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Academy Orthopedics

Orthopedics • West Orange, NJ

★★★★★4.9/545 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • US News Health: 5/5 (36 reviews)
  • RateMDs: 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Highly professional and knowledgeable surgical care
  • Effective treatments for joint replacements, fractures, and sports injuries
  • Compassionate and attentive patient interactions
  • Clear explanations of diagnoses, X-rays, and MRIs
  • Efficient office operations and helpful support staff
  • Conservative approach to recommending surgery

Common complaints

  • Occasional scheduling challenges
  • Billing issues, including unexpected out-of-network claims
  • Concerns regarding unprofessional or arrogant bedside manner
  • Lack of clear communication about recovery timelines and surgery necessity
  • Difficulty reaching office staff for follow-up or post-operative concerns

In patients' words

"Dr. Zornitzer was exceptionally timely, listened attentively, analyzed thoroughly, defined terms, offered options and coordinated well with all of his team members."

— RateMDs

"One of the worst Doctors I have visited in my lifetime. He should actually be reviewed for unethical practices."

— Vitals

"Dr. Rieber is conservative and recommends surgery only when needed and he is very vocal about this. He can be trusted to do what's best."

— GamedayDoc.com

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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