Christopher Meckel, M.D.

Established absolute trust with us immediately. We believe he understands and further explains what is going on and what the next steps in health are; which he arranged. Thank for this very present and professionally friendly doctor.

Helped several years ago, so returned.

Takes excellent of myself and my wife....Thanks!

Great doctor, great staff, great place!

Dr. Meckel is courteous, caring and knowledgeable.

Dr. Meckel listens to my comments and questions and provides answers and feedback. I never feel like he is in a hurry to end my follow-up appointments. I appreciate that he is very responsive and approachable.

Great Dr., great staff, great facility.

I like the knowledge and careful preparation of this whole experience.

Excellent Dr. great experience

Happy.

He's thé best.

couldn't help me but gave me names

Dr Meckel is especially good at engaging his patient to make decisions based on his assessment of their problems.

Excellent patient care.

Always on top of it

Wonderful very kind doctor

Dr. Meckel is thorough and answers all my questions and concerns. He is the best for knee issues!

He is one of the best doctors I have had the pleasure to know

Always have good appointment with Dr. Meckel.

He's great! He listens, and not while typing his notes. Kind and caring.

Took care expertly of both my Hips. Both hips are perfect. In fact I they were everything I could have imagined for me. I recommend you everyone I know.

Listens to patient and clearly states options for treatment.

Doctor Meckel, I totally forgot to let you know that my hip is really hurting me

Excellent appointment love Dr Meckel

I was seen right away. Dr Meckel was very helpful and informative. He wants me to get an MRI before any decision can be made which I believe is wise.

Takes his time during my meeting with him, very attentive to my concerns with pain.

On time. Efficient. Answered all of my questions.

Most organized and professional office I’ve ever experienced. I couldn’t be more pleased with my care during my hip replacement.

Dr Meckel is the best!

He's amazing

I’m very happy with Dr Meckel for his knowledge concerning my medical condition. He’s not only an expert in his field but also has an excellent bed side manner how he treats his patients! Very pleased that I have Dr Meckel as my Dr.

Dr Meckle is not only an excellent surgeon but is a good listener and very compassionate. I highly recommend him!!

Very thorough- great staff

Wonderful Efficient Understood my options Even had a couple of laughs

Very professional crew ! n dr of course! Tks for your kindness n work! Al terris

Professional

Excellent doctor with sound advice and expert care.

Very professional I love the binder explains everything

Didn’t hear what I wanted to but he still the best doctor I could’ve gone to!

He listens and and clearly answered my questions.

He is so caring and helpful. I’m very fond of doctor Meckel. And he did a wonderful job replacing my knee.

Top of his game! He is patient, experience, and a great Coach as to how best to get back to my pre-op life!!

He’s the best dr in town 👍

Listens to his patients and makes the options very clear + really knows his field. Thanks....

Good listeners. Good communication

Caring doctor who is not only an extraordinarily proficient surgeon but really listens to his patients.

Was very comfortable with Dr. Meckel!!

We discussed upcoming surgery and had a good conversation about planning for it. He helped my confidence with the upcoming procedure.

Dr. Necker came into the appointment, having reviewed the medical history so no time was wasted reviewing what was already on record. He then worked with us on practical, realistic next steps. Very impressed.

Appreciated the discussion of options. And am happy to delay the surgery for a few months or longer "without compromising my life style". Love that clarity.

Dr. Christopher Meckel, the BEST!! Thanks again for the excellence in your bilateral hip replacement for me. 3 months after surgery, it has in effect taken years off of my life, with a return to athletic feeling legs. ~Tim Blake

He made me feel better about my situation with my knees

Doc was very receptive to my wants and needs and agreed with my assessment. It was a good visit.

Excellent

He is the best!

Concerned, caring, honest

kind, considerate and has compassion

I feel that I am in the best hands.

the best thre is

Dr Michael was very thorough in explaining my hip replacement, what I would be going through, prognosis, pain management and after surgery care

I highly recommend Dr. Meckel to anyone considering a knee replacement. The result of my surgery couldn’t have been better.

Dr. MECKEL is a very personable doctor who put me completely at ease and gave me good advice about my condition.

Dr. Meckel is a remarkable surgeon who works continuously to provide the best treatment and care in the field of joint replacement. You are in very good hands with him.

Caring, funny, and a brilliant orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Meckel fully restored my active life by replacing both of my hips on the same day back in 2010. He has subsequently assisted me with a knee problem and most recently a fractured femur. No wonder he is known as the best joint replacement physician in Monterey County!

