Four Generations of Medical Care by Dr. Foad: I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Foad when he was associated with the Burlington Orthopaedic group 25 years ago. I had a minor elbow injury which he immediately recognized. I was so impressed with the care I received I referred my father for a knee replacement. Not only did he replace my father’s knees he also suggested he see a neurologist for tremors he was having in his feet. My dad was later diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Foad was so kind and attentive during all examinations my family held him in high regard. I have been seen by Dr. Foad several times over the years, including his Keokuk and Clinton locations. Dr. Foad repaired a torn meniscus in my left knee in 2010 and also discovered I had a fracture, something the radiologist missed. I drove from Fort Madison to Clinton for that particular procedure. My daughter was recently referred to Minneapolis by Dr. Foad for the best surgeon he knew that could perform the surgery she needed, which was a surgery Dr. Foad doesn’t do. Dr. Foad is handling her follow-up treatment. I have recently had total knee replacements for both knees by Dr. Foad. No question my first and only choice was Dr. Foad. While I am still recovering, I am more than satisfied with the care that I continue to receive from Dr. Foad. I currently live in the QC area and anytime I run into him, be it football field, basketball court, or a restaurant he always has time for a hug, a chat and addresses any concerns I may have no matter what the subject might be. I consider him a very special friend as well as my favorite doctor! The compassion he shows his patients, that contagious smile, and the care he has provided me with over the years is second to none. Dr. Foad always strives to be the best he can be, and has now seen four generations in my family. I just can’t say enough about Dr. Foad. I highly recommend him to friends, family and sometimes even a stranger. It is such a comfort to know that I have quality medical care with Dr. Foad. Sandra Fraise

I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Foad back in Feb. 2021 when I tore my Meniscus in two places on my right knee. Up to that point, I had been an active in Cross Country, Soccer and Basketball. Both my Mother and Father had sport related injuries and subsequent positive outcomes with Dr. Foad as their surgeon so we contacted him for a consultation. Dr. Foad was able to see me very quickly and went through all of the details of the procedure and I felt very good about the whole thing. Since I already knew him because of playing sports with his daughter, I was confident that he was going to go the extra mile to get me competing again and he did. Dr. Foad made it clear it would be a long process but if I did everything he said I would be ready to play again in the timeframe he outlined. The surgery went great, and the staff were so nice to me. They made me feel like I was their only patient. In the coming weeks and months Dr. Foad would constantly check up on me as he was truly interested in my recovery. He seemed like he was almost as motivated as I was which I think is a good trait to have as a doctor. After 36 weeks and 81 physical therapy visits I was ready to compete again and I owe it all to Dr. Foad and Candi Gardner who was a big part of my PT. She completed the team that got me to where I am now, and I am so appreciative of both. I am happy to say that I haven’t had any issues in almost 2 seasons of Varsity High School and AAU basketball, thank you Dr. Foad!

I met Dr. Foad several years ago through my Granddaughters Track Club, Mississippi Valley Track Club (MVTC). I found him to be a great guy, always there to support his kids, and for that matter, everyone else’s, too! In February 2022, I was out in my yard walking my dog. The ground was frozen hard in the shady spots-no problem! Then, I walked around to the sunny-side of my house. The ground had thawed and became muddy. All of a sudden my left foot slipped out beneath me and I started to stumble down-hill! To stop my stumbling and certain fall, I stuck out my left hand and planted it firmly on the ground. I spun around 180 degrees and landed on my side. My shoulder hurt like crazy while my Black Lab was licking my face! “Daddy wants to play!” Slowly, I got up. I knew I was “in for it then!” The next day, I called my new friend, Dr. Foad. I needed help! During my first visit, he took X-rays and conducted several movement tests. He could sense trouble. He ordered an MRI to confirm his early diagnosis. The MRI did that and more. It revealed that I had a broken socket bone, three torn ligaments and two tears in my rotator cuff! Oh, NO! I had shoulder surgery on April 25th at Morrison Community Hospital. It was 2.5-hrs long. He told me at my first post-op visit that he “repaired a lot of damage” in my shoulder. He told me then that I had to be patient during my recovery. So far, I have been. Today, I am doing very well! Re-hab is being done under the watchful eye of Dr. Foad. Communication between my doctor and the re-hab tech is testimony to his care for me! My re-hab tech is impressed by Dr. Foad’s work and enjoys working with him. I have always felt like my healthcare is a priority for Dr. Foad. I have never felt like I was “just a number!” I am glad I made the decision to see Dr. Foad for my injured shoulder. He is a brilliant Orthopedic Surgeon, highly skilled, and attentive to my needs and care!

If you are reading this review, then you must be going through what I went through a little over a year ago, looking for a good doctor. I was living with severe shoulder pain from years of playing tennis (Eastern Michigan University), as well as being active in martial arts for over 20 years. It was during a family vacation when the frustration became too much, and I told myself that I needed to get my shoulder repaired. I couldn’t throw a ball, nor raise my arm – I could not reach overhead storage space to get to my dishes. It was impossible to get a good night’s sleep. I was miserable. It was my chiropractor in Moline who recommended that I went to see Doctor Foad. I am so glad that I did. Not only is Doctor Foad a wonderful and caring doctor, he is also a genuinely nice person. Not to mention, his expertise and knowledge in shoulder repair is beyond compare. And if Doctor Foad doesn’t feel that it is something he is comfortable operating on, he will not hesitate in recommending you to a doctor whom he trusts (this is speaking from a personal experience involving my husband). There are a couple of familiar orthopedic establishments here in the QC I could have gone to (and I did six months earlier), but I am so thankful that I followed my chiro’s recommendation and had Doctor Foad fix my shoulder - he repaired a torn rotator cuff and a ripped bicep tendon. Today, I am back to playing tennis and using my shoulder/arm without any more pain. Thank you, Doctor Foad and staff. You guys are the BEST!!

Growing up I loved sports. Everything about them had an impact on my personality, and at the end high school, my mind was ready to keep playing but my left knee was not. Lasting knee pain made me question if collegiate athletics were even possible. However, after consultation with Dr. Foad, I felt relieved that I would not have to give up an integral part of my life. Upon meeting Dr. Foad I was immediately put at ease by his calming and friendly demeanor, the way he explained my injury in a way that I could understand, and his willingness to connect with me through experiences of his own. I underwent a knee scope in which Dr. Foad fixed the pain in my knee I had dealt with for the last three years. After which, I began my collegiate athletic career as a football player at Wartburg College. I am now a senior, have earned a varsity letter in each of my four seasons, have been a part of two separate conference championships, and maintained healthy knees all the while. Dr. Foad should be approached for his expertise in orthopedic surgery, but also for his willingness to go above and beyond to make his patients feel comfortable when faced with difficult injuries and procedures. Throughout the last four years he has continued to stay in contact, asking both the status of my knee and the status of our football team, making my health and continued success a major priority of his. If I would never have consulted him before I started college, it is likely I would have given up on a fundamental part of my life. Because of Dr. Foad however, I was able to participate and excel.