University Orthopedics offers same-day walk-in appointments at two of our convenient OrthoDIRECT locations, East Greenwich and East Providence.
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At OrthoDIRECT, our goal is to provide prompt, high-quality orthopedic care when you need it most. While we do our best to see every patient as quickly as possible, there may be times when we reach capacity. During these busy periods, wait times may be longer than usual, and we may need to prioritize patients based on the urgency of their condition. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to care for everyone as efficiently and safely as possible.
| Dr. Michael Hulstyn Comments | Would Recommend |
| I've been a patient of Dr Hulstyn for the last 13 yearson my first visit to see him (for what appeared to be a complicated problem in my rt knee) he immediately diagnosed what 3 other dr's missed/couldn't see on the MRI and "squeezed" me in the next day for surgery. In the aftermath of those first two surgeries to fix my knee (lost 95% or so of my lateral meniscus after a repair failed to take), I received an honest estimate of when my knee would fail and what to do to prolong it for as much time as possible. When my left shoulder stopped working correctly (years after he successfully repaired a SLAP and Bankhart tear), he kept working to find the root cause and got me the best dr's to manage the problem (torn long thoracic nerve). He is the only doctor i will ever let touch my broken down and beat to hell knees and shoulder as his diagnostic and surgical skills are excellent. Great bed side manner, hell of a surgeon (even his students are good) and without hesitation I recommend people to him to anyone with a knee or shoulder problem. My experience with Dr Hulstyn has led me to recommend UniOrtho to people with issues outside his area of expertise. Hasn't gone wrong yet. | 100% |
| Dr. Hulstyn is personable and professional at the same time, a rare quality in doctors from my experience. You usually get one or the other not both! | 100% |
| Excellent,very thorough | 90% |
| Very polite, informative and professional. Well done | 100% |
| I was very pleased with the entire team. Excellent care. | 100% |
| He was very nice and all the staff that works there were very nice and professional is a nice placate place to go to. | 90% |
| Very informative and great patient skills | 100% |
| The best Dr | 100% |
I have been a patient at Univ Orthopedics for many years for various injuries. I have always been treat outstanding and Dr. Hulstyn was no different. He explained everything and was very courteous. |
100% |
| Dr Hulstyn is one of the BEST doctors I have ever had and the BEST orthopedic doctor I have had. He is attentive, compassionate, understanding, empathetic, knowledgeable and genuine. I am truly thankful for his talent and passion for his career as he has helped to restore quality of movement and activity to my life | 100% |
| He is a great dr and understanding and listen to my opinion and explain all my options | 100% |
| I have never felt rushed during any appointments with Dr. Hulstyn. He explains all aspects with clarity using relatable examples. Highly recommend! | 100% |
| He is an outstanding Doctor. The facility and the staff are amazingly wonderful. | 100% |
| The doctor had a very good bedside manner very knowledgeable sports injuries I highly recommend him | 100% |
| Very very good | 100% |
| Very good doctor . Very professional | 100% |
| Consistently attentive in listening and advising | 100% |
| All of the other employees ﴾ie, admin, nurse, etc.﴿ were wonderful too! | 100% |
| Dr. Hulstyn was very polite and professional, also very knowledgeable! Would highly recommend him! | 100% |
| Dr. Hulstyn and all the staff that we interacted with were helpful, professional and accommodating. Thank you for your quick response to our situation. | 100% |
| Top notch service! He’s a professional and a good guy! | 100% |
| Dr. Hulstyn and Michala are wonderful. | 100% |
| We were completely satisfied with the care provided. We would highly recommend Dr. Hulstyn and the rehab department at UO. | 100% |
| Very comfortable and impressed with both exam and explanations. Very positive experience | 100% |
| I've been seeing Dr. H for years. I had to have surgery on my left knee and I was so scared but he did it and did a great job. He talked with me about everything from what he was going to do, to what care I needed and needed to do for my knee after. He's actually working on my right knee now with strength. He's the best!! | 100% |
