Dr.Levine replaced my shoulder. The procedure and recovery went as he said it would. Dr. Levine and his staff are so incredibly helpful and responsive.

I am a patient of Dr Levine. I had shoulder replacement March 2, 2023 and am very pleased at the Progress. Dr Levine has a wonderful bedside manner and made me feel comfortable in selecting him for my surgery. I would recommend Dr Levine for any person who requires shoulder surgery.

I first saw Dr Levine on 11/21/22 for debilitating right shoulder pain I had been having for approximately 9 months, making sleep difficult. He and his resident and medical student all examined me and came to the conclusion that I had bursitis. Although as a nurse myself it didn’t seem like the correct diagnosis, he claimed my X-ray appeared totally normal and recommended that I see another doctor in the practice, Dr Morgan Busko, for possible cortisone shots into the site. I saw Dr Busko on 12/7/22, and after her exam she determined that cortisone injections were an appropriate treatment to try and alleviate the pain and inflammation. She injected it into several areas in the right shoulder blade. I had relief from the pain a few days later, and it lasted for approximately 1 1/2-2 weeks, but the pain then returned. I went back to her on 1/25/23 with the intention of doing more cortisone, but at that point the pain was traveling down my right arm into my forearm, so based on her exam and my complaint she recommended I get an MRI. The MRI was done the following week, on 1/31/23, and the radiologists report was posted in my chart online by that Friday. As a nurse I was able to decipher the multiple issues, a tear in the labrum as well as a small tear in one of the rotator cuff tendons along with all four rotator cuff tendons showing signs of aging/overuse. I did my research and found a procedure that was done arthroscopically that seemed like a great fit to both heal the tears along with slightly reversing the wear and tear on the tendons. I called Dr Levine’s office back to schedule a follow up and discuss options. A telemedicine appointment was scheduled for the following Friday, 2/10/23. At that point they had not called me to discuss the results. I signed in for my telemedicine appointment ten minutes early, following office directions. The page I was on told me to hold on that the doctor would be with me shortly. By 20 minutes after appointment time I figured something was wrong so I went back to the directions and saw it said to have zoom downloaded also. Nothing saying to go through zoom for the appointment, only to go through the my chart app. But I gave it a go with zoom and there he was, and apparently annoyed at what he perceived was my tardiness. He never explained the results of the MRI. When I told him I had seen the radiology report he very curtly replied that he had more importantly seen the images. Never informed me what he saw, so I told him I had done research and was curious if he did bioinductive collagen patches. He curtly informed me that that is a surgical procedure and he is not treating what I have surgically. So I then asked if he even does that procedure and repeated that he he does but he will not do that on my injury. He then tells me that I need a cervical MRI. No explanation, no going over why he felt that the tears in my shoulder were not the cause of my pain. And no discussion as to how he would like to treat the issues he saw on the images. And that was essentially the end of my visit. As of today, 3/6/23, the cervical MRI was denied by my insurance, which the radiology office informed me was the case, NOT Dr Levine’s office. So I am back to square one finding a doctor who actually listens and is able to put his ego aside, and I am still unable to sleep because of the debilitating pain. Dr Busko was lovely but she is unfortunately not a surgeon. I absolutely do not recommend Dr Levine, I would actually recommend that you go to anyone but him if you are looking for an orthopedist.

Dr. Levine and his team were fantastic. His diagnostic skills were impressive. He made the diagnosis quickly and was right on target. His team is a real asset, they work well with patients and ensure that they have all the information they need, have the prescriptions necessary and are available for questions. Dr. Levine did my surgery and I had a beyond excellent results with a quicker than expected recovery. Dr. Levine has excellent patient interactions, was compassionate and a great listener.

He’s not a nice person

I went to see Dr. Levine and, all in all, he seemed completely disinterested in my knee problem. He was in and out fast, and really didn’t seem to care at all

After living with a very painful shoulder for severaI years I finally bit the bullet and looked into having surgery. Dr. Levine came highly recommended, and now one year later I can attest that he did not disappoint. From the beginning he and his staff were compassionate, empathetic, and professional. He laid out the timetable as to what I should expect, and the surgery and the recovery went just as he had explained. Today my shoulder feels good as new and I have been able to resume my life without the burden of constant pain. Thank you Dr. Levine!

