William H Montgomery III, MD

Sports Medicine Specialist, Orthopaedic Surgeon
23 years of experience

Accepting new patients

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San Francisco Orthopaedic Surg
1 Shrader St
Ste 650
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 221-0665

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Overall Rating:
2.5
  • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
Total Ratings

71

Total Reviews

42

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Ease of Appointment:
  • Currently 3.0769230769231 of 4 stars
Promptness:
  • Currently 1.4 of 4 stars
Courteous Staff:
  • Currently 2.9230769230769 of 4 stars
Accurate Diagnosis:
  • Currently 1.5555555555556 of 4 stars
Bedside Manner:
  • Currently 1.4074074074074 of 4 stars
Spends Time with Me:
  • Currently 1.4074074074074 of 4 stars
Follows Up After Visit:
  • Currently 1.1923076923077 of 4 stars
Average Wait: 42 minutes
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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Paul S. on Nov 1st, 2012 on yelp.com

Dr. Montgomery has excellent skills as an orthopedic doctor. He understands my concerns as an athlete, and we have taken measured steps to deal with some current and past injuries. I have had

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Ty W. on Oct 21st, 2012 on yelp.com

I had two surgeries performed by Dr. Montgomery - one for a fractured femur femoral neck hip in August of 2011, and another for hardware removal three screws in August of 2012. I have had

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  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
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by Terry A. on Oct 16th, 2012 on yelp.com

I would give Dr. Montgomery`s Physician Assistant 5 stars if I could, because that`s who you really see.An appointment with `Dr. Montgomery` consists 90 of seeing his Physician Assistant and 10 of

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Nancy S. on May 7th, 2012 on yelp.com

I rarely write yelp reviews, but I`m using my one good hand to type this one. I had a one-of-a-kind triple break of my shoulder 3 weeks ago. Bike accident. ER doc\"I`ve never seen this before\".

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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Apr 20th, 2012

fabulous doctor!

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Steve S. on Apr 3rd, 2012 on yelp.com

I work in healthcare and know a lot of doctors. I have also been to a number of orthopedic specialists more than I`d care to admit!. Montgomery has a good reputation, communicates well, and is good

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  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
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by Justine H. on Mar 23rd, 2012 on yelp.com

yup, 2nd knee surgery and still a big fan. 1 star knock because I usually have to wait an average of 30 minutes to be seen. Bring a book.

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  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
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by rebecca p. on Mar 2nd, 2012 on yelp.com

Dr. Montgomery is a great doctor. He is thorough, kind, attentive, gentle, and great at what he does. He also explains well what is going on, what he is doing, and how it went. i went to him based on

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Kevin S. on Nov 3rd, 2011 on yelp.com

Awesome. Great doctor. Great surgeon. Great person.Its hard to find a good combination but Dr. Montgomery is it.

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  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
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by Garrett S. on Aug 28th, 2011 on yelp.com

Two stars means \"Meh. I`ve experienced better.\" Unfortunately, I`ve only experienced worse. Incompetence is rife. Dr Montgomery is not a sports med clinic He is an orthopedic surgeon apparently a

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  • Currently 3 of 4 stars
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by Sumit K. on Aug 13th, 2011 on yelp.com

Dr Montgomery performed surgery on my left shoulder in Dec 2010. I really felt confident with his style and manner of explaining everything and all the options I had.Ive had 2 previous surgeries

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by warren m. on Aug 9th, 2011 on yelp.com

I`m a 42 year old tennis player and cyclist. I play tennis about 5 or 6 days a week, and ride as well. Needless to say, I like to exercise and sometimes my body gets injured. I`ve seen Dr.

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by e f. on Aug 4th, 2011 on yelp.com

Probably some of the rudest and most unprofessional folks I`ve ever encountered. Perhaps Dr. Montgomery is a decent doctor, but based on the staff I don`t have any trust in the office.

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by scott r. on May 23rd, 2011 on yelp.com

It`s been three months since I had surgery for a torn ACL and meniscus by Doctor Montgomery. Everything is going great so far knock on wood. Ask around esp. physical therapists, who have the

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Norman C. on Apr 7th, 2011 on yelp.com

I tore my left ACL April of 2010 playing softball.After intitially seeing Dr. Montgomery with MRI results in hand 4 weeks later, it was determined surgery was needed if i wanted to be active and do

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  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
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by Garrett S. on Feb 14th, 2011 on yelp.com

This is the first doc out of three that got me to an MRI right away. I`ve been treated decently and the doctor remembers details about me e.g. my activities, my injury details and history -- not

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by zornitza s. on Jan 28th, 2011 on yelp.com

Dr. Montgomery treated my knee after a skiing accident, in which I tore my meniscus and MCL. Six months after a surgery necessary to clean up the damage to my meniscus, my knee feels strong. I have

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Scott S. on Nov 17th, 2010 on yelp.com

After seeing a surgeon for my knee who told me I must have surgery or I would be a gimp the rest of my life I went to see Dr. Montgomery for a second opinion. He gave me some sensible advice citing

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  • Currently 2 of 4 stars
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by Karen N. on Apr 8th, 2010 on yelp.com

Why only two stars Because, while Dr. Montgomery is a great physician, he lacks time management skills. I have had to wait for at least 1 hour every time I have had an appointment. First time my

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Alessandra N. on Jan 22nd, 2010 on yelp.com

