Dr. James Giordano, M.D. is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. He has particular interest in rotator cuff repair, shoulder labral repair, knee ACL and multiple ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair and transplant, cartilage repair and transplant, hip labral repair, shoulder replacement, and fracture fixation. He also focuses on non-operative management of injuries with exercise programs and injections.
Dr. James Giordano, M.D. is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. He has particular interest in rotator cuff repair, shoulder labral repair, knee ACL and multiple ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair and transplant, cartilage repair and transplant, hip labral repair, shoulder replacement, and fracture fixation. He also focuses on non-operative management of injuries with exercise programs and injections.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Ridgewood Orthopedic Group through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
very thorough and friendly!
Oct-2024
Very understanding doctor. I’m very happy to have found Ridgewood for my issues with my knees
Oct-2024
The best!. Explains everything so knowledgeable. Understanding, kind and
A great bedside manner!
Oct-2024
On time, knowledgeable, very thoughtful and gave me options.
Oct-2024
Wonderful doctor and office .
Oct-2024
Was so nice
Oct-2024
Excellent communication, very knowledgeable and kind Doctor.
Oct-2024
Dr G has a great bedside manner. He really listens to you and explains everything clearly.
I would highly recommend him.
Sep-2024
Quick, personable, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I liked him.
Sep-2024
awesome all around.
Sep-2024
very easy to talk to and for me he was excellent
Sep-2024
First time meeting Dr. Giordano. He was pleasant and left me with thorough understanding of my shoulder problem.
Sep-2024
I feel like I am in excellent hands with Dr.Giordano. We openly discuss options for my treatment and I trust him implicitly.
Sep-2024
Dr G is an awesome doctor. Very down to earth and speaks so you can understand !! I am so glad I found this great place
Sep-2024
Thorough, knowledgeable, kind
Sep-2024
Kind caring and compassionate. The beat
Sep-2024
Dr. Giordano was an absolute pleasure to meet. He took time with me and was very sweet!
Sep-2024
Listens, has a great bedside manner, he gets it…..
Sep-2024
Very easy to talked, listened to my concerns. Great in every way!
Aug-2024
He is so nice and makes you feel so comfortable. He asks you if you have any questions and answers any questions you have. I have surgery with him in two weeks and I feel very confident with him.
Aug-2024
Easy to talk to. Listens. Knows his stuff.
Aug-2024
He was terrific. He was knowledgeable and had a great bedside manner.
Aug-2024
Dr. Giordano is friendly, kind, patient and very knowledgeable
Aug-2024
He was excellent
Jul-2024
Great
Jul-2024
Dr. Giordano is very kind and listens to you and tells you what is happening and what your options are. I highly recommend him.
Jul-2024
Today was my first visit after a bicycle fall. I was able to come in on the day I first called. the place was impeccable. The doctor was courteous and gave me great direction on how to handle my broken clavicle.
Jun-2024
Very knowledgeable and personable. He immediately knew my problem and how to fix it! Highly recommend. Mahwah office is less busy than the Ridgewood office.
Jun-2024
Dr Giordano provided excellent guidance to resolve my shoulder issue without invasive procedures
Jul-2024
I love Dr. Giordano. He is very personable. Explains things well. And has delivered 100% on my surgery results. I have had two surgeries with him and would highly recommend him.
Jun-2024
He listened to me . I felt that he cared about me. He gave me options znd recommendations
Jun-2024
Dr.Giordano is very friendly and professional.
Jun-2024
Not only a fine surgeon, he listens and addresses all my concerns with compassion. I have full trust in him.
Jun-2024
Dr. Giordano very caring and thorough.
May-2024
Knowledgeable, listens to me and
provides solutions.
May-2024
Took his time to explain the diagnosis. Excellent bed side manner..
May-2024
Very straightforward and answered any questions that I had..great visit
May-2024
Young
Smart
Personable
May-2024
Love Dr. Giordano! Not only is he an excellent doctor, he is friendly and always has a smile on his face. He explains things so it’s easy to understand.
May-2024
I felt a little rushed, but the doctor gave me a prescription for physical therapy.
Apr-2024
Great visit, Dr Giordano is very helpful & thorough -resolved my issue. Happy with my results!
Apr-2024
Very personable and cares about your thoughts and opinions!
