Andrew Brief, M.D.

Profession and ways to talk to. Glad to have seen Dr. Brief

Direct, to the point, answered all questions. Gave several options to manage injury,

Excellent doctor in every way!

Dr. Blair is an excellent doctor! Very caring and is so nice. He makes you feel very at ease and explains everything that needs to be done. ! I highly recommend him.

Professional kind and honest. Would recommend him to anyone!

Dr Brief takes the time to explain everything very thoroughly.

Personable attentive concerned and answered all my questions

Everyone was courteous, efficient, answered all my questions and concerns.

Dr. Brief, operated on both feet appro. 2012 and 2014 . both successful. I’m back to him for additional foot treatment after 10- 12 years . I

Took his time and really listened to my concerns. A great experience all around. Would highly recommend him.

Extremely kind and efficient. He's a 10 out of 10

I visited Dr. Brief on Thursday, 1.25.24, and it went very well. He answered all my questions and concerns. I couldn't have been more happier after my visit with him.

I am happy that the Dr. did not want to do surgery at this time.

Knowledgeable, informative and reassuring.

I couldn’t be happier with the results of my foot surgery. Thank you Dr Brief

Dr Brief is compassionate and thorough in his explanation of my issues. He addresses my concerns and always gives me hope in that there is an answer.

Dr Brief was great when he saw my mom. He went over all details pertaining to her care & answered all questions !

Dr. Brief provided a thorough examination of my condition and provided excellent information relative to the means to correct it. I saw very quick results and the associated pain has been greatly reduced. Thank you.

He's very good at explaining and listening to his patients.

Dr. Brief is an amazing surgeon and person! He always goes above and beyond to make sure you are doing well. I have recommended several patients to Dr. Brief and they all had the best outcomes!

Intelligent, kind, thorough. Outstanding doctor.

Great guy and good advice.

He was good and explained things thoroughly

Dr Brief took the time to evaluate and understand my situation and provided valuable feedback to remedy my situation.

Direct, to the point, encouraging.

Dr Brief did a great job …provided clear explanation of what the surgery would be like and a realistic explanation of the recovery process and time frame

He's the best

It's been a long road and I think I finally found a good Doctor to add to the AAA Team. Hope everything works out.

This guy is AWESOME PERIOD !!!!

Dr, Brief was very brief,,Lacked any patient-dr. rapport ,,poor listening skills;seemed very dis interested in helping me get to the bottom of my pain to the point of rudeness.I have never experienced this issue with any of the many doctors I have had.I was extremely disappointed. He got 2 stars and not 1 because his nurse Anna was sweet and helpful when I requested some information..

Excellent physician! Explained everything & answered all of my questions!!

can i get some notes from my visit?

Dr Brief is excellent. Very smart and caring person.

A skilled surgeon who has a great human approach. Repaired my injury and was accessible, assuring and compassionate throughout my recovery. Highly recommend

I highly recommend dr brief in which. I have been going to him for a few years. He has great beside manners and listens to his patients . He recommends the best option for your treatment and explains an detail .

Dr Brief is very thorough and not an alarmist. He explains things very well and formulates a great plan moving forward

Dr. Brief was great and answered all of my questions.

Why are you knowledgeable very professional excellent doctor

Dr. Brief is a seasoned Professional and I am totally satisfied with his and all the doctors at Ridgewood orthopedic.

Two minutes

great office and very helpful.

Listened attentively to my concerns.

Excellent

He listened to me and gave me options.

Dr. Brief was very good at explaining all my options after seeing my xrays taken there. He seemed quite compassionate once he saw from the xrays the level of pain I must be dealing with. I am confident that he will be able to help me.

Great doc!

Very thorough in assessing the need for surgery and also kind in his approach knowing that the diagnosis was not what’s I thought. He is also very handsome! Haha

Very knowledgeable and explains all options for injury repair. Takes time to listen and answer all questions. Expert in his field. Performed a very difficult ankle fusion with great success. Highly recommend for any foot/ankle problems.

On point, in and out. Very good.

Excellent Doctor ! Takes the time to explain the situation with you and makes you feel like he is listening to your concerns. Hopefully you only need surgery on the Achilles once. Do it right with the right team.

Dr. Brief was very nice, listening carefully and explaining things well.

