Dr. Keith Leslie Wapner, MD

He is without a doubt the best. You need to feed into his laid back bedside manner; he has a subtle sense of humor. Just ask him about “the panhandle of FL”. What a great surgeon, person, and human being!

I have had 4 (I think) surgeries performed by Dr. Wapner. As far as his ability he is top notch. I first heard his name in PT as some therapist in Princeton told me that my injury (Crushed lower leg, ankle, foot) I needed someone with his skills. Around the time of the 4th surgery, 11 years after the first, I overheard 2 therapists in a PT in Pemberton NJ say that if they ever had a serious ankle etc problem, they would use Dr. Wapner. He only falls short in that in the beginning he would only spend a minute for an exam and seemed too busy to listen. I found out that if you tell him "Whoa", he'll actually stop and listen to your questions and give you answers. But if you don't grab him - he's off to the races.. I read a recent review where someone complained about making appointments etc. I think Dr Wapner is in his 60's and now only is in the office 3 days a week and he no longer is accepting new patients.

Not happy! Found him to lack communication skills and his bedside manner lacks compassion and understanding. He does not value your time or work schedule and should you have to change your appointment you better plan on waiting a full month or more for another one. Overall not a good experience and still suffering from a painful foot issue.

I am a patient who has had an ankle problem for 40 years. I had an accident in college when I was only 19 years old. I had reconstructive surgery that served me for several decades, but in the past few years it started bothering me to the point that it was interfering with my quality of life. A couple of years ago I had read an article about an innovative procedure called an ankle replacement. I questioned several physicians about the procedure and reputable surgeons who perform it. The name of Keith L. Wapner came up repeatedly. In fact, those whom I asked said, “If they were to have the surgery, Doctor Wapner would be their doctor of choice.” Dr. Wapner came highly recommended as a pioneer in the field, as one who has written extensively on the subject, and as one who teaches other surgeons how to perform the very surgery I needed. I felt fortunate when I learned that he works out of the Philadelphia area and that I could schedule an appointment with him. Within a few weeks, I… had my initial appointment. When I arrived at Doctor Wapner’s Office, I found that the office ran like a well-oiled machine. My appointment times were strictly observed; over the course of months that I visited the office, I never waited more than 5-10 minutes to see the doctor. All of the front desk staff was polite and helpful; the nurses were efficient; the surgery scheduler was helpful, considerate, and offered many suggestions to help make my surgery as seamless as possible. The physician’s assistants and residences were knowledgeable and thorough, but the best was yet to come. I am quite impressed by Doctor Wapner; he has a commanding presence. Every time I meet with Doctor Wapner, my impression of him seems to improve. In addition to being an expert in his field, Doctor Wapner conducts himself in a manner that is professional, courteous, and cordial. I also found him to be polite, pleasant, and reassuring. I was terrified in the weeks leading up to my surgery date, but he made me feel as though I had nothing to be concerned about. In fact, I was so calm on the morning of my surgery that my family members were shocked because I was actually looking forward to getting it done and having it behind me. (After all, I was expecting a long, difficult, and painful recovery.) In the days and weeks following the surgery, I felt no pain at all. Doctor Wapner did an excellent job. I had had a complete ankle replacement, but I felt nothing, not even the slightest pang of pain. I requested very little medication while in the hospital; I didn’t need any. I left the hospital with 3 prescriptions that I did not fill. I didn’t even take a single pill for pain. It has been six weeks since my surgery – I still don’t have pain. I can’t be happier with my results; I’m elated. I have been up and around beginning the second week after surgery. I went from 50% weight-bearing to 100% weight-bearing, and soon I will be in a boot and getting physical therapy, the last step in my recovery. I doubt I will have pain with that either. Doctor Wapner is incredible. He has earned my respect and admiration. How can this be explained? Doctor Wapner is a magician? No! Doctor Wapner is the best foot and ankle surgeon in the area, possibly the country or anywhere else. Doctor Wapner is the foremost authority on foot and ankle surgery. His accomplishments speak for themselves. His body of work (i.e., his skill and expertise, his writing and contributions to his specialty, the number of successful surgeries he has performed) is a testament to his ability. What more can be said? I guess all that is left to say is, “Thank you, Doctor Wapner. I appreciate what you have done for me.” Doctor Wapner has restored my mobility and my quality of life. To me, and many other of his patients, Doctor Wapner is a hero.

