For fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement specialist Carey Politzer, M.D., improving painful joints is his passion. His focus is treating hip and knee arthritis. “What I love most about this work is that I can help make people significantly better. I see people who struggle to walk around the block and then return them to their favorite hiking trail or back to the links. That is my motivation,” Dr. Politzer said.
For fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement specialist Carey Politzer, M.D., improving painful joints is his passion. His focus is treating hip and knee arthritis. “What I love most about this work is that I can help make people significantly better. I see people who struggle to walk around the block and then return them to their favorite hiking trail or back to the links. That is my motivation,” Dr. Politzer said.
For fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement specialist Carey Politzer, M.D., improving painful joints is his passion. His focus is treating hip and knee arthritis. “What I love most about this work is that I can help make people significantly better. I see people who struggle to walk around the block and then return them to their favorite hiking trail or back to the links. That is my motivation,” Dr. Politzer said.
Upon graduating with his medical degree at Duke University, Dr. Politzer completed his postgraduate residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California San Diego. Dedicated to advancing his skills, Dr. Politzer also completed a fellowship in hip and knee replacement at the prestigious University of California San Francisco, where he trained under world-renowned joint reconstruction surgeons and performed complex primary and revision surgeries using cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Politzer approaches each patient individually and spends quality time with each patient to understand their specific goals. He focuses on restoring his patients to a higher level of function as safely and expeditiously as possible, treating everyone how he would treat his own family members.
When Dr. Politzer’s not at work, you’ll find him spending time with his wife Michelle and black lab Naomi, usually outside. He tries to stay as active as possible, and he enjoys hiking, running, cooking, and exploring new places, near and far.
Specialties
Nonoperative treatment of hip and knee arthritis
Minimally invasive partial and total joint replacement
Direct anterior hip replacement
Outpatient joint replacement
Robotic knee replacement (ROSA, makoplasty)
Computer-assisted surgery
I was very impressed with Dr Politzer. He really took his time to listen to me, he thoroughly reviewed my imaging and patiently and clearly answered my questions.
Great visit! Listened intently to my issues and took time to explain and treat with utmost care and professionalism.
Dr. Politzer put me at ease . . . great communicator!
Dr. Politzer is absolutely amazing. Sharp mind, professional, great diagnostician, kind. I have seen a lot of physicians in my lifetime, I give him 10 stars.
So personable, thorough, smart, compassionate, and caring. He takes time to listen and explain.
Detaied diagnosis of my knees’ condition .Empathy for my pain, and excellent bed side manners.
Dr politzer is a great listener. He patiently let me walk him through my complicated year of physical issues. He explained what the mri and x rays showed and carefully explained my options. He is one of the best doctors I have ever seen.
Excellent doctor. I felt I was in great hands from my first visit. Kind, caring and takes the time to listen. I would highly recommend Dr Politzer.
Dr.Politzer spent time explaining my medical condition and what options I have with a plan forward. Very much appreciated his kindness and concern. First time immediate action has been initiated to help me with my pain. I am encouraged that finally I might have some answers.
Outstanding and professional. Would recommend highly.