Antoni Goral's Online Review Report Card

After many years of managing an osteoarthritic knee missing an ACL, and recommendations from many doctors that I should replace it, I finally took the plunge. I interviewed 3 different surgeons based on word of mouth, reviews, and who accepted my health insurance. Of the 3, I chose Dr. Goral because he listened, took the time to carefully explain the procedure and follow-up, and, I believe, truly cares about the outcome. While everyone is different, most research I did shows that it takes a full year to recover. However, today, 6 months later, I can do a lot more than I could do before the surgery. I am in less pain and am more mobile. I highly recommend Dr. Goral if you are considering a knee replacement.

I have known Dr. Goral for quite some time and have gone to him at least 10 years. He is unique...a real 'talking surgeon.' I say that because I worked inside hospitals my entire career -- Boston and then, in Washington, DC. Dr. Goral is super smart, energetic, he does listen and then, answers questions if you have any. In addition, he is a 'teacher' and I always learn something new after seeing him. He is 'The Best.'

THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!! He is full of energy and knowledge! How good is that? He WILL answer any question you ask him. He also listens and THAT is so important!

Bedside manner. explanation in details. options are presented to patient.Decisions are made together (doctor and patient ).

Cool, kind, friendly, straight to the point n just wonderful n comfortable place. Staff is #1

Dr Goral is a straight shooter he get to the point after his evaluation. But if you are looking for a person who isn’t going to tell the truth don’t waste his time. Once you listen to him it all makes sense I am scheduled for September to have a revise knee replacement.

Dr Goral performed my ACL repair in May 2016. I endured months of physical therapy after the surgery. It seemed that my knee was never getting better. I went back to him several months later asking for another scan of my knee. He refused only offered an x-ray. He told me that everything looked fine. I still suffered because I still could not straighten my knee and I could feel something moving around when I tried to walk. I fell one day walking down the stairs because I couldn't get my knee to properly extend. I went to a new orthopedic surgeon who did a give me a new scan only to be told that the repair was done improperly and bone fragments had been left in my knee.. That's why my knee cracks all of the time and a times I have to push my knee to straighten it when standing...I still have a lot of pain. I will have to have surgery again, but I can't have it right now. This situation has affected my life in a negative way. Very difficult trying to understand why this was done.

Impossible to get an appointment for surgery. Useless endeavor!!!

Being a professional dancer since I was 7, and working, at time, for the Royal Ballet London to producing, directing, and choreographing my own shows on cruise ships around the world , I was very worried that the profession I have worked for would end. Just end. Due to joint pain. BUT then I met Dr. Goral and he continues even today, 12SEP22 , with amazing previous hip procedures and now my knee today: my contracts are renewed— again. He is a kind person, fascinating, famous, but successful. If you have any concerns you may contact me directly. Please understand, his brilliance is well known, booking many many months in advance is mandatory . But afterwards he cares 24hours day.

I have had several visits to Dr Goral between 2015 and 2017 for AVN cause hip joint deterioration and pain. I was considered too young (39-41yo) to have hip replacement, so Dr. Goral tried his best to keep my natural hip as long as he could with steroid shots and I tried to persuade him to cut me open and take that painful thing out:) Finally, my cartilage wore off to the point when Dr. Goral agreed to do the surgery. All communication was clear before, during and after. On day number 3 after hip replacement I was already standing in the kitchen and cooking, and kept forgetting where my walker was, since walking on my own was already possible. I healed very well and wish I did not endure pain for 5 years overall after I got AVN due to prolonged prednisone treatment. Wonderful doctor, if I need to do any surgery like that (God forbid) I will definitely use Dr. Goral services.