Both Dr. Brief an Dr. Liporace are highly skilled surgeons! After a devastating vehicle accident that left me in pain 24/7, along with an obvious limp, my family encouraged me to see ankle surgeon, Dr. Brief who also recommended Dr. Liporace for my femur bone. Both Surgeons operated on me, giving me my life back. NO PAIN, NO LIMP!!!! Can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am. I’m able to wear an walk in high heels 👠, that was not possible before Dr. Brief an Dr. Liporace, are my miracle DOCTORS❗️ GOD BLESS YOU BOTH WITH LONG, HEALTHY, HAPPY LIVES. You Both Are My Miracle ANGELS. Thank for giving back my Life.

Dr. Brief explained clearly what was going on with my Achilles. He had a kind and engaing demeanor. I came away feeling positive about the experience.

Dr Brief listens to my concerns, he’s easy to talk to. Dr Brief’s instructions and explanations were very clear and contacting him with quests is easy.I’m 3 months post op and very happy with my results.

Amazing knowledge and skills!!! Dr Brief patiently listens to the problems, provides explanations, and leaves time for discussion and questions. Treatment options are reviewed in detail. Never feel rushed or pressured.

Very friendly and professional staff Felt very confident with Dr. Brief’s diagnosis, Highly recommend them

Professional and caring.

Very thorough. Explained everything in detail after asking me a lot of good questions.

Very nice man and friendly. But I felt I did not get thorough explanations for care. I found more information by myself on the internet.

Very professional, kind, empathetic. Discussed options and left a lot of time for questions.

Dr. Brief was very patient and knowledgeable. Explained the best course of action. I would highly recommend Dr. Brief to anyone with foot pain. The staff was super professional and the office was immaculate.

He was great

Doctor listens to concern and advises well with infomative diagnosis and action to take to improve condition.

While Dr. Brief was nice enough and seemed to want a more aggressive approach to my issue (which I appreciated), the hour and 15 minute wait was just too much. Not one person addressed it, including the doctor himself.

Dr Brief takes the time to answer my questions. He is very thorough in his explanations, instructions and expectations. He is easy to talk to, I feel very comfortable and confident in his care

I am recovering from a mid foot fusion and I am extremely pleased that I had Dr. Brief perform the surgery. His personality and skill set are unmatched. I was also duly impressed with the professional staff at the office, everyone seems to be courteous and skilled at their jobs. A great experience overall.

Showed concern for my welfare. Gave me realistic options going forward. Treated me as an individual. Thank you

Visit handling was wonderful. Clear explanation with internet info for my follow up.

Dr. Brief answered all my questions and concerns. He did not rush the appointment and was very professional.

Straight to the point. Very attentive and concern for patient!:)

Very thorough explanation of what I would need to have Dione to correct medical situation. Explained options and why he would recommend each suggestion.

friendly, efficient

Great bed side manners and is thorough and listens to concerns/questions.

All doctors should strive to be as "Simply Terrific" as Dr. Brief. I'm 70, and of all the doctors I have seen in my life, Dr. Brief is right up in the top 10. From technical to interpersonal A+++

Great guy, competent and gives explanations that are not alarmist, simply factual.

Very Professional and very honest.

Great Great Great

Very caring doctor.

Dr Brief was prompt, informative, addressed my concerns and told me how to address the problem

Dr. Brief was professional and explained everything in terms that were easy to understand. He took his time and answered all my questions and worked through the best plan of care for me.

Always a please to see Dr. Brief. He is easy to talk to, answers all my questions, and has good information.

This was my 2nd extensive foot surgery performed by Dr Brief. He does brilliant work and I I'm thrilled with the results that enable me to walk without pain! He is patient and kind and he listens and explains really well. I have recommended him to all my friends and family...

He is lovely and kind and thorough and patient. I recommend him whenever possible.

Didn't appreciate

Excellent surgeon. Dr. Brief operated on me to repair a broken ankle. My post op visit to his office went very well, he answered every question.

The best doctor ever help me alot thank you for everything

A true professional and expert in his field. Would recommend Dr. Brief to everyone.

Dr. Brief spent time with me, addressing any concerns. The office was and always is run efficiently.

Dr. Brief is an excellent surgeon & I highly him. He has a great bedside manner & is concerned about his patients.

Dr Brief is one the best doctors in his profession. Explains everything clearly and give you an honest opinion

An exceptional doctor, lucky to have him in my corner...

Excellent care. Highly recommended.

Wonderful doctor and surgeon!!!!! The office staff doesn’t let you wait long, as soon as you go into the examination room within minutes the technician takes you for your xray and within 10 minutes Dr Brief comes and looks at your X-ray.

