Patient Reviews
Thank you for choosing Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics for your care. We take pride in helping our patients overcome injuries, relieve pain, and return to active, healthy lifestyles.
In this section, you can read stories from patients we’ve treated about their experiences and recoveries under our care.
Read what our patients are saying about Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics.
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- “Dr. Ropiak and Dr. Sanfilippo can't be thanked enough. I was debilitated with shoulder and back pain and day-to-day tasks were almost impossible. I had other doctors treat me for years but these two doctors are the ones who really helped me. Dr. Ropiak replaced my left shoulder in 2010 and I felt so good to move again. When my low back pain didn't let me keep moving, Dr. Sanfilippo helped me and eventually I needed surgery on my back in 2011. It was great to enjoy life again, and after I moved to FL and realized it was time to get my right shoulder replaced, I returned to Jersey last year so Dr. Ropiak could do it. I knew he was the only guy who should replace my shoulder. Now, I am back in Florida loving life. I have no problem using my compound bow with a 40 pound draw, and recently joined the local Archery Club. I know that if I didn't have these doctors, I wouldn't be moving this great at 76 years. I can't thank them enough.”– JoeTreating Doctor:
- “I want to write a letter to you complimenting your staff and facilities at the new Voorhees Joint Replacement Institute. I had both of my knees replaced this year- one in April, 2013 and one in June 2013. My physician and team is Dr. Schoifet and his Joint Replacement Team. I have been a nurse for over 30 years and I wanted to let you know that these 2 surgeries were truly best care I have ever received during a hospitalization. Dr. Schoifet and his Physician Assistants- Kristen and Erin have given me such good care throughout the entire course of both surgeries and my recovery period. They are a phenomenal team and I cannot say enough about all of them.”– BarbaraTreating Doctor:
- “My surgery was conducted by Dr. Manny Porat. I was back home the following day at 3:00 pm. In my educated and personal experience and point of view the doctors, PA’s, nurses, technicians are the new “gold standard” for joint replacement in the tri-state area. As a business owner, I know a great organization when I see and experience one. You are to be commended on being the captain of a great team. I could go on for many pages with all of the little things that all add up to creating a gold standard organization but I know that you are aware of all those little things. Thank you for creating a great organization, you and your team should be very proud…From the moment I met Dr. Porat, I had full confidence in his medical/surgical expertise. He has a remarkable ability to be professional, compassionate and a great guy. It was my extreme pleasure being his patient.”– RichardTreating Doctor:
- “Dr. Marcelli, It has been a few 3 years since you did my hip replacement. What a fabulous job you did. I have not had a pain or ache or any discomfort in that hip. I sing your praises to all I meet. Have a great Christmas.”– MaryTreating Doctor:
- “Today marks 13 weeks since you and your team performed total knee replacement on my left knee. I am very happy that I chose you and your staff to perform my knee surgery. From the time I first called in July 2013 to make my first appointment until I left the hospital 13 weeks ago, I was treated better than I have ever experienced a surgery/hospital stay. Each and every staff member was kind, thoughtful and exceptionally knowledgeable in my procedure. Thank you Dr. Schoifet for a great surgery- friends and acquaintances still cannot believe how well it went for me. I continue to recommend and give out your number. Thank you all again.”– MarcTreating Doctor:
- “Although I have not completed my recovery from my knee replacement surgery, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your medical staff for making this experience stress free. Your staff at all of your facilities treated me not just as a patient, but also as a person. Your administrative staffs at both facilities show the same professional and personal skill in handling all the medical forms and processing for the preparation of the surgery. Thanks again.”– VincentTreating Doctor:
- “Just overall, you and your TEAM have made me so much more comfortable and positive. I have been able to play with my grandchildren, and have virtually stopped refusing invitations to go out, etc, from my friends...fearing my back was too sore. Also, the CANE is put away, up in the attic! I wanted you to know how much I appreciate that you are my doctor, and how wonderful your staff is to me also. Looking forward to seeing you on the 30th.”– JuneTreating Doctor:
