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Dr. Charles Milchteim, MD

Dr. Charles Milchteim, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Charles Milchteim, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Merrick, NY. Dr. Milchteim has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery and Saint John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group

1728 Sunrise Hwy Merrick, NY 11566

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Dr. Milchteim's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Milchteim

4.0
23 ratings, 11 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Surgery review
I recently had a surgical procedure at Syosset Surgery Center with Dr. Milchteim. From the first appointment, all the way through, Dr. Milchteim was confident in his abilities, and very reassuring. I feel he was wonderful from beginning to the end, as was the facility.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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David Perrin – Jun 07, 2024
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Dr. M had terrible bedside manner. Out of 3 in office visits, Dr. M never once gave me a physical examination. He based what little medical advice he gave me on a physical examination his PA provided. His final recommendation after diagnostic texting was "You're going to have to be a detective. You'll need to figure out what will make it feel better. If you want an injection we'll make another another appointment (aka another copay). I'll never recommend Dr. M or Orlin and Cohen to anyone again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Mario Giuseppe Dilorenzo – Mar 26, 2023
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Pleasant, did a good exam on the pulled muscle in the groin. Didn't push for an mri, suggested PT to stay conditioned. quick visit - like all orthos!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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janice chin – May 20, 2022
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Was annoyed when I asked him too many questions. Only saw him for about 10 minutes on first visit. After that I received my injections in knee by great P A’s. Does not have an bead side manner.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2021
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Nice guy, but very green and unsure of himself with more complex shoulder ailments. He completely misdiagnosed my shoulder condition and suggested a treatment plan for my neck when it was clear that the condition was the shoulder. I had to be referred to a different doctor in the practice for a correct and precise diagnosis. Perhaps with time and experience the quality of his care will improve but for now I wouldn't recommend him for anything more than rudimentary shoulder ailments such as sprains and rotator cuff strains.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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JWO – Nov 11, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr. Milchteim for three years. I have seen him at least a two dozen times at several Orlin&Cohen locations. Every time he has been very professional and personable which is hard to balance. Dr. Milchteim explains everything clearly without complex technical terms yet not simplifying it too much. I also want to mention that he recommends the least invasive treatment first and gives the body time to respond to the treatment before moving to the next option. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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CARRIE L YILDIZ – Sep 23, 2020
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Dr. Milchteim is an excellent doctor. I am a surgeon myself and came to him with pain in my shoulder from a chronic injury. He was professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and accurate. He helped put me at ease and gave me great recommendations to get better ASAP. I can not recommend him highly enough!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 16, 2019
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Caring and knowledgeable. Takes time to explain the problem and offers realistic solutions. I was treated after a serious car accident and saw Dr Milchteim quite often. I was treated like a family member.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Lynda krystopher in Merrick – Apr 27, 2017
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Worst Doctor I have ever met.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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John in New York, NY – Oct 18, 2016
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Dr. Milchteim is very sweet, he has a great bedside manner. I did my research for a few months on ACL reconstruction surgery before meeting him. He answered all my questions. I had every confidence in him that he had my best interest in mind. I'm currently on my first day post op and I have experienced everything he told me to expect. He called me to check on me and answered all of my questions. I would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Merrick, NY – Aug 24, 2016
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Dr. Charles Milchteim provides top-quality medical treatment. He is friendly, intelligent, and caring. I highly recommend his services. Dr. Milchteim is a very talented orthopedist and surgeon. His office in Woodbury is very convenient and the staff are great. I have met many orthopedists and other types of doctors, and I say with confidence that Dr. Milchteim is the best. He's an all-around nice guy, smart doctor, and compassionate person.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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John in Bethpage, NY – Feb 26, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

An accomplished researcher, he frequently publishes and presents his findings at national symposia. Dr. Milchteim joined the sports medicine team at Orlin & Cohen in 2014 after completing a fellowship at the prestigious Andrews Research and Education...read more

biography

A fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist, Charles Milchteim, M.D., specializes in open and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee, as well as the treatment of orthopedic trauma. An accomplished researcher, he frequently...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

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  • Andrews Research And Education Institute|andrews Sports Medicine And Orthopedic Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014
  • George Washington University Medical Center|george Washingtown University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2013
  • George Washington University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2009
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group1728 Sunrise Hwy Merrick, NY 11566
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Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group3480 Veterans Memorial Hwy Greenbrier, AR 72058
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Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Lynbrook

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Lynbrook444 Merrick Rd Fl 2 Lynbrook, NY 11563
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Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Massapequa

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Massapequa660 Broadway Massapequa, NY 11758
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Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Merrick

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Merrick1728 Sunrise Hwy Merrick, NY 11566
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Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Rockville Centre

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Rockville Centre36 Lincoln Ave Fl 3 Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Woodbury

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Woodbury45 Crossways Park Dr W Woodbury, NY 11797
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

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  • St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center

    100 Port Washington Blvd
    Roslyn, NY 11576
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

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  • St Charles Hospital

    200 Belle Terre Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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