Russell Cecil's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Cecil is the best orthopedic surgeon in all upstate New York. He is an outstanding, caring, and committed physician. It is enough to check his credentials( graduated from Weill Cornell Medical School).He treated me for a shoulder issue years ago, that was resolved very well. I saw him again recently for a swollen, stiff knee. The same day of the appointment he drained the effusion from the knee joint, and gave me a cortisone shot, which provided me a great relief, since I like to exercise outdoors, and I would like to keep doing it without experiencing health issues. Dr. Cecil made a personal phone call to my home to follow up with my condition almost immediately after the procedure, and to discuss the test results, and the diagnosis with me, as well. The tests results confirmed what he had previously told me in his office the day of my visit. I will strongly recommend this Doctor to relatives, and friends. RPR (October 4, 2021)

Dr. Cecil replaced both of my hips. one in March of 2020, the other in August of 2020. I can't say enough about the ease of the procedure and my recovery. I could barely walk prior to my surgeries and now it is like I never had a problem.

Dr.Cecil was wonderful to my mom. He replaced her hip,she was delighted with the outcome. She went back to him for a knee replacement and was so happy with it. I am forever grateful for his kindness and professional care of my mom.

Did the wrong surgery on my husband and temporarily paralyzed him and he had to go back into surgery a few days later.

Had a total knee replacement 2018, had an infection from the beginning, 3 wks after surgery a lump appeared on side c knee- he said "i dont know i didnt do anything there -wouldn't see me . Constant pain ,on antibiotics for4-5 mos.- caused a thin spot(hernia surgery- needed), fast fwd 2yrs still have pain, infection& in need of more surgery. Going to real Dr. To get mess fixed right!

terrible, treats patient like an animal in a pen, could care less, does not admit he makes mistakes, ruined my knee and my shoulder beyond repair, Had to get an educated Dr to clean up some of his mess. Forgot my name and called me another patient, showed me a strangers x rays and talked to me about them. Just terrible butcher!!!

Knew I herniated a disc, went to him to get an MRI because my neurosurgeon wouldn't see me without one. He tried to tell me after an xray that it was degenerative disc disease..."comes from smoking and getting older". I was 30! and had quit smoking a year earlier. I insisted and his attitude was much happier when the results showed that I needed surgery. I took my scans and went to the neurosurgeon. He is a pompous a--. Would never go back to him for anything

He repaired my shoulder in 1991 and it's lasted all these years until I just took a fall and hurt it catching my fall. I could do one arm push ups when he was done after therapy of course. With pleasure I recommend this doctor.

Actually once tried to threaten my disability status once because I refused to allow him to order a 5th MRI in a month. I let him know he could TRY, but he'd regret it when I OWN him. He's a dumpster fire.

His work is adaquate, his attitude and beside manner are afwul. Every question is met with a sigh and a condecending awnser.