Apr-2024
Friendly and concerned.
Apr-2024
Very professional and kind
Mar-2024
Dr Giordano is terrific. Personable, knowledgeable and very easy to connect with.
Feb-2024
As always Dr. Giordano listened and developed a plan of care for me. He is courteous and kind.
Feb-2024
Very knowledgeable but ran out of the office before I was finished asking questions. Had to follow him out the door to ask my last 2 questions. Thought doctors were supposed to ask if there is anything else you need to know before leaving the examining room.
Feb-2024
Dr. Giordano and his staff were attentive to my needs. The registration process went smoothly.
Feb-2024
Very helpful and professional
Feb-2024
Dr. Giordano is a fantastic doctor, who is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and has an exceptional bedside manner.
I’ve had a few office visits, and meniscus surgery all with no issues. First surgery without nausea or pain. He’s there to listen and address all questions and concerns. I saw him at the Mahwah location, where I found that office to be very kind , professional, and accommodating . Couldn’t ask for better.
Jan-2024
Very thorough and caring
Feb-2024
Personable, took time and sensitivity to explaing treatmen
Jan-2024
spoke to us, answered our questions, didn't rush us, I felt he cared about me and how i was feeling,
Jan-2024
Excellent!!! He is wonderful!
Jan-2024
Thanks for your help.
Jan-2024
Very concerned about my well being.
Easy to talk to and very compassionate!
Jan-2024
Love Dr zhordano , has lots of patience answer all my questions . The Mawah office is very efficient. Nothing like the Ridgewood office. You can’t even get Ridgewood to pick up phone’s terrible. Very pleased with Mawah. Will not go to the Ridgewood office again. Since Loretta retired it’s a mess.
Jan-2024
Awesome, great interaction. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
Dec-2023
Very nice to talk to. Explained everything in detail.
Dec-2023
He ranks among the finest doctors, attentive and dedicated to listening to your concerns, investing the time needed for a thorough understanding.
Dec-2023
great Dr.and wonderful personality
Dec-2023
Nice guy
Dec-2023
Very nice and knowledgeable. Very happy with this doctor .
Dec-2023
Professional , kind, knowledgeable. Found the cell phone in the room and returned it! Thank you.
Dec-2023
Dr Giordano took his time to explain the procedure of the surgery and gave me time to think about was very clear and friendly
Nov-2023
Very nice, great listener. Happy with treatment and advice.
Nov-2023
Dr. Giordano listened to my concerns and addressed my issues and explained thoroughly my treatment options.
Nov-2023
Very friendly, knowledgeable and practical. Just wish my appointment time was kept rather than waiting 40 minutes.
Nov-2023
Personable and helpful.
Nov-2023
He listens, cares, provides answers, and appropriate solutions.
Oct-2023
Nice personality, Knowledgeable.
Oct-2023
Dr. Giordano was caring and understanding. He listened to my concerns and made me feel very comfortable.
Nov-2023
Personable. Answers questions.
Oct-2023
Analyzed my problem and told me just needed anti inflammatory
Oct-2023
EXCELLENT CARE~
Oct-2023
I am extremely satisfied with the Dr’s explanation of my condition and diagnosis.
His friendly manner put me at ease and made comfortable
Oct-2023
Was very friendly and answered my questions
Oct-2023
Dr. Giordano was very thorough in evaluating my son. He paid attention to detail and even came back in the room to check him again to make sure he didn't miss anything. And is a very likeable doctor.
Oct-2023
Wonderful bedside manner. He made me feel a part of the appointment, welcoming my questions, and was very generous with his time.
Sep-2023
Dr. Giordano was very kind and listened to my problem. He had a solution and explained to me what was wrong. Very happy with my visit and outcome.
Sep-2023
First time I was there and he was wonderful ❤️
Sep-2023
Explained my concern - unrushed.
Sep-2023
Very professional and took his time to explain my issues and best way to treat my injury.
Sep-2023
Took the time with me. Explained my diagnosis well and gave me options.
Sep-2023
Very compassionate and easy to talk to.
Aug-2023
He is such a good doctor he listens takes his time with his patients.
Aug-2023
He's thorough and professional.
Aug-2023
The very very best! Brilliant surgeon who deeply cares about his patience and their recovery.
