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Dr. Michael Schweppe, MD

Dr. Michael Schweppe, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Schweppe, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Rhinebeck, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schweppe has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

6511 Spring Brook Ave Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Telehealth available

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Dr. Schweppe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schweppe

3.4
27 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Excellent visit. Explained everything well and the remedy was on the mark.
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 10, 2025
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I was very pleased with my experience with Dr. Schweppe and his nurse Debra. I would recommend my friends to the practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2025
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Outstanding
Dr Schweppe was helpful friendly & knowledgeable. Short waiting time. I came to appointment with swollen & painful hands. Left with little pain & swelling after cortisone injection.
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 26, 2025
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Awesome orthopedic surgeon
Had TKR on October 4 th and back playing pickle ball less than three months after surgery. Dr Schweppe and his staff were professional and I felt very at ease with the procedure.Having it done in Rhinebeck also made the procedure go much more smoothly.Would highly recommended his services and his robotic procedure.
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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Bob Geller – Jan 03, 2025
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Arrogant and unhelpful
“Doctor Arrogant “Totally wasted my time, and didn’t care about my problem at all. He was extremely condescending and was more interested in billing out his hours than helping me. There was no point in seeing him or for my visit. He could have chosen to help me and the office gave every indication that they would have treated my problem. Instead he told me what I already knew as if he was telling me something new and then proceeded to give me a referral which will also just be another visit for more billable hours without any care or solution. How anyone behaves this way and lives with themselves is beyond understanding. What a clown! Run. He has no business treating anyone.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Dec 12, 2024
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Pleased
Personable and friendly. Explained problem with left knee and provided a cortisone shot to alleviate pain.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Aug 08, 2023
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One of the very few surgeons I trust
It was an Incredible Experience For one overly Scared Patient who had tried in earnest to avoid surgery, I wish I had scheduled surgery with Dr. Schweppe before attempting a slow, arduous months of physical therapy I went through, hoping that the severe fall on the ice I had, onto concrete edging along the road I live on, while putting out the garbage one wintry night, would someone miraculously heal itself. I first went to emergency at Kingston Hospital, which, except for taking x-rays, was an extremely expensive and futile attempt. I left there hurting, with no answers. I was directed to followup at Orthopedic Associates in Kingston NY and especially with Dr. Michael Schweppe. The doctor was extremely caring, comforting and he listened to me (a rare trait in many of the medical facilities I've been in) and he seemed very knowledgeable about my condition. According to friends who had shoulder problems, they swore by him. They said he had a high rate of success in the area of medical
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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john petrocelli – Jun 07, 2023
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I had seen Dr Schweppe before when he drained a bakers cyst from a car backing up and slamming my leg from the knee down. It is still swelling after 8.5 months and the back of the knee hurts. He was very dismissive, saying the MRI does not lie. It said I had a torn meniscus and the cyst. The MRI does not show soft tissue, and there has to be a reason my leg is still swelling. I would not recommend Dr Schweppe. The issue is not resolved.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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anonymous – Aug 12, 2020
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Very professional doctor.I had knee replacement done this year. Doctor was very attentive . I would recommend this doctor to my friends.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Leonid in Hyde Park, NY – Dec 07, 2017
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Dr. Schweppe operated on my knee for a torn meniscus and it was very successful. I had been in pain for several months and am so happy that I finally had the surgery. After the surgery and physical therapy it feels like new. Dr. Schweppe is also very personable. The only complaint I would have is with the office in general, where it feels like you are being rushed through.
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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Denise C. in Kingston, NY – Jul 19, 2017
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Waited 1 hour and 15 minutes for a 7 minute appointment. Nice enough guy, but I'll never see this doctor or office again.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Jun 29, 2017
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Provider's unresponsive to request for patient records to be sent to primary care doctor. Overall experience woeful. Will not return.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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May 09, 2017
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Dr. Michael Schweppe, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Rhinebeck, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schweppe has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery....read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • New York-presbyterian Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1995
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Locations

Practice

Northern Dutchess Hospital6511 Spring Brook Ave Rhinebeck, NY 12572
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Practice

The Surgery Center at Orthopedic Associates LLC1910 South Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
2
Always There Family Home Health Services Closed918 Ulster Ave Kingston, NY 12401
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northern Dutchess Hospital

    6511 Spring Brook Ave
    Rhinebeck, NY 12572

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    12% higher than the national average

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  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

    45 Reade Pl
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 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.

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

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue

    105 Marys Ave
    Kingston, NY 12401

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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