Dr. Craig Levitz, MD
Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Craig Levitz, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Rockville Centre, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Levitz has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
3.1 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (29 reviews)
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36 Lincoln Ave Rockville Centre, NY 11570Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Levitz
3.1
29 ratings, 10 with a written review
| 5 star | 45% | 45% |
| 4 star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 star | 7% | 7% |
| 1 star | 38% | 38% |
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What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Daniel Macari – May 13, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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Oct 06, 2023
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Did my two shoulders when no one else would touch me cause they said I couldn’t be fixed. He’s the best orthopedic in the industry and I recommend him wholeheartedly. I’m 100% fixed thanks to his skills as a surgeon and my obedience in following instructions after surgery!! That’s also key!! I always recommend him . My husband just had two meniscus repaired by Doc Levitz .
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Georgene Stallone – Jan 29, 2020
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Dr Levitz is an amazing doctor. His staff is outstanding and very knowledgeable. I travel from Florida just to see Dr Levitz because of his new and innovative techniques I have had severe knee pain and in need of a knee replacement, but these injections leave me “pain free”. I would highly recommend him and his staff
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Raymond in Coral Springs , FL – Feb 06, 2019
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Thanks for your praise and kind... Read More
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Dr. Levitz is one of the most unprofessional doctors I have ever met. He has a horrible bedside manner, and his interest is not about the patient, but rather about making money. He will order injections that cost thousands of dollars and try and push you for surgery. He will only request that you get an MRI in Orlin and Cohen which he owns the MRI location in the building which lines his pockets twice. He will not put his hands on you for an examination, but will try and tell you he knows it all
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Oct 11, 2018
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Every appointment I had with Dr. Levitz lasted less than 5 min. I ended up having surgery on my shoulder with him after seeing him several times. He claims that no one ever has problems after his surgeries and when you tell him about an issue you are having he blames it on the physical therapy location. This man thinks he is a G-D and that no one is greater than him. Time to get off your high horse and spend some time with your patients and answer their concerns professionally.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Feb 27, 2018
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Waited in the waiting room for 45 minutes. Then, Dr. Levitz barely spoke with me. I visited him a few times and the combined time he spent talking with me was probably 3 minutes.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Commack, NY – May 16, 2017
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Dr. Levitz was pleasant and concerned with my case. He spent more than adequate time with me diagnosing and discussing my options. Staff was likewise very professional and helpful and I made it to him by a straightforward reservation. I feel comfortable with him and confident with his decision on how to proceed. Although there are a lot of people in their practice there is more than one doctor and more important I am elated that other people are interested as well with my doctor. Thank you, Arty
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Arthur S. in Wantagh, NY – Feb 01, 2017
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great doctor and staff. Wait times can be excessive-I get around this by booking first or second appt. he is well worth it. Great disposition and really listens to you.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Wantagh, NY – Jun 23, 2016
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Nice guy, but not somebody I'd trust. Both visits were 1+ hour wait, and then 2 minutes with the doctor. Really wanted to do surgery on my shoulder. Literally walking out the door while I was still asking questions.
When I wanted renew physical therapy Rx after 3 weeks, refused to renew prescription without me coming back in. After talking to office manager, told me it's doc's discretion
If you want to be coerced into surgery in what feels like a cattle factory, this is the ticket.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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David in Merrick, NY – Jun 10, 2016
Hi David,
We agree: Superior orthopedic care also... Read More
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About Me
care philosophy
Chief of sports medicine.biography
Craig Levitz, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist who is known for his use of minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures for kneeOrthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
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Amer Sports Med Inst, Sports Medicine-orthopedic Surgery University Of Pa Health System, Orthopedic Surgery
Residency HospitalAmerican Sports Medicine Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 1998Hospital University Of Pennsylvania
Internship Hospital, 1993University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1992Cornell University
Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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