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KNEE REPLACEMENTPrior to surgery my pain was on a level of 7-8 out of 10. I could not walk more than 100 feet without pain. It felt like someone was squeezing my knee. Dr. Montalbano was referred to me by my family physician. The staff at the office was very helpful, friendly, and efficient. After surgery I was walking a few days later. I thought that I would need someone to help me for at least 2 to 3 months. Honestly, it was only about 10-14 days when I was able to do everything that I wanted to do on my own. I feel great now. My pain is resolved depending upon the day’s weather. I can now go back to my normal routines with the exception now of running. If the need should arrive again (hopefully not), I would definitely return to Dr. Montalbano. He is the only person that I could trust. I have recommended Dr. Montalbano to everyone that I know that would need his help.

Mariuz K

At 52 yrs old I experienced my first bone break. Being the elbow I was concerned about finding the right Doctor. I couldn't be happier with my choice. Dr. Montalbano and his staff are so knowledgeable and caring. I'm a nervous patient and Dr. M and his staff continually put me at ease. I can't say enough about how pleased I am. Thank you Dr. M and staff for all you've done for me and for making my road to recovery a breeze!!

I'm was here to see Dr. Kountis. He us soo knowledgeable with an exceptional bedside manner. The staff is very pleasant and helpful. The office is immaculate I was seen at my scheduled appointment time. I can't say enough as to how pleasant my visit was I definitely would recommend this office to anyone

Prior to my total knee replacement, the pain level was constantly between a 7-10. I was walking with a cane because my knee was constantly hurting me. Going up and down stairs was almost impossible. I was being woken up during the night from the knee pain and therefore was not getting a restful night’s sleep. I tried to exercise as much as possible but it was difficult. I started to become somewhat of a hermit because when you can’t walk you really can’t do much. I was starting to have to take time off of work because of the pain. Activitites that I lived doing, (dancing, racquet ball, walking) I wasn’t able to do any longer.



I have been using Dr. Montalbano for over 10 years. I first saw him at Bayley Seton Hospital when he was taking care of another patient in the pre-op area. I was so impressed with how he was treating that patient that when he left I asked the woman who he was. Later on when I needed an orthopedist I went to see him and have been using him ever since.



As far as office staff goes – I have never had a problem. Always courteous, polite, very informative, helpful and respectful of your privacy. (Even though I scheduled surgeries and cancelled them I was always treated the same.) Dr. Montalbano and his staff are always up on the latest surgical techniques, surgical procedures and treatments. Waiting time is usually not too long. When I would call in with any questions, someone always got back to me in a very reasonal amount of time.



After finally scheduling the surgery, that I actually went through with, Dr. Montalbano and Michelle Pokrassa (RPA) went over the surgical procedure and any questions I had they went over with me several times until I felt that I was comfortable with the knowledge.



The surgery went so much better than expected. I was so frightened of being in the hospital over a weekend but I have to say that the weekend staff was better than the weekday staff. I was very impressed with the surgery that Dr. Montalbano did. After 3 months I was back in the gym (full speed ahead), was able to go out dancing and able to go for walks again. I had a great summer, going to the beach, etc. Scarring was very minimal.



I need the other knee replaced as well, and I must say that if I had the time to take off from work I would have done it already. The pain is so minimal in the knee at this time that you don’t even realize it. It is now six months and I am going back to playing racquetball as well. I would say that on a bad day, the pain level never goes beyond a 1-3 and the pain is more surgical pain which is getting better all the time. I do not have any pain like I used to have. (What a wonderful feeling)



I recommend Dr. Montalbano all the time. In fact he just did a very new procedure on my son (which was amazing) and he operated on my friend as well. I even recommended and gave his card to the cashier in Marshall’s because she was so impressed with how I was walking and how my knee actually looked (scar wise). So yes, I would DEFINITELY recommend Dr. Montalbano

MS

Dr. Gregory Montalbano IS THE BEST DOCTOR in the orthopaedic division I have ever had the pleasure of Meeting and working with. He is Kind and Treats ALL his patients as though they were his Family. He never turns anyone away and the excellence in his training/Career is outstanding..."He is a "DOCTORS DOCTOR". When I First met with Dr. Montalbano I never knew a person of his stature could be so wonderful...in and out of the operating room.



I thank God I have met him...and to this day NEVER REGRETTED IT...a Tremendous talent..just unbelievable!



Thank you, NY NICKY from Staten Island/Rochester, NY