Testimonials & Reviews

Danielle A.

Submitted 08/27/15

Dr. Stark

Dr. Stark acted quickly in a very serious situation for me. I believe I am not paralyzed because of his judgement on how to handle my particular condition. When he sent me for testing at an imaging facility, and my results required immediate hospitalization, Dr. Stark got on the phone with me while I was at the imaging center to direct me to the Emergency Room. In the months following that, and while I was undergoing treatment, I called Dr. Stark's office twice to keep him updated on my progress, and he called me back within a couple of hours each time. He stayed on the phone with me so patiently and with genuine concern, asking me questions and guiding me. I have recommended Dr. Stark to two close friends who needed orthopedic treatment, and have since switched him to my PCP. Not only is he a wonderful doctor, the office staff has been unbelievably helpful in scheduling, giving me referrals and following up.

Dr. Stark acted quickly in a very serious situation for me. I believe I am not paralyzed because of his judgement on how to handle my particular condition. When he sent me for testing at an imaging facility, and my results required immediate hospitalization, Dr. Stark got on the phone with me while I was at the imaging center to direct me to the Emergency Room. In the months following that, and while I was undergoing treatment, I called Dr. Stark's office twice to keep him updated on my progress, and he called me back within a couple of hours each time. He stayed on the phone with me so patiently and with genuine concern, asking me questions and guiding me. I have recommended Dr. Stark to two close friends who needed orthopedic treatment, and have since switched him to my PCP. Not only is he a wonderful doctor, the office staff has been unbelievably helpful in scheduling, giving me referrals and following up.

Jim H.

Submitted 08/19/15

Dr. Degenhardt

Good Experience...Very easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable

Good Experience...Very easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable

Joseph F.

Submitted 08/14/15

Dr. Rao

Dr. Rao is casual (in a good way), professional, and listens well to what you need as a patient. He seems to genuinely care about getting you the best and most comprehensive treatment.

Dr. Rao is casual (in a good way), professional, and listens well to what you need as a patient. He seems to genuinely care about getting you the best and most comprehensive treatment.

Hayley W.

Submitted 08/05/15

Dr. Rao

Dr. Rao is fantastic. He has a very calm and inviting energy. He gave me great recommendations on what we can do to further improve my injuries. He was recommended to me and I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a sports medicine physician.

Dr. Rao is fantastic. He has a very calm and inviting energy. He gave me great recommendations on what we can do to further improve my injuries. He was recommended to me and I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a sports medicine physician.

Kathryn F.

Submitted 07/22/15

Dr. Stark

Great experience!

Great experience!

Ashley M.

Submitted 07/21/15

Dr. Stark

Kind, thorough, and helpful. He targeted my pain quickly and knew how to help me.

Kind, thorough, and helpful. He targeted my pain quickly and knew how to help me.

Wai L.

Submitted 07/17/15

Dr. Degenhardt

Dr. Degenhardt is awesome!!

Dr. Degenhardt is awesome!!

Rafael E.

Submitted 07/14/15

Dr. Stark

I had a good exerience. The frontdesk staff was efficient. A PA saw me promtly, was great building rapport, presented the case to the doctor whom saw me and examine me. I was very happy with the experience.

I had a good exerience. The frontdesk staff was efficient. A PA saw me promtly, was great building rapport, presented the case to the doctor whom saw me and examine me. I was very happy with the experience.

Diana B.

Submitted 06/26/15

Dr. Rao

The doctor saw me right on time. He was warm and engaging and explained everything to me. I did not at all feel rushed. He Gave me a diagnosis and recovery plan that seems reasonable.

The doctor saw me right on time. He was warm and engaging and explained everything to me. I did not at all feel rushed. He Gave me a diagnosis and recovery plan that seems reasonable.

James B.

Submitted 06/25/15

Dr. Degenhardt

I've Seen Dr. Degenhardt for a few years now and he has always been excellent. He is always friendly, wise and very personable. Remembers me despite only a few visits a year. He has always given great advice and is the best Doctor I have ever had.

I've Seen Dr. Degenhardt for a few years now and he has always been excellent. He is always friendly, wise and very personable. Remembers me despite only a few visits a year. He has always given great advice and is the best Doctor I have ever had.

Tyler N.

Submitted 06/24/15

Dr. Degenhardt

Going to a new doctor can be intimidating, but everyone here was incredibly kind and helpful.

Going to a new doctor can be intimidating, but everyone here was incredibly kind and helpful.

Paola M.

Submitted 06/11/15

Dr. Rao

I made the appointment the day before, and the practice was able to accommodate me. Dr Rao was very pleasant and thorough and knowledgeable. It's the first time I've felt hopeful about feeling some relief from wrist/hand pain. He recommended PT, which is going great. I would definitely recommend Dr. Rao!

I made the appointment the day before, and the practice was able to accommodate me. Dr Rao was very pleasant and thorough and knowledgeable. It's the first time I've felt hopeful about feeling some relief from wrist/hand pain. He recommended PT, which is going great. I would definitely recommend Dr. Rao!

Mindy L.

Submitted 06/09/15

Dr. Degenhardt

The whole staff from beginning to end were very friendly and helpful!

The whole staff from beginning to end were very friendly and helpful!

DIANA L.

Submitted 06/09/15

Dr. Rao

I've been going to Sports Medicine at Chelsea for almost five years now. I see Dr. Rao for a very complicated injury and the PRP therapy he has done on me has given me pain relief and hope where no one else has. He is both compassionate and good with a needle! There are flexible office hours, short wait times and the front staff is the most friendly and helpful of any doctor I've ever visited. I highly recommend!

I've been going to Sports Medicine at Chelsea for almost five years now. I see Dr. Rao for a very complicated injury and the PRP therapy he has done on me has given me pain relief and hope where no one else has. He is both compassionate and good with a needle! There are flexible office hours, short wait times and the front staff is the most friendly and helpful of any doctor I've ever visited. I highly recommend!

Eleanor H.

Submitted 06/09/15

Dr. Stark

Everyone very professional and helpful - great experience - am on my way now to a hip and hamstring that don't hurt!!

Everyone very professional and helpful - great experience - am on my way now to a hip and hamstring that don't hurt!!

Brian R.

Submitted 06/09/15

Dr. Rao

Always a pleasure working with Dr. Rao...professional, knowledgable, and efficient!

Always a pleasure working with Dr. Rao...professional, knowledgable, and efficient!

Katherine S.

Submitted 06/09/15

Dr. Degenhardt

Dr. Degenhardt has all of the qualities that you'd want in your physician - intelligent, deliberate, patient, etc.

Dr. Degenhardt has all of the qualities that you'd want in your physician - intelligent, deliberate, patient, etc.

Jenna W.

Submitted 06/09/15

Dr. Degenhardt

Dr. Degenhardt is always so thorough and caring. Always a positive experience.

Dr. Degenhardt is always so thorough and caring. Always a positive experience.

Alana F.

Submitted 06/09/15

Dr. Stark

Very thorough physician, waiting time was brief, overall great experience.

Very thorough physician, waiting time was brief, overall great experience.

Daniel R.

Submitted 06/09/15

Dr. Rao

Honest and clear breakdown and appraisal of my health status. The staff of everyone there is very friendly and clear. They follow-up right away and are happy to answer every question I've had thus far.

Honest and clear breakdown and appraisal of my health status. The staff of everyone there is very friendly and clear. They follow-up right away and are happy to answer every question I've had thus far.

Sports Medicine at Chelsea

Primary Care Physicians & Sports Medicine Specialists located in Chelsea, New York, NY

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