Although I have been a patient of the Rothman Institute, I wanted to see Dr. Vaccaro . But I was always directed to a different doctor. Needless to say, my treatment wasn't successful . Why couldn't I see Dr. Vaccaro ?

I believe he used to have a PA. Currently he uses a fellow and a highly competent nurse. He is clearly in a teaching capacity. When he came in to see me he was accompanied by a few learners. I didn't mind because I was still his number one focus. He makes sure to have personal connection with his patient. I was touched that his fellow sought me out at my 6 week apt to see how I was. The day after inpatient surgery I saw a resident who did a physical exam and then put me on the phone with Dr Vacarro. CHUCK: My surgery was originally denied by insurance. Two other orthopedic doctors thought I was inoperable. It was a tricky and apparently difficult case. This may be why Dr Vacarro took my case. But I really don't know.

He has a Physician Assistant that works with him, I think he is so busy he has to share his load