Free visits with the surgeon himself.
If you ever need surgery, you pay only your normal in-network deductible.
Free visits with the surgeon himself.
If you ever need surgery, you pay only your normal in-network deductible.
For active adults across the Main Line and Philadelphia suburbs.
A surgeon whose first job is keeping you off the operating table
Most orthopedic visits are three rushed minutes with someone who isn't the surgeon, and a quick nudge toward an operation. This is the opposite. You sit down with Dr. Ayzenberg himself, get a straight, plain English answer about what's really going on, and start with the least invasive fix that gets you back to your game. The visit is free. If you and he decide you truly need surgery, you pay only your normal in-network deductible.
A real person from the office calls you back within 30 minutes during office hours. Not a robot, not next week.
For active adults across the Main Line and Philadelphia suburbs.
A surgeon whose first job is keeping you off the operating table
Most orthopedic visits are three rushed minutes with someone who isn't the surgeon, and a quick nudge toward an operation. This is the opposite. You sit down with Dr. Ayzenberg himself, get a straight, plain English answer about what's really going on, and start with the least invasive fix that gets you back to your game. The visit is free. If you and he decide you truly need surgery, you pay only your normal in-network deductible.
A real person from the office calls you back within 30 minutes during office hours. Not a robot, not next week.
You've probably had the
three-minute version already
You waited weeks for the appointment. You never actually met the surgeon. A PA you'd never seen came in, glanced at your scan, and
was gone in a few minutes. You got some version of "take some ibuprofen," "you're getting older, this is just what happens," or "rest
it and see." Or the whiplash the other direction: "it's bone-on-bone, you need a replacement," decided in ninety seconds by someone who barely examined you.
You left feeling like a number. You still don't have a straight answer.
And you're still not doing the thing you actually came in to get back to. Your Saturday doubles. The back nine. The first real ski weekend of the season. Getting all the way down on the floor with the grandkids and back up without thinking about it.
You're not being difficult. You just want someone to actually look at you and tell you the truth.
Here, the surgeon's job is
to keep you off the table
whenever he can
It sounds backwards coming from a surgeon. It isn't.
Dr. Ayzenberg's whole approach is to find the least-invasive thing that gets you back to your life, and to be honest with you when that thing is not an operation. Sometimes it is. When it is, he'll tell you plainly, explain exactly why, and you'll have the surgeon who would actually be doing it sitting right across from you. When it isn't, he'll tell you that too, and you'll leave with a real plan instead of a prescription for ibuprofen and a shrug.
That's the whole point of the visit: a straight answer from the one person whose incentive you can actually trust, because he'll talk you out of surgery you don't need.
You've probably had the
three-minute version already
You waited weeks for the appointment. You never actually met the surgeon. A PA you'd never seen came in, glanced at your scan, and was gone in a few minutes. You got some version of "take some ibuprofen," "you're getting older, this is just what happens," or "rest it and see." Or the whiplash the other direction: "it's bone-on-bone, you need a replacement," decided in ninety seconds by someone who barely examined you.
You left feeling like a number. You still don't have a straight answer. And you're still not doing the thing you actually came in to get back to. Your Saturday doubles. The back nine. The first real ski weekend of the season. Getting all the way down on the floor with the grandkids and back up without thinking about it.
You're not being difficult. You just want someone to actually look at you and tell you the truth.
Here, the surgeon's job is to keep you off the table whenever he can
It sounds backwards coming from a
surgeon. It isn't.
Dr. Ayzenberg's whole approach is to find the least-invasive thing that gets you back to your life, and to be honest with you when that thing is not an operation. Sometimes it is. When it is, he'll tell you plainly, explain exactly why, and you'll have the surgeon who would actually be doing it sitting right across from you. When it isn't, he'll tell you that too, and you'll leave with a real plan instead of a prescription for ibuprofen and a shrug.
That's the whole point of the visit: a straight answer from the one person whose incentive you can actually trust, because he'll talk you out of surgery you don't need.
A free, in-person visit, and
an honest answer about your joint
The visit is exactly what it sounds like. Real time, in person, with Dr. Ayzenberg. He looks at what's
actually going on with your shoulder, knee, hip, or ankle, and tells you where you really stand. Here's what you walk out with:
A real conversation about your situation. What hurts, how long it's been going on, what you've already tried that didn't hold, and the specific thing you want to get back to, whether that's the court, the course, the slopes, or the boat.
A plain-English read on what's actually wrong. From
looking at you, in person, not guessing off an old X-ray
The least-invasive plan that can work. Surgery stays
on the shelf unless it's genuinely your best option.
The truth, even if it's "you don't need me." If an operation
won't help you, he'll say so, and point you to what will.
A free, in-person visit, and an honest answer about your joint
The visit is exactly what it sounds like. Real time, in person, with Dr. Ayzenberg. He looks at what's actually going on with your shoulder, knee, hip, or ankle, and tells you where you really stand. Here's what you walk out with:
A real conversation about your situation. What hurts, how long it's been going on, what you've already tried that didn't hold, and the specific thing you want to get back to, whether that's the court, the course, the slopes, or the boat.
A plain-English read on what's actually wrong. From looking at you, in person, not guessing off an old X-ray
The least-invasive plan that can work. Surgery stays on the shelf unless it's genuinely your best option.