Aug-2023
Very nice and straight forward...going to be a GREAT addition to the staff.!!!
Aug-2023
Provided options and answered all my questions.
Aug-2023
Went above and beyond to resolve treatment for family member.
Aug-2023
Takes his time and explains his treatment plan. Great personality!
Aug-2023
Excellent communication skills. Very thorough.
Aug-2023
Very professional. Explained options for treatment so that I could choose what would best work for me. It's wonderful to be able to participate in selecting your own care!
Aug-2023
Pleasant, efficient , accurate and on time.
Aug-2023
Excellent bedside manner, knowledgeable and incredibly likable. I haven’t even had my surgery yet but I’m honestly looking forward to it.
Jul-2023
Simply the best around
Jul-2023
First rate surgeon. Excellent bedside manor. A physician who works with his patients and listens to and addresses their concerns. A physician who cares about his patients. My highest recommendation! A credit to Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, LLC and Ortho New Jersey
Jul-2023
Great doctor. Thank
Jul-2023
Very Helpful. Appreciated his thoughtful perspective and approach.
Jul-2023
Great communication and makes me feel comfortable.
Jul-2023
Thorough and professional
Jul-2023
Great bedside manner! Listens to your concerns. Answers all your questions. Has a good sense of humor. Tells you what to expect with procedure to be administered.
Jul-2023
Excellent practice, and great Doctors and staff.
Jun-2023
James Giordano took the time to handle to handle all of my many questions and answered everything to my satisfaction.
Jun-2023
The whole staff was very nice, helpful and timing was excellent.
Jun-2023
Helpful & pleasant
Jun-2023
Great start! Looking forward to healing.
Jun-2023
Very professional easy to talk with and listens to your problems
Jun-2023
Dr Giordano wax very nice. Did what he needed to assess my problem. Answered my questions. However, I felt like he rushed me a bit…. which is why I gave 4 stars and not 5.
Jun-2023
Dr. Giordano has excellent professional and bedside manners. He does not rush you, answers all your questions and concerns!
Jun-2023
Frindly, passinate, understaning,easy to communite. I will give him an excellent rating.
Jun-2023
Dr Giordano is top notch. Very easy going and his ability to communicate the procedure and recovery was very accurate.
May-2023
Knowledgeable and patient
May-2023
He listen well answers question n never tries to rush you. He is friendly Kind n considerate.
May-2023
Terrific
Apr-2023
Little more gentle when putting the needle in my knee.
Apr-2023
I just did the exercises provided they work and work! Also the definitive confirmation on diagnosis and Dr. Stated “NO SURGERY” since I had been bludgeoned otherwise and paused for a second and third opinion.
Apr-2023
Dr.G. is caring and spends the necessary time with me. Excellent.
Apr-2023
The doctor was thorough and took the time to answer all of my questions.
Apr-2023
He’s wonderful
Apr-2023
Entire team was great. Dr. Giordano took his time, explained things very well made me feel comfortable
Mar-2023
Very sincere and answers questions without hesitation. A pleasure to communicate with him
Mar-2023
Excellent doctor. Put me art ease. Highly recommend him.
Mar-2023
Dr. Giordano was patient, and listened to my concerns. He explained treatment options clearly.
Mar-2023
Welcoming, informative. He took the time to clearly explain everything to me.
Great bedside manor.
Mar-2023
Very professional. Answered all my questions.
Mar-2023
Love him the best ORTHOPAEDICS James F Giordano
Feb-2023
Is very attentive and knowledgeable
Feb-2023
Absolutely the best surgical experience
Knowledge and expert at what he does.
He also has a manner that gives you confidence that you will recover successfully
Jan-2023
Very pleasant and professional
Jan-2023
To the point and explains things well.
Jan-2023
Nice professional and has been very helpful to me with his treatment.
Jan-2023
Took the needed time to explain in detail the type of treatment.
Jan-2023
Outstanding !
Dec-2022
I am a retired RN, so my standards. Dr. Giordano is willing to listen to a patient's view, with regards to treatment. So happy I found him!
Nov-2022
Great bedside manner. Appreciated his honesty.
Nov-2022
Outstanding Surgeon. I could not have hoped for a better Doctor, his skill, knowledge, and personality are top notch. I will absolutely recommend Doctor Giordan to anyone I know or come across that is in need of this type of operation.
