Deanna Gelert

I’ve been a physically active person all of my life and am especially passionate about running and tennis. But running in the concrete jungle of NYC and hard court tennis has finally taken its toll on my knees. I have been a patient of Dr. MacGillivray for years and was finally ready to have the dreaded knee replacement conversation I had been avoiding. After reviewing my x-rays and confirming the deterioration of my knees, we discussed options. He thought I was a good candidate for bilateral knee replacement surgery. He was right and it was the best decision of my life. I was up and walking in the hospital the following day with little assistance. Along with a dedicated physical therapy team, I was back to my active life in minimal time. That’s what an incredibly skilled surgeon, a world-class team, and the #1 orthopedic hospital can do for you.

I am so grateful for Dr. MacGillivray, Veronica, Pam, all the physical therapists and specialists, and the entire HSS hospital staff and support system. They were all there to support me every step of the way. From the first appointment to the last, HSS is the best hospital and orthopedic team ever!