Very informative and staff was very Welcoming.

Dr Brief is the best best!!!!

Wonderful & very smart...

Great doctor. Extremely personable.

Very nice, helpful, and made me feel at ease about my recovery

Excellent communication, along with impressive cutting edge surgical techniques.

He has the correct last name Brief. He’s on point. Brief and straight to the point of your problem. Thanks for a great visit. Thanks also for explaining exactly what’s going on with my problem and how it can be resolved!

Dr.Brief is a top rated Dr. In my book! He is beyond knowledgeable in his field and never pushes anything that you don’t need

Extremely good doctor. Would highly recommend him.

Dr Brief makes me feel comfortable and cared for!!

Exceptional surgery and service as always!!

Very thorough and knowledgeable. He was the only specialist that figured out the exact cause of my pain.

What am excellent experience i had at this practice. The doctor and staff were Very friendly and and professional. Just great!

Wonderful doctor, easy to talk to, doesn’t rush you! Was so kind the day of the surgery took the time to see me before hand and explained things to me and my son. I am so glad that I chose him for my surgery. I have to say thst everyone that I came in contact at the office was kind and patient. I also was amazed that the waiting time from the time you come in is short. Not like other offices where you must wait. So thank you to Dr Brief and his staff. His bless you!

Excellent surgeon

Extremely professional, excellent surgeon and would recommend Dr Brief to all my friends, family and strangers.

Dr Brief is so considerate, he always has a smile and answers all your questions!!!

Always very nice, and he gets the job done!

Dr. Brief was thorough and explained everything very well. Great service!

Dr. Brief saw me through my ankle fracture for the past few months. He was nice, knowledgeable and caring. Answered all questions I had and addressed concerns patiently. The office staffs were also very professional and caring. Minimal wait time each visit. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

good man

Great communicator. Very satisfied

My surgery was excellent! Dr Brief did such a wonderful job on my ankle! I’m healing well. The staff is supportive and helpful! I would highly recommend this facility .

Dr. Brief was pleasant and down to earth. I did not feel rushed or like just another appointment.

Always professional. Listens to your comments. Helpful. Friendly.

He’s just a superb human being !

I like Dr Brief. He’s professional, practical and personable.

He was straight. Loved the fact that he mention he was there for me if my ankle pain became excruciating. Exercise long term and PT short term….

I am a bit confused. Two weeks ago, the PA told me my foot was fractured in two places and reluctantly prescribed a boot. Dr Brief said he did not see fractures and to continue wearing the boot for 2 weeks. I will continue to wear to promote optimal healing.

Dr. Brief was super nice and very informative!

Listened and his explanation of the problem was thorough. Personable too.

Excellent doctor. Very informative. Definitely cared about my concerns as to why I was there.

I found Dr Brief to be very pleasant, knowledgeable and professional!

Thank you Dr. Brief. Very helpful.

Great!!!

He only seemed interested in me if I was there to discuss surgery for my bunions.

Great doctor made me feel very comfortable about my decision. He understood my situation

Very professional and informational, listened to my story and really showed concern

Thorough, Informative, Patient, and Polite. I definitely recommend.

Polite and shows concern. Helpful with options and very honest and easy to speak with.

Fantastic doctor. Incredibly nice and genuine. Lays out the facts, and provides honest advice. Looks for options to prevent or defer surgery.

Kind and friendly. Eased my worries and answered all my questions.

Best Doctor I have ever gone to. So caring and knowledgeable.

Never saw the doctor. The assistant/information taker kept pressuring me about my covid card and I told her that it was unconstitutional. But she continued and combated the situation with untruths so at that point I walked out. I actually would like to speak with the doctor about this if he could call me. This is not a reflection on the doctor, but on the policies of the organization and the person that continue to pressure me when all of these regulations are being dropped by the state of New Jersey and New York at this time.

Very friendly.&helpful

Terrific Surgeon.

Excellent!

Dr. Brief is very kind , I trust him my health. I highly recommend him .

Had surgery 3 months ago, visually no pain and the 2 areas Dr. Brief worked on are almost 100% back to normal, a wee bit more swelling to deal with and I will be sandal ready in the spring!

Dr. Brief was thoughtful, clear and transparent about my procedure and recovery throughout the entire process.