Attentive,informative,concise answers

Dr Meckel is always on top of every detail of total replacement therapy. He goes out of his way to answer all questions and he listens to suggestion from his patience about what works for them. So, I feel like I’m part of a team effort to accomplish my cure. When he is with me, I feel like I’m his only patient. He is never rushed. I really appreciate the care he takes in finding new ways that are better than what was done before.

He is great and very informative!

Great surgeon-answers questions clearly-explains what is going to happen

Dr Meckel is just the best.

Very thorough, direct, no bs. Nice facility, good vibe from Doc.

Being able to ride my tricycle & walk with no pain after PT & 90 days is amazing. Dr Meckel prepared me for every step and his support & his team ‘s quick responses made my healing process go smoothly after a full knee replacement.

Always listens and is aware of my current status!

He is simply the best! I had 2 knee surgeries and a quad rupture repair done by Dr. Meckel. I couldn't be happier with my care.

i liked him very very much he is very professional has a sense of humor and an incredible background and well thought of everywhere.

Thorough and efficient expertise! Willing to listen!

Dr. Meckel is attentive, patient, informative and indulges and encourages my questions and my effort to be well informed, understanding options so I can make informed decisions. He also leans toward the least invasive options I may have first, allowing me to make my best personal decisions.

Dr. Meckel is entirely approachable and understanding. He answered all my questions thoroughly. The wait time was minimal. The staff was kind and efficient. The facility is beautiful.

I am soooo happy he is my surgeon!!

Excellent surgeon. Well organized office. Lovely, caring assistants.

Great Doctor! Thanks!

He knew what the end result would be. Instead of waiting more months or years, I opted for the surgery. I was given several options & picked one. It’ll be the best decision for me.

He really took the time to explain what a knee replacement is all about

Personable, professional, and positive!

Personable, thorough, clear instructions for follow up and return visit.

Dr. Meckel is always very helpful, explains everything well and listens. I highly recommend him..

Knee replacement surgery last year and was back in the gym much sooner than I expected. Very well organized procedure all the way with excellent communication. Highly recommend Dr. Meckel

Best knee doctor ever. Takes his time to explain whatever it is on your mind and will answer any questions you have.

Dr Meckel is a great surgeon and does a wonderful job on post op follow up. He is always available through force and always takes time to explain things in a way that can be understood.

Excellent, caring, wise surgeon. Also good at avoiding surgery.

I am very happy with dr Meckel he did a great job on my left knee

Yes,great doctor

I'm grateful to have Doctor Meckel as my surgeon. He took the time to listen to my concerns and to give me his concerns instructions and goals to meet in order to get my left knee replacement going. Very kind respectful and professional. His staff has been just as awesome! Thank you very much!

He is always great.

Always a pleasure meeting a doctor who makes you feel heard,seen. Thankyou for answering all my questions and referring me to others that can help

Best surgeon on the Monterey Peninsula.

He listens and he speaks with knowledge and empathy.

I'm glad to be almost done. But my knee feels good it looks beautiful if you can call a knee beautiful. I'm so glad I had him for my surgery. Thank you Dr Meckel.

I, for the only surgery since Vietnam, have complete confidence in both Dr. Meckel's approach and his capability. I am very much looking forward to the recovery phase, as the surgery is a slam dunk.

Professional yet warm & reassuring. A big plus to staff & Dr. for being on time.

Dr. Meckel actually listens to

Great Doctor

Always so kind and professional.

Always seems in a bit of a hurry.

Very personable; demonstrates genuine focused concern.

Doc is fine ... see scheduling part for my gripe.

Efficient and excellent care.

Always listens to me and works with me. Did a great job on my knee replacement.

Have a phone system that allows you talk to the person you need the information from. In the past, I have left messages with that person to call me and nobody returns my call.

Very good, attentive to every details great surgeon

Very professional, friendly, informative, educational, top-notch quality work and excellent staff! Highly recommend Christopher Meckel and Monterey Spine and Joint!

☆☆☆☆☆☆My high regard and appreciation for Dr.Meckel is Great and continues to grow as my physical self keeps presenting unwanted challenges... monkey wrenches,some of them, indeed, rotten awfull. My Thankfull Heart knows how Lucky I am that he's my Doctor.

Amazing doctor. Very informative, caring, great patient care and extraordinary surgery skills.

