Robert Z. Tashjian, B.A., M.D.

My experience getting my shoulder replaced has been phenominal! Little or no pain throughout the entire six weeks including right after surgery, and my arm is already feeling like new. I plan on having my other shoulder and both knees replaced at your hospital as soon as possible. Dr. Tashian and your staff are wonderful!!! It has definitely been worth driving all the way from Pleasant Grove to your hospital.

Dr. T spent an extraordinary amount of time with my wife and myself discussing the upcoming surgery and options.

I have already recommended Dr. Tashjan to others. I intend to have him replace my other shoulder in 2015. I would NOT consider changing physicians.

I would recommend your facility and the doctor who provided the surgery to anyone. It was the best situation I could have asked for.

Everything went very well.

Dr. Tashjian answered all of my questions and concerns kindly.

He was superb -- as always. I have already recommended him to others.

outstanding as usual

Dr. Tashjian is very understanding and I appreciate his thoroughness. I feel very confident in him to make me feel better.

he is abobsuility great!

I had an outstanding experience as far as my shoulder replacement was concerned. Everything went perfectly. I will definitely be back again for further surgery on other joints.

Dr. Tashjian answers all my questions and never seems to be in a rush to move on to the next patient. I always feel completely satisfied after my appointment. There are no unanswered question, doubts, or confusion.

Dr. Tashijian is the best; he described in great detail the procedure, outcome, challenges and my recovery. I felt like he really cares about me as an individual patient and even though he has many, many patients, when he's with me, I'm his focus.

I have already recommended him to my primary care doc for her mother's shoulder problems. I have full confidence in Dr. Tashjian and his staff. I so appreciate their concern and quick action on my behalf.

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He did everything he could make me feel at ease

Felt a bit rushed today. Although I was happy to hear he thought I was "healed" but a bit surprised that he said no more PT. I am tired of all the PT, but I also don't feel completely done. This hit me more after I left and went to my "last" PT session. My PT thought it was a bit soon also. But helped me with my home exercises to keep working on.

Everything was great except for having to wait so long at the end of the day. I appreciated the fact I was one of the pts creating delays at the beginning, having been worked into the schedule the day of my accident, but 90 minutes was a very long delay.

extraordinary clinician and individual

Dr. Tashjian was awesome! I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of time he spent with me and how thoroughly he explained my options. I wish all doctors had the wonderful ethics and honesty that Dr.T. has. Thus far, I think he's what every doctor should be. Please thank him for me.

I have had a very positive experience overall and feel good about my recovery

Over all, it was a time well spent for me.

Good coordination

I was refered to a psyiatrist and was instead scheduled with an orthopedic surgeon. I am sure he was the best qualified for evaluating my shoulder but I had other nuerological questions so I was disappointed. He did refer me to two other doctors but I feel that could have been avoided.

I believe I have the best outcome possible considering my problem.

Dr. Tashjian took time to answer all of my questions in detail. I left fully informed.

Doctor is a first rate physician and I have absolute confidence in him

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EVERYONE IS SO FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. ALWAYS SMILING

Dr. Tashjian MD as well as the Resident seemed to be open minded to my approach to my condition (Complementary Methods) Thank you very much.

I would refer Dr. Tashjian to a friend.

Although, it was two hours before the appointment was finished, Dr. Tashijan explained extremely well and I have full confidence that I have made the best possible choice, but choosing him for my shoulder replacement surgery.

This was a scheduled follow-up visit 3 mos post op. No medications were involved. This was a check-up and to provide coordination with physical therapy.

I was extremely pleased with Dr. Tashijan. He was obviously well educated, caring, experienced and an expert in shoulder surgery. I especially liked the fact that he had done 150 total shoulder replacements last year. I fully intend to have him replace both of my shoulders. I was impressed with his connection with the French company that makes some of the devices he uses & especially the computer program he is using in connection with them.

I have been dealing with a shoulder injury for the past right months. I just recently started seeing Dr. Tashjian. He has been wonderful. He is able to clearly explain what he believes is going on with my shoulder but still take into full consideration the amount of pain I am in and my opinions when coming up with a game plan. He is very easy to understand and empathetic. I trust his directives and know I'm in good hands.

I clearly came at a busy time and the doctor was running 60 minutes late. However, I literally spent 2 minutes with the doctor in office and did, for the first time ever, that I was more an inconvenience being fit in between things

I've already recommended him to others. When I meet someone in the nursing facility where I volunteer who has had him as their surgeon, I tell them how lucky they are because they've had the best.

