A Real Office Visit with Dr Ayzenberg
Every option explained before you decide anything
A Real Office Visit with Dr Ayzenberg.
Every option explained before you decide anything
For active adults in Huntingdon Valley and nearby suburbs.
A surgeon who'd rather talk you out of surgery than into it.
Most orthopaedic visits are a few rushed minutes and a recommendation nobody explains. Here, you get the opposite.
Dr. Ayzenberg goes through your imaging with you, tells you in plain English what's actually wrong, and lays out every option you have, starting with the least invasive one that can work. Including the option where you don't need surgery at all.
No rush. No pressure. Just a straight answer.
A real person from the office calls you back Shortly during office hours. Not a robot, not next week.
For active adults in Huntingdon Valley and nearby suburbs.
A surgeon who'd rather talk you out of surgery than into it.
Most orthopaedic visits are a few rushed minutes and a recommendation nobody explains. Here, you get the opposite.
Dr. Ayzenberg goes through your imaging with you, tells you in plain English what's actually wrong, and lays out every option you have, starting with the least invasive one that can work.
Including the option where you don't need surgery at all. No rush. No pressure. Just a straight answer.
A real person from the office calls you back during office hours. Not a robot, not next week.
You've probably had the
three-minute version already
You waited weeks for that appointment. Then someone glanced at your scan, said a few words you didn't quite follow, and was gone.
Maybe it was "take some ibuprofen." Maybe "you're getting older, this is just what happens." Maybe "rest it and see."
Or you got hit the other direction. "It's bone on bone, you need a replacement." Ninety seconds, barely an exam, and no explanation of why.
Either way you left without the thing you actually went there for. A clear picture of what's wrong, and what your choices are.
And you're still not doing the thing you went in to get back to. Sleeping through the night on that side. Reaching overhead without bracing for it. Getting back in the gym. 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 explain what's going on
and what you can do about it.
Here, the least invasive thing
that works is the first thing We Try
It sounds backwards coming from a surgeon. It isn't.
The way Dr. Ayzenberg sees his job, it's to find the smallest thing that gets you back to your life. Often that isn't an operation. When it isn't, he says so.
One patient brought her 32-year-old son in for a second opinion on his shoulder, after a large practice wanted to operate right away. Dr. Ayzenberg told him surgery was a hard no and sent him to physical therapy. It resolved in a few weeks.
Sometimes it is surgery. When it is, he explains exactly why, walks you through what it involves, and he's the one who performs it.
You've probably had the
three-minute version already
You waited weeks for that appointment.
Then someone glanced at your scan, said a few words you didn't quite follow, and was gone.
Maybe it was "take some ibuprofen." Maybe "you're getting older, this is just what happens." Maybe "rest it and see." Or you got hit the other direction. "It's bone on bone, you need a replacement." Ninety seconds, barely an exam, and no explanation of why.
Either way you left without the thing you actually went there for. A clear picture of what's wrong, and what your choices are. And you're still not doing the thing you went in to get back to. Sleeping through the night on that side.
Reaching overhead without bracing for it. Getting back in the gym. 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 explain what's going on and what you can do about it.
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.
The way Dr. Ayzenberg sees his job, it's to find the smallest thing that gets you back to your life. Often that isn't an operation. When it isn't, he says so.
One patient brought her 32-year-old son in for a second opinion on his shoulder, after a large practice wanted to operate right away. Dr. Ayzenberg told him surgery was a hard no and sent him to physical therapy. It resolved in a few weeks.
Sometimes it is surgery. When it is, he explains exactly why, walks you through what it involves, and he's the one who performs it.
An unhurried visit, and a straight
answer about your joint
Real time. In person. Unhurried. Someone goes through your imaging with
you and tells you where you actually stand.
A clear picture of what's actually wrong. From a real exam and your imaging, gone through with you, not summarized at you.
Every option you have. All of them, with honest pros and cons, starting with the least invasive.
The reasoning, not just the recommendation. Why this option and not that one, in plain English, so you can actually decide.
A straight answer on surgery. If you don't need it, we'll tell you. If you do, you'll know exactly why.
An unhurried visit, and a straight 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, wrist, elbow or ankle, and tells you where you really stand. Here's what you walk out with:
A clear picture of what's actually wrong. From a real exam and your imaging, gone through with you, not summarized at you.
Every option you have. All of them, with honest pros and cons, starting with the least invasive one that can work.
