03/17/2026
Lesley Murphy… your story is why I never see what we do as “routine.”
Over the course of my career, I’ve been fortunate to care for many patients who have inspired me with their strength—their ability to overcome, recover, and become more than they ever thought possible.
But your journey stands apart.
Not because of the numbers… not because of the weight loss…
But because of the belief you never let go of, even when others placed limits in front of you.
You were told to lose weight before you could move forward.
But what people often don’t understand is that pain traps people. It takes away their ability to take that first step.
You trusted me anyway.
And together, we took that step.
What followed wasn’t just a surgery—it was a partnership.
A commitment.
A decision, every single day, to keep going.
Watching you reclaim your life…
Seeing you walk, move, live, and smile in a way that once felt out of reach—
That’s the privilege of this profession.
You may call me your hero… but the truth is, Leslie—
You’re mine.
For over 20 years, Leslie Murphy knew exactly who she would trust with her care, Dr. Cohen. 💕
When she needed a total knee replacement in 2022, she weighed 396 pounds. Like many patients, she had heard the same discouraging message others are told at different clinics: lose weight first.
But here’s the reality no one talks about… How are you supposed to lose weight when you can’t walk because of the pain? 🚶
Leslie’s journey is about more than surgery. It’s about partnership, perseverance, and a surgeon who truly puts patients first. Today, she’s down more than 140 pounds, and living a life that once felt out of reach.
👉 Read her full story here: cohenorthopedic.com/patient-reviews