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Dr. Gregory Difelice, MD

Dr. Gregory Difelice, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Gregory Difelice, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Difelice has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery and Morristown Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(212) 746-4993

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Difelice is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Difelice specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Difelice's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Difelice

3.3
31 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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1 star
42%
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Unprofessional and Disrespectful
By the end of the appointment, I had no confidence in his abilities or his approach.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 27, 2024
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Rude to Medicare Patients
I sent my mother to see Dr. Felice about doing her knee replacements, and he made her feel badly about being a Medicare patient and not being able to pay $20K out of pocket. He complained that he doesn’t get enough money from Medicare and tried to negotiate with my mom to pay him more money. Plus, he said because she uses Medicare, she would have to wait 6-8 months for the surgery. What a rude and unprofessional surgeon.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 07, 2024
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Best Ortho Doctor in the area
Dr. Defelice is one of the best surgeons in the NY/NJ area. He has many skills sets that allows him treat many injuries and sports traumas in his field. My son had a serious multi ligament knee injury and Dr. Difelice was able to schedule his emergency surgery that same week. We are very thankful we found Dr. Defelice and his staff was great. Very caring and treat patients conservative first but does surgery as a last resort like in my son's case.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Andrew L – Jun 16, 2022
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Dr. DiFelice is absolutely incredible. Ten days before my wedding day, I completely tore my chest. He got me into surgery as quickly as possible and made it so that I could dance with my beautiful wife on our wedding day. He showed caring and tremendous expertise. My chest was in two pieces and looked destroyed after my injury. There were other surgeons who said that my injury could not be fixed and that I would have to deal with a divot and a lack of power in my chest. Not only did he masterfully resculpt my chest but he repaired it so that the functionality is back to the way it was prior to injury. I am a former division 1 football player and working out is my main hobby. I care about the way my chest looks and functions and Dr. DiFelice made it so that I feel as good as ever. One week after surgery, I was dancing with my wife on our wedding day. One month after surgery, I was doing pushups. Three months after surgery, I was back in the gym full force. Thank you again Dr. DiFelice!
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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Joe – May 18, 2020
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Dr. DeFelice was the best surgeon we've ever experienced as a family. My son had injured his ACL and meniscus during football and was originally operated on in Philadelphia. That surgeon in PA was ranked very highly but was terrible. He was not only rude, but when my son didn't heal properly, he completely denied there was a problem and said it was 'fine' if my son,only 19 years old, couldn't straighten his leg and was at least 5 degrees
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
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Diana in Philadelphia, PA – Apr 18, 2019
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Almost never written a review before but feel compelled to do it here. Quite simply, Dr DiFelice is what an ideal surgeon should be - actually caring about you rather than running the meter, accessible and extremely competent. I tore my ACL in early 2012 (38 y old then) in a skiing accident. Came to him 4 months later and he tried what, at least at that time, only he was doing - reattaching the broken ACL as opposed to reconstructing one from another body part or a cadaver. He told me my c
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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SB in New York, NY – Sep 12, 2017
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Dr. DiFelice did an amazing job fixing my shoulder! I had a bad snowboarding accident and first aid at the mountain said it was fine. 3 months later it still wasn't feeling quite right. Dr D operated on me and I'm stronger than ever! I race in marathons, triathlons, rock climb and yup, back on the snowboard. Thanks again Dr D!
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
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Chris in Brooklyn, NY – Aug 18, 2017
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Dr. DiFelice is a pioneer offerring ACL repair versus replacement for certain classifications of injury. The technique is minimally invasive and recovery is significantly faster than reconstrcution while saving your natural tissue. I was able to cross country ski within 5 weeks of surgery. Dr. D is amazing!
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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Dianne in Goldens Bridge, NY – Feb 26, 2017
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Dr. DiFelice repaired my left shoulder which was fractured and dislocated playing ice hockey. He did a great job repairing my shoulder and got me back playing. He is thorough and top notch. I would highly recommend him to anyone with a shoulder injury.
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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Louis G. in Forest Hills, NY – Dec 29, 2016
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An acquaintance had success with a hip replacement done by Dr. DiFelice. I talked with 3 doctors and we chose this doctor after weighing the superior facility of HSS and his abundance of confidence with his abilities. He was not especially warm and fuzzy, but we based our decision on his explanation of the procedure and confidence of a successful outcome. The experience was as he described. My results were impressive according to the visiting nurse. I healed quickly, followed all directions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Suffers NY – Dec 28, 2016
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Rewarding! Less than 8 weeks post surgery for a partial knee replacement, I am better than ever. Working fulltime, commuting by mass transportation to NYC and pain free. Much better than anything I could have hoped for. His honest approach encouraged me to work hard at rehab to maximize the benefits of the procedure.
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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M B in Saddle River, NJ – Oct 24, 2016
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He did extensive reconstruction surgery on my leg along with a total knee replacement. I felt I had the best doctor for my condition which had pained me most of my life. I would 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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Westwood, NJ – Oct 07, 2016
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Dr. Difelice is awesome! My 14 year old daughter tore her ACL and needed surgery. She is a competitive cheerleader and gymnast, so this was a huge set back for her. He performed a new type of surgery that was less invasive than the traditional surgery. Only a few short days after the surgery, my daughter was moving around with very little pain. She was at 100% strength and range of motion after only 7 weeks, and resumed activities after only 11 weeks!
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
21 others found this helpful
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NJ – Mar 05, 2016
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About Me

