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Dr. Douglas Petraco, MD

Dr. Douglas Petraco, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Douglas Petraco, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in East Setauket, NY. Dr. Petraco has extensive experience in Hip & Pelvic Surgery and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities St Charles Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 67 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (67 reviews)

Practice

6 Technology Dr Ste 100 East Setauket, NY 11733

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Petraco specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Petraco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Petraco

4.7
67 ratings, 48 with a written review
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excellent
Had a left hip replaced and he was excellent. Top in his field.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 02, 2024
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The best
Dr. Petraco has been amazing. He did one total knee replacement on me and he's doing the other shortly. He made sure I was physically prepared for the best outcome before surgery and only a few weeks later I can bend my knee 100 degrees and the scar is minimal. I would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Denise S. – Jan 11, 2024
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Exemplary Doctor
He is not only well-informed about the most current treatment options but also ensures timely appointments without any significant waiting time. Additionally, his demeanor is characterized by kindness and attentiveness.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2023
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Highly skilled surgeon
Dr. Petraco performed a knee replacement for me in June 2022. I was in so much pain before surgery and could barely walk, now I can walk for hours, pain-free! Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Deb V. – Apr 01, 2023
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Good Experience and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 13, 2022
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He said I had bilateral hip bursitis. NOT!
I had awful pain. He said I had bursitis in my hips. Only recommended PT. The PT said, you don't have bursitis, you probably have a nerve root impingement with the pain that you're having. Go to a neurologist. The MRI said, 3 bulging discs with spinal stenosis narrowing of the spinal canal and impingement of the nerve roots on both sides. Took me a month to get this figured out.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 29, 2022
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All he cared about was that it was not his fault.Istill cannot walk and he said it was not his fault.Am going. to another doctor for my other knee
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 others found this helpful
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Ray D'Esposito – Sep 27, 2021
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He's great, fantastic, great personality, great doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lori C. – Aug 26, 2020
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From the moment we entered the OALI offices in E. Setauket we saw that safety protocols were followed and we felt safe. When seeing Dr. Petraco we couldn’t have felt more cared for. He explains procedures in a caring & gentle manner and follows through in his applications. We left knowing our pain was vastly improved. Overall, an excellent experience!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara & Gerry Thanner – Aug 19, 2020
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Dr. Petraco has excellent bedside manner and makes you completely comfortable. He is very knowledgeable and explains everything to the fullest. I researched quite extensively many Drs and am very glad I chose him to do my surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kenneth Jurgensen – Aug 19, 2020
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Dr Petraco did a fantastic job! Never even needed Pain Meds! Pain FREE!! Thank You!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Joe C. – May 02, 2019
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Fantastic.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Tema Brodsky in Port Jefferson Station, NY – Apr 03, 2019
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excellent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Mar 21, 2019
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great experince
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Evelyn V. – Oct 26, 2018
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Dr. Petraco was patient, explained things to me well and did not rush me. Willing to answer any Q's I had...which is a pleasure as not to feel rushed or pressed to hurry out of Operatory.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Anonymous – Oct 23, 2018
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extreme confidence in this doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Rose N. – Oct 10, 2018
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very pleasant, informative, professional. Dr. Petraco is an excellent surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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R. B. – Sep 21, 2018
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i had bi lateral knee replacement done six weeks apart in the spring of 2016. Dr Petraco and his staff provided me with the best of care both pre op and post op.My procedure and rehab were done at St. Charles where the care was also outstanding.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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F. C. V. P. – Sep 10, 2018
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my experience with doctor was through, pleasant, professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Aug 24, 2018
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l am very happy with Dr Petraco
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alfonso C. – Aug 13, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Petraco graduated cum laude from Yale University in 1988, after which he received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College graduating with academic honors. His post-graduate training included an internship at NYU Medical Center...read more
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Weil-cornell New York Presbyterian Medical Center

    Medical School
  • Nyu Langone Medical Center|nyu-hospital For Joint Diseases

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Nyu Langone Medical Center|nyu-hospital For Joint Diseases

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Yale University

    Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
Within the last one to three years
More than three years ago
  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Member

Locations

Practice

Orthopedic Associates of Long Island LLP6 Technology Dr Ste 100 East Setauket, NY 11733
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
Orthopedic Assoc of Long Island Physicians & Medical Group PLLC6144 Route 25A Ste 5 Wading River, NY 11792
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Practice

St. Charles Hospital200 Belle Terre Rd Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital

    50 Route 25A
    Smithtown, NY 11787
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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