I agree that you should travel if you can't find anyone locally. It might be a little inconvenient. But so is botched knee surgery done by someone who is not experienced or qualified. It's a hard decision. Do you have friends or family in the Dallas, Texas or surrounding area? The physician who did my Bilateral knee surgery is Dr. Paul Peters at Carrell Clinic on Central Expressway in Dallas. He is a man in his 60s and has done many knee replacements for years. The hospital where he peforms the surgeries is a physician owned hospital so they have a vested interest in your hospital experience. They specialize in knee, shoulder and hip replacements. I would suggest contacting him and asking for a possible referrel. Who knows, there might be a chance he can suggest someone closer to you. His assistant, Mary Ellen, is excellent and probably be the one you would be speaking to. Keep us posted on your progress.