Very reassuring and accommodating to my circumstances.

My appointment was not a routine follow up at 2 or 6 weeks, so we had a laugh when Dr. Tashjian double checked to see if I was there for a six week follow-up. We were actually having a special meeting to allow him to give me PT exercises for my return to Texas at 10 weeks. He quickly remembered the program of PT I had been on and gave me the script I would need as well as good advice as how to resume my swimming program. I have learned so much from both him and my physical therapist, Dave Larson, about how to manage my needs to push my recovery faster against my desire to progress at a pace appropriate to my surgery. Restraint is not a trait that is easy to acquire when you are eager to resume your normal activities, but I have learned it and am managing much more wisely than in the past, thanks to their experience.

great doctor

All very good. Had staples from surgery removed, given new exercises and to return in 4 weeks.

I was impressed with the doctor's understanding of my problem, as well as his recommendations and advice for me to consider in the future. I was reassured by his "bedside" manner!

Glad to finally have a Dr that knew what I was talking about when I described the pain

Despite his heavy schedule, Dr Tasjian is always calm, friendly and professional without being stiff or formal. He inspires confidence. I am very happy with the whole surgery experience.

Discussing my upcoming surgery with Dr. Tashjian gave me confidence in his knowledge and ability.

Due to my spinal cord injuries, i am not a normal patient. I was very concerned the Dr. would not take into consideration the great amount of additional mobility problems that are so far beyond my control and understanding that change daily without surgery than what I am up against after shoulder surgery. However he did understand and explain and have many additional options I needed to hear, which helped me so much and gave me a better perspective regarding a better quality of life I need once I get this surgery and healing process done over with. Words cannot describe how thankful I was for his professional knowledge, concern for my future health and happiness. And understanding how this shoulder problem contributes to indescribable pain suffering weakness right along with all the other experiences that come with a c3 c4 spinal cord injury. I wish I could have another doctor like him who could see and have answers needed for the many other pains and mobility issues I am faced with on a daily basis.

I am so grateful to have been assigned Dr. Tashjian as my surgeon through the emergency room! I have been totally confident in his knowledge base (great to find research contributions he has made on my particular form or shoulder replacement on-line), remarkable skills replacing my shoulder (the surgery and recovery process couldn't have gone any better!), and the evidence that truly helping people is important and a priority for him (as you would hope every doctor could sustain - assuming this was the reason for choosing this field). I don't know what more one could ask!! Thank you Dr. Tashjian!!!

Excellent

Dr. Tashjian always explains my care and makes certain I understand.

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This was a routine followup visit after surgery to remove stitches, to show me the photos from the surgery and to arrange for PT visits to begin. All went smoothly and quickly.

I always manage to somehow fall into terrific groups of doctors and their assistants, ones who care about me, treat me as the intelligent person i am and give me sensitive care. Well, i did it again

Very good

I have been impressed with the office staff, nurses, interns and, especially the doctor. I would strongly recommend that anyone with the same problems as my own to go there.

Dr. Tashjian is knowledgeable and to the point. He always comes into the room fully up to date and well informed about the outcome of visits with the referral he made before. He wastes no time, is straight forward and answers questions you have in a plain and direct manner. I would highly recommend Dr. Tashjian to anybody who appreciates an intelligent, skilled and honest doctor. Don't see him if you like listening to fairy tales or being entertained. He is focused on your problem and finding a solution. Visits with him are about the quality, not quantity of time spent.

Dr. Tashjian took thirty five minutes to carefully and patiently explain the procedures he was planning for my rotator cuff surgery, plus possible variations I could exercise if I chose, and the prognosis for recovery as well as the reasons for the after surgery procedures. He answered all our questions completely and thoroughly and responded very well to a couple of concerns I had from former experiences about medication and an overnight stay. He gave me great confidence and reassurance.

I am very impressed with the services provided to me by my doctor, his Interns, the nurses and the staff. I've had two surgeries there this year (Sept. R shoulder and February L shoulder). In both stays at the Orthopedic Center I've been served with kindness and efficiency. I will recommend their service without any hesitation.

Dr. Tashjian was very friendly, helpful and impressive.

I think the entire staff was terrific.

Provider did not provide enough specific information on what to do or avoid during recovery.

100% to all above. I could not be any more satisfied.

Dr. Tashjian has not given up on me after 1.5yrs of unsolved 'mysteries', provided me with excellent references for specialists and worked in team with them, with finally seems to lead to the bginning of finally having found the start to a solution of a complex cluster of issues

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Dr. T fixed me once before. I had no doubts about returning to him on this second injury.