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We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person. 

biography

Dr. Gregory S. DiFelice is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Sports Traumatology and Joint Reconstruction Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He also holds an appointment at the Weill...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

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  • Washington University Barnes Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • Hospital Of Special Surgery

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1994

  • Princeton University

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • English

  • Albanian

  • Spanish

  • "Intramuscular Lipoma of the Supraspinatus Causing Impingement Syndrome: case report and review of Literature.", 2009

  • Review Questions in Orthopaedics, eds., Wright, JM, Millett, PJ, Crockett, HC;, 2002

  • Biomechanical Evaluation of 2 Techniques for Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction of the Elbow., 2006

  • Effort Thrombosis in the Elite Throwing Athlete., 2001

  • All-inside, suture anchor repair for meniscal root tears., 2009

  • Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh Following Rupture of the Quadriceps Tendon. A Case Report., 2006

  • “Elbow Injury in the Adolescent Athlete.” in The Athlete’s Elbow, eds., Altchek, DW, Andrews, JR;, 2001

  • Marginal Fractures of the Medial Tibial Plateau: Possible Association with Medial Meniscal Root Tear., 2006

  • Meniscal Root Tears: Diagnosis and Treatment., 2009

  • First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Replacement Arthroplasty., 1999

  • “Ligament Repair in the Treatment of Knee Dislocations.” Invited Author for 2nd edition of The Multiple Ligament Injured Knee, editor Fanelli GC., 2009

  • The Accessory Posterior Portal for Shoulder Arthroscopy. Description of Technique and Cadaveric Study., 2001

  • Iatrogenic propagation of anterior fracture-dislocation of the proximal humerus: case series and literature review with suggested guidelines for treatment and prevention., 2007

  • Bucket handle tears of the medial meniscus: meniscal intrusion rather than meniscal extrusion., 2006

  • Teacher of the Year Award - Montefiore Orthopaedic Residency Program, Albert Einstein Medical College, 2002, 2005

  • National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award, Princeton University, 1986-1989

  • Richard Colman Scholar-Athlete Award, Princeton University, 1989

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society 4-Year Academic Excellence Tuition Scholarship, UMDNJ, 1990-1994

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Locations

Practice

Hospital for Special Surgery535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
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Difelice Orthopaedics PC523 E 72nd St Fl 2 New York, NY 10021
2
New York Society for the Relief of the Ruptured and Crippled140 E Ridgewood Ave Paramus, NJ 07652
3
Michael M. Alexiades MD PC523 E 72nd St Fl 7 New York, NY 10021
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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

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback

  • Nantucket Cottage Hospital

    57 Prospect St
    Nantucket, MA 02554

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    Recipient of 55
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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