| I’ve had enough of these rating systems! My doctor is great and if he wasn’t I wouldn’t be going to him. | 100% |
| A very caring physician | 100% |
| Dr. Hulstyn is kind, clear, and has a good bedside manner. Unfortunately, I am still having issues with my knee after my arthroscopic surgery. Still inflamed and having a lot of pain/discomfort. I can walk, run, dance...no problem. Walking down the stairs is a bit painful. I still cannot sit on my knees. We are trying the cortisone shot, prednisone, and glucosamine chondroitin. If this does not work with a month, he will bring me back in for another MRI. Fingers crossed!! | 100% |
| I'm so thankful I found Dr. Hulstyn. Otherwise, I'd still be out of work with the wrong diagnosis of a sprained knee by two other doctors ﴾from an other practice﴿ who didn't know what they were talking about. Because Dr. Hulstyn listens to his patients, the right treatment was given for a dislocated kneecap and meniscus, as well as a completely torn ACL. That's a big jump from a sprained knee, and needing surgery to correct the problem.. So Thank you Dr. Hulstyn, for being an amazing Dr.. Your the best. | 100% |
| Dr. Hulstyn was excellent!! I was very impressed and was one of the best appointments we've had with a Dr. Thank you for the ease you made my child feel | 100% |
| Dr Hulstyn and his staff have been excellent in all regards | 100% |
| Dr hulstyn is a very good doctor. I would recommend him to family and friends | 90% |
| Outstanding and Professional | 100% |
| Dr. Holstein was very professional and easy to talk with he took his time to explain to me what was wrong and what I need to do to fix it he also was very concerned about my injury. He is a wealth of knowledge and I can tell that he really cares about what he does which made me feel very at ease and comfortable. | 100% |
| Excellent doctor with an excellent staff. He has treated me before. I would definitely recommend him to others. | 100% |
The only issue I had was the wait time. It was about an hour and a half waiting. This was a 10 am appointment in which I took time out of work. My time is also valuable |
100% |
| I wish all Healthcare facilities where just like yours, nursing homes and hospitals as well. | 100% |
| Good doctor | 100% |
| I have respected this doctor since day one. Excellent is an understatement. Wonderful doctor. | 100% |
| You guys are awesome | 100% |
| He was friendly and explained my condition and was spot on. Feeling better in two days from the visit. | 100% |
| Dr. Hulstyn is compassionate and shows sympathy for what his patients are experiencing. I have a 16 year history with him. | 100% |
| Extremely satisfied with Dr Hultsyn. Would not hesitate to see him again if needed. | 100% |
To say I have been pleased with the whole experience is an understatement ‐ from the doctor to the surgery to the facility it’s all been excellent I have already referred someone to him. |
100% |
Dr. Hulstyn is the ultimate professional. He is a top notch surgeon who truly listened to his patients and offers practical solutions and advise . I would highly recommend Dr. Hulstyn to any individual . |
100% |
| Dr Hulstyn is an excellent, talented, compassion, empathetic practitioner. I am extremely happy about the care he has provided me! I am thankful for the friend who referred me to him and for his talent as an incredible orthopedic surgeon. My meniscus transplant has been truly a life changer and am so so grateful for it!His medical assistant is also great! She is always attentive, prompt, and compassionate. | 100% |
| Love Dr Hulstyn | 100% |
| Dr Hulstyn is very nice to deal with and very trustworthy. The check‐in at the office early in the morning could perhaps be more efficient. It took 15 minutes from my arrival to get checked in for my appt. Thank you. | 100% |
Dr. Hulstyn did my first reconstructive ACL surgery and will do my second one in the near future, I wouldn’t even give a second thought about using anyone but him.... he’s the best. |
100% |
| I was amazed at how fast the appointment went. only about 45 minutes including xrays. I will definitely use the doctor for additional issues of this sort. | 100% |
Was my first visit to this doctor. He is very knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable that he knew what he was talking about. I still have several more appointments to go, and a surgery. |
