He is the absolute best. Patient, caring and willing to take time to discuss the possible…read moresolutions. He has operated on me 4 times, two after auto accidents. Each reached excellent conclusions. I feel safe in his hands. He has not ever jumped to a surgical conclusion but rather worked with my injuries to find solutions. Love him.

I just wrote a review which included my experience with Dr. Ciccotti under Rothman Institute. To…read morethrow my two cents in here too I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Ciccotti. I tore my ACL in April, had surgery in late May and am back to walking normally now in July. Though he is the Phillies head physician he was down to earth and extremely helpful. Obviously he is a wonderful surgeon based on how my knee is feeling now. Would definitely highly recommend him to others needing to see an orthopedist.

Had the good fortune or mis-fortune depending on how you look at it to end up at Rothman for…read moretreatment of a complex fracture. Staff are warm and friendly from the front desk to the practitioners. Given the severity of my fracture they were transparent and upfront about time it would take to heal and were there supporting me with all I needed to be informed and involved in my care. I cannot thank them enough and was so happy with the care I received. Would highly recommend this practice for any orthopedic needs.

I made an appointment with Dr Pamela Gekas - a podiatrist at Rothman - to address an issue on my…read moreright foot. Dr Gekas' assistant told me the policy was to start with an x-ray. I asked to discuss with the dr first as one may not be needed. I had good reasons to suspect so and so I wanted to have a discussion first. Dr Gekas refused to see me!

I came to Rothman for a second opinion on a possible hand fracture. I was running a little late…read more The staff were understanding. I only had to wait about 15 minutes before being taken back to the exam room. The person who did the intake was efficient and nice. Dr. Wang was also very nice. He answered my questions, explain the x-ray and was gentle when touching my hand. The physical therapist, Zach, what is also nice and knowledgeable. He gave me the splint, and showed me how to put it on. He answered some questions I had. From the time I checked in till the time I left the staff here were all really nice. I felt like I was seeing as a whole person not just a medical case. I'm really glad I came here for a second opinion.

Sorry no picture to really take but I had an accident fracturing my ankle and can only speak highly…read moreof staff and Doctors getting me back on my feet. They took the time to answer all my questions and helpful. I would highly recommend the facility for any sort of orthopedic treatment.

I would like to take a moment to share a truly positive experience I had during my recent visit to…read morethe Orthopedics office at Pennsylvania Hospital. Upon entering, I was warmly greeted by Affia. I've had the pleasure of encountering her before, and each time, she consistently brings such a kind, calming, and genuine presence. From the moment I arrived, she acknowledged me by name, which immediately made me feel seen and welcomed. Affia kept me informed throughout my wait, letting me know that the doctor was running behind. While I completely understand that delays can happen and are often outside of anyone's control, her thoughtful updates and communication made a meaningful difference. Her attentiveness helped ease the waiting process and made me feel respected as a patient. What stood out most was her warmth and sincerity. In healthcare settings, it can sometimes feel like you're just another number, but Affia's demeanor reminds you that compassion and human connection still matter deeply. She carries herself with such professionalism and kindness, and it truly enhances the overall patient experience. I'm very appreciative of her and wanted to make sure her efforts and positive energy were recognized. She is a wonderful reflection of the care and compassion that patients hope to receive.

