Michael E. Pollack, MD- Flemington

Dr. Pollack is a wonderful doctor who really listens to what is going on. Additionally, all of my encounters with the staff at Mid-Jersey have been great. He has treated my whole family including my kids, who were athletes. He recently did my total knee replacement and I great. I already told him we need to start planning for the second knee.

Being under Dr. Pollack’s care for both my shoulder surgeries was actually a great experience. His expertise in this area and his patience were so reassuring. I never felt rushed and he always had time for questions. To date everything has progressed just as he explained and expected- Can’t wait to hit the pool again - Huge thanks to Dr. Pollack - Can’t thank him enough!

I appreciate Dr Pollack’s expertise and warm manner. I was so pleased with my knee replacement from two years ago, I didn’t hesitate to return for recent concerns. Also, the doctors’ office is very organized and patients are treated with respect.. I highly recommend MidJersey Orthopaedics.

Dr. Pollack performed my shoulder surgery a couple of years ago which was very successful. That's why I chose him for my knee replacement surgery last November. He always greets you with a smile and listens to your questions and concerns patiently. I highly recommend Dr. Pollack to my friends and family.

From the beginning, Dr. Pollack was ensuring of great care. He was the 2nd doctor I saw for my right shoulder after a basketball injury. He suspected that I may have a odd tear in my shoulder. After getting an arthogram, he diagnosed me with “Humeral Avulsion Glenoid Ligament tear”. He advised the best way to go about this would be surgery then therapy. After 4 weeks I had surgery, and I slowly progressed through PT and now I am 4 months Post-OP and feeling great. I am slowly getting back into weightlifting and playing basketball, all thanks to Dr. Pollack’s great care and expertise. His office and team were great from the beginning to the end. Highly recommend anyone with any shoulder pain to go see him.

Thank you Dr. Michael Pollack for giving me back the use of my right arm! I had my first visit to MidJersey Orthopedics seven years ago and was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of my right shoulder. Injections provided relief for a while. As time passed, I realized that I was relying on my left arm to do more (poorly I might add, especially writing) of what I, as a right-handed person, had always done with the right. After talking with Dr Pollack about my options I decided to have shoulder replacement surgery. It is one of the best decisions that I have ever made. I do the exercises faithfully and now, 4 months post surgery, I have full pain free use of my right shoulder and arm. My only regret is that I didn't have the surgery sooner.
Sybrigje Herman

Dr Pollack has been amazing, from my first visit, my surgery and all follow up visits. The first thing Dr Pollack conveyed to me with the initial consultation was that his priority was to get me physically back to where I was prior my injury so I could resume my passion of horse back riding. Since I am an older adult, these words gave me the confidence and strength to do whatever it would take to become physically active again. Last week I had my final check up and am totally cleared to pursue any goals I will set for myself. Thank you Dr Pollack!!

Both my husband and I go to Dr. Pollack and he is amazing! He has great bedside manner. He repaired both of our shoulders. He explains everything to you. He lets you know what to expect. I am back to doing everything I could do before surgery if not better. Dr. Pollack said my husbands shoulder was the worst he has ever seen for how young he was. He said that other doctors would have given him a replacement but he made it work! There office is very clean and nice. The staff is very nice as well. After surgery visit wait time was very quick. He even calls you after surgery to check up on you at home. Overall great guy and Doctor. We recommend him to everyone. Not sure if he still has two offices, but when I couldn't make it to Flemington I saw him at the Somerset office.

I've had the pleasure of multiple appointments with Dr. Pollack over the last few years in connection with my failing geriatric knees (I'm 75). When it became obvious that further palliative treatments would have diminishing results, I opted for total knee replacement of both. The left was the first, the right comes up in a few days. Throughout this process Dr. Pollack has been supportive and attentive to my changing circumstances, always explaining options and procedures, inviting questions and offering reassurances. I have complete trust and confidence in his professional abilities and surgical skills, and take comfort in knowing he is my surgeon of choice.

I have recently had my second knee replaced and couldn't be more pleased. Dr
Pollack saw me through the pain and injections leading up to the inevitable surgery; he was supportive, kind and empathetic. The office staff were pleasant, efficient, and professional. The office environs is spacious, super clean, and beautiful. The wait, at times could be long, but Dr Pollack always had time to listen and even chat. The surgery experience at Hunterdon Medical Center seemed flawless. From admitting to discharge I felt I was in "good hands". Thank you to all crossed paths with me!