100% |
| He was pleasant, informative, friendly, and low key. | 100% |
| Great doctor all around | 100% |
| Thanks to you and Dr. Patel for your expert consultation and plan of care advice‐ in the face of my initial skepticism about dx. | 100% |
Dr. Hulstyn spoke to me with consideration and respect as an intelligent woman. He listened to and answered my questions, looking at me in the eye while we spoke, his full attention on me. Equally impressive was his assistant, Michaela. |
100% |
I had an 8:30 am xray appointment and waited 30 minutes to have the xrays taken at 9am. I had a 9am appointment with the doctor but didn't see him until 9:45am. I was very disappointed in the wait time especially being an early morning appointment. |
90% |
| Dr Hulstyn is a wonderful doctor. Really is concerned about his patients health. One other point, his support staff is extraordinary. Everyone is so pleasant and nice. That is what makes University Orthopedics so good!Definitely recommend your practice! | 100% |
| Awesome doc | 100% |
| Having already met with two other Orthopaedic Surgeons Dr. Hulstyn stands apart in a positive light above and beyond the others. We even went to Boston Children’s Hospital for our second opinion. Dr. Hulstyn was our third opinion and by far the most knowledgeable, patient and truly kind and caring. My son actually said that Dr. Hulstyn seemed like he cared the most while some of the other Physicans seemed either preoccupied or not as compassionate. | 100% |
Dr. Hulstyn is an excellent doctor & an excellent person. He has operated on me for another problem & I received excellent care. He should be voted physician of the year in RI. |
100% |
| He is a perfect blend of professional and personal | 100% |
| Dr hulstyn was very good and I would recommend him to my friends. | 100% |
| Dr. Hulstyn always willing to answer any of my questions and never seems to want to rush my visit. | 100% |
| Impressive | 100% |
| Very detailed explanation on the process of my knee surgery and follow up post op. | 100% |
He is a great doctor. Always give me the choice to make my own decisions even if they may not be the best for me in the long run. He did a fantastic job on my knee surgery when I was younger and is part of the reason I became the Athlete I am today |
100% |
| He’s an amazing physician—thoughtful, respectful, and very kind. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone and everyone! | 100% |
| He make it very comfortable, talking to him about my problem, he is very professional and friendly and very knowledgeable. | 100% |
| He’s fab | 100% |
| Very good doctor | 100% |
| Dr Hulstyn was great | 100% |
| Hulstyn is great. The wait in the office is always terrible at this time. | 100% |
| Thank you for talking to me and explaining/showing my mri to me. Very glad I don’t need surgery! | 100% |
| Been with dr hulstyn for 25 years.wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. | 100% |
| The doctor is great in relating to me. Highly recommended. | 100% |
| the most profesional doctor i have been treated by in 50 years. Thanks | 100% |
Phone: 401-457-1530
Fax: 401-270-0310
Mon - Fri / 8:00AM - 5:00PM
1598 South County Trail, Suite 101
East Greenwich, RI 02818
11 Wells St., Suite 1
Westerly, RI 02891
1 Kettle Point Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
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Michael J. Hulstyn, M.D., treats all types of injuries, specializing in shoulder and knee disorders. He treats patients of all ages, including professional, amateur and recreational athletes. While he performs surgical procedures using replacement ligaments and transferring donor tissues, Dr. Hulstyn is also researching how the body can improve its ability to heal without having to replace or remove torn cartilage or ligaments.
Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Harvard University and the Massachusetts General Hospital
University Orthopedics in Providence, Rhode Island, is a regional referral center for patients with back and neck pain, joint pain, sports medicine problems, shoulder pain, hand problems, hip and knee pain, and foot and ankle injury. University Orthopedics utilizes fellowship-trained, sub-specialized physicians to treat a variety of orthopedic problems.
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