We have had numerous recommendations regarding Dr. Tashjian, his medical knowledge, and skills. i am happy to have him do my surgery.

The Dr. is amazing. He made sure that my son understood his injuries and the choices that he had to fix them. He was very good at including my son in the conversation which really helped and at 15 made him feel like he had a choice in his treatment. This is important for a teenager.

Dr. Tashjian went through the imaging with me, I appreciate that. He is exhibits compassion while still being professional and direct about my shoulder. He explains the recommended treatment. I feel that I can discuss concerns without being judged.

I had a wonderful experience with all the care providers. I was amazed at the quality of care from doctors, nurses and aides. I felt well taken care of and protected throughout my stay. I need another procedure on the other arm, and am already scheduled to have it done here.

The Dr. took the time to have radiologist review my MRI in addition to himself. He also met with my first surgeon to get a better understanding of the procedure done before.

I saw the health care provider for 8.5 minutes

I am very pleased with the progress and his honest answers.

Very impressed with the doctor and staff

This is Dr. Tashjean strength, he is very professional, informs and listens and spends time with patients if necessary!

concerned, caring

Very excellent & thorough; exactly what we needed for 2nd Opinion.

Dr. Robert Tashjian is a wonderful person and very dedicated to his practice. I would definitely recommend Dr. Tashjian. He is the best surgeon for shoulder and elbow surgery.

Dr. Tashjain took on the care of my 17 yr. old son with severe shoulder problems in January of this year. We have seen him (Dr. Tashjain) go "above and beyond" great with his care and concern for my son and the treatment of his shoulder problems. Where some specialists we have seen for this problem were more concerned about the unique circumstances regarding my son's injury than the actual injury/current problems than they were about looking closer at the problem and finding a way to repair it. We will be forever grateful to Dr. Tashjain, thank you...

Dr. Tashjian and his assts were all very easy to communicate with.

Dr. Tashjian was caring and thoughtful. He answered completely all the questions I could think of and provided guidance for my ongoing care. The rest of the staff made me feel as though I was their ONLY patient.

Frozen shoulder during the pec tear recovery has been tough, but I know Dr. T and his team are taking great care of me. It feels wonderful to be this confident in a care provider.

The doctor was very aware and considerate of my concerns and needs. He explained thinigs to me and put my mind at ease about procedure of injections to be done. I honestly have never been unhappy with any of my doctors who are part of the University Health Care groups. I feel confident that all of them are compentant and caring professionals.

He has improved my arm use from very poor to excellent!! I am very satisfied with the results of the surgery!! I will sing praises the rest of my life.

dr T is absolutely terrific and helpful

Really liked Dr. Tajian, would recommend him highly.

Both the medical student and doctor were very thorough and clear to understand! They also listened, listening is an amazing thing, there was gret mutual respect!

Dr. Tashjian is great, he takes the time to answer my questions and get's me excited about making more progress as this slow healing process moves forward.

Dr. Tashjian answered all my questions and never seems to be in a rush to move on to the next patient. I have complete trust in Dr. Tashjian's evaluation and plan for treatment. We have fun talking about my life, and had a few laughs. I enjoyed that.

Dr. Tashjian and his staff were awesome. On my first exam with him, he spent more time to find out what was wrong and set a plan of action than my previous Dr. spent with me over a 6 mos. period of time.

Like the Dr and think he is an awesome clinician, but really dislike the huge wait times. even when I schedule 1 appt of the day. Was there for 1 hour 15 min to see him for 10 min. This has been an ongoing issue for the past year every time I see him. Maybe different scheduling practices need to be examined.

Maybe instructions could be written down since they are hard to remember like recovery time and what you should do and expect.

It's refreshing that everyone makes sure you understand everything, if not they are more than willing to take the time to explain.

terrific md...staff...and organization

Dr. Tashjian has been excellent overall. He hasn't operated yet, but will in the next two weeks. He's always been friendly and thorough with explaining his plans and intentions. Sometimes his vocabulary is too technical, but if asked, he's always clarified using terms I understand.

It is always a pleasure seeing Dr. Tashjian.

Dr. Tashjian is the best!

I had a list of questions & he made sure we covered them all.

Dr Tashjian exceeded all of my expectations, I feel very lucky to have found him in such a short period of time for such an unusual injury. Dr Tashjian made me feel very confident in his ability to handle my pec tear and while I am only 2 weeks out of surgery I am feeling pretty good, and feel like I am in great hands. Wonderful doctor that I completely trust, not something I say everyday.

simply can't say enough good about dr T and the staff...wonderful in every way

Already recommended him to two people who are thinking about having their shoulders repaired.