Dr Wapner is an excellent Orthopedic doctor. The fact that he uses bandages instead of crutches is a godsend as is his professional expertise and laid back personality. He is a charmer. I loved all his staff. My toes have never been happier!

I had surgery for severe arthritis in my right foot. Great surgeon, great results.

PLEASE READ THIS YOUR LIVE MAY DEPEND ON IT . This Dr. if it where my decision would lose his license. I am crippled as a direct result of outrageous incompetence , arrogance and not believing his patient . I presented with intense pain from a broken foot . Their was concerns from my previous Dr. that their was a very horrific and rare disease reflex sympathetic dystrophy that if not treated early can result in the most painful chronic disease next to certain terminal cancers . To quote the most prestigious hospitals If undiagnosed early leads can and does lead to a SEVERE reduction of quality of life and a lifetime of pain and suffering .IT IS THE DEVASTATING results of not catching this early that competent Drs. are diligent in looking for and diagnosing any patient who presents with burning pain not consistent with a soft tissue injury . Unbelievably Before I went THREE different Drs. warned me not to see him including a chief surgeon due to his arrogance, but he was the only… one with an appointment so foolishly I went the WORST decision of my entire life . I told him from day one "and it was in my records" that I thought it was "rsd" due to intense burning pain. I went to him 7 different times . In each visit his resident would come in . I would ask to see him . When he came in to the room I would and I am not exaggerating spend an estimated four minutes with me ,just as I had been forewarned by THREE different of his colleagues. He had my two week old medical records recording concern I had the early stages of this crippling disease . Not only did he miss OBVIOUS signs of this crippling disease which could be due to incompetence or human error it is much worse than that . He went out of his way to write in my medical records I DEFINATELY did not have RSD. After 8 months of wearing a boot I could not take the pain anymore. I knew he was ignoring my insistence it was RSD . Finally he sent in his partner . She did a brief examination and immediately knew this was serious and I had RSD . He came in and coldly told me I had it and referred me to a pain Dr. I was angry and frightened. I asked him If I would become crippled and he again coldly and abrubtly said " I don't no " and was dismissed . I am sure he has never gave me a second thought . Well Wopner now you know ,I am crippled my life is ruined for no reason except in my opinion I am not a psychiatrist but in my opinion this diagnosis is obvious after seven visits . This guy is a conceited ,arrogant , raging narcissist who in not listening and or believing his patient ruined the quality of my life . My suggestion is "STAY AWAY " it could ruin your life . I Fight everyday to battle this for myself and those I love who are also impacted. Keith , SHAME ON YOU !!!!!

I WAS VACATIONING IN THE FLORDIA KEYS AND TWISTED MY ANKLE. I WENT TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL. WAS TOLD I SPRAINED MY LEG. TOOK CARE OF THE SPRAINED ANKLE. THEN THE ATRAPHE BEGAN IN THE LEG I STRAINED. I WAS IN PAIN AND IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO TAKE A STEP. WAS BACK IN FLORIDA AND WENT TO THE LOCAL DOCTOR. REFERRED ME TO A NEUROLOGIST IN MIAMI AND I WENT. THE DOCTOR AFTER EXAMINING ME ALL WITH MY CASE WAS STILL CLUELESS ABOUT A DIAGNOSIS. WHEN CAME HOME TO NEW JERSEY THINGS GOT WORSE AND IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO WALK. THEN I WAS REFERRED TO DR. KEITH WAPNER. WHEN DR. WAPNER EXAMINED ME AND SAID I HAVE A "RUPTURED ACHILLES TENDON." DR. WAPNER ASSURED ME THAT HE CAN FIX MY LEG. SO I UNDERWENT SURGERY OVER THANKSGIVING DAY AND TODAY I AM WALKING NORMALLY. THANK YOU DR. WAPNER.

Dr. Wapner was AMAZING with my broken ankle. I hated having it casted and pleaded that he would NOT do it, but in the end, it was the best thing for it. Even thou you will have to wait for an appointment, I would highly recommend going to him. He doesn't want to be your best friend, but he knows his stuff and will give you the best care possible. I wouldn't go to anyone else now. I tell everyone about him.

I have now een here 2 times and each time I've waited 2+hours to see dr wapner. I will never come back here or use him for my surgery. He is not a caring person and only seems to care about insurance money and copayments