Dr. Roy Davidovitch

"I had my second hip replacement by Dr Davidovitch three months ago. I am fully recovered, back at gym, Pilates & dancing again. He is an excellent surgeon & has an amazing team. Communication from start to finish was excellent. Do not hesitate!"

"At age 76, I have been suffering from severe OA in most of my joints for decades and finally decided to have my right hip replaced when my last x-ray showed I was bone on bone. PT could not alleviate the chronic pain and I did not want to continue using high doses of NSAIDs to reduce my discomfort . Like most reviewers I made a deep dive into the types of hip surgeries (back, side, front), the platforms (robotic, minimally invasive, traditional), and recovery time (from same day outpatient to overnight stay followed by several weeks of post op rehab). I then looked at all the surgeons in the NYC area (HSS, Mt. Sinai, NYU Langone) who were under a certain age, had performed at least 1,000 procedures, and were using the most advanced equipment (3-D imaging with robotics on a specialized operating table). After interviewing several surgeons who met my requirements , I chose Dr. Davidovitch. All of the doctors I met were highly skilled, experienced and had great reviews. But Dr. Davidovitch was the only one who took the time to address my systemic OA and explain what I could expect . Besides being one of the most experienced surgeons performing anterior hip replacements with robotics and computerized imagery, Dr. Davidovitch is also very organized, has a great staff that is very responsive, and a post op protocol which guides his patients thoroughly. I was surprised when he told me I would be a candidate for outpatient surgery. While I am in good shape and not overweight, I thought my age would require an overnight stay. Surgery in the morning and home at night is an apt description. I had my procedure on Sept. 5th at 7:30 AM. I was awake by 10 AM and discharged at 1 PM. My wife drove us back to our home in Long Island that day. It took five hours in the car but I had no problems. I used a walker for 2 days and a cane for 1 day. I followed Dr. Davidovitch's protocol for recovery on his Force app, which was very detailed about post op recovery, what to expect and what to do. I used the ice machine as he advised, which greatly helped in reducing the swelling in my hip. The only reminder of the surgery was a three inch scar. When I visited Dr. Davidovitch for my 2 week follow up I was walking with only a slight limp. Stairs were no longer a problem. More importantly, I had a great deal more energy since my system did not have to deal with my 24/7 chronic pain. It's now 21 days since my operation and I cannot believe I am walking, driving , bending with no pain. I am even walking on the beach with my Labrador, Peg, which was one of my main goals post op. If you are considering a total hip replacement , I highly recommend Dr. Davidovitch. He is a caring, skilled , experienced surgeon with a great staff. It is a quick procedure which spares your muscles and allows you to go home the same day."

"Dancing and ever grateful because of Dr. D! I needed a full hip replacement due to osteoarthritis. Dr. Davidovitch's name came up numerous times from word-of-mouth recommendations and I experienced why. From my first office visit, he possessed the calm demeanor and confidence of having done his anterior surgical procedure legions of times, while maintaining the attention and concern for my particular situation, knowing that this was my first time approaching surgery of this type. He instantly put me at ease, explained everything thoroughly, patiently and made himself accessible for further consultation if needed. The staff at Dr. Davidovitch's office from his PA, to the RNs, and administrative personnel were all part of what made this process smooth & pleasant! An app was part of my pre- and post-op experience and was supportive, offering videos, articles and tracking my pre- and post-op experience and healing. Communication with Dr. Davidovitch's team, pre- & post-op, was always reciprocal and and I received "check-in" emails asking how I was faring on both sides of surgery. Dr. Davidovitch came to visit me at my pre-surgical station and put me at ease with his reassuring presence and good humor. His surgical team were all a part of this stellar staff! The in-and-out of the hospital on the same day of my anterior full hip replacement at Langone was a great way to start recovery! Home exercises and an ice machine were part of the first 2 weeks of recovery and then a 2-month regimen of twice weekly PT. I was back at my elementary school job as a Guidance Counselor, running about and climbing up & down 5 flights of stairs within 3 weeks (after all it was "with your new hip" as Dr. Davidovitch reminded me when I asked about the feasibility of covering all those stairs.) I was back in dance class (ballet, jazz) within 3 months. No restrictions and I still enjoy doing pointe work as I come upon my 2-year anniversary in May of my superbly, successful surgery! My left hip is waiting in the wings and will require the same procedure down the line. In our 1-year post-op visit discussing that prospect, Dr. Davidovitch amusingly stated, "You know the movie!" I replied, "And, I love the ending!" Professionalism, competence and humanity at its best!"