Orthopedics - Ellis Medicine
Orthopedic • Schenectady, NY • 4+ locations listed: Ellis Hospital, McClellan Street Health Center, Bellevue Woman's Center, Medical Center of Clifton Park locations
About
Ellis Medicine offers orthopedic services as part of its nonprofit, community and teaching health system in New York’s Capital Region. Key details: - System overview: 438-bed facility with multiple campuses (Ellis Hospital, Ellis Health Center, Bellevue Woman’s Center, Medical Center of Clifton Park) and several service locations. Over 3,300 employees and 700+ medical staff. - Orthopedic care: Included among inpatient and outpatient services, with a focus on comprehensive orthopedic care as part of its broad cardiac, cancer, emergency, neuroscience, and women’s services offerings. - Location: Primary operations centered in Schenectady, NY, with a presence in Clifton Park and surrounding area. - Contact and access: Main phone 1-518-243-4000; main address in Schenectady, NY; services accessible via Ellis Medicine facilities in the Capital Region. If you’re seeking specifics (e.g., orthopedic subspecialties, surgeon roster, OR wait times, or appointment scheduling) I can pull targeted details from the site or suggest the best locations to contact.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic
Address
Ellis Medicine Orthopedics locations: Ellis Hospital, 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308; McClellan Street Health Center, 624 McClellan Street, Schenectady, NY 12304; Bellevue Woman's Center, 2210 Troy-Schenectady Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309; Medical Center of Clifton Park, 103 Sitterly Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone
518.243.3333
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency and urgent care available
Services Offered
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Current Offers
Joint Class for surgery preparation — null
FAQs
What orthopedic services are offered?
Joint replacement, sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation therapy, bone health, joint class.
What is the Joint Class?
The Ellis Medicine Joint Class is an educational program for orthopedic patients planning total or knee joint replacement surgery at Ellis. Topics covered include pre-procedure exercise program, physical therapy and rehabilitation plan, pain control, hospital routine and discharge plan.
How can I contact Orthopedic care information?
For more information about Orthopedic care at Ellis Medicine, please call 518.243.3333.
What are the other Ellis Medicine orthopedic locations?
Orthopedic Medicine locations listed include McClellan Street Health Center, Woman's Center, and Medical Center of Clifton Park with respective addresses and main contact numbers.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care (Dr. Richard Dascoli): 4.5/5 (18 ratings) (18 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Richard Dascoli): 4.3/5 (13 ratings) (13 ratings)
- Facebook (Ellis Medicine): 64% recommend (433 reviews)
- US News Patient Experience Score: 2/5
- Healthgrades Patient Experience Rating: 58%
Patients praise
- individual orthopedic surgeons often receive high patient ratings for care and expertise
- successful experiences reported with procedures such as hip and knee replacements
- effective communication and thorough examination reported for some specialists
Common complaints
- reports of low staffing levels and rude staff behavior
- patient experience scores reported below national averages on some platforms
- some clinical outcomes or hospital safety metrics reported as worse than expected
"I'm 67 and fully recovered from hip replacement is less than four weeks. He is amazing."
— Vitals (patient review for Dr. Richard Dascoli)"Very low on staff and extremely rude."
— Yelp review for Ellis MedicineSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Laura W. Scordino, MD - Physician | OrthoNY — Aug 4, 2025
- Melissa Manus, PA-C - Physician Assistant | OrthoNY — Aug 6, 2025
- OrthoNY Welcomes Daniel Single, MD | OrthoNY — Feb 9, 2026
- Richard L. Katz, MD - Physician | OrthoNY — Aug 5, 2025
- Courtney DeJesus, PA-C - Physician Assistant | OrthoNY — Aug 6, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedic clinics in Schenectady
OrthoNY is a network of orthopedic clinics based in Albany, NY, with 15 offices nationwide. The practice offers advanced orthopedic care for injuries, pain, and mobility-related conditions, delivered by board-certified physicians with a family-first approach. Key details: - Location most relevant to Schenectady: Schenectady area services via the network (Schenectady Regional Orthopedic Associates was acquired in 2014), and offices in nearby towns (Clifton Park, Niskayuna, Latham, Delmar) within the Capital Region. - Size and scope: 137 employees (+9.6% YoY), annual revenue around $22.3M. - Notable facts: Acquired Schenectady Regional Orthopedic Associates in 2014; 15 US offices total. If you’re seeking an orthopedic clinic specifically in Schenectady, NY, OrthoNY offers regional coverage and likely appointment options through its Schenectady-area network and nearby locations. For exact provider availability and appointment scheduling, contact OrthoNY or visit their offices in the Capital Region.
Capital Region Orthopaedics, doing business as The Bone & Joint Center, is an orthopaedic medical practice based in Albany, NY with seven offices across the Capital Region (including Schenectady). They offer comprehensive orthopedic care across the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and procedures, including knee and hip joint reconstruction, spine, hand, foot and ankle, shoulder, sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, and oncology. The team comprises board-certified physicians, therapists, and specialists, supported by a 57-person staff and multiple locations: Albany (HQ), Latham, Guilderland, Clifton Park, Saratoga, Catskill, Malta, and Queensbury. For Schenectady-area care, patients can access their services at surrounding locations, with the closest options typically in Latham, Clifton Park, or Albany. Contact: (518) 489-2666. Website: theboneandjointcenter.com.
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