Dr. Pollack is a Great Doctor and a great person, I have had a complete shoulder replacement and I am totally satisfied ,happy with the results and they way I have been treated through out the entire process. He has had total support from many other people and Doctors in the field,you will be treated a a person and his knowledge and practice is just amazing. Thank You Dr. Pollack

This was my first true surgery so I was a little bit nervous. From the start to finish Dr. Pollack and the entire staff made me feel at ease explaining the process to me and made sure I understood what was going on. The surgery itself went great even though they found more damage than they thought. During the entire recovery and rebuilding Dr. Pollock and his staff were there for phone calls or questions no matter how small the matter. I would recommend Dr. Pollack and his staff to anyone needed attention surgery or otherwise.

After going for xrays and an MRI, Dr Pollack diagnosed me and gave me several options for treatment. We discussed my history, my lifestyle and together decided on the best course of treatment for me. I never felt rushed with him. He took his time and made sure I understood my diagnoses. The day after my surgery a member of his staff called to see how I was doing The next day (Sunday), Dr. Pollack called himself to be sure I was doing well and feeling comfortable I would and have recommended Dr. Pollack to my family and friends.

Dr. Pollack has performed both of my knee replacements. He is an awesome doctor as well as a fine gentleman. He Listens to you and talks to you with respect and caring.
It is my pleasure to say he has helped both my husband and myself and would recommend him to anyone who needs fine care from an excellent caring physician.

Dr. Pollack successfully treated my shoulder. He did not jump directly to surgery but tried less evasive procedures. In the end my shoulder is much better (2 months) than before the surgery and continuing to get better. I was recommended by a friend and will recommend him to my friends. His office was clean and inviting and office staff was friendly and helpful.

Last January I had rotator cuff surgery. Arm was pretty messed up. Dr Pollack did arthroscopic surgery and this summer I was back playing golf with full range of motion.

My wife also used Dr Pollack for a knee injury. She
walked in on crutches & after an MRI, Dr Pollack did 3 injections, a week apart. After the first one she no longer needed help walking. Dr Pollack is friendly, interested in the patient and truly caring. The office is brand new and beautiful. Short wait time and we never felt rushed.

Dr. Pollack has performed surgery on both my shoulders. One in 2018 and one in 2020. Except for my arthritis, both shoulders are doing great. Highly recommend him . He also, has a great bedside manner.

I'm a 63 year old General Contractor who is very active and does a lot of physical labor daily. I have been a patient of Dr. Pollock for the better part of 12 years. He has been administering cortisone shots multiple times a year for a knee that has bone to bone rubbing for the last eight years or better.
He has recommended total knee replacement when I'm ready but meanwhile the cortisone shots eliminate some of the pain, I have tried synvisc which was only successful one time then I went back to the cortisone.
It has been my decision to put off knee replacement although encouraged many times by Dr. Pollack.
Following my last cortisone shot in September 2019 I took his recommendation and decided to have the knee replacement. I had the knee replacement on November 19th at Hunterdon medical center.
I have in the past spoke with many people that have had the knee replacement and was told it is a somewhat slow process many months before you can resume normal activity. Furthermore some of the most important part of recovery I was told is the physical therapy.
Having the surgery on Tuesday the 19th being released on the 20th I went home hoping for the best but had no idea how tremendous and quick my recovery would be.
I was fortunate enough to resume work 5 day following surgery. Obviously being very cautious of the major surgery I just went through but actually believe the constant movement all day long was my way a fulfilling requirements of physical therapy for me.
I am now 6 weeks post-op and totally resumed normal activity I can only say after talking to multiple people that have had the same surgery I owe it all to Dr. Pollock and his expertise.
The physical pain I was in on a daily basis hindered my ability to work effectively and the fact that being a devout golfer this past year has been torturous to get out and play a round of golf without excruciating pain the following day. I'm looking forward to this upcoming golf season.
There is not another orthopedic surgeon I would ever recommend to anyone who was considering a total knee replacement.
I cannot thank Dr. Pollack enough for the quality of life he has given me through this knee replacement.

Dr. Pollack performed shoulder labrum repair on our son. Besides his surgical competence, he was a down to earth, practical man. Our son wanted to hold off on surgery until after wrestling season, but we were afraid his tear would get worse - which it did NOT. Dr. Pollack worked with us, prescribing PT and a brace and and giving us the pros and cons of waiting vs. having immediate surgery. When he said, "go ahead and wrestle, I can fix anything" his confidence in his skill won my wife over! Post surgery our son followed his instructions and is now wrestling again in less than five months. He has full range of motion and no pain. We highly recommend Dr. Pollack as a surgeon and great guy!

I broke my arm in a racing accident and went to Dr. Pollack two days later. He and his staff checked it out and gave me my options. I had surgery the very next day and was on the road to recovery. Every follow up was quick and easy. I am now back to work and ready to hit the track again. I highly recommend Dr. Pollack.