Cardiac Services

Frankie Wile cherishes her family-like relationship with Dr. Caleb McFerren at Adena Podiatry.  

In 2015, Frankie was involved in a bad car accident that landed her in emergency surgery. Her ankle required reconstructive surgery with rods, pens, screws, and two metal plates. Fast forward a few years and Frankie began experiencing issues with swelling and walking on her repaired ankle. That’s when she came to the experts at Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute for a second opinion.   

It was determined Frankie would need to have a second surgery on her ankle. On the day of her procedure, the scheduled surgeon was caught up in an emergency surgery and it looked like Frankie’s would be delayed. Just as she was about to reschedule for a different day, Dr. McFerren volunteered to step in and perform the surgery.  

During the procedure, Dr. McFerren realized the screws in Frankie’s ankle had been stripped and one of the metal plates had broken, causing her pain and swelling. The procedure that was only supposed to last a few minutes ended up taking three and a half hours as a result, but Dr. McFerren was able to successfully treat the ankle, providing Frankie with the relief she so desperately needed. After surgery, Dr. McFerren even offered to take her on as one of his own patients, and they’ve had the best relationship since.   

“Dr. McFerren has always been truthful, even if it was difficult to talk about,” Frankie said. “He is very honest and up front about his experience and capabilities and has the best bedside manner.”  

As their relationship developed over the years, Frankie, her mother and Dr. McFerran became like family as the women have quilted baby blankets and made diamond paintings for the doctor’s children when they were born.   

Frankie is glad she came to Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute to find the answers and relief for her pain, and in the process gaining a lifelong friendship.