Phil Cadiou
Nov-2022
On time. Clear, understandable treatments with explanations. Couldn't ask for anything more.
Nov-2022
Kind knowledgeable and patient
Nov-2022
Super informative and professional! Thank you!!
Oct-2022
Very good Dr, took the time to discuss my problem as well as other health issues I am having. Very informative and didn’t feel rushed out of the office.
Oct-2022
Dr. Giordano did wonders for my knee without having to replace it. He takes time to listen and answer all questions. Highly recommend!
Oct-2022
Dr. Giordano is very personable and knowledgeable.
Oct-2022
Very pleasant and thorough.
Answered all question
Oct-2022
Professional, courteous, understanding. He explained the issue and gave me options.
Oct-2022
Awesome doctor to patient care.
Oct-2022
Very professional.
Sep-2022
Dr. Giordano took the time to talk me through my different options for knee surgery. He was helpful and honest.
Sep-2022
Dr. G was amazing.
Sep-2022
Spent time with me discussing my situation. I did not feel rushed. Doctor was caring with his questions and also answering mine. Very good experience.
Sep-2022
Excellent doctor and excellent bedside manner!
Sep-2022
Courteous, knowledgeable and professional
Sep-2022
Dr. Giordana is a great doctor, he is professional, caring, concerned.
Sep-2022
Jumped in for Dr. Terranova due to scheduling conflict for Cortisone shot. Very nice bedside manner. Professional.
Sep-2022
Took his time with me and answered all my questions. Very professional.
Sep-2022
Dr. Giordano and staff were terrific!!
Sep-2022
Listened well and explained clearly. Very personable.
Sep-2022
Excellent service, entire group are excellent in orthopedic arenas' and guidance for your ailment
Sep-2022
Friendly, informative, easy to talk to and reassuring
Aug-2022
Listens, takes time to explain and answers all questions without haste.
Aug-2022
Dr. Giordano was very knowledgeable and answered several questions about my knee injury. I would recommend him friend or family.
Aug-2022
Caring, understanding, thoughtful and very professional. Thank you James!
Aug-2022
Dr. Giordano is the best, hands down!
I had a major mountain bike accident which resulted in 2 xtra large rotator cuff tears, a large bicep tear and nerve damage to my hand. I am 6 weeks out of surgery and healing amazingly. Not only is he an incredible surgeon, he truly cares for his patients and has a great personality. You will not be disappointed!
Aug-2022
High energy but a bit hurried and not very solution-oriented toward non-invasive/exercise options. I felt unsatisfied with the level of professional courtesy.
Jul-2022
Patient with me and builds trust in seconds great doctor
Jul-2022
Best doc
Jul-2022
Very pleased
Jul-2022
Outstanding!!! Very friendly and courteous. Took the time to answer all questions and concerns. Informative and honest.
Jul-2022
Excellent
Jul-2022
Excellent doctor
Jul-2022
The best
Jul-2022
Dr. Giordano was wonderful. The needle/injection devices, not so much. Not sure if the cannula gauge was too narrow, the hub of the needle faulty, or the gel too viscous, but Dr. G. had difficulty delivering the gel to the desired location. The equipment provided some challenges.
Jul-2022
Dr. Giordano is personable ,energetic, great listener, and empathetic to the concerns of my father. Great medical office, wonderful and warm experience from start to finish
Jul-2022
He gave me excellent guidance & a plan moving forward.
Jul-2022
Dr. Giordano was excellent! He explained everything gave me different options, took his time and made sure I understood my options. I would highly recommend him to others!
Jul-2022
excellent doctorand comfortingdoctor--
thank you.
Jun-2022
Very informative & explained everything
Jun-2022
He is a caring and helpful physician.
Jun-2022
I usually don’t leave reviews (good or bad) but I must say Dr. Giordano is exceptional.
Jun-2022
Excellent service from this Dr
Jun-2022
Was very thorough and spent time explaining management of my condition.
Jun-2022
Dr Giordano always gives you the time needed to ask any questions and always explains things for you to understand.
May-2022
Dr. Giordano was great. He helped me to make an informed decision about surgery by listening to my concerns and detailing my options. The surgery was very successful and I am already getting back to my old self. I highly recommend Dr. Giordano.
