Tristan Layton Hartzell

Was determined to have SLAC of both wrists. Had scaphoid excision with 4 corner arthrodesis of one wrist, soon after diagnosis. Post-op care went smoothly, but had odd and sharp pain. After cast was removed, made appt to address sharp pain. Dr. Hartzell did not see me, but had PA sit with me to only say the hardware is intact and it's normal. 1 month later I made another appt, as pain had intensified, little strength and reduced mobility due to fusion, unable to work. Again, another PA there to tell me the hardware is intact and it's just arthritis (I knew then it was not) Was given a steroid shot at the site of pain, no improvement of course. Was told to wait another few weeks, after the new year. Pain is now much worse, hand pretty much worthless due to pain. There is a bone moving around at the base of my palm that I have tried to tell them about. Called to make that 3rd appt. Told the staff that if a PA walks in that room and not the Doc, I am walking out. Was informed that it is the discretion of the Doc. Apparently he doesn't work for the patient. I'm done with them. I didn't show up to that appt. Will be finding a medical professional to find the exact cause of my pain, document it and likely be in contact with this office in the near future. I've been out of work for 6 months now, with 3 young kids and a Wife.

Five (5) ⭐️ Plus to Dr. Hartzel. My experience he is professional, a great communicator, empathetic, caring, knowledgeable, organized, conscientious, and has great bedside manner. Extremely pleased with surgeries for carpal tunnel, finger cysts, bone spurs on fingers.

One of the best doctor I ever seen so nice freindly helpful and he cares about his patience

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Dr.Hartzell is a frikkin beast! He did my carpal tunnel surgery in only 6 minutes! Its only the second day and im pain free without ANY meds . His staff is very well trained and their very nice i would. Highly recommend him.

Dr. Hartzell is as good as it gets. My hand was literally in pieces and now functions fine. He is a straight shooter and an incredible talent. He is nationally renowned and the medical community holds him in high regard. We are lucky to have him in Nebraska.

While in one of the visits, they told me that I was told (by them) about a condition that I have. I told told them that I did not know and I got blown off. I figured they were busy so I continued to go through a scheduled surgery that I had scheduled through him. I had/have carpel tunnel issues with my right wrist. I had the surgery, I was not given a brace or sling, (told I don't need them) was not put on any kind of medication, (besides ibuprophen/aleve) and was told to start exercises the same day. I had the surgery in January and the pain is worse than before I had surgery, and is almost constant now. I did have a single follow up appointment, (only to remove stitches) and was told he was to busy to see me by one of his assistants. (it was a scheduled appointment...) Then when I said I needed to see him, he came in rushed and when I mentioned that the pain was worstened, I was blown off. He is young so I hope he matures into a better doctor soon. Until then, I will not go back. While in one of the visits, they told me that I was told (by them) about a condition that I have. I told told them that I did not know and I got blown off. I figured they were busy so I continued to go through a scheduled surgery that I had … More

A friend had suggested I go to Norfolk to see the hand surgeon there. I had a carpal tunnel release on both hands and my experience with Dr. Hartzell and his office was wonderful. He instantly knew what I had and offered me options. I ended up having a carpal tunnel release and wish I would have done it years ago but I was too nervous. I recommend Dr. Hartzell to everyone now! A friend had suggested I go to Norfolk to see the hand surgeon there. I had a carpal tunnel release on both hands and my experience with Dr. Hartzell and his office was wonderful. He instantly knew what I had and offered me options. I … More

My daughter suffered a complex broken elbow. We were very worried as the blood was not getting to her arm but our emergency room told us that going to Dr. Hartzell was where we needed to be. He calmly met us in the emergency room, reassured us, and went to the operating room. Everything went perfectly and my daughter now has a perfect arm with no evidence of what could have been. We will always be very grateful he chose to come to Nebraska. My daughter suffered a complex broken elbow. We were very worried as the blood was not getting to her arm but our emergency room told us that going to Dr. Hartzell was where we needed to be. He calmly met us in the emergency room, … More

This was the third physician I had seen after I suffered severe trauma in my wrist. The bones had not healed and I had no motion in my fingers. With therapy and an operation I have made almost a complete recovery. I am very grateful and have my hand and job back.

Out off all our visits to Norfolk, we have only seen Dr. Hartzell once. He has not been present at any follow up appointments. The front office has always been rude- in person and in the phone. Today, we drove an hour for our 11:15 appointment which I scheduled on 11-13-17. They stated they did not have us in their schedule and due to their mistake we have been in the waiting room waiting for over an hour. We are being “disciplined” for their scheduling mistake. Always long waits and rude staff.

When a firework blew up in my hand, I was told that I needed a complete amputation at the level of my writ. I had heard about Dr. Hartzell and asked to be transferred to his hospital. He saved it, and while it is not perfect I am eternally grateful to have a functional hand that I can do most everything with.