It was some 20 years ago that I first met Dr. Sutherland when my husband went to him for a rotator cuff problem. I was struck right away by his obvious compassion – by the way he took the time to listen in a very caring way. I liked him so much that I have been going to him ever since for multiple orthopedic issues, including two knee replacements and most recently, surgery on my right leg after a fall on ice that resulted in a broken tibia and fibula, and a shattered femur. Dr. Sutherland can always be counted on to put me back together again. I have complete confidence in his ability, skills and conservative approach, and know from first hand experience that his expertise goes well beyond his reputation for being an excellent spine surgeon. He has such a big heart for his patients and his cheerful manner goes a long way with me. That deep, hearty laugh of his is contagious and when they say that laughter is “good medicine,” that is certainly true for me. I think the world of him and wouldn’t want to see anyone else.