The truth, even if it's "you don't need me." If an operation won't help you, he'll say so, and point you to what will.
What he handles
Minimally invasive and sports-focused. The goal is always the smallest fix that gets you back to full speed.
What he handles
Minimally invasive and sports-focused. The goal is always the smallest fix that gets you back to full speed.
The doctor you'll actually see
Dr. Mark Ayzenberg is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon (MD, FAAOS) in the Philadelphia suburbs, specializing in sports medicine and minimally invasive shoulder, knee, and hip surgery. He completed his fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute and his residency at Einstein in Philadelphia, and he's affiliated with Holy Redeemer Hospital.
He built Iron Mountain Orthopaedic Institute around a simple idea, and it's the line he actually leads with: "I don't treat pictures, I treat patients." Less pills, less shots, less surgery, whenever possible. He'll give you the time the problem deserves, and he'll be straight with you about what surgery can and can't do.
The doctor you'll
actually see
Dr. Mark Ayzenberg is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon (MD, FAAOS) in the Philadelphia suburbs, specializing in sports medicine and minimally invasive shoulder, knee, and hip surgery. He completed his fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute and his residency at Einstein in Philadelphia, and he's affiliated with Holy Redeemer Hospital.
He built Iron Mountain Orthopaedic Institute around a simple idea, and it's the line he actually leads with: "I don't treat pictures, I treat patients." Less pills, less shots, less surgery, whenever possible. He'll give you the time the problem deserves, and he'll be straight with you about what surgery can and can't do.
What patients say after
they've sat down with him
None come close
"I've seen many orthopedic doctors over the last few years, but none even come close to the same level of attention and care. He carefully studies the imaging and does a thorough exam."
Peter T.
Orthopedic patient
Didn't jump to surgery
"His conservative approach is a welcome change from the larger practices. Another doctor wanted to operate on my son right away. Dr. A said surgery was a "hard no" and recommended PT, which resolved it in a few weeks."
Sarah M.
Parent of patient
Back to my life
"From the office staff to the doctor himself, this practice was an absolute joy. After surgery I'm pain free and walking as well as I did before my injury."
Robert H.
Surgery patient
Individual experiences. Results and recovery vary from person to person, and whether surgery is right for you is decided in a personal exam.
What patients say after
they've sat down with him
None come close
"I've seen many orthopedic doctors over the last few years, but none even come close to the same level of attention and care. He carefully studies the imaging and does a thorough exam."
Peter T.
Orthopedic patient
Didn't jump to surgery
"His conservative approach is a welcome change from the larger practices. Another doctor wanted to operate on my son right away. Dr. A said surgery was a "hard no" and recommended PT, which resolved it in a few weeks."
Sarah M.
Parent of patient
Back to my life
"From the office staff to the doctor himself, this practice was an absolute joy. After surgery I'm pain free and walking as well as I did before my injury."
Robert H.
Surgery patient
Individual experiences. Results and recovery vary from person to person, and whether surgery is right for you is decided in a personal exam.
frequently asked questions
Do I really need surgery?
Maybe not, and that's the point of the visit. Dr. Ayzenberg starts with the least-invasive option that can work. If surgery isn't your best path, he'll tell you honestly and give you a real plan instead.
Will I actually see Dr. Ayzenberg, or a PA?
You see Dr. Ayzenberg. He does the exam himself, and if you need surgery, he's the one who does it. Same doctor, start to finish.
What does it cost?
Office visits are free. If you decide together that you need surgery, you pay only your normal in-network deductible, the same as you'd pay in-network, with no surprise bills. You'll know the number before anything happens.
Do you take my insurance?
Dr. Ayzenberg works with most major PPO plans. The office will confirm exactly how your plan works when they call, so there are no surprises.
How fast can I be seen?
Tell us what's going on and the office calls you back within 30 minutes during office hours to find a time, usually within a couple of weeks, sooner if it's urgent.
What if surgery can't help me?
Then he'll say so, and point you toward what actually can. An honest "no" is part of what the visit is for.
frequently asked
questions
Do I really need surgery?
Maybe not, and that's the point of the visit. Dr. Ayzenberg starts with the least-invasive option that can work. If surgery isn't your best path, he'll tell you honestly and give you a real plan instead.
Will I actually see Dr. Ayzenberg, or a PA?
You see Dr. Ayzenberg. He does the exam himself, and if you need surgery, he's the one who does it. Same doctor, start to finish.
What does it cost?
Office visits are free. If you decide together that you need surgery, you pay only your normal in-network deductible, the same as you'd pay in-network, with no surprise bills. You'll know the number before anything happens.
Do you take my insurance?
Dr. Ayzenberg works with most major PPO plans. The office will confirm exactly how your plan works when they call, so there are no surprises.
How fast can I be seen?
Tell us what's going on and the office calls you back within 30 minutes during office hours to find a time, usually within a couple of weeks, sooner if it's urgent.
What if surgery can't help me?
Then he'll say so, and point you toward what actually can. An honest "no" is part of what the visit is for.
Get a straight answer about your shoulder,
knee, hip, or ankle
A free, in-person visit with the surgeon himself. An honest read on what's really wrong, and the least-invasive way back to your game, your season, and the trips already on the calendar. If you ever need surgery, you pay only your normal in-network deductible.
A real person calls you back within 30 minutes during office hours.