Shasta Orthopaedics – Schillen J David MD

His bedside manners are a little questionable, but he warms up. There’s a new nurse who doesn’t know all the procedures and how to fill out some paperwork, which has caused a bit of grief for us. He pushes surgery, but if you hold your ground (if surgery isn’t a viable option for you), he will acquiesce and work with you with alternative options.

Wow! I went to Dr. Schillen having basically chosen him because of positive Unilocal Reviews. He was fantastic, spent time with me, diagnosing where my hip pain was emanating from, then within 72 hours, called my insurance and cleared me for a steroid injection. He’s part of the Shasta Orthopedic Group. they have a huge spanking new building on the corner of Liberty & Shasta Streets. Great facility, kind and bright techs guide you through the appropriate paper work, and locations for your appointments. The early morning appointment I had for my injection there was no one stirring about the lobby with the exception of a super nice Physical Therapist Ryan, who kindly welcomed me and made me feel comfortable until reception arrived. That in and of itself was so sweet, I mean, who ever takes the time to make sure anyone’s doing anything they don’t have to do at 7 am!
The injection procedure was thankfully, super fast and painless, Dr. Schillen and his radiology tech expertly worked through first the dye injection and then the actual steroid injection itself, as I lay totally relaxed watching it through the fluoroscope on TV. Amazing. Over and done in under 10!
I cannot recommend him and his group highly enough. If you’re in pain, don’t wait go see his group and him!