As I often say, if I were a horse, they would have put me down…read more I was born with hip dysplasia and parents were told ballet would help my body. So, I danced until my mid 20s; I was preparing to audition for a NYC dance company when my ballet instructor noticed something odd in my back and hips. I had a pretty bad fall off my horse, but thought nothing of the pain because of dancing and riding. It happened that I had an injury due to a congenital malformation in a vertebrae that hadn't been diagnosed. I rode horses in Hunter-Jumper classes and fox hunted from 7 until my mid 30s and rowed crew and Erg-rowed from 20 until my 40s when I broke that damaged vertebrae and had severe nerve damage from a car wreck in 1993. I had a fusion at Rothman done by Alex Vaccaro MD (the best as far as I'm concerned). I was doing well for the injuries I suffered and was being treated for chronic pain and osteoarthritis. I no longer rode, but kept very active lifting, Pilates, swimming and hiking. In 2010, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, it wasn't a surprise as autoimmune disease runs in my mother's side. Things devolved from there. By 2020, I went back to Rothman for hip pain. I had Stage 4 avascular necrosis of the hip. I was told the hip had to be replaced as well as the other hip and both knees, but I had to lose weight. I'm embarrassed to say that I gained a considerable amount of weight. I was in a wheelchair at this point and getting worse. I went back to Rothman twice, but every time I went, the doc said I had to lose more weight. As good as Rothman is, I think they gate-keep and only accept patients they are sure will recover well, but that's only my opinion. I went to Virtua and was told flat out they would not take my case, no reason given. I asked and was told my case was too complicated. By 2023, the pain was horrendous and I was hospitalized and sent to rehab three times because I could not care for myself, by myself. A local surgeon agreed to operate, but I was concerned with his experience level. I decided to go to Penn and the surgeon I saw could not have been more rude or nasty. He insisted the pain was in my spine until he read the xray and agreed I needed a THR. He still insisted the pain was mostly my spine and told me to see their physical medicine service. By this time, I could not put weight on my leg or get in a car, so I paid out of pocket or medical transport ambulance service, which is very expensive. I was in so much pain that I was barely functioning. I only went to my pain management Dr and my rheumatologist because going anywhere was too painful and expensive. I didn't go to the Physiatrist because I had seen one already; I chalked Penn off my list after that awful experience. I was becoming more and more determined to find someone to help. I spoke to others with my disease who recommended surgeons in other cities, but I couldn't believe no one in our area could not help me. I saw several other surgeons-each one nastier and more shaming than the other (Cooper was the absolute worst and will never go back. I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy. I was ready to go to NYC, when I happened to see the name Charles Nelson at Penn. I never saw his name before and his name never came up even when the Penn surgeon told me he couldn't help me. That man had to know Dr Nelson would take my case. By the time I went to Dr Nelson, I was at the end of the road. My body was beginning to shut down from the pain and I knew I'd be dead in two years if I continued to live in such pain. I saw Dr Nelson in June of 2025; there was no shaming no nastiness. From that day forward, my every contact with Penn was more than I could have expected. Dr Nelson's team is stellar. My surgery and hospital stay were as good as such an experience could be. Everyone is so kind and caring from the people I speak to when making appointments to the housekeeping staff. I'm doing better than anticipated and Dr Nelson will do my knee later this year. I'm thrilled with my whole experience at Penn! I must mention Dr Bell from Penn's Pain Management service as well and Dr Scott, my anesthesiologist. Both are extremely knowledgeable and exceedingly kind. Please don't ever give up. You just have to push and advocate for yourself.

While I read many positive reviews, unfortunately I cannot add to the positive reviews. Dr…read moreNazarian performed a knee reconstruction on my left knee in October of 2023. It has now been 11 months, and I am still not "back to normal". Still experiencing stiffness and pain. I also did months of P. T. but this did not seem to help. One of my biggest frustrations is that Dr. Nazarian did not schedule any follow up exams, except to remove the staples. The only time I saw him after the surgery was when I called for an appointment because there was an issue. First, I experienced bleeding from the incision. He addressed that issue. Next, I experienced an accumulation of fluid around the incision. A large "bubble" of fluid appeared below my knee cap. I called for an appointment and the doctor drained the fluid. When the pain persisted, I called for yet another appointment. After an exam, Dr. Nazarian said the pain was due to a "hip problem." I honestly got upset when he made that recommendation, but I followed through with the doctor that Dr. Nazarian recommended and who did an injection into my hip. That did absolutely nothing to alleviate the pain. I followed up with Dr. Nazarian again, and he then recommended a pain management doctor who would perform an "ablation of the sensory nerves around the knee." Of course, this is a totally "symptomatic" approach to my pain. Dr. Nazarian never once considered that there may be something wrong with the knee itself. Following Dr. Nazarian's advice, I had the ablation done. Of course, since the nerves were chemically destroyed, the pain was reduced by about 85%. But I am told, this is a temporary fix. It may last only 6 months or so, or perhaps a year. Never once did Dr Nazarian take any images of my knee, nor perform a complete exam of the knee to see if it was his handiwork that was causing my pain. What frustrates me the most, is that I was a regularly active person prior to my knee issues......I walked trails, I biked, I play racquetball, pickleball three times a week, worked out at a gym, and now simply walking around the supermarket is a challenge. If you ae considering knee replacement, do your due diligence, get several opinions. I hope you have a better outcome.