- “I remember kindness and smiling eyes behind the masks. Finally, my nurse, who was very sweet, got me on my way efficiently. Even the lady at the front desk who took my co-pay was very compassionate. Nothing but excellence from beginning to end. Just a brief note to thank you for the excellent quality of care I received. I had an ORIF of distal radius performed by Dr. Stackhouse – SUPER SURGEON who I’ve known professionally for almost 3 decades! I have been taking my daughter to Dr. Jay, and I have to say, I couldn’t be more happy with the care she has been getting there. Dr. Jay and Dr. Silver, who sees my son for football, have been nothing but awesome. They are always there when you need them. The ladies in the office as nice as can be, which is very rare! I love it there and would never switch! Keep up the good work. You guys and gals are angels! ”– PatientTreating Doctor:
- “I would just like to thank Dr. Greenleaf for the excellent care he has given my husband and I. Dr. Greenleaf has a excellent way of explaining your condition and cautiously working towards a treatment that your comfortable with. I would like to thank him for being a great listener and having a wonderful sense of humor! It's not easy to find a spine specialist with all of these awesome qualities. I highly recommend Dr. Greenleaf he's the BEST!”– PatriciaTreating Doctor:
- “Dr. Schoifet replaced my left knee on June 16th and my right knee and July 26th, 2011. I was visiting Elk Mountain on January 6, 2012. Less than 6 months after the surgeries! The 1st of several ski days that year and many more planned for this year including a week in Vail. I was not able to ski anymore, before the surgeries. It's great to be active again. I'm extremely grateful for having found you, Dr. Schoifet. The surgery was, amazingly, fairly pain-free and best of all, no surprises. You're the best!!”– HollyTreating Doctor:
- “Dr Marcelli & Staff - I just wanted to formally thank you for your kindness and the wonderful care that I received while in your office with my daughter. I was very impressed with the professionalism of your office.”– ColleenTreating Doctor:
- “Dr Mariani, Thank you for giving me my life back! I have recovered well from my knee replacement surgery! I only have you to thank!”– SamiTreating Doctor:
- “I am a 49 year old female who has suffered from severe back pain for the past 10+ years, and for almost the last three months my pain increased due to a compression fracture in my spine. By the time I had my first visit with Dr. Sanfilippo, I could barely stand up straight and I was in tears due to the horrible pain (it was a 10+ on the pain scale). Dr. Sanfilippo took the time to explain a procedure that could reduce my pain. I'm sorry, but the name of the procedure escapes me at the moment. Anyway, Dr. Sanfillipo's goal was to reduce my pain level from a 10+ to a five. Well, today, I am HAPPY to report that I am 6 1/2 weeks out of surgery and my pain level is now a 2-3. I am sooo very grateful to Dr. Sanfilippo for giving me my life back, and I highly recommend him to anyone suffering with a bad back. I am one happy camper!”– DawnTreating Doctor:
- “Dr. Scott Schoifet came to me highly recommended as the ONLY person to see if I was considering total knee replacement. I am the first to admit all I heard was true and then some. Everyone in the organization made me feel comfortable, well informed, and knowledgeable. My decision to get both of my knees replaced within 6 weeks was certainly difficult, but choosing Reconstructive Orthopedics and Dr. Schoifet made the whole process very positive, even better than imagined. My only question is; "why did I wait so long?"”– BobTreating Doctor:
- “I just want to personally thank you for the time and interest you have consistently taken with my cervical problem from the first visit on. After having seen many surgeons and pain specialists for several years, you were the first doctor who immediately was able to properly diagnose my condition, clearly explain it to me and present me with a prognosis for each of my available options. My husband and I truly appreciated your friendly, comforting, professional demeanor that put us at ease when I elected to have you perform cervical surgery. My daughter is a certified, surgical scrub nurse who works in a large city hospital in another state and was here the day of surgery. She has scrubbed in on many surgeries like I had done. She had nothing but the highest praise for your staff, doctors and procedures involved with my surgery. She thinks you are truly exceptional. Now 3 months later I am ecstatic to report the surgery was a great SUCCESS! My quality of life has not been this good for many years!!”– DebbieTreating Doctor:
