whole team at Desert Regional was great. After the surgery you are on a ward that is reserved solely for orthopedic patients, so not around any infections and with a staff of nurses and therapists that are specialized in hip and knee replacements. I’m very thankful that he was my surgeon.

I found Dr. Roger to be too hurried and busy, his staff uncaring. I do not believe he even looked at my xray. He only put one foot in the exam room for my pre surgery visit and spent less than 30 seconds with me. I am glad he did not perform my surgery.
In my opinion if a surgeon is that hurried and doesn’t take time to study the patient its not good for the patient.
His staff does not even return phone calls.

Dr. Roger just operated on my knee. My conclusion — He may be a good surgeon. However, he obviously doesn’t like dealing with a live patient. He stares at you. You have to pry answers from him. He’s too busy to talk to you since he spends maybe 60 seconds with you after you’ve waited 30 minutes to see him. I had to ask for pain meds and I had to ask for physical therapy. Good luck.

Inter Valley Health Plan sent me per my 2^nd request to find a doctor who will repair my Proximal Bicep tear which is suppose to be done within 3 – 4 weeks. The P.A. there pointed at my arm, stated that it needs surgery and would require an MRI. I had a MRI done the following week then came back the following week. Dr. Pardino was the first (claimed to be) doctor who’s first sentence was, «I refuse to do surgery» without every seeing or examining me. «Doctor» Roger came in after 4 weeks from the injury to sit on the exam table and smile like a 7 year old at me. I stated, «you’re not going to do it, are you?» He smiled then chuckled out, «Nope».
I’d rather have a doctor that listens to the request of the patient. If they weren’t going to do it, then why the MRI? Why waste over a MONTH of my possible repair time?
ICON, Mr. Pardino and Mr. Roger are jokes to the medical field and would never get a referral from me! These guys are true «QUACKS» and it’s obvious.