Dr. Eric J. Strauss, MD

Dr. Strauss is caring, understanding, skillful, gifted surgeon. You can’t do any better if you need knee or shoulder surgery. Dr. Strauss is the best of the best in his field!

I am an extremely active guy in my 50's. Years of wear and tear led to some arthritis in the inside of my knee. I saw a number of ortho surgeons who told me my best bet was a knee replacement. Then I saw Dr. Strauss!! In an effort to keep me doing what I love and avoid the need for a replacement, Dr Strauss discussed a high tibial osteotomy with me. He cut my bone and realigned my leg to unload the damaged area. Now 6 months later I am feeling great! I am back training and can't wait to finish my next triathalon. Dr Strauss is the absolute best! He is smart, personable and very skilled. I couldn't be happier with the treatment I received and my outcome!

I had to see Dr Strauss for an injury to my shoulder which occurred while playing tennis. I saw a local orthopedic guy who barely spent 5 minutes with me. My experience with Dr Strauss was the complete opposite. He was friendly, incredibly thorough and spent a lot of time reviewing my MRI and explaining the reason for my pain and limited motion. We talked about different treatments and he recommended trying an injection and physical therapy before surgery. Very refreshing to have a surgeon whose first instinct wasn't to cut. When I got a call from him the next day to see how I was feeling I realized that Dr Strauss is likely the best doctor I have ever seen. If I end up needing surgery I am confident he is the right guy to do it!!

I injured my knee playing football in college and underwent a number of surgeries in my 20s. In my mid 30s knee became painful and swollen due to the development of early arthritis. I saw a number of orthopedic doctors who told me to modify my activities and wait until I was old enough for a knee replacement. After an extensive internet search I found Dr Eric Strauss - a cartilage surgeon with an expertise in knee preservation procedures. Thank goodness!!! After an extensive first office visit where Dr Strauss thoroughly outlined my options, together we decided on an osteotomy where my bones would be realigned and a cartilage graft implantation to treat my early arthritis. I am now 2 years following surgery and am doing remarkably great. I have my life back!! I have been able to exercise and play sports with little to no pain. I am extremely grateful to Dr Strauss and his team for the expert care I received. You are the man Dr Strauss!!!!

On one fateful evening, I tragically pivoted my left knee while playing full court indoor basketball. Before even realizing what had happened, my knee buckled and felt hopelessly stuck in a bent position. It felt as if something was caught inside the joint. I could not bear weight nor imagine the possibilities of my future athletic endeavors. I went to the ER, but to no avail. It was not until I met Dr. Strauss that my concerns were addressed immediately. Upon speaking with him, his warm demeanor and energetic presence resonated with me. I could tell he was genuinely interested in returning me back to hitting soaring drives on the fairway, dunking a basketball with ease, and squatting/deadlifting 4/5+ plates, respectively. I appreciated how Dr. Strauss treated me like a high level athlete and listened to all of my concerns without interruption. He took his time to explain my MRI and showed me where my meniscus was supposed to be prior to injury on a medical model of the knee. I never felt rushed nor nervous in his office. Since my knee was stuck, I was a prime surgical candidate for the meniscus repair, which was performed inside-outside aka the GOLD STANDARD. In fact, prior to seeing Dr. Strauss, I went online to look for a top orthopedic surgeon; lo and behold he recently published an article titled "Clinical outcomes following surgically repaired bucket-handle meniscus tears" in a popular peer-reviewed and evidence-based medical journal. Coincidence? I think not. I must also mention that he is a preserver and really wanted to repair my meniscus back to baseline instead of removing it, which was suggested by another surgeon at another orthopedic hospital. On the day of surgery, I was taken to the holding area exactly on time and was seen by Dr. Strauss again whom explained his game plan to unlock my knee and get me back in action. Surgery went well and the followup visits have been attentive and caring. Overall, Dr. Strauss is one of a kind and just a really cool guy who is a master of fixing sports injuries and enjoys getting to know his patients, which is becoming a rarity in today's medical ecosystem.

I recently saw Dr Strauss as a second opinion for my shoulder. I had seen another ortho surgeon who without even examining me told me that I needed surgery. My experience with Dr Strauss was exactly the opposite. He came into the exam room with a smile and introduced himself by his first name. We discussed my shoulder issues, he did a thorough examination and went over my MRI in detail. While I might need surgery we are going to try a course of physical therapy and medication. I am hopeful that this works but if I end up needing an operation I am confident that Dr Strauss is the right guy to do it. Dr. Eric Strauss at NYU is fantastic and is the kind of doctor you want.

I was referred to Dr. Strauss after I had majority of my meniscus removed. Right when he saw my leg he knew I would have to have some kind of surgery. He listened to all the questions I had about the procedure, was open and honest about how my surgery and recovery would be. Day of my surgery he came in explained everything again to me, my mom and my grandmother. He called the day after surgery to see how I was feeling and that was very much appreciated. I was scared of how my scar would look and it doesn't even look like he did anything. He always has a smile on his face when I see him and never rushes when I am in the room with him. I am very grateful for him and highly recommend him to anyone that needs an orthopedic surgeon.

After being told by my first orthopedic surgeon that during surgery he had to remove pretty much my whole meniscus I was very worried that my knee was going to deteriorate and end up requiring a replacement at a young age. I found Dr Strauss and he talked me through a meniscus transplantation where I would receive a donor's meniscus. I had the surgery 6 months ago and am doing remarkably well. I have zero pain and normal function. Dr Strauss was superb throughout the whole process. He is patient, kind and really on top of everything. I couldn't be happier. Dr Strauss is truly an excellent ortho surgeon.

