Canton-Potsdam Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Orthopedics • Potsdam, NY
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
6119 State Highway 11, Canton, NY 13617
Phone
315-261-5850
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Opening Hours
By appointment; call for hours of operation
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Eligibility
Individuals with a disorder of the musculoskeletal system
Application Process
Appointment required; call for information
Required Documentation
Call for required documentation
Fees
Call to verify insurance information
What types of disorders does the clinic evaluate and treat?
Evaluates and treats a wide range of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Service Area
St. Lawrence County
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 68% patient experience rating (hospital overall) (N/A)
- U.S. News & World Report: 4/5 (aggregate) (Multiple doctor profiles (e.g., 25-65 reviews per doctor))
- Vitals/WebMD: 4.5/5 (17-21 ratings per doctor profile)
Patients praise
- Many patients describe surgeons as knowledgeable, friendly, and professional
- Praise for surgical expertise, particularly in joint replacement and sports medicine
- Positive reports regarding staff courtesy and follow-up care in various instances
Common complaints
- Reports of limited appointment availability and long wait times for scheduling procedures
- Concerns regarding staff bedside manner or professionalism in some instances
- Isolated patient reports of post-surgical complications and dissatisfaction with care outcomes
"He is one of the best ever in his field. Thank you Dr. Kniefel for helping me to be able to walk again."
— Vitals patient review"Appointment availability is extremely limited. I was waiting on an appointment for a torn rotator cuff just for them to cancel the day of and to reschedule my appointment weeks later."
— LocalityBiz patient review"Please stay away from him if you want to save your life. The staph had traveled to my bones... I have medications I have to take for the rest of my life."
— Vitals patient review for an orthopedic surgeon at the practiceSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dawn M. White, PA - Physician Assistant in Potsdam, NY — May 14, 2026
- Casey L. Unruh - Nurse Practitioner in Potsdam, NY — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Kimberly M Hadian, MD - Family Medicine Physician in Canton, NY | Healthgrades — Oct 16, 2025
- Whitney L. Courson, CSW - Clinical Social Worker in Potsdam, NY — May 14, 2026
- Rochester Regional Health announces Thanksgiving hours | Public Service News | nny360.com — Nov 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedics clinics in Potsdam
Summary for user query: Orthopedics - Canton - Rochester Regional Health Potsdam - Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is a nonprofit, integrated health system serving Western New York, Finger Lakes, and beyond, formed in 2014 from mergers/acquisitions (notably Rochester General and Unity Health, plus St. Lawrence Health System in 2021). - RRH operates 9 hospitals, outpatient services, ElderONE/PACE, home health, and allied facilities, with a large network including ACM Global Laboratories. - Location emphasis: Potsdam, NY is within RRH's broader service area in the St. Lawrence region. The Potsdam/ Canton area falls under RRH’s extended regional footprint, especially for orthopedics and related specialties via RRH facilities and affiliated providers. - Key details: RRH is headquartered in Rochester, NY, with about 19,400 employees (2023) and affiliates such as Roswell Park and Rochester Institute of Technology. Management includes CEO Chip Davis. - For orthopedics in Canton/Potsdam, RRH components likely provide orthopedic services through regional facilities or affiliated partners within the St. Lawrence region, leveraging RRH’s network rather than a standalone Canton site. If you’re specifically seeking an orthopedics clinic or services in Potsdam or Canton under Rochester Regional Health, I can search for exact clinics, physicians, and contact details.
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