Dominic Tse, MD

I am a preschool teacher for San Francisco Unified School District for 42 years and I do lots of bending, sitting, standing and walking on my right knee I’ve had 3 surgeries before coming to see Dr Dominic Tse. My quality of life was very challenging. I met with Dr. Tse to perform my surgery for double bilateral knee replacement. I had bone-​on-​bone issues, and bone spurs too. He was very professional, I felt comfortable and informed about the procedure. As the surgery date approached, I felt safe and confident, no anxiety. The surgery went well. I thought I would wake up in pain, but he had the medications prescribed to control the pain. No comparison to the pain I had before surgery. This surgery also straightened my «knock-​kneed» legs. With a good bedside manner, he checked on me every morning, and made sure things were in order. The 2^nd day I was able to go to the bathroom by myself using a walker, and also began physical therapy.
Upon my return home, he made sure I had in-​house services to assist me, and help my recovery: in-​house therapy. Three weeks later, I’m walking with a cane, getting around more and more. I feel confident with my walking. I feel blessed that this surgery and recovery was a huge success, and not have the pain I have been living with for so many years … I’ll be able to go back to what I love– working with and teaching children. Dr. Tse is not only a great surgeon, but was an advocate for me. He was awesome, professional and caring. His staff was great too. They were attentive to my needs, and orchestrated all the administrative parts of this process. I felt like we were all on a team. They didn’t let anything fall through the cracks, handling everything with precision. This was an amazing experience. I feel blessed with success!

I walked into Dr. Tze’s office a few month ago in great pain in my right hip. After a few motion test, he knew I was a prime candidate for hip replacement. Here I am just two weeks after my complete hip replacement with a big grin. No more pain and I can walk. Dr. Tze has been very impressive in his surgical skills and his humorous and competent demeanor. I want to thank Dr. Tze and his staff, and also the great people at St. Francis hospital.

I am writing this on behalf of my father Frank Tjhen. He has been suffering with hip pain for well on 4 years already. He’s been to multiple acupuncture clinics and taken the joint pain medications all to no avail. A friend recommended Doctor Tse to him one day and he went to see him. Dr. Tse told him that he needs to get the hip replacement surgery asap. He set up the appointment for Saint Francis Hospital.
The surgery was quick, painless, and relatively simple. Dr. Tse was extremely knowledgeable and caring, the follow up exams and check ups were all done with care. He takes care of all his patients with lots of attention and care.
My father isn’t someone that is easy to please, but Dr. Tse’s care and attention has really given him a good impression and he highly recommends him to anyone who needs a joint replacement. I too am extremely grateful to Dr. Tse for his care. My dad can walk up and down stairs now without pain, he can go about his day to day activity without grimacing at every step, he doesn’t even need a cane to walk up stairs anymore!
Doctor Tse is committed to relieving joint pain and he will do so with the utmost care and understanding.

Dr Tse is highly competent, kind, sympathetic, caring, and compassionate ! I was grateful he was my Orthopedic Surgeon to perform my bilateral hip replacement surgery in March 2014. I am extremely pleased with the results and my recovery progress.
I had been suffering from hip pain due to avascular necrosis for months. I was referred to see Dr Tse in October 2013. After checking my conditions and reviewing X-​rays, he strongly recommended that I needed a hip replacement surgery! He patiently listens to my worries and concerns. He takes his time to answer all my questions, and never makes me feel rushed. His staff was very helpful and walked me through what needed to be done leading up to surgery. But the most impressive thing was the hip material he picked for me that is the right fit for my mobility needs and age. He clearly is a great doctor, who really cares.
Surgery day came and everything went so well! Dr. Tse arrived in the hospital early to check in on my pre-​operative conditions. He also checked in on me the next early morning to make sure I am fine after surgery. Due to my insurance coverage issues, he tried very hard to send me to a Rehabilitation Facility for an intensive physical therapy. I have never felt so cared for from a doctor! Within two weeks, my scar healed up really nicely. Nurses in the hospital said that I had a really nice scar. I was truly amazed by my low level of pain which enabled me to make rapid progress. He clearly is a highly competent surgeon, who did an excellent job.
Thank you Dr Tse and his staff for walking me through the whole surgical process. Without reservation I whole-​heartedly recommend Dr. Tse.

I have been a patient of Dr. Tse for the last 4 years. He did my left total knee replacement last year and in 4 month’s time I was good as new. He did an amazing job and I feel eternally grateful to him. He is not only a good doctor but a very compassionate and dedicated person. He could bring his practice to somewhere big but instead he chose Chinatown to serve the elderly and mostly underpriviledged patients. For that he has my respect and admiration.

Dr. Tse did my left knee replacement four years ago and my right knee two years ago. My knees are doing great. I either walk for several miles or ride my bike for an hour. Biggest regret both times was waiting too long. I was back playing golf after 10 weeks the first time, 8 weeks the second time. Thank you Dr. Tse. I highly recommend him for anyone who needs a knee replacement.

I am seeing Dr Tse, for worker comp, knee injury. He is the best ! He really is a good Doctor. He really takes good care of you and works well with the worker comp. situation. He is doing amazing new surgeries with robotics and has lots of experience with hips and knees. I have seen several Dr, for my knee over the years, and he is the best. The wait can be a little long, sometimes but I don’t mind. I just bring my kindle and wait.

Dr Dominic Tse is a good Doctor, but you better take the day off when you see him. His offices has NO sense of time !!! Even when you have a appointment !!! You still have to wait HOURS. I should bill him for my days pay that I didn’t get because I wasn’t seen on TIME. I can wait a little bit after my appointment, but waiting for HOURS, NO. There should be a LAW against that. That is NOT right!!! I hope he see’s this posting and do some thing about this !!! I just might be looking for another Doctor because of this!!! It happens ALL the TIME !!! Not happy at all.

All I can say is Dr Tse is a life saver and miracle worker. He performed my total hip replacement over 3 years ago, and after seeing multiple surgeons and getting the run around about what was best for my treatment, I truly knew Dr Tse was the right phsyician to see. I live in San Diego and traveled to SF just to have my surgery with him. My surgery ended up lasting longer then anticipated, as there were several screws that he had to remove in order to complete the replacement — Dr Tse truly completed a miracle on my body and to this day I am so very thankful for living pain free and being able to perform activites I was never even able to dream of before. THANK YOU DR TSE — you are a true blessing to me.