Funny giving 5 stars for knee surgery, but after having this process done once before with Dr. Wolf. I can honestly say this experience was far better. Dr. Montgomery said no a to knee replacement,…

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by dj pie b. on Nov 19th, 2009 on yelp.com

i went to see Dr. Montgomery and his NP about 6 weeks ago to diagnose pain in my knees and one of my feet. my appointment went very well, and i felt the NP was extremely thorough. they sent me for…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Nancy O. on Jun 24th, 2009 on yelp.com

I broke my ankle at the end of April, and went to Dr. Montgomery's office since I know his colleague Dr. McGann. When I broke my ankle, the ER doctor thought it was a simple break and referred me to…

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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Jun 11th, 2009

of course i had to wait- don't we always? mr. the third breezed in did not bother to introduce himself or look me in the eye; glanced at the films and told me to schedule for surgery . . . when i was impertinent enough to ask how long the recovery would be, he told me to BORROW an automatic transmission car from a neighbor . . . . cold, distant, and not at all "user friendly"

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by marcia k. on Apr 10th, 2009 on yelp.com

Dr Montgomery is an excellent surgeon. I got three opinions from doctors about repairing my torn ACL and I chose Dr. Montgomery because of his knowledge, his fine reputation and his willingness to…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Tu T. on Mar 30th, 2009 on yelp.com

I tore my left ACL playing college lacrosse and was not excited about having reconstruction on my right knee as well. Dr. Montgomery understood the weight of such decisions and did not rush me into…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Tu T. on Mar 30th, 2009 on yelp.com

I tore my left ACL playing college lacrosse and was not excited about having reconstruction on my right knee as well. Dr. Montgomery understood the weight of such decisions and did not rush me into…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Tu T. on Mar 30th, 2009 on yelp.com

I tore my left ACL playing college lacrosse and was not excited about having reconstruction on my right knee as well. Dr. Montgomery understood the weight of such decisions and did not rush me into…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Tu T. on Mar 30th, 2009 on yelp.com

I tore my left ACL playing college lacrosse and was not excited about having reconstruction on my right knee as well. Dr. Montgomery understood the weight of such decisions and did not rush me into…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Tu T. on Mar 30th, 2009 on yelp.com

I tore my left ACL playing college lacrosse and was not excited about having reconstruction on my right knee as well. Dr. Montgomery understood the weight of such decisions and did not rush me into…

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  • Currently 1 of 4 stars
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by Rob K. on Nov 11th, 2008 on yelp.com

I was refered to Dr Montgomery's office by my neurologist. The waiting room had 7 patients waiting...grumpy and unhappy.. After a fairly lenghty wait..I was shown to an examination room. A docotor…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Matt L. on Oct 24th, 2008 on yelp.com

First off, let me tell you a little about me. I am in my 30's and I still have delusions of my being my younger self, and have a nasty habit of damaging myself doing things that probably wouldn't hurt…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Vi H. on Oct 20th, 2008 on yelp.com

Dr. Montgomery is a competent Orthopaedic surgeon who has shown me the kind of patience and kindness everyone in need of medical help deserves. I went to Dr. Montgomery after a botched bicep proximal…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Mag K. on Jun 25th, 2008 on yelp.com

I've been using yelp for a couple of years now, I think. And have lived in SF for 9 years. My visit just this morning with Dr. Montgomery compelled me to create yet another online profile. I was…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Mag K. on Jun 25th, 2008 on yelp.com

I've been using yelp for a couple of years now, I think. And have lived in SF for 9 years. My visit just this morning with Dr. Montgomery compelled me to create yet another online profile. I was…

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by Mag K. on Jun 25th, 2008 on yelp.com

I've been using yelp for a couple of years now, I think. And have lived in SF for 9 years. My visit just this morning with Dr. Montgomery compelled me to create yet another online profile. I was…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Mag K. on Jun 25th, 2008 on yelp.com

I've been using yelp for a couple of years now, I think. And have lived in SF for 9 years. My visit just this morning with Dr. Montgomery compelled me to create yet another online profile. I was…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Mag K. on Jun 25th, 2008 on yelp.com

I've been using yelp for a couple of years now, I think. And have lived in SF for 9 years. My visit just this morning with Dr. Montgomery compelled me to create yet another online profile. I was…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Justine H. on Jun 3rd, 2008 on yelp.com

"From your MRI, it looks like an atomic bomb went off in your knee." Dr. Montgomery is definitely my kinda doc- great sense of humor and definitely the best orth I've seen so far. At each visit, he's…

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by Jennifer W. on Apr 30th, 2008 on yelp.com

Excellent surgeon and the best, by far, for any orthopedic ailments in San Francisco. I have had three surgeries on my left knee, and each time he has been thorough, patient with my crying in his…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by tori p. on Oct 22nd, 2007 on yelp.com

I injured my shoulder in a high impact martial arts school and was referred to UCSF (Dr. Luke / Dr. Ma) where I was treated with disrespect and long wait times. After 7 months of run around I self…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by Eric D. on Sep 22nd, 2007 on yelp.com

Dr. Montgomery performed a slap repair on my shoulder in May. My recovery has been smooth, three small scars from the scopes, good initial range of motion when I got out of the sling and started…

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  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
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by A P. on Aug 25th, 2007 on yelp.com

I've been to my share of doctors (I'm a soccer player, who seems to be very injury-prone), but I really liked Dr. Montgomery. He took the time to listen and explained his diagnosis. I never felt…

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