Gregory N Drake D.O.

David Heilbronner 

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8 months ago

Dr. Drake is a fantastic surgeon. He has done two surgeries on my shoulders. One was a rotator cuff tear and the other he was able to repair a labrum and bicep tear and leave the cuff in tact. Both surgeries I recovered very quickly and with no complications. I now feel great and have no lingering issues. He is extremely knowledgeable and was not pushing for surgery. He will try other options first and use surgery as a last option. I also appreciate that prior to surgery, they will prescribe you all your medications as oppos... read more

Marla 

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9 months ago

I started out with shots but after a few years the shoulder needed replacing. Dr. Drake did an excellent job. My scar is virtually invisible. Recovery has been as expected. His PA Steve was very patient and understanding especially in the early stages. I'm still in PT but I'm very happy and pain free 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

I asked a supervisor at Striker, a medical instrument manufacturer, who is the best rotator cuff surgeon in the area. He said Dr. Drake. He did a fantastic job on a complete tear and 5 months later I already feel like I’m back to about 85%. Highly recommend Dr. Drake. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

I was experiencing increasing loss of range of motion and pain in my right arm. Dr Drake suggested non-surgical treatment first which gave me some time before having arthroplasty of the shoulder end of November 2023. I am so grateful to Dr. Drake and his staff for their incredible professionalism and care as I have been able to bounce back quickly and continue to gain strength in my arm. Dr Drake was very thoroughly in explaining the procedure and recovery. Again, his staff is truly amazing as well and have consistently been... read more

julie 

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a year ago

Dr. Drake operated total shoulder replacement on the right shoulder, March 2023, left shoulder, September 2023. In February 2024, I returned to work full time. I'm 66 yr old woman, I work 60 hr. weeks, heavy lifting required for job, lifting customers luggage in and out of vehicle all day, everyday.I lifted 20 pieces of large luggage 1st day return to work--how heavy do you pack? Yea! all heavy! ha! No strain lifting, no pain, no stiffness that evening. Got up and did it again next day and everyday since. Thank you Dr. Drake... read more

Bill Doucette 

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a year ago

I just went in for my 1 year check up for a complete shoulder replacement. I couldn't be happier. Looking back I wish I would of done it 5 years ago. One of our family's closest friends had the same procedure and recommended Dr Drake. It wasn't until I meet with him that I had the confidence to move forward. He spent the time to explain all the options that I had and asked me how I would like to move forward. He did not push surgery put explain the pros and cons of each option. I spoke with 2 other surgeons but Dr Drake was ... read more

Anonymous 

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a year ago

Dr. Drake is excellent and I would recommend him to anyone. This was my second rotator cuff and shoulder surgery in 4 months (I had a re-tear of my cuffs almost immediately after my first surgery with another orthopedic surgeon). Dr. Drake had very poor bones and joints to work with due to my osteoporosis and osteoarthritis but my surgery was a success and four months later I have improved way past expectations. I have almost full range of motion and mobility of my shoulder and I am continuing to gain more strength. 

Marian Cheatham 

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a year ago

I fell at work and fractured my left wrist and elbow and torn tendons in my right rotator cuff requiring surgery. The ER doctor recommended I see Dr. Drake at Core Orthopedics. His staff was able to get me in quickly and after a few tests, my surgery date was set. Dr. Drake operated out of Core's new state-of-the-art facility in Wisconsin. The staff there was amazingly patient, helpful and courteous and Dr. Drake spent time with me and my husband before surgery, answering our questions and assuaging our fears. He warned me t... read more

Anonymous 

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a year ago

My experience with Dr. Drake was great overall. My rotator cuff surgery for my full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon was a major surgery but Dr. Drake and his team made it easy. I had minimal pain after surgery and with PT I now have my full range of motion back. Based on my experience, I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Drake. Thank you Dr. Drake for making me good as new!