Testimonials
I am very pleased with the outcome of the surgery performed by Dr. Meininger to reconnected a torn rotator cuff and bicep tendon to my right shoulder. Dr. Meininger was very professional and honest in his pre and post-op consultations. I felt that my shoulder healed much more rapidly and with less pain and discomfort that I had expected. I am about 75% healed after 13 weeks and feel great! I would highly recommend Dr. Meininger for shoulder reconstruction surgery to anyone!
– Greg Pohlmann, Fisherman
I struggled with my foot for 3 years making volleyball, track, and even hiking painful. After several consultations with doctors we finally found Dr. Meininger who was able and willing to operate on her foot to fix the problem! We are SO lucky we found him! After recovery, I went on to place at state in track and went on to play volleyball at the University of Bristol, UK where I played for 3 years before graduating and was MVP each year. Thank you for allowing me to be the best athlete I could be without pain!
Kasey Betts, 3rd Place Utah State 2A High Jump
Dr. Meinginer is my knee doc. He was GREAT!! My knee surgery turned out Perfect!! You’re in good hands with Dr. Meininger and his staff. I’m very happy and looking forward to great hikes this fall. Thanks to all the staff at PT too!!
K.S., avid hiker, BLM Staff
Wow! I went to the Doc for my knee yesterday and must say I have never had a better visit! Dr. Meininger was kind and professional, listened to my questions and answered them as best as he was able, made me feel that there was hope for my poor knee and called for an MRI to look at the soft tissues. His staff was fabulous, attentive, and smiled! No grumpy secretaries, assistants, etc. in that office! They are taking care to check with my insurance, set up the MRI, and making sure I get the best care possible. I didn’t feel belittled because of my weight, the cause of my injury or told that I had arthritis just “live with it”. Great visit, great people!
S.S.
I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!! Dr. Meinginer was completely pleased with my progress so far! Only need to do 1 more week of PT and then taking baby steps should be able to ride in the corral in two weeks! Lifting as tolerated, building up to full work in 3 weeks as tolerated. Be gentle with myself, but don’t be a baby about it! He complimented me on my physical health, saying I was in great shape! I love Dr. Meininger! I will recommend him to any and all.
S.S. avid horseback rider
Comments? Like How cool it was that we did the surgery right away… how great I felt the next day… how the staff was soooo nice… how I feel great now! Thanks again.
Dr. C.M., dentist
In January of 2012 I had an accident while operating a table saw. Part of my index finger was severed, I had cut through the bone and both tendons of my middle finger, and also had a significant wound to my thumb. Dr. Meininger stayed up half the night successfully repairing my middle finger and micro-stitching my other wounds. I was fortunate to have him as my physician and highly recommend him as he is knowledgeable, meticulous, and thorough. On top of that, he is a fine human being, and a caring Doctor with an excellent “bedside manner”.
J.C., woodworker, musician
I suffered a ruptured right ACL and a partially torn left MCL while skiing in Steamboat. Dr. Alex performed surgery a few days after the accident and had me ready to fly back to my home in Budapest, Hungary, a few days later. While a layperson is unable to judge the surgical competence of a doctor, the patient can make a judgment based on the doctor’s “bedside manner” and the amount of post-operative pain. Dr. Alex’s “bedside manner” was excellent – before and after the surgery – and there was little pain, despite the strain of a 20-hour trip to Budapest. I was particularly impressed that Dr. Alex initiated contact with me just before my departure from Steamboat and again after my arrival in Budapest to assure that all was well. Upon my return to Budapest, my orthopedist there examined my injuries and the report and pictures provided by Dr. Alex. My Hungarian doctor was so impressed that he remarked several times how well the procedure was done and asked that he be allowed to share the report and the pictures with his colleagues.
Dr. Chrysta Bán
I’m really thankful for the assistance of Dr. Alex Meininger. Competition on the FIS Snowboard World Cup Tour is tough and with his help, I can be fit and strong, week-in and week-out; which gives me the confidence to ride at my best.
J.H., Professional Snowboarder, Sydney, Australia.
Dr. Meininger, I thought you would appreciate the news that 6 months after surgery to repair my broken tibial plateau, and 4 months off crutches (non-weight bearing) I just posted my personal best time running the Run Rabbit Run 50 mile ultra marathon race here in Steamboat Springs, CO. This achievement is a testament to your excellence in orthopaedic sports medicine. I couldn’t have done it without you and your team. I am a fan for life! Care to take a run sometime soon?!
John Williams
I’m 17 years old and I play many sports but my favorite is football, but this year I tore my ACL in the homecoming game on September 26, 2015. On November 16th, I had my surgery, and it went great. I was in great hands. It was a long process to get back to playing sports, but Dr. Meininger and I had a great plan to get me there. Now I am cleared to participate in sports again. I want to give a HUGE THANKS to Dr.Meininger and his staff for getting me back to my old self!
R.M., High School Varsity Football Team
Throughout both of my hip surgeries, I felt no post-op pain. Dr. Meininger has made it possible to continue running and I can’t be more grateful. He is very thorough and is a great orthopedic surgeon. When I went through two recoveries without any pain, no one could believe it. Dr. Meininger made the surgery and recovery so easy and comfortable. Now, as I enter college, I am able to run without any pain.