I tore my ACL playing basketball and truly thought my days on the court were over. A colleague who had been treated by Dr Eric Strauss gave me his name and number. From minute one I knew this was my guy. The office visit was great with Dr Strauss spending a good amount of time with me and my girlfriend explaining my injury (showed me my MRI and pointed things out on a knee model). My surgery went smoothly and while the early recovery stunk I am back doing what I love 6 months later. Dr Strauss is the best ACL surgeon out there!!!

Dr Eric Strauss is fantastic in every way. After seeing a number of orthopedic doctors trying to figure out the best treatment for my knee issues it was refreshing to be seen by a physician who really cares. Dr Strauss was extremely pleasant and spent a lot of time with me and my husband. He put me at ease as we reviewed the different treatments for my cartilage and meniscus tears. I am scheduled for surgery in a few weeks and am confident that Dr Strauss will get me back to all the things I want to do.

I live in Miami and after seeing a number of orthopedic doctors in my area who all told me that there was nothing they could do to help me I found Dr Eric Strauss on the internet. Within a few minutes of my first office visit with him I knew that Dr Strauss was exactly who I needed to fix the cartilage damage in my knee. Dr Strauss spent a lot of time with me and my wife reviewing my MRI and showed us on a model what my issue was and the options I had to get fixed. Nine months ago Dr Strauss did cartilage repair for my knee issue where he took cartilage from a donor and implanted it into my knee. The recovery was a long road but I am now walking around without any pain or swelling and have been back in the gym. I couldn't be happier with every aspect of the care I received from Dr Strauss. He is great.

This was my second surgery with Dr. Strauss, he previously did an HTO and OATS procedure for preparation for a possible second surgery. When I was younger another surgeon took out about 80% of my meniscus. This surgery was to replace my meniscus (MAT). The surgery has been a huge success and my chronic knee pain is gone. My overall quality of life is completely better. My expectations with what I can do though are realistic at this point. I do low impacting exercises to minimize any potential future problems. If you want a world class surgeon, then you see Dr. Strauss, simple as that.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr Strauss and the manner in which he took care of me. I had a "pothole" in my cartilage from an injury playing basketball. I live in Boston and after seeing a bunch of doctors up here I got a recommendation to travel to NYC to see Dr Strauss. I was immediately impressed by him (introduced himself as Eric) and appreciated the time he took explaining my injury and different treatment options. Six months ago he performed an osteochondral allograft implantation where cadaver cartilage was used to fill the hole in my cartilage. I am 100% good as new and have been back to all of the things I love to do. Dr Strauss is a phenomenal surgeon, caring doctor and truly good guy. Worth the trip!

I couldn't be happier with the care that I have received from Dr Strauss and his team (Shreya his PA and Landee his office manager). I tore my ACL playing basketball and thought I my days on the court were finished. Dr Strauss fixed me and I am back playing twice a week. He is a truly fantastic doctor.

Dr Eric Strauss is a phenomenal surgeon and a truly great guy. I saw him 6 months ago for a torn rotator cuff in my shoulder. Another doctor told me that my tear couldn't be fixed and that I needed a shoulder replacement. Dr Strauss expertly repaired my shoulder and I am good as new. Love this guy!

Can't say enough good things about Dr Eric Strauss and his team at NYU. Dr Strauss did my ACL reconstruction and fixed my meniscus tear. I am doing great and am back to anything and everything without issue. This is your guy if you ever hurt your knee!

I saw Dr Strauss as a third opinion for my knee. I had a lot of knee pain from some early arthritis which was keeping me from the activities I wanted to do. The two other surgeons I saw wanted me to have a knee replacement but I wasn't interested in limiting my lifestyle. Dr Strauss explained that I had another option which would allow me to keep playing basketball and skiing. Three years ago I had a high tibial osteotomy where Dr Strauss cut my bone and realigned it. The surgery was an absolute success. I have no pain and just got back from a week long ski trip out west. I am very grateful for all that Dr Strauss did for me. He is an excellent surgeon, caring doctor and all around great guy!

Dr Strauss took care of my shoulder injury (labral tear) a few months ago and did a phenomenal job. My surgery and post-operative rehab couldn't have gone smoother. I am back to playing sports without any pain. I am very grateful to Dr Strauss for his excellent work!!

I saw Dr Strauss last week for an issue with my knee. I was told by another doctor that I needed knee surgery right away (even though he never actually examined my knee). Dr Strauss was very thorough in his evaluation of my problem. He asked me a lot of questions about my symptoms and how they were impacting my activities. He actually examined my knee and took a good amount of time going over my MRI with me. We decided on trying non-surgical treatments before rushing into surgery. I was very pleased with this plan and refreshed to see a surgeon recommending non-surgical treatment first. Dr Strauss was very nice (and pretty funny too!). I am very pleased that I listened to my colleagues at work and saw him as a second opinion. The reviews on this website about Dr Strauss are 100% true- he is excellent!!!

From the first time I met Dr Strauss I was very impressed by his approach, personality and bedside manner. I tore my Achilles tendon playing basketball and was very concerned that this injury would be the end of my recreational hoops. Dr Strauss was very thorough in his examination of my ankle, his review of my MRI and his discussion of my treatment options. I had my Achilles repaired 6 months ago and the entire surgery experience was smooth. Dr Strauss was very attentive to all of my needs - calling me after surgery and responding to all of my emails and texts. I got back on the court last week and felt great. Dr Strauss is exceptional!