May-2022
Friendly, thorough, and explained everything in an easy to understand dialogue
May-2022
Very informative! Great with discussing the possibilities of treating the issue.
May-2022
Very patient friendly took his time explained everything
May-2022
Dr Giordano was excellent!! He saw me on an emergency basis and got me out of pain
May-2022
Professional friendly knowledgeable. Made me feel very comfortable
May-2022
Excellent Dr. Listens and acts accordingly. His diagnosis for my elbow was correct. Just after 2 months of OT excellent progress.
May-2022
Good honest answers.
May-2022
Dr Giordano was excellent. He was thorough, answered all of our questions and gave us an executable action plan to get better. I highly recommend him
May-2022
Very friendly and took time to listen to my concerns.
such great bedside manner and so open to answer all questions and give thorough explanations.
Apr-2022
His attitude made me extremely comfortable. Dr Giordano explained my options and the differences between them which made it easy to decide on a course of action. I would recommend him to anyone.
Apr-2022
i felt rushed by the doctor
May-2022
Thorough and detailed explanations
Apr-2022
Very helpful
Apr-2022
Excellent!
Apr-2022
I know Dr Giodano was super busy yet he still sat with us like he had all the time in the world! He thoroughly described his conclusion on a diagnosis and answered all of our questions in detail. I would recommend him to anyone who is have orthopedic pain/problems! Overall, one of the best doctors I've ever had!
Apr-2022
I was seen by Dr Giordano for a trauma injury. I found his evaluation comprehensive. His explanation was clear. He proposed treatment options with pro and con and recommend. I would choose him again.
Apr-2022
Dr Giordano listened and addressed all of my concerns .
The staff was also very professional .
Apr-2022
Wonderful Doctor, great personality and treatment. So glad I went to him.
Apr-2022
Very engaged and knowledgeable. A great addition to the team!
Mar-2022
Great communicator
Extremely thorough
Mar-2022
He listened to my problem took z-Rays and was able to help me! I would recommend him to anyone!
Mar-2022
Very professional and informative.
Mar-2022
Very polite and concern with your situation
Mar-2022
Dr. Giordano was friendly and took time to explain my condition and options without rushing. I also appreciate that I was seen promptly. Thank you.
Mar-2022
Excellent advice and very personable. Thank you
Mar-2022
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85 South Maple Avenue 2nd Floor Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Dr. James Giordano, M.D. is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. He has particular interest in rotator cuff repair, shoulder labral repair, knee ACL and multiple ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair and transplant, cartilage repair and transplant, hip labral repair, shoulder replacement, and fracture fixation. He also focuses on non-operative management of injuries with exercise programs and injections.
Dr. Giordano graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and attended Temple University School of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. Dr. Giordano completed his orthopaedic training in New York City at Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital Center with subspecialty training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Columbia Presbyterian Department of Bioengineering, CV Starr Hand Institute, and the A.I. Dupont Institute for Children. He acted at Chief Resident during his final year of training. Following his residency, Dr. Giordano then chose to pursue an additional year of training at the University of Southern California in Sports Medicine. He worked integrally as a team physician for the football team, women’s basketball team, and women’s soccer teams. He also worked at the University of California Irvine Department of Biomedical Engineering in complex shoulder surgery research.
Prior to joining Ridgewood Orthopaedic Group, he treated patients in New York for five years and was awarded a “Top Doctor.” He practiced general Orthopaedic Surgery with a focus on Sports Medicine and fracture care.
Dr. Giordano enjoys spending time with his wife and son as well as playing tennis, skiing, and snowboarding.
Education Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN Medical Degree: Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Training Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Mount Sinai St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship: University of Sourthern California Sports Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
very thorough and friendly!
Very understanding doctor. I’m very happy to have found Ridgewood for my issues with my knees
The best!. Explains everything so knowledgeable. Understanding, kind and A great bedside manner!
On time, knowledgeable, very thoughtful and gave me options.
Wonderful doctor and office .
Was so nice
Excellent communication, very knowledgeable and kind Doctor.
Dr G has a great bedside manner. He really listens to you and explains everything clearly. I would highly recommend him.
Quick, personable, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I liked him.
awesome all around.