The reasoning, not just the recommendation. Why this option and not that one, in plain English, so you can actually decide.
A straight answer on surgery. If you don't need it, you'll be told. If you do, you'll know exactly why.
What he handles
Minimally invasive and sports-focused. The goal is always the
smallest fix that gets you back to full speed.
Not sure which bucket you're in? That's fine. Tell us what hurts and we'll point you the right way.
What he handles
Minimally invasive and sports-focused. The goal is always the smallest fix that gets you back to full speed.
Not sure which bucket you're in? That's fine. Tell us what hurts and we'll point you the right way.
The doctor you'll actually see
Dr. Mark Ayzenberg is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic 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 Orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic 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 Orthopaedic 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
"Surgery was a hard no."
"Another doctor from one of those large practices wanted to operate on my son right away. Dr. A told my son surgery was a hard no and recommended PT, which resolved the problem in a few weeks. His conservative treatment approach is a welcome change."
Peter T.
Orthopaedic patient
"He explained the reasoning"
"He took the time to explain the problem, explain the options, and explained the reasoning behind the course of treatment."
Kelly O.
Patient
"I felt genuinely cared for"
"The care I received while in office and the follow up post visit has exceeded my expectations. From Dr. Mark and his staff, I felt genuinely cared for."
Andy
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
"Surgery was a hard no"
"Another doctor from one of those large practices wanted to operate on my son right away. Dr. A told my son surgery was a hard no and recommended PT, which resolved the problem in a few weeks. His conservative treatment approach is a welcome change."
Peter T.
Orthopaedic patient
"He explained the reasoning"
"He took the time to explain the problem, explain the options, and explained the reasoning behind the course of treatment."
Kelly O.
Patient
"I felt genuinely cared for"
"The care I received while in office and the follow up post visit has exceeded my expectations. From Dr. Mark and his staff, I felt genuinely cared for."
Andy
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.
Can I see Dr. Ayzenberg himself?
Yes. Tell the office when they call and they'll book you with him. He does book out, so if you'd rather be seen sooner, Jamie Hermance, his physician assistant, can usually get you in faster. She works side by side with Dr. Ayzenberg, he reviews the plan either way, and if you need surgery he's the one who performs it. Your call, and nobody will rush you into either one.
What does it cost?
A visit here is billed to your insurance the same as any specialist appointment, so your cost is whatever your plan's copay or deductible works out to. Handling it yourself? We'll quote you the visit cost on the callback, before you book. Nothing gets billed that we haven't told you about first.
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 shortly 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.
What if I do need surgery?
Then Dr. Ayzenberg does it himself, minimally invasive wherever possible. He handles the complicated cases other surgeons pass on, including revisions and reconstructions, and one patient flew six thousand miles for a rare shoulder repair. You'll know exactly what's involved before you agree to anything.
frequently asked
questions
Do I really need surgery?
Maybe not, and that's the point of the visit. We start with the least invasive option that can work, and plenty of people leave here without an operation. If surgery isn't your best path, you'll be told honestly and you'll leave with a real plan instead.
Can I see Dr. Ayzenberg himself?
Yes. Tell the office when they call and they'll book you with him. He does book out, so if you'd rather be seen sooner, Jamie Hermance, his physician assistant, can usually get you in faster. She works side by side with Dr. Ayzenberg, he reviews the plan either way, and if you need surgery he's the one who performs it. Your call, and nobody will rush you into either one.
What does it cost?
A visit here is billed to your insurance the same as any specialist appointment, so your cost is whatever your plan's copay or deductible works out to. Handling it yourself? We'll quote you the visit cost on the callback, before you book. Nothing gets billed that we haven't told you about first.
Do you take my insurance?
Dr. Ayzenberg works with most major PPO plans. When the office calls, they'll confirm exactly how your specific plan works, so nothing surprises you later.
How fast can I be seen?
Tell us what's going on and the office calls you back shortly during office hours to find a time, usually within a couple of weeks, sooner if it's urgent.
What if I do need surgery?
Then Dr. Ayzenberg does it himself, minimally invasive wherever possible. He handles the complicated cases other surgeons pass on, including revisions and reconstructions, and one patient flew six thousand miles for a rare shoulder repair. You'll know exactly what's involved before you agree to anything.
Find out what's actually wrong,
and every option you have
An unhurried visit, in person. Your imaging gone through with you, a plain-English answer about what's going on, and every option you have, starting with the least invasive one that can work.