Had a very bad ankle break , Dr Brief came into Valley to do surgery during Super Bowl! took time with me pre-op to discuss game plan , did a great job , saw him today on 1 yr anniversary , great results and steady progress. Now you will see me walking throughout the streets of Ridgewood , open field !!!this group is solid all the way through.

Great doctor!!!

Very friendly. Dr gave clear Diagnose and instructions. Friendly staffs.

Dr. Brief is always very informative, patient, and friendly! Made a tough situation feel much easier. Highly recommend!

Ever professional, friendly and caring

Everything went incredibly smoothly; I am healing really well; everyone has been kind and clear and competent. Count myself incredibly lucky to have landed with Dr Brief!!!!

Thorough, kind and took the time to talk through my issue.

Personable, very knowledgeable, and thorough. Communication skills are excellent.

Excellent doctor! Dr. Brief took me on as a emergency patient I requested him to do my surgery. He has seen & treated 3 of my children. His bed side manner & surgery expertise is excellent. I highly recommend Dr. Brief.

Very kind and gentle. Would definitely recommend to friends and family

Dr. Brief took his time and was very thorough with exam. He is very nice and reassuring.

Very helpful and reassuring

I love this guy. Best Dr ever!!!!!!!!

Excellent, very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time explaining and listening. Lives up to his reputation as the best foot/ankle specialist in NJ

He looks you in they eye and listens.

Best Doctor for Bunionectomy….Highly Recommended??????????

Dr. Brief was very professional and caring. He explained all my options and answered all my questions. I definitely would recommend him to anyone who needs to see an orthopedic surgeon.

Best doctor ever!

Completely professional

Exceptional bedside manner

Very good surgeon and pleasant to speak with.

Good service

I have been a patient of Dr. Brief’s for over 4 years. He is very knowledgeable, honest and listens to every concern. This is why I travel 1.5 hours to see him.

I had a lisfranc dislocation and 4 fractures in my foot. I had been diagnosed by another excellent doctor but choose Dr Brief for surgery. The whole office as well run, and they took care of every detail. The surgery went without a hitch. Dr Brief has been attentive and reassuring through my post surgical recovery.

Dr. Brief is collegial and charming.

Personable and friendly. Very easy to talk to. Gives you an opportunity to view your concerns and offers you insight on what he is recommending and why! Couldn’t go to anyone else. He did amazing work on my foot reconstruction.

Dr. Brief was great.

Meeting Dr. Brief for the first time was a pleasure. He was very nice and very easy to talk to. He answered all my questions and made me feel good when leaving the office.

My appointment was for 8:45 AM Dr. Brief came in explained the whole situation to me very professional and thorough very happy with him

Well organized office.

Very nice and he helped me. Feel better and walking is easier.

Excellent

Dr Brief was in a talkative mood, which was a welcome change. However the PA, MA (not sure because she never introduced herself ) needs some work. She was unkempt, dirty, and had uncontrolled filthy hair in her face. I would hope she is never in the OR.

patient-centered, trustworthy, knowledgeable, responsive, effective

Dr. Brief came very highly recommended to me and when I met him he was eager to help and fix my injury. I appreciate everything he has done for me. He is attentive, wise and very friendly. I am glad to have met him and would highly recommend him to anyone!

Dr. Brief is very knowledgeable and friendly. He explained everything I needed to know. I would definitely recommend his services.

5 star excellent didn’t even feel the injection.

He is really good and amiable

He could tell my foot was broken by looking at the X-ray. I think that’s good enough for 5 stars

My first appointment and was very happy and impressed with Dr Brief

Dr. Brief is personable and easy to communicate with. He listens to your concerns and explains all the options for treatment.

Dr. Brief was amazing. He helped me through all facets of getting back to my daily routine. Very professional and down to earth! I would suggest him to anyone. Thank you again for getting me...back on my feet!

Very thorough. Easy to speak with.

My family and I have worked with doctor brief for the past two years. As a dancer I have had a few injuries which unfortunately included multiple surgeries on my ankle. While seeing a previous doctor I never felt like I was being heard, Dr. Brief was recommended to me and I cannot tell you how great of a doctor he truly is. He takes his time to understand your problem and how it effects your daily life and tries his best to be as conservative as possible with treatment. Dr. Briefs bedside manner is beyond comforting and reassuring. You won’t be disappointed!

Knowledgeable and good listener.

Staff and doc are very professional and have a good sense of humor. It made feel at home.

Felt this first visit should have been longer and more in depth, addressing details of complaints, more Q & A and explanation of my diagnosis.