Douglas Matthew Petraco, MD
Total Joint Replacement
Dr. Petraco graduated cum laude with a BS in Applied Mathematics & Bioengineering from Yale University in 1988. Upon completing his undergraduate education, he received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College graduating with academic honors. His post graduate training included an internship at NYU Medical Center and an orthopedic surgery residency at The Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYU Orthopedic Hospital where he was chosen to serve as the Executive Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Petraco also completed a research fellowship in biomaterials and biomechanics at The Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Petraco specializes in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. He prides himself on offering the latest advanced techniques in joint replacement surgery including minimally invasive hip and knee replacement. Dr. Petraco serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Charles Campus. He is also one of the Orthopedic Service Line Directors for Catholic Health Services. As chief of orthopedics at St. Charles, Dr. Petraco was instrumental in bringing MAKOplasty robotic partial knee replacement to the hospital. Dr. Petraco is also the Medical Director of Precision Care Surgery Center in East Setauket where he performs numerous ambulatory hip and knee replacement surgeries allowing patients to return home 2 hours after their surgery.
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Patient Testimonials
“From the day my wife and I met Dr Petraco and his staff, we knew she had chosen the right surgeon for her total knee replacement. He was extremely attentive and compassionate to all of her needs. Whenever she had a question and called his office, she received a reply from him personally and promptly. Shortly after her surgery was scheduled, her sister went to see Dr. Petraco and found out she too needed a knee replacement. Dr Petraco arranged for her surgery the same day as my wife and even got them in the same room for an overnight stay. This again shows what a compassionate doctor he is. Her last visit was yesterday (8 weeks post-op) and she is thoroughly happy and walking pain free. Thank you Dr. Petraco and your entire staff.”
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Specialties
Knee & Hip
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Robotic Joint Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy
