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Dr. David Harwood, MD

Dr. David Harwood, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience
(609) 322-4955

Dr. David Harwood, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Monroe, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Peter's University Hospital and Centrastate Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (28 reviews)
(609) 322-4955
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111 Union Valley Rd
Monroe, NJ 08831

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Office Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

8:30 am
to
4 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
(609) 322-4955
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111 Union Valley Rd
Monroe, NJ 08831

Locations

University Orthopaedic Associates, A Division of OrthoNJ - Monroe

University Orthopaedic Associates - Monroe Township Office111 Union Valley Rd Monroe, NJ 08831
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    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: closed
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: closed
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
(609) 322-4955

University Orthopaedic Associates, A Division of OrthoNJ - Somerset

University Orthopaedic Associates - Somerset2 Worlds Fair Dr Somerset, NJ 08873
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    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Directions
(732) 537-0909

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Harwood specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Harwood's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harwood

4.2
28 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
79%
79%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
4%
4%
1 star
18%
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Amazing experience !!
Everything was smooth & truly medically professional from start to finish !!
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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Apr 25, 2025
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Great surgeon!
Dr. Harwood handled my knee replacement and I couldn’t be happier. Everything worked out and he did a great job. He also did two of my husband’s knee replacement. My pain is manageable and my new knee feels great. The scar is not too bad compared to others. Thank you Dr. Harwood
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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Pat Pags – Mar 13, 2025
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Excellent Dr.
Dr. Harwood is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the exact procedures you will experience under his care. I am very satisfied with my interaction with him and also Diane French. I am very pleased with my choice of having Dr. Harwood care for me at UOA.
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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Mar 08, 2025
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Excellent surgeon. He has done both hips /Nice.
Informative business like an extremely competent, competent !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 28, 2023
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No bedside manner
Totally no bedside manner - he is no longer my doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 04, 2022
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I have had 2 hip replacements with Dr. Harwood; one in 2016, the other in 2020. Both surgeries went well. Now, going on 6 years and 2 years respectively, my hips are functioning well, no pain, and I would highly recommend Dr. Harwood.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 09, 2022
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First diagnosed by Dr. Harwood in 2013 with osteoarthritis and told will need hip replacement. I put it off for about 8 years. Pain grew increasingly more severe over the years, had another consultation with Dr. Harwood in March 2020, both hips now would need to be replaced, decided to have the replacement, originally scheduled for April 2020, but because of Covid, elective surgeries were postponed. Ended up having double hip replacement June 2020. The night of the surgery was up walking with a walker and the next morning also, was released that afternoon. Used a walker and cane for a total of a week. No pain, slight tightness in the hamstrings but overall felt awesome. Been 7 months and feeling great, walking and bending with no pain. Wish I had done the replacement much sooner. Thank you Dr. Harwood
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Dave Rosenthal – Jan 19, 2021
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Worst attitude of any medical professional I have ever encountered. When faced with additional questions his response "I'm just the carpenter". He seemed to care more about his ego than his patient. I do not recommend him for any procedure.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Feb 25, 2020
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I had a hip replacement one month ago. Dr. Harwood was excellent. I am recovering well. I am grateful that my arthritis is gone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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M – Jun 08, 2018
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Just had a replacement of the partial knee replacement Dr. Harwood did 18 months ago (with a different doctor who specializes in doing that). 15 months post-surgery, Dr. Harwood told me that there was nothing wrong and that I had a hard time with pain. After most recent surgery, new MD said the partial was a complete mess--not aligned and digging into the bone. He said it was a wonder I had been able to walk at all on it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2018
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I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Harwood. To put it simply "he knows his stuff".
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
4 others found this helpful
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Sandra Bohinski in Jamesburg, NJ – Jul 04, 2017
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Wonderful job on my hip
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
20 others found this helpful
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Stephen Tiemann in Freehold NJ – Dec 18, 2015
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care philosophy

Dr. Harwood subscribes to a personal philosophy of treating the whole person, not just the disease or the affected limb. To embody this philosophy, he prioritizes spending time with his patients to understand how their injuries or conditions are...read more

biography

Dr. Harwood is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. He obtained his medical degree from UMDNJ-Rutgers Medical School after earning his undergraduate degree from Princeton University. He completed an internship at at the University of California...read more

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Cleveland Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Moffitt Hospital University Of California

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Medical School, 1984
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center

    5 Plainsboro Rd
    Plainsboro, NJ 08536
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Saint Peter's University Hospital

    254 Easton Ave
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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