Dr Levine has been exceptionally kind considerate and understanding it’s my year anniversary and I’m clean and free and ready for battle with Fishing exercise and work

I am not an athlete but ended up needing a reverse shoulder replacement. I tried everything to avoid surgery to no avail. Dr. Levine is a true professional who cares about his patients. He spent a lot of time explaining the operation to me and answered my many questions. His staff is very good to work with and extremely professional as well. It has been 13 months since my surgery and my shoulder is better than ever. Additionally, I referred Dr. Levine to a friend who is a doctor's wife. Her shoulder surgery went as well as mine and her outcome is excellent. I highly recommend Dr. Levine.

I am not an athlete but ended up needing a reverse shoulder replacement. I tried everything to avoid surgery to no avail. Dr. Levine is a true professional who cares about his patients. He spent a lot of time explaining the operation to me and answered my many questions. His staff is very good to work with and extemely professional as well. It has been 13 months since my surgery and my shoulder is better than ever. Additionally, I referred Dr. Levine to a friend who is doctor's wife. Her shoulder surgery went as well as mine and her outcome is excellent. I highly recommend Dr. Levine.

I had severe arthritis in my right shoulder which made everyday activities such as putting on a shirt or reaching into a cabinet painfully difficult. Dr. Levine performed a shoulder replacement and my only regret is that I should have had the surgery years earlier. After three months I was playing golf and had far greater range of motion in my shoulder vs. pre-surgery. The milestones that Dr. Levne laid out for me over the course of the recovery process were all realistic and easily met. For anyone who wants to stay active and avoid the daily discomfort of shoulder arthritis, I would highly recommend Dr. Levine and his staff.

Dr. Levine and his team handled the diagnosis, surgery, and post-operative care in an extremely well-organized and efficient manner! Since I had to travel into Manhattan from 50 miles away in CT, I was particularly pleased that the vast majority of my appointments required little to no waiting--with the exception of one that spilled over into the lunch hour. Both Dr. Levine and his team members were quick to answer my questions, and provided excellent support during the whole process.

Wonderful results with my right shoulder replacement. I forget that I even had the surgery since it feels like my shoulder of years past.

I have had great results with my right shoulder replacement. No more pain.

I have had great results with my right shoulder replacement. No more pain.

I have had great results with my right shoulder replacement. No more pain.

Highly recommend him

I was extremely pleased with the professionalism of this whole experience from appointments, follow-up after surgery and with Dr. Levine himself. He explained every step and made us feel at ease. Thank you!

I broke my shoulder on a Sunday afternoon and saw Dr. Levine the following Monday. Following Dr. Levine’s guidance and treatment I regained full mobility in that shoulder within three months and am able to lift weight above my head. I could not have asked for a better doctor or care through what was a painful experience.

I went to Dr. Levine because he was recommended by my back pain management doctor. I asked why Dr. Levine and why I had to go to NY when we have a lot of doctors in NJ. The answer was, "because he's the best!" This is absolutely true. I tore both shoulders just by getting out of bed after a back injury. I had three prior surgeries by two different surgeons on my right shoulder and none on my left. Dr. Levine repaired the left shoulder, which healed quickly. My PT was amazed at how rapidly I was able to progress with my therapy. The right shoulder was another story. The previous surgeon said my only option was a total reverse replacement. I looked at that as a last choice, and I was not ready for the reduced range of motion I would have from this type of surgery. Dr. Levine said there was an experimental procedure, and he recommended that I consider it. It would be two years before I would find out if I were in the control group or the experimental. This past week was two years post-surgery. I had the experimental procedure, and I could not be happier with the results. I have two arms that have a full range of motion, which is amazing considering that it was the fourth surgery on the right shoulder. Dr. Levine is a caring person and talented surgeon. He has a wonderful sense of humor and his bedside manner is tops in my opinion. He takes the time to explain everything in a manner that is easy to understand. If you have questions, you can call the office, and he will return the call. One time he returned the phone call from his home on a Saturday afternoon! Dr. Levine always left me with a feeling of confidence in his ability to fix what I needed. He explained it with the example that what he had planned for my surgery would be exactly what he would do with his family members if they were in the same situation. His office staff and operating room nurses are so friendly and professional. I never felt rushed. The visit in NYC when I agreed to the surgery included getting all of the medication scripts, the pre-surgery cleansing soap, and the sling along with having it fitted to me. The surgery date and follow up visits were all set up at this same time. No extra visits were necessary. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Levine for your shoulder problems and pain. I would still come to Dr. Levine should I ever live outside of the area. He's that good!