- “For anyone considering minimally invasive knee replacement, I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Rajesh Jain of Reconstructive Orthopedics. For many years I suffered with terrible pain in both of my knees. Having been an avid bike rider prior to the debilitating effects of arthritis, I soon became unable to even pedal around the neighborhood. Stairs were nearly impossible. My life had become entirely sedentary. Dr. Jain replaced both of my knees and now I ride my bike to work and back, a 24 mile round trip that includes a seven hour shift on my feet. I have lost over 40 lbs. and Dr. Jain's exceptional work has truly given me a new lease on life. Thank you Dr. Jain for your professionalism and your remarkable ability; you have not only gotten me back on the bike, but also out in the yard and on the floor with my new grandson! I am eternally grateful.”– RichardTreating Doctor:
- “I want to thank you for the compassionate care pre and post surgery. My anxiety was lessened two-fold. More than words can express I appreciate the surgical skills brought to the operating table. One day shy of 8 weeks after my surgery I completed a 5k walk in under one hour and the next day walked another 1.5 miles. Once again, thanks to all of you, I absolutely enjoy walking again and look forward to it daily.”– ThomasTreating Doctor:
- “I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Scott Schoifet for his remarkable surgical skills. He performed minimally invasive knee replacement surgery and restored the functionality of my knee and completely alleviated my pain. I was quite incapacitated prior to the surgery. The fact that I was able to return to my home the day of surgery was truly a remarkable feat. I am forever grateful.”– WilliamTreating Doctor:
- “I have been going to Reconstructive Orthopedics for 7 years. The team work and friendliness towards all patients is exceptional. The doctors are outstanding, especially Dr. Raimondo. The staff is equally compassionate. Susan Meriwether for instance doesn't go the extra mile, it is more like 5,000 miles. God Bless”– AgnesTreating Doctor:
- “For 25 years I suffered with osteoarthritis in my left knee. For the past two years, I was in constant pain, especially when trying to sleep on my right side. I had every inject-able medically approved in my knee. None of them worked for any length of time. As much as I didn't want a full knee replacement, I knew I had to have it done if I wanted a better quality of life. Dr. Rajesh Jain was highly recommended, and I had the operation. It is now eight weeks after the surgery and I am completely pain free. My range of motion is excellent and I am able to do all I did before and more. Thank you so very much Dr. Jain. You are an excellent surgeon and the right choice!”– SybilTreating Doctor:
- “It's been 6 months since my 1st partial knee replacement and 3 months since my 2nd partial knee replacement and life is so different. I just wanted to say how thankful I am for all your wonderful and perfect work you have done for me. Before your magic hands, Dr. Schoifet, my life was not looking very promising and I was worried I would not be able to walk or run without help. I must say I was very scared to talk to you and for years I just dealt with the pain. Now I can walk the mall, do gardening, and do the little things we all take for granted, without pain. The most special gift of all is I can play with my 17 month old granddaughter without fear of pain. So, my dear doctor, God has given you a wonderful and very special gift to help others. Thank you so much for what you have given back to me (The only tears I have these days is tears of joy) - just being able to live life to the fullest.”– DianeTreating Doctor:
- “Thank you so much for all your professional care! Everyone made a concerning event much easier by being caring, informative, and always efficient. Dr. Porat, you came highly recommended and I agree, my quality of life is already improved! And with physical therapy - will continue to improve. Blessings to you all for continuing the great work that you all do. With many thanks!”– CarlaTreating Doctor:
- “My experience with minimally invasive surgery, on my left knee, at the hands of Dr Manny Porat and his team from Reconstructive Orthopedics, was wonderful! I followed the recovery program of medication, ICE, and therapy and was rewarded with no pain and 85% mobility after 30 days!”– JamesTreating Doctor:
- “Thank you for doing the years of wonderful care that you and your staff have given me. I gratefully appreciate everything that you have done for me. I am now retired and enjoying my new life.”– MarylouTreating Doctor:
- “Just a note to say Thank You! I never realized how bad my knees were until I had the knee replacements done. No more pain - what a difference this has made in my life in just 6 weeks. A definite quality of life change! Thank you also for a great bedside manner, you are compassionate and caring!”– DeborahTreating Doctor: