Orthopedic Surgeons near Ithaca, NY
Orthopedics • Ithaca, NY • Since 1999
About
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is a privately held orthopedic care provider headquartered in Syracuse, NY (founded 1999). They operate four offices in the Syracuse area, offering comprehensive orthopedic services across subspecialties such as sports medicine, foot & ankle, joint replacement, spine, shoulder, neck & back, and therapy, plus imaging (MRI, EMG, nuclear medicine). They employ a range of clinicians (orthopedic surgeons, nurses, therapists, physician assistants, CRNAs) and provide after-hours acute orthopedic care, virtual visits, and rehabilitation services. Contact: (315) 251-3100. Nearest locations to Ithaca, NY would require direct confirmation, as SOS offices are in Syracuse/North Syracuse area.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
5719 Widewaters Parkway, Syracuse, NY 13214, US
Phone
+1 315-251-3100
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
SOS Virtual Visits
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Medicare, Private insurance, Self-pay
Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
New patient offer
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 3.6/5 (average across 16 specialists) (Varies significantly by physician (e.g., 4–75 ratings))
- U.S. News Health: Varies (e.g., 2/5 to 5/5) (Varies significantly by physician (e.g., 9–188 reviews))
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction for specific successful surgeries and sports medicine care
- Physicians described as experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate by some patients
- Positive outcomes reported for procedures such as ACL reconstructions and fracture repairs
Common complaints
- Reports of appointments feeling rushed with limited time spent by the physician
- Frustration with staff, including reports of rude interactions and poor communication
- Allegations of misdiagnosis or questionable treatment recommendations necessitating second opinions
- Complaints about long wait times for appointments and office visits
- Issues with difficulty in scheduling or receiving timely care for urgent injuries
"While talking with him he dismissed my questions, was noticeably frustrated, and incredibly rushed. . . Poor communication, lack of concern, and minimal attention to personal care."
— Patient review of Dr. Benjamin Donohue on Healthgrades"Dr. Greene and his office misdiagnosed my broken foot! After 12 weeks of their office telling me that my foot would heal on its own... I went to a different doctor who... said I ABSOLUTELY needed surgery."
— Patient review of Dr. Bruce L. Greene on Vitals"Dr. Blake is wonderful and she has one of the best bedside manners I have experienced in some time. Dr. Blake is kind, compassionate and her integrity speaks for itself."
— Patient review of Dr. Deidre Blake on HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Benjamin Donohue, MD - Ithaca, NY - Centralus Health MyChart — Dec 25, 2025
- Locations & Contact - Cayuga Health — Feb 17, 2026
- Dr. Deidre Blake, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Ithaca, NY — Aug 3, 2025
- Stephanie DeBuck, M.D. - Orthopedic Surgeon in Ithaca, NY — Apr 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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