Trent Fannin’s Recovery Story: A Testimonial of Exceptional Care from Dr. Brian Cohen
Trent Fannin, a 40-year-old from Chillicothe, Ohio, lives a busy and active life with his wife Hillary and their four young children. Trent owns Rost Coffee and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities in his free time, including snowboarding, golfing, and mountain biking.
His love for adventure, however, took a sudden turn on last August, when a mountain biking accident changed the course of his summer.
While riding with friends at Great Seal, Trent experienced a freak accident when his tire washed out from underneath him. He ended up breaking three ribs, a shoulder bone, and completely tearing the rotator cuff and bicep tendons in his shoulder. For the first 30 minutes after the crash, he couldn’t move at all. Eventually, Trent was able to walk his bike out of the woods, but he knew he was seriously injured.
Instead of heading straight to the emergency room, Trent called Dr. Brian Cohen, a close friend of a mutual acquaintance, Jason Prater, owner of AP Prep. Trent was familiar with Dr. Cohen’s excellent reputation and had heard firsthand accounts from others who had received top-notch care from him. In a matter of hours, Dr. Cohen made arrangements to see Trent, and by the following morning, Trent was in his office. Within 10 days, Dr. Cohen had scheduled surgery for Trent’s torn rotator cuff and bicep.
The pain was intense. While the broken ribs were the worst, Trent’s shoulder felt completely lifeless. The dull ache in his shoulder quickly escalated to excruciating pain if he moved it even slightly. After surgery, Trent was in a sling for less than a week, and within days, he began to feel relief. By the end of the first week post-surgery, Trent was able to move his arm and even shower without difficulty. The fast recovery was nothing short of remarkable, and Trent was grateful for Dr. Cohen’s expertise and care throughout the process.
Physical therapy soon followed, and within 4 to 10 weeks, Trent was back to working out, running, jogging, and doing cardio and leg exercises. Staying active throughout his recovery helped him regain strength and mobility quickly. Today, Trent is virtually pain-free, back to snowboarding, lifting weights, playing basketball, and enjoying pickleball. While his range of motion is still about 90%, he is well on his way to making a full recovery.
Trent initially came to know Dr. Cohen through Jason, and he trusted him because of the positive experiences he had heard from friends and colleagues. Dr. Cohen’s reputation for providing excellent care and his professionalism were major factors in Trent’s decision to seek treatment. From the moment Trent walked into Dr. Cohen’s office, he was greeted by a friendly staff who knew his name right away. Dr. Cohen exceeded Trent’s expectations at every step of the process.
“What really stood out to me,” Trent shared, “was how Dr. Cohen treated me and my wife. They didn’t treat us like just another patient. They treated us like family.” Trent was also impressed by Dr. Cohen’s wealth of experience, saying, “He’s been doing this for a long time, and everything I experienced was exactly what I had heard from other people. He’s the professional you want in your corner.”
Trent’s recovery was not just about getting back to normal activities. It also gave him an unexpected opportunity to test the strength of his shoulder in a real-life situation. During an anniversary trip to Mexico, just 9 weeks after surgery, Trent and his wife were walking along the beach when they witnessed a couple being swept away by a rip current. The couple was actively drowning when Trent’s wife turned to him and said, “You have to do something!”
Without hesitation, Trent jumped into the water, not thinking about his shoulder or the potential strain it might cause. He swam 30 yards offshore, managed to pull the man to safety, and brought him back to shore. “My shoulder worked, and I was able to do that,” Trent said. The moment was a powerful reminder of how far he had come in his recovery, thanks to Dr. Cohen’s expert care.
In the end, Trent’s journey was one of not just physical recovery but also a testament to the quality of care he received from Dr. Cohen and his team. Dr. Cohen’s years of experience, combined with his personal approach to patient care, made all the difference in Trent’s outcome. Today, Trent is back to living his active lifestyle, pain-free and stronger than ever.
If you’re looking for a doctor who truly cares, who is skilled and experienced, and who treats you like a person—not just a patient—Trent wholeheartedly recommends Dr. Brian Cohen. “He’s the kind of doctor you want when you’re injured. He’s professional, compassionate, and he gets results.”