N.F., competitive & recreational runner
I was very fortunate to have undergone reconstructive shoulder surgery by Dr. Alex Meininger. For me, my shoulder was a problem with recurring dislocations that I finally made the decision to repair. He takes a practical approach to whether a person should undergo surgery. He took the time to explain physical rehabilitation versus reconstructive surgery and the advantages and disadvantages of both. He went through the entire process from physical therapy for surgical preparation to recovery and all the way through the postoperative rehabilitation. He really took the time to answer questions and explain concerns. He truly understands the active lifestyle so many Colorado residents live and incorporate this into his practice. I personally did a lot of research on my surgery and found comfort in the fact that the procedures and hardware he uses are the most advanced available. He spent a lot of time with me to diagnose what was going on, he partners with a skilled and compassionate staff of surgical nurses, clinic staff, Anesthesiologist, and most of all – he truly partners with the patient to solve the problem. He showed a lot of compassion during my consultations, pre-operative time, and visited at the hospital after recovery. I have also found him very responsive to questions since my surgery. Now 15 months later I happy extremely happy with pain-free nights, mountain bike ride, and rounds of golf. I would recommend his service to anyone.
I just wanted to send a quick thank you. About three years ago I had a bad skiing accident and you performed my knee repair. Yesterday I finished my first marathon! I came in at 3hr 20min. Couldn’t have done it without your work. Thank you again.
Ian Munoz
After two hip surgeries in six months, I can finally run free of pain. During my senior year Cross Country season, I started to feel a sharp pain in my right hip. I continued to run, but it only got worse. After seeing my physical therapist, it was certain that I could not finish the season. I went to physical therapy for three months before my physical therapist decided I needed to go to an orthopedic doctor. Dr. Meininger saw me right away. He talked to me about all the possibilities of things that could be wrong, and he was fairly certain I had a labral tear. Two weeks later I had the results of my MRI. I did have a labral tear. In December of 2013, Dr. Meininger operated on my hip. This was my first surgery, so of course I was nervous. When I woke up after surgery, I didn’t feel any pain, which was very surprising. Dr. Meinginger came in and talked to me about what he did. He reattached the labral cartilage, reshaped bone, and released a tendon. After leaving the hospital that evening, I waited for the pain to come, but it never did. Throughout the next 4 weeks, I began to use my hip more and walk without crutches. Although Dr. Meininger preformed a pretty significant operation, I did not feel any pain throughout the entire process. After going to physical therapy for 3 months to develop strength in my right hip, I started to realize that the pain I was feeling in my right hip before surgery, had developed in my left hip. After another MRI, Dr. Meininger said he would like to go in and clean everything up and release a tendon in my left hip, although he didn’t see a tear. In June of 2014, Dr. Meinginer operated on my left hip. Although I had done this before, I anticipated the pain that I might experience with this hip. After the surgery I woke up without any pain again. Dr. Meininger told me that I did have a slight tear, so I had a very similar procedure done to my left hip as I did my right. Once again I went home and waited for the pain to come. I never felt any. Throughout both of my hip surgeries I felt no post-op pain. Dr. Meinginger has made it possible to continue running and I can’t be more grateful. He is very thorough and is a great orthopedic surgeon. When I went through two recoveries without any pain, no one could believe it. Dr. Meininger made the surgery and recovery so easy and comfortable. Now, as I enter college, I am able to run without any pain.
I am extremely grateful to Dr. Meininger for 2 very successful knee replacements. I have learned that no 2 knees are alike & so I have 2 different experiences. Knee 1 had very little pain prior & no pain after. Knee 2 had extreme pain prior & a more normal recovery & PT experience. I started back on a tennis court at 12 weeks & 1 day & am playing 3-4 times a week. I am really looking forward to skiing with my family next winter & my dog is thrilled to have her walks back. I have been able to resume all the things I want to do. Knee replacement surgery has certainly given me my life back.
Marcia Pomietlasz
I write this as I am 8 weeks out from ACL Surgery (Quadriceps Tendon Autograft) at Steamboat Hospital with Dr. Meininger. I am 62 years old and have been impressed with my post-surgery recovery. 10 years ago my other knee had an ACL surgery (Patellar Tendon Graft) as well. Both surgeries were self harvested parts, no cadaver. Comparing the 2 recoveries up to the 8-week mark, The quad method I have found to be a quicker and less painful recovery, and I am 10 years older this time.
Ski Patrol
I suffered for eleven months from a fall on a hard surface, landing on my right hip. My MRI showed that I had [please list all injuries here]. I was taking a lot of pain medication and spending most of my time on the couch. I have always been active and enjoyed walking my dogs every day and snowshoeing on our property. All that stopped because of the pain! I had seen ten doctors over the past year; three of whom were orthopedic surgeons. They had no idea what to do for me, other than injections for pain, but none of them gave me lasting relief and I was still stuck on the couch. I was becoming depressed and frustrated with my lack of mobility and the nagging pain in my hip and shooting pain down my leg. Then a friend recommended Dr. Meininger. I saw him for a consult and he assured me that he could repair my hip. It has been three months since my surgery and I am pain-free and walking and snowshoeing again. I told Dr. Alex that finding him was the best part about 2013 for me. Thank you Dr. Alex. I have my life back.
Victoria Larkin