Excellent surgeon, and unlike many surgeons, has a kind and friendly bedside manner.

Very compassionate, helpful and professional. An excellent surgeon.

Excellent, was honest about having little experience doing knee replacements on patients who have had a patellectomy. Referred me to a more experienced doctor.

This was my third knee surgery with Dr. Meckel and the second knee replacement. I have had great results and the process has been seamless with his staff and the Force app. Thank you, Dr. Meckel!!

Dr Meckel, is conscientious, thorough, sensitive to patient, listens well and explains things well!!

Easy to communicate with via text and responds quickly! Very personable and pays great attention to communicating details.

The best, period

Dr Meckel is one of the most sought out doctor on the peninsula, just ask anyone which doctor did you have most likely it's Dr.Meckel with high praises. Love love love him

Thank you, Nice to have it behind me now.

Today was my first encounter with Dr. Meckel. He demonstrated great understanding of my situation and clearly explained treatment options. I recently moved from the Bay Area to Monterey and had been evaluated by Orthopedic facility in Palo Alto. After being seen by Dr. Christopher Meckel today at the Monterey Spine & Joint I feel this is the best surgeon and health care program I will find solution to a long term painful and debilitating condition in my right hip joint.

Very attentive

Incredibly knowledgeable, the best…

Very pleased with his performance.

In the past 9 months Dr. Meckel has performed two successful hip surgeries. The man is a genus.

Dr seemed patient & listened to medical status Intake process needs improvement! Medical information should be taken prior to appointment

Two knee replacements with excellent results!

Thourough and clear.

Dr. Meckel did a great job replacing my wife’s damaged knee in early August. He and his staff provided excellent guidance and support throughout the planning, surgery and recovery

Best surgeon on the Monterey Peninsula.

Very professional and to the point. Answers all questions asked.

Quick & on schedule X-rays prior to seeing Dr Meckel tomorrow morning.

Great surgeon

Very Thorough:)

Very kind, informative, and thorough. We felt confident in his care.

warm, friendly and listens

He’s the best!

Thorough, kind, great bedside manner--I'm lucky to have such a wonderful doctor!

I credit Dr. Meckel for actually saving my life from a potential disaster...long after my initial surgery. I appreciate that he always takes him time and gives me 100% of his attention! KUDOS!

Knowledgeable , Caring professional!

Arrived there Sunday morning for my X-Rays everything went so smooth. Technician was ready in about 4 min. went in and I was done in 30 min. went very well.

Dr. Meckel is a fantastic surgeon and I know he is a very busy man. He gave me a lot of useful information. I am recovering well. I have not seen him since the surgery.

New Hip in '17 New Knee in '21 Great Doctor, Great Facility

What a wonderful doctor he is. Explains any procedure very well

Feel really happy with the explanation of Dr Meckel about my surgery procedure and recovery treatment

Professional, friendly!

A truely skilled professional.

Dr. Meckel is on of the most honest and genuinely caring doctors I have ever met. He immediately put me at ease and treated me with great respect.

Wonderful, professional, highly competent!!

Dr. Meckel successfully performed a rare and difficult Patella Transplant in 2015. The donated organ is still working perfectly six years later. Thank you Dr. Meckel!

I was at Monterey Spine & Joint on Sunday, 12:15 pm for an xray prior to my 6 week post op appointment with Dr Meckel on 9/30/21. I must give the highest xray tech rating to this young woman. The best xray experience I've had in the past year that I've been coming to Mont. Spine & Joint! Please give her a gold star. Hope to see more of her at my future appointments.

The best:)

Outstanding sugeon

Cool people

The procedure went smoothly and Dr Meckel is competent and professional. Excellent!

I highly recommend Dr. Meckel and the Staff. All were very helpful and professional from scheduling my visit to my examination with the doctor.

Excellent Doctor. Experienced, communicative, follow through, caring. All you wish for a Doctor to be.

Love tGreat to work with him, so calm it makes me relax when facing a major surgery!

Very Good , Excellent .

Dr. Meckel as always provides best care and excellent communication.

Kind and knowledgeable. Patient. Expressed concern about my situation. He was very aware of my conditions and offered his expert advice. Very satisfied with my shared experience.

I NEVER saw Dr. Meckel. Some work is need on this site. I saw James Darden: his rating 10+. A real asset to this organization.

Good listener and explainer. Patiently answered my many Questions. Helped me wade through my alternatives.