This man is incredible. I had bilateral knee replacement 2 weeks apart. That was 5 years ago. I…read morehave had ZERO issues with either knee. Recovery was difficult and painful, however, everything was done by Dr.N and staff to accommodate anything I needed. He's attentive, concerned and extremely proficient at his job!

Sooo--DId you know that the microbe that causes acne (P. Acnes) secretes an acid that destroys…read morebone? Ya--you don't want that shit growing on your vertebra. Anyway, Dr Vaccaro is the best spine jockey on the East Coast, if not the entire country, world even. His team is exceptional, with a special shout out to Physician's Assistant Mila. I have to ask though--What's the hold up with the 3-D printed titanium vertebra? C'mon Doc--Let's get on that ASAP. If you have any questions about spinal fusions feel free to message me.

I know Dr Balderston is retired, but I really wanted to leave a message above it how wonderful he…read morewas as a surgeon. He did my L5-S1 fusion in 2011. I was practically crippled and the orthopedic doctor I had been seeing gaslit me for several years. Dr. Balderston and his team were amazing ! His Nurse Practitioner Theresa was the best and the post surgical care was great too. To this day, my fusion is in good shape and holding up well. I will always appreciate him!

He's now retired, but I had the pleasure of being treated by him for two spine surgeries. The best…read moreof the best, and everyone around him professional and competent.

I had hand surgery by Dr. Park. I had extreme pain and was ignored. Ended up with complex regional…read morepain syndrome in my right hand. A lifelong debilitating disease. Do not go to this practice.

dr. Butler was very nice and caring and concise in supporting my requirement to get an MRI. However…read morewhen I scheduled the MRI the office staff or nurse assistant or whoever is supposed to handle this function never took care of the pre-authorization and then the MRI canceled the Appt. I contacted the office three times and got absolutely nowhere with getting them to escalate this issue of getting a pre-authorization. I was in a lot of pain and I really needed to get this done. And I explain to them the reason I was going to a secondary Dr was because I wasn't getting a lot of progress getting into see someone at Rothman. if you want timely follow up care by the office personnel such as preauths and returning phone calls, I would avoid this office completely.

An excellent experience! I came for a second opinion. The staff were amazing. I was running late…read morefor my appointment. The front desk staff were very calm and helpful. I appreciated their kindness. The office as well as the building is very clean. The staff in the back were efficient but willing to answer all my questions. Both the doctor and physical therapist explained my injury and course of treatment. The kindness of the staff combined with the medical expertise make this a great place for orthopedic treatment.

Don't go to Rothman for surgery!!! You have to deal with a 3rd party outside of Rothman that does…read moreall theIr disability information. I went 6 weeks with no disability payments due to the 3rd party not doing their job and mixed messages given to me by Rothman. Again for a second time I'll have to pay another $30 and $15 additional for each additional form for the 3rd party. Stay clear of Rothman!!!

Dr George did a great job on my knee replacement, could not have asked for a better surgeon. I…read morehighly recommend Dr Cautilli. His professionalism and protocols were dead on.

I can't say enough good things about this practice. I've seen both Dr. David Cautilli and Dr…read more George Cautilli. I've taken both my daughter and son to see them and both times they were so helpful, informative, had a wonderful bedside manner, and most importantly skilled at what they do! They also have an amazing office staff, friendly and accommodating, not so common these days in medical practices in my experience.