Dr plancher is the ONLY orthopedic doctor I will ever see. A visit with him is very very thorough and complete. You may have to wait a bit but when he is with you he is totally engaged in only you and your needs. I have had multiple needed surgeries done by him and the results are outstanding. His staff is professional knowledgeable and truly concerned about Getting you the best results possible. He is the BEST!

I have received excellent diagnoses, procedures and care at Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Plancher has performed two unicompartmental knee replacements (2006 and 2014), and a shoulder replacement (2018). I am pain free with complete range of motion in each joint since each surgical procedure, and fully capable in my chosen activities. Terrific staff, great followup and guidance throughout.

I had gone to him for shoulder surgery after a ski trip and he made an insensitive and joke with racial undertone. He made to take lots of test and later when he found out that I had an insurance he referred me to another practitioner. If you had to refer me than why waste my time and money? Avoid him at any cost.

Dr. Plancher was my "2nd opinion" doctor. He completely disagreed with initial diagnosis and re ordered an MRI. Literally everything he suspected was damaged ended up being 100% correct after diagnostic imaging. Some mention an arrogance in their reviews, and yes he has some. But I rather the doctor preforming a surgery on me be 100% confident in their abilities than a doctor who says "well let's cut you opening for an exploratory exam" like my first doctor. Thank you so much doctor Plancher for an excellent surgery and a mostly pain free recovery.

I already knew that Dr. Plancher was an exceptionally talented, careful, and comprehensive diagnostician and surgeon because of his excellent work with several members of my family, some of whom had complex cases. (Those stories are worth another 5 stars -- even more if that were possible!) I had never had the need to see him myself until recently when I fell while hiking, landing on my knee. I treated the injury myself with ice and anti-inflammatories, but the healing was slow, and I became concerned that I had damaged it more than I knew. This was an issue because I was training for a 60-mile fundraising walk -- a walk I had been training for for 6 months -- and needed to know that participating in the walk wouldn't do additional damage. Time was of the essence -- I had only two weeks before the event -- so I called the office and asked if they could squeeze me in -- during a week with two holidays no less. They moved heaven and earth to get me in. Dr. Plancher and his team were thorough, spending a great deal of time with me. After an x-ray and MRI we discovered that I had bone contusions and could participate in the walk with a brace, anti-inflammatories as needed, and some common sense. The walk went really well, and my knee felt strong during and following. Thanks so much to Dr. Plancher and his entire team for helping me realize my goal and keep my knee safe at the same time.

Thorough, knowledgeable and didn't push surgery on me after a lacrosse injury.

Dr. Plancher is simply the best - he quickly diagnosed my problem, the prep for surgery was through and careful, surgery and recovery went without a hitch and three months after my partial knee replacement I was hiking over very difficult terrain in the Galapagos.

I was well prepared for my partial knee replacement by Dr. Plancher and his staff I needed no pain medication and was mobile without assistance in 11 days, better than before surgery in two months and without pain and limitations in three months.

Dr. Plancher performed my knee surgery. Nearly 18 months later I still have chronic knee pain, swelling and occasionally my knee gives out all together - yet Dr. Plancher insists my knee is 100% perfect. He literally refuses to even explore the possibility that there's still an issue with me knee, going so far as to call me a fool for not agreeing with him. He might be a skilled surgeon, but even the best surgeons cant' fix everything; however, Dr. Plancher is too stubborn to admit that.

he was the best doc i ever had.i like the way he handle his clients. thanks doc

Worst experience of a " perfessional" know it all doctor.. Very degrading and not to mention his bedside manners are below a comment. Unless your there with a wallet wide open he has no cares !!

I have had two prior ACL surgeries with Dr. Plancher and will be going in for an arthroscopic meniscus repair and other things next week. When I originally tore my ACL the first time, I decided to shop around for the best doctor. This is my knee after all, and you don't want just any "in-network" person to work on such an important joint. So I made some calls using medical connections from a major University in the Midwest (where my father was a professor of medicine). I spoke with the chairman of Orthopedics at this University who was quite well known. He offered to the surgery for me, but that wasn't practical as I live in North Jersey. So he offered he offered me a name, and that name was Kevin Plancher. He said he would tell Dr. Plancher to expect my call, but to my pleasant surprise, Dr. Plancher reached out to me first via phone, and welcomed me to come see him! I'll stop here, as if you ask around and do your research, you'll quickly learn that Dr. Plancher is a superb and gifted surgeon. He does things differently than most doctors, so don't expect the white doctor's coat. He's very business-like, but I appreciate his no nonsense approach and have always received the best care from him and his staff. But that's all serendipity. If you want a surgeon with a high success rate, who goes to extreme measures to make sure your recovery and return to normal activity goes as smoothly as possible, then Dr. Plancher is a top choice. When it comes to major joints and orthopedic issues, you can't just go to anyone, Get the very best you can get. Dr. Plancher is one of the best.

Awesome doctor, went to him 2x for meniscus repairs (on seperate knees) and did a great job!

Partial knee replacements done seven years ago have given me total relief from years of severe pain with absolutely no side effects or restrictions on any physical activity. I cannot say enough good things about Dr Plancher and his staff, and other patients I've referred to him ,have been just as delighted.

I could not say enough about this office from the front staff that say welcome to the whole staff and then the doctor there are caring willing to help in all parts of your healing always there with a ear to listen and always ready to help un block any road blocks in your care if you are looking for a great and smart doctor you can not go wrong making them your care givers

A top notch doctor that we have referred to many people. Worth the wait and he has performed surgery (shoulder for myself and hand for my wife) with definite, long lasting success.

I highly recommend this doctor and his staff.

I tore my acl in 2008. Dr. Plancher explained the surgery and the post-op to me completely thoroughly and saw that I was okay through it all. The surgery went perfectly and quickly and Dr. Plancher was there by my side the whole time. He contacted me multiple times post-op. I have since been able to do activities I couldn't even do before the surgery and am 100% pain free!!! Dr. Plancher is an amazing surgeon and has great bed side manner. He is also top rated in New York (I did my research before surgery), so whoever rated him low, you obviously are just bitter that Dr. Plancher didn't do your surgery!HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Amazing Doctor. Did everything right, surgery went smoothly and he followed up with me for days afterward. Would highly recommend!!!

I had a full right shoulder replacement 3 years ago. It took me a year to make the decision--I was "only" 55 at the time, which was on the young side for a total replacement. However, with virtually no cartilage remaining and the bones grinding in my shoulder, I wasn't sleeping and, well, I was tired of the pain. I am so glad that I had the surgery! Dr. Plancher said that he "could make the pain go away" and he was right. I have been virtually pain free for the past 2 years. I spent a year in PT making sure I got my strength and range of motion to where I could ski and be as active as possible. And, with the exception of being able to forecast the weather during wild barometer swings, I have no pain. I would have this surgery again in a minute and would highly recommend Dr. Plancher. He is a perfectionist and that is who I want to operate on me! Even my scar (which is about 5" long) is almost invisible!