VERY GOOD

Excellent experience. I have good confidence in Dr Tashjian

Dr. Tashjian was great to work with and took the time necessary to explain my options and post-operative care. He also did a wonderful job on repairing my tendon. Thanks so much!

With 3 doctors in the room it was difficult to have my opinion heard. I wanted a more aggressive diagnosis since I have already seen several doctors for my medical issue.

Dr. Tashjian is the best, he performed both off my elbow surgeries. He explained the procedures in a way that made me feel relaxed and confident that things would go well.

Dr. Tashjian is one of the most wonderful physicians from whom I have received care. I recommend him without hesitation and am very thankful he is my surgeon.

Dr. Tashjian is the best! While the wait times are long, Dr. Tashjian is worth it.

Felt Like I picked the right doctor for this problem, so far.

good experience

The doctor has a good "bed-side manner" and a kind demeaner.

Given a choice I will not return to this clinic

I had no problems with the health services and care of the providers. It was the appointment process and communications where I experienced the problems

No need to say more.

I was very impressed with his confidence and experience, even with such a rare issue as mine

Even though appointments were behind schedule the Dr didn't try to rush thru the visit, he took time to make sure all our questions and concerns were answered.

Impressed with the doctor's willingness to answer any questions or concerns I had, as well as his assistant's time in assessing my shoulder concern.

I have already recommended Dr. Tashjian to others...

It was me that didn't clarify my meds, not the Dr. Will call today and make sure all are listed.

clear explanations, informative and reasuring

I have always felt confident that my care has been professional, personalized to my needs and extremely competent.

Dr T. is great.

dr T is outstanding!

Dr. Tashjian & his staff, are the first, in all my health care - to be so "patient friendly" ..everything matters to them

My dad is a nurse so I bring him with me so that I can understand what my surgeon is telling me. He gets pretty technical at times but I don't mind because he provided excellent care.

Felt very confident getting best of care..

Dr. Tashian was very clear in communicating with me.

really happy with the care received

Dr. Tashjian was very thorough in explaining my post surgery therapy/exercises.

Again, how fortunate I feel to have been see by Dr. Tashjian - he & his staff are WAY above board

very curtious and kind

The change in his schedule has decreased the waiting time. Thank you for considering my time in adjusting your schedule.

Dr. Tashjian took all the time I needed to answer my questions and address my concerns. He is so kind and caring. Thank you!

This visit was about a study of a past injury, and about the successof the initial procedure.

Excellent knowledge

Excellent communication with the DR.

stellar, I am one of the lucky ones.

Dr. Tashjan made me feel I was in good hands and talked about my previous treatment and what to expect with this additional treatment and in the future

Trying to understand what I can do and cannot do after surgery was a bit confusing as it was given so quickly. I know the doctor will go over it again, but printed out instructions that I can read would be nice.

Good Job.

i already have recommendedDr. Tashjian to 2 others

Doctor Tashjian spent a fair amount of time with me and left my mind at ease. I am pleased that I don't need surgery at this time. His treatment helped. I went home feeling that my welfare was his real concern.

Dr. Tashjian is an excellent physician and very friendly, communicative and helpful. I would recommend him highly for shoulder issues.

very thorough, explanations excellent and understable

I was very impressed with the care and concern given to me.

in all ways top of class

dr tjasain needs some clones.

Dr. Tashjian was very good.

all around a terific experience

Good Job.

My care provider was everything that I wanted and needed, my experience was beyond excellent it was exceptional. This is what health care should be.

I've appreciated that Dr. Tashjian very much has included me in decisions along the way and over the course of 4(?) appointments has taken plenty of time to discuss my situation and various options. I feel very comfortable proceeding with surgery with him because he has been very thoughtful about the decision to do surgery and encouraged me to do the same.

This is the 3rd or 4th one of these I've received in the past few months. It is becoming annoying and redundant. I continue to have the highest regard for Dr. Tashjian and his staff - that will not change. Should you want specific replies and more redundancy to your questions, please refer to my past completed surveys

top draw in all regards

After waiting so long I felt like they were making up for being so far behind, and they rushed me through my exam and appointment, a bit.

I have a high regard for Dr. Tashjian as he always take great care to listen and respond appropriately. He takes the time to fully explain the issues and questions I have.

terrific experience, professional and helpful