Robert Sproul, MD – The Permanente Medical Group

I just had anterior hip surgery with Dr. Robert Sproul at Kaiser and cannot say enough about his outstanding care, exceptional surgical skills and deep expertise in his field as well as his attention to detail. I would not have had the courage to have this surgery at my age (49), if it wasn’t for Dr. Sproul. I had done a lot of research before I met Dr. Sproul and was incredibly impressed with the cutting-​edge techniques he is using as well as the confidence he is excuding. I had anterior hip surgery two weeks ago, was up the same day for my first walk, in the hospital for one night, off pain medication within 48 hours and have been steadily progressing ever since. I am off crutches now, just went to the gym for the first time to do my PT exercises and am hoping to be back to most of my athletic activities in another 4 weeks. The recovery is unbelievable and I will be forever thankful to Dr. Sproul and his team for the incredible care I received. He is one of the best doctors I have ever come across and truly cares about his patients and the optimal treatment for a given situation.

After my wife had hip replacement surgery with Dr. Sproul, the results were so great, I had a consultation with him as well. My hip had slowly been degenerating for years, and had reached a point where I could not walk without pain. Dr. Sproul was confident he would be able to fix it. The surgery went even better than expected, and I was up and walking the same day. After spending the night at the San Ramon Medical Center, where the staff was extremely attentive and helpful, I was sent home. I couldn’t believe how fast they were able to discharge me, and how seamlessly everything went, from pre-​op, to recovery. Dr. Sproul followed up with me multiple times through my recovery, which went exactly as he described, and did an excellent job of pain management. Within a few weeks I was walking without a walker, and back to work as normal within 30 days. I am now walking pain free for the first time in years, and still attend physical therapy on his recommendation. I am extremely pleased with my experience with Dr. Sproul and would definitely recommend him to anyone who is in pain and in need of a possible hip replacement.

Dr. Sproul replaced both of my mother’s hips over the past 8 months. Her recovery has been nothing short of miraculous! At the beginning, she was having a hard time walking, even with a walker. Now… she’s walking completely on her own! We never thought this could happen.
Dr. Sproul is an exceptional surgeon, using cutting-​edge techniques in hip replacement (anterior approach) that make recovery a breeze. No kidding, with her 2^nd hip. my 85 year old mother was in the hospital for 2 nights, then I was with her for 3, and then she said ‘go home… I’m just fine.’
Dr. Sproul provides ‘the whole package’ you’d hope for in a health care provider. Great technician, excellent communication and wonderful bedside manner. After my Mom’s first hip replacement, I’ll never forget that he came to the waiting room to tell me she had done very well in surgery, and gave me a hug.
Although we’re happy Mom is done with surgery, she’s sad that she doesn’t get to see Dr. Sproul anymore.
I hear he’s heading to Kaiser Permanente in the fall, so Kaiser members, if you need a hip or a knee… get on his waiting list. Well worth it!

I just had my right hip total replacement with Dr. Sproul this month. He is a wonderful doctor with excellent bedside manners. He answers all your questions, he and his staff are very organized. They have a great pre-​op education packet so you are educated and prepared prior to surgery. He gives you your prescriptions that you need after your surgery so you can have them filled before you get home from the hospital. His patient coordinator Monica is also excellent. She helped make sure all my paperwork and medical necessity for temporary disability were submitted and she obtained all the necessary prior authorizations needed for my outpatient PT. They are an excellent team. I highly recommend them. I am on the road to healing and being pain free!

I initially went to see Dr. Sproul for a second opinion on my hip that had been bothering me for over a year. I had such bad experiences with the doctors I had seen in Marin County, and was desperately looking for some relief. Within a 15 minute consultation, I was confident that Dr. Sproul could help me. I scheduled my hip replacement surgery that same day. The surgery went perfectly, without any complications. I was home and walking the next day. Dr. Sproul is a very young but ambitious and qualified doctor. The entire staff and facility was first-​class. I felt like I was staying at a five-​star hotel… you couldn’t possibly be better taken care of. Monica, especially, is an angel. She is so prompt at returning phone calls and is on top of anything you could need. I can’t say enough good things about my experience… in fact, my husband can’t wait until I am fully recovered so that he can have the same procedure. We are happy to refer Dr. Sproul to anyone.

Dr. Sproul, Monica and Webster Orthopedics are great to work with. I went as a second opinion and was so impressed with him, He recommended hip replacement, which didn’t surprise me. Monica schedule the surgery right then. I had my pre-​op appointment the week before my surgery. They also scheduled my hospital pre op appointment. I left with all my Rx for before and after my surgery.
The day of my surgery and after my care was excellent. I have had no pain, which is great after being in pain for a year. Monica called several times to check on how I was doing. I had one small problem and it was handled with an emailed picture and an office appointment the same day. She also did a follow up phone call.
Dr. Sproul had changed my life in such a profound way. I can walk without pain for the first time in a year. He and Monica are great to work with. They honestly care about their patience.

Well after two different Doctor visits and one full year of pain in my shoulder/​arm, I finally have relief — only due to Dr Sproul. I thought I was destined for surgery however just ten minutes with a doctor that really understands your problem can be life changing — hurray no surgery. Dr Sprouls great bed side manor is only second to his medical talents.