Dr. Joel Buchalter, MD

I have seen Dr. Buchalter for over 20 years and he has performed numerous surgeries on me all of which have been successful and complication free! He is literally the BEST doctor I have ever seen! He is totally thorough and, amazingly, will refer you to someone else if he thinks they have more experience in a certain area or procedure. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

My personal experience with Dr. Buchalter exceeded all my expectations and then some!! Please let me explain: Although I have worked in the healthcare field for many many years, and was well aware of his exceptional reputation, I had no idea that when I started this process with Dr. Buchalter that I was going to have such a (crazy to say this) thorough & pleasant experience from beginning to end. I had a Right Total Hip Replacement on Thursday 5/25/23 & although I do know it’s NOT typical, by Saturday the 25th (2 days later), I was out tag sale shopping… I was not out for hours but I was taking it slow with a friend driving from place to place and enjoying my afternoon out!! By Monday, I was NOT using a walker or cane and I was quite mobile even going up & down stairs which I have in my home. I was so grateful to have had this surgery because I was in such a great deal of pain prior to it & he told me after seeing the MRI & x-rays that my arthritis was quite severe and he understood why I was in so much discomfort and pain. When I went for my 1st post op visit with no cane/walker and wearing a pair of jeans he was quite surprised and appeared to be very happy!! I do want to mention once again that I don’t believe this is always the case with many people but I am a VERY petite person: I’m 5’ 1/2” & approximately 92-94lbs I believe this helped a great deal BUT the biggest factor in my recovery process was the fact that I was cautious but walked as much as I possibly could day in & day out! I would climb up and down steps slowly until I was tired but didn’t “kill” myself when doing so and I stretched as much as I could without hurting myself or anything that was done to me regarding the surgery that was performed!! I listened to EVERYTHING the doctor and the PA’s recommended for me to do and I feel like I’m at about 90% back to normal!! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Buchalter and his team for “fixing” me and making me feel like my old self again- 1 month post-op!!

His knowledge, his caring, his humanity, He has performed 7 surgeries on me, all of which have been successful. He cares about me as a person. I care about him.

He did a great job and did so for my husband too. He is warm, charming and very skilled. His facility in Danbury is a perfect environment to have the procedure and recover in.

Dr Buchalter us not a five star but a 10 star Doctor Nobody better He did such a great job replacing my first knee- I let him do my other knee

I just had my knee replaced & am convinced there’s no more talented or caring doctor around. I can’t thank him enough! Same for all the folks who work with him.

I have had excellent experiences with Dr. Buchalter and his entire team. My knee replacement surgery had great rsesults and I have my second scheduled soon. I would highly reccomend Dr. Buchalter.

Exceptional communication skills, and shows a real ease in explaining complex issues with clarity. I have great confidence in him.

Did not have to wait beyond my appointment time. Very nice courteous attentive and thorough staff.

I’m out from Arizona, and if I need knee surgery, Dr Buckhalter is the one I would go to he has done my families, surgeries and friends surgeries, and we all think very highly of him

When I told him I didn't want my shoulder replaced, he told me an alternative, although temporary. He doesn't push surgery and he listens!! He replaced my knee and my hip in the past. I trust him totally!

Dr Buchalter is very caring and compassionate. Explains things so that you can understand.

I am being taken care of in every aspect. Everything is going so smoothly and they are taking care of pain and physical therapy magnificent. I love how they are doing with the robotics! I am very happy with all the care I am getting

I have been a patient for 18 years of Dr Buchalter. IHe has replaced every part that can be replaced. He is The most CARING AND SWEET PERSON ANYONE WOULD WANT TOO MEET. MOST UNDERSTANDING LISTENS AND KIND TO HIS PATIENTS . PS HIS BLUE EYES ARE SO KIND

Couldn't have more confidence in Dr. Buchalter as the date of my total knee replacement approaches.

2 week visit. Walking like it never happened. The Best!!!

Dr. Buchalter was extremely welcoming and he remembered a patient whom he hadn't treated in over 17 years He is very knowledgeable in his field, and can diagnose a problem quickly.

Two year check after TKR - surgery and outcome more than I expected - Dr Buchalter and his entire staff has be caring and professional

Excellent

Preparing for a knee replacement. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Dr. Buchalter replaced both of my hips and both of my wife's hips. We have been seeing him for years. We certainly recommend him highly.