Robert G Aptekar, MD

Leah F. _{on Yelp}

Jul 7th, 2022

My husband and I have both had bad experiences with this doctor.Mine: I went to him for treatment of persistent neck and shoulder pain if had since a car accident in 2001 that had worsened after my first pregnancy. At the first appointment he only offered physical therapy (no x-rays, kind of treated me like I was faking this whole thing), which I tried and which did nothing.I went back for a follow up and when we finally did x-rays it showed bone spurs where I'd been having pain. I asked if I should have an MRI and he replied, quote, "An MRI will tell us nothing." And suggested more of the physical therapy. When I reported, the therapist acted stunned that he had told me to do that for bone spurs that were causing a nerve problem. After we did one session my problem was worse than ever.I then found a new doctor, who immediately ordered an MRI, who discovered I have SEVERAL issues in my neck area, which were treated with a cortisone epidural injection. That doctor also expressed shock that Dr. Aptekar didn't think an MRI would help. I'm now greatly relieved of my pain.My husband:My husband then went to Dr. Aptekar for his left thumb that was broken 20 years ago and never healed correctly, and was recently re-injured. His left thumb is very visibly swollen and inflamed to the naked eye.He reported to me that Dr. Aptekar never looked at the X-Rays, and in fact didn't even know they had been done at first. He then asked if it was his right thumb after he had spent time filling out a lot of paper for his left thumb, and had x-rays taken on the left thumb. He then told my husband that basically nothing can be done, even though my husband has already been told by another doctor he needs surgery to fix this.After he called the office manager to report incompetent service, we received a call from the Doctor the next day, saying he had heard he "didn't answer all questions".I get upset even driving by this guys office now.

Rachel U _{on Google}

Feb 28th, 2021

Dr. Aptikar was my back doctor as a child in the 70s and 80s. He was fantastic. He was always kind and friendly. More than 30 years later I still think of him fondly and am grateful for the amazing life I have had thanks to his care of my servere scoliosis. His treatment from backbrace to surgery was amazing.

Eric infinityfit _{on Google}

Mar 25th, 2020

I've been a patient of Dr Aptakar for 2 knee procedures. And both times have been a smooth experience from start to end the whole Squad is efficient and very kind. Again Thanks Eric

Marcy Rosin _{on Google}

Jan 31st, 2020

Dr. Aptekar treated me for an ankle problem recently and I was very pleased with the treatment and
I am now able to continue with my activities without pain for the first time in a very long time.
I highly recommend him to anyone needing orthopaedic care.

Melissa Colbeck _{on Google}

Sep 18th, 2019

The appointment with Dr. Aptekar started ok, but when I started to ask questions, it went South. His recommendation for my injured hand was physical therapy. I asked what the next step would be if that didn't work and it appeared to insult him. He then talked down to me. When I asked him what the physical therapist would work with me on (stretching vs strengthing for example) he said why don't you ask her and offered for me to meet with her as he shuffled me out of the exam room. He passed me to the receptionist to schedule my next appointment where I learned that the physical therapist he said I could talk to doesn't even work on Tuesdays. It was a very smooth way to get me out of the exam room so he could get onto another patient (I did have to wait 30 mins for him). He was with me all of 5 mins. I didn't even get to ask 3 questions. If you do plan to see this Doctor, don't be too inquisitive about your issue or you might get shuffled out the door.