Friedrich Boettner, MD

"It would be impossible for me to overstate how immensely grateful I am to Dr. Boettner for his great skill, wisdom and care in replacing my knee. From the beginning to the end he and his team successfully brought me through what was always going to a very challenging case. I am at four and a half months now and feeling great. I'm still amazed at being able to go down the stairs normally, riding a bike, proper gait, etc.. It was very hard work, but so worth it. He was personally there when I needed to hear from him, and along the way, challenged me when I needed it. Decades ago, I rushed an ACL rehab and returned to sports too early. Eventually, it became clear that one day, when I was old enough, I'd need a replacement. Since mine was such a hard case, I figured out after searching locally that I'd have to go to the very top, to HSS in NY, for my shot at redemption. I spent weeks prayerfully considering the choice of surgeon, and when I was mailing my X-ray CD for my initial consultation, I had a divine appointment at the post office. The postal worker who helped me read "Dr Boettner" on my envelope. He shared with me that 12 years ago, Dr. B had done his double hip replacement and went on to rave about him and how well it went. I don't believe in coincidences and am certain that the Lord went before me in finding Dr. Boettner. My family and I are so blessed with our outcome and could not recommend Dr. Boettner more highly. Godspeed!"

"Dr. Boettner and his orthopedic team at Hospital for Special Surgery are highly recommended. I had a hip replacement performed by him last year and I'm currently a month post-op following a knee replacement performed by Dr. Boettner this year. His expertise, skill and concern is readily apparent given the positive and beneficial effects his surgeries have had in greatly improving my quality of life when compared to the pre-op osteoarthritis which necessitated medical intervention. Dr. Boettner takes a no nonsense approach and most importantly carefully monitors how one is feeling and progressing in achieving post-op joint replacement goals via a daily online survey. Don't hesitate in contacting his office if you want to have a procedure done by a gifted surgeon in these areas of medical practice. HSS is the gold standard for orthopedic surgery so his working there is proof positive of his very high level of competence."

"Dr. Boettner replaced my left knee almost 5 years ago. I now have a perfect knee - no pain and no stiffness, with excellent flexibility and range of motion. When it came time for my other knee to be replaced, I knew without a moment's hesitation that I would use Dr. Boettner again as my surgeon. He is a highly skilled and experienced expert in his field. He is honest in telling the patient that if they follow his instructions to the letter, they will wind up with excellent results. He is structured and very detailed in his recovery regimen of exercises, but if you put in the work, you will reap the reward of getting your life back. My second total knee replacement was just 4 weeks ago. I feel some discomfort, but no more pain. I was able to walk without a cane after the first few days. My flexibility is at 120 degrees, and my extension is at zero degrees, which are the goals right now. I will continue doing the exercises. I am beyond thrilled with my results and extraordinarily grateful to Dr. Boettner. I highly recommend him to anyone considering knee replacement surgery!"