Orthopedic Associates-Control Nj: Charen Jeffrey H MD

My experience with Dr. Charen was a very positive one. I had a meniscus tear so I needed surgery. The operation was a very good experience and the follow up PT and other appointments were all good and ultimately I am back to normal. All the advise from Dr. Charen was very good and on target - no complaints.

Dr. Charren treated me for knee pain, he took his time with me, and after 6 weeks, and an MRI, suggested Minicus surgery. All went exactly as he said:" After 3 days you will walk without crutches." I felt so good, that after 8 months, had the confidence to go Skiing. Well, that accident had nothing to do with his surgery! This time I broke a bone in my patella! I went back to Dr. Charren expecting him to be agry with my courage and stupidity. On the contrary, he was very kind and patient. He knew I needed surgery immediately, and I was scheduled the next day. After a 3 month recovery period and physical therapy, I am ready to try and get this 63 year old body in better physical shape. I highly recommend Dr. Charen for any injury to your knee. Very professional and experienced.

Had my right knee scoped (torn meniscus) by Dr. Charen. Went to Dr. Charen mainly because he was in my insurance network and he had good reviews. Great experience. Very thorough and caring. Excellent bedside manner, explained the options and pros and cons of each. Went from walking with pain and constant swelling after the injury to running 3.5 miles three weeks later. After a month and a half I'm running between 4 and 5 miles pretty much every other day. Would highly recommend Dr. Charen. Excellent job. Thank you!!!!

My husband and I had a great experience and outcome with Dr.Charen. He took his time and went out of his way to explain what was happening to the knee and what had to be done. He made us feel comfortable and at ease . He expedited the surgery. After surgery he came out to speak to me about the outcome of the procedure. The next day we went to his office for the post operative visit, he had pictures available for us to see and provided us a great length of explanation regarding the surgery. My husband is now back to work and is very satisfied with the whole process.

I went to him since I needed a surgeon to reconstruct my torn ACL.
I am an Indian (asian). I went to him since he had good reviews on health grades.

I have never met such a rude , brusque and impatient doctor.

I don't know whether he was actively trying to dissuade me from making him my surgeon (racist?) but
here is the summary of my experience

1. was extremely curt while answering questions
2. Gave dismal hopes of recovery (I have recently got it re-constructed from another doc and am doign well)
3. Walked out in the middle of my session.
4. is impatient and has the worst bed side manner that I have ever seen in a doctor.
5. Is rude.

My only conclusion is that he didn't want me as a patient since I am brown skinned.