Dr. Hari Parvataneni, MD

Dr.P replaced my right knee in 2019 when he was the department head at UF Health. The surgery went well, but I spent the night in the hospital. My rehab was slow and painful. Nearly a year passed before I was fully recovered. When my other knee needed replacing, I again sought out Dr.P, who had since left UF Health to start his own practice. He explained that the art of knee replacement surgery had progressed through the years, with major advances in hardware design and robotic surgical techniques. Unfortunately, the operation had to be rescheduled several times in early 2024 while HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Gainesville sorted out problems with contaminated surgical instruments. Despite these roadblocks, my surgery went well and I was released the same day. Home physical therapy began immediately and I was up on the walker. By the second week, I shed the walker and was moving unassisted. At three months, I am now fully recovered and thankful for Dr. P's artful surgical skills.

Dr. Parvataneni was recommended to me by another Doctor who I highly respect, and I am thankful. He did a many year over due knee replacement and is has changed my life. The recovery was really fast with no issues, I have now been able to loose over 50lbs and blood has improved kidney function. I highly recommend him! He explained everything from begin to completion and my other knee replacement will be with this exceptional Surgeon.

I'm 73 years old and put off knee surgery for a long time mostly due to some of the horror stories from other patients. Those patients hadn't discovered Dr P and his staff. I can't express my gratitude enough for his skill as a surgeon. I went from hardly walking around my house to gardening...in less than a month. No issues to report...just gratitude for his skills and his team of fine doctors.

Total Knee Replacement was done with 2/10 max pain and only a couple of Tylenols a day for less than a week. Was walking unaided in 2 weeks and was 98% back to "normal" in 5-6 weeks. All this due to Dr. P and his kind, gentle and caring manner, to say nothing of surgical finesse. Almost makes me wish my other knee needed replacement, too!

Very caring and takes the time to listen.

For five years Dr. Parvataneni told me I needed a knee replacement. The constant rubbing/arthritis was thinning my knee cap and it would get worse until I had my knee replaced. Instead, I did everything to evade surgery. I tried three stem cell shot therapies at Emory University and at Mayo, personal trainers and physical therapists. I went to every ortho surgeon in town and some out of town. When I could barely walk into the waiting room for my appointment, I gave up. I could see the writing on the wall and it was in the shape of a wheelchair. Dr. Parvataneni is articulate, funny, and never sugar coats anything. His care for his patients is for the long term. He doesn’t see me as another patient, but sees what made my case unique. After 15 years of knee pain, I have no knee pain. I can walk a guided tour or a hike without pain. I can swim and bike without pain. My only advice, is do not wait. Don't let fear keep you from a new chapter of your life .

Dr. Parvataneni performed knee replacement surgery on my left knee in January 2019. I'm an avid pickleball player and golfer. I was able to compete and win a gold medal in pickleball at the Massachusetts Senior Games that August. His expertise, professionalism and caring are unmatched.

If you ever need a hip or knee replacment this is the doctor you want. He "hears" what his patients say. He is kind and caring.

He is the best!! Great surgeon & caring doctor Takes time with patients and explains everything