Dr. Andrew Turtel, MD

A true disaster. My primary care doctor referred me to a orthopedic doctor because I have symptoms consistent with a meniscus tear. Dr. Turtel did not do an MRI and proceeded to give me exercises to do on my own without the supervision of a physical therapist. Come to find out these exercises could have been detrimental to my knee. On top of that, the notes from my appointment were full of blatant lies. He indicated in my notes that there I had no limp when he specifically asked about my limp during my appointment. He also indicated that the exercises he offered reduced my symptoms when we never did these exercises making it impossible for him to say my symptoms had been reduced. My primary doctor sent me to get a second opinion where an MRI was immediately ordered and I was told to stop all recommendations from his office. Do yourself a favor and see another doctor who will actually take the time and care required for something as delicate as a knee injury.

I saw Dr Turtel for an ankle sprain. He gave me advice, potential long term impacts, exercises and didn't rush to do expensive imaging. When I called and stated I was still having pain, he helped me to get an MRI right away. At my follow up he gave me the option of surgery and talked me through all of the pros and cons. He cares about the patient being aware of their care more than anything. He performed my ankle arthroscopy to fix the ankle impingement and it has been the most incredible process working with him and his team. I am excited to make a full recovery.

Wow, what a great experience I had today visiting Dr. Turtel's office. His office staff are incredibly polite, caring, and efficient. The doctor saw me without any wait. He has good people skills and is kind and supportive. He is very professional and competent. He immediately got to work assessing my shoulder and on the road to recovery. I am so pleased that I chose to see Dr. Turtel.

NIGHTMARE! Dr. Turtel operated on my knee over a year ago. I was fully covered by insurance, I paid up to my deductible, everything seemed good. A year later I find out someone in his office neglected to get all the proper authorization for the surgery, and the insurance company didn't compensate his office because of it. Now because of their mistake they are passing on tens of thousands of dollars of bills to me, despite my having been fully insured. All they had to do was take care of paperwor

Dr Turtel is an exceptional orthopedic surgeon. He operated on both my right and left rotator muscles and completely restored me to full mobility. He restored a meniscus tear in my knee, and I was back to full activity within a few weeks. But he is also an exceptional person, caring, accessible and runs his practice in the same personal manner. He returns phone calls, emails in person to ask how I am doing, and this carries over to his friendly, completely professional staff.

I highly recommend Dr. Turtel without hesitation. I saw him several years ago for knee surgery and it's been great ever since. And I returned to him last month for a shoulder tear. He operated on that two weeks ago and I am already on the mend. Dr. Turtel understands the particular needs and frustrations of athletes, and he is as knowledgeable as he is experienced. I have never felt rushed through appointments and have always been respected and valued as a patient.