Dr. Frederick Francis Buechel Jr., MD
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Dr. Frederick Francis Buechel Jr., MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon - General

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  • Board Certified

Biography

Dr. Frederick Buechel, Jr, MD is an Orthopaedic surgeon and expert in robotic assisted partial knee replacement and total knee replacement. He is the Director of Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery at North… Read more ›

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Had a partial knee replacement with Dr. Buechel in 2010 in Naples, FL. Still active at age 75 with no problems. I truly believe that the robotic-assisted surgery is the only way to go and he is the ONLY doctor that has my total confidence. Thought I needed a replacement in my other knee and visited him in NYC late August,…

Sandra S.

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Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolMedical DegreeMedical SchoolNot Specified

InstitutionFocusYear
Residency - Drexel University College of MedicineOrthopedic SurgeryNot Specified
Internship - Drexel University College of MedicineGeneral SurgeryNot Specified
Fellowship - Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaJoint ReconstructionNot Specified

CertificationCert. BodyYear
Orthopaedic Surgery
Sub-Specialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery2003

Experience & Accolades

PositionOrganizationTime
Chairman, Department of SurgeryPhysicians Regional Healthcare System
Dr. Buechel was the Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples Florida. He was the Director of the Makoplasty Destination and Training Center for Robotic Knee Surgery.
Present
Co Founder: Robotic Joint Center TaipeiTaipei Postal Hospital
Dr. Buechel is a Visiting Professor at Taipei Medical University and operates at Taipei Postal Hospital where he and Dr. Kenyoh Chen have the largest Mako Robotic Center in Asia.
2016 - 2019

Publication Publisher Title Published
Book"Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopedics (2nd edition)"Robotic-Arm Assisted Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (MAKO)2016

Practice & Hospital Affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital
       New York, New York - 10003

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Languages Spoken
English
Medical Specialties
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon

Years In Practice: 24 (started in 2001)

Accepts New Patients: Yes

Dr. Buechel specializes in treating the following types of patients:

  • Adults
  • Athletes
  • Elderly and Geriatric Patients
  • Frequent Travelers
  • Patients who require on-demand/off-hours access to

Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine

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Average Rating: 5
Number of Reviews: 13
Most Recent Review: 10/22/2021
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Absolutely the best!!!

Had a partial knee replacement with Dr. Buechel in 2010 in Naples, FL. Still active at age 75 with no problems. I truly believe that the robotic-assisted surgery is the only way to go and he is the ONLY doctor that has my total confidence.
Thought I needed a replacement in my other knee and visited him in NYC late August, 2021. After testing and consultation, he suggested a knee arthroscopy to repair a meniscal tear. Surgery was performed 2 weeks later. Back to doing everything in a little over a week!
Dr. Frederick Buechel Jr. is not only the BEST Orthopaedic doctor, he is totally honest, caring, has great bedside manner and will never leave a question unanswered. That is why I chose him two times!!!

Sandra S. 10/22/2021
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I couldn't have found a better practice to suit my surgical needs. Not only was Dr. Buechle excellent in his role as surgeon, but the office management and level of care overall was far beyond what I thought possible in today's age. Truly a greatexperie

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Gaston T. 05/18/2021
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Knowledgeable. Concise. Comfortable. Great experience!!

I had a great teleconference with Dr Buechel. He was pleasant and attentive. He genuinely listened to my story. He reviewed all of my X-Rays before hand and was prepared for the conversation. He offered his opinion on my situation and presented several treatment options. He was confident and soft spoken. Clearly you can tell he cares.
I felt totally comfortable with him during and after the visit.
I will be seeing him in his office in mid-September and plan on scheduling surgery with him shortly thereafter.
I feel comfortable and confident that I made the right choice in surgeons to do my partial knee replacement surgery.
And robotically too... how awesome is that!!

N. C. 08/04/2020
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Great surgeon. Amazing experience. One of a kind office!!

Half the experience is having a doctor with bedside manner. I felt Dr. Buechel made my experience relaxing. He made me feel safe and really cared. He was more concerned about my health then anything else. He was never in a hurry if I had a question. He called me personally and told me to call anytime. The staff is equally caring and gave me all the time i needed.

P. T. 11/05/2019
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Amazing surgeon and staff worth the flight from Miami

From the moment I reached out to Dr Buechels office his assistant made us feel comfortable and was amazing scheduling the exams and coordinating the trip. Once we arrived in NY our appointments, hospital admission, surgery and follow up worked like clockwork. Dr Buechel explained the procedure and was very detailed, he spent over an hour making us feel comfortable with the procedure and what to expect post surgery. His bedside manners and professionalism are exemplar. We went home 6 hours after the outpatient surgery as scheduled walking with a walker. He is an amazing surgeon with gifted hands!

Sara C. 08/27/2019
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Dr. Buechel is a great surgeon and a patient, kind man.

My local orthopedic surgeon recommended that I would need to have a total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis. While researching what to expect from this procedure I happened upon a video of Dr. Buechel performing a Mako medial partial knee replacement. I believe he is a world class surgeon with vast experience with robotic surgery. I contacted his office through his able assistant Tom to see if I was a candidate for this procedure. After reviewing my x rays and MRI, Dr. Buechel suggested that I would be a good candidate.
We had several online meetings and he listened carefully to my questions and communicated clearly what to expect if I were to proceed. I felt confident that I was in the best hands with him and we scheduled the surgery.
My wife and I traveled to NY and Dr. Buechel performed the surgery 3 months ago today. I'm back hitting tennis balls and working as an electrician. My passive range of motion is 140 degrees and still improving. I couldn't be happier!

Harris C. 05/19/2021
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Absolutely the best! No one more knowledgeable in joint replacement

Couldn’t of been any better.... I had both knees done with total replacements ... walked 4 hours later ... did stairs by 11am next morning ... back to hotel by 1 pm ... back to Florida 2 days later.....off pain meds and no longer used walker day 5 post-op.... back to work seeing cancer patients 2 1/2 weeks out.....and I live in the 5th busiest joint replacement community in world ( Naples FL) ... no one here does this procedure.... very compassionate... able to fully communicate what your going thru ... spends as much time as you need... maybe you might find someone as good.... there’s NO ONE better.... has full understanding of joint replacement as his father was also a guru in joint replacement.... have recommended him to everyone of my patients with joint issues... truly top notch

Michael H. M. 09/10/2020
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I would highly recommend Dr. Buechel.

Great experience! The partial knee replacement Dr. Buechel recommended was much less invasive than a full replacement. My original doctor had recommended full knee replacements. After suffering for quite a long time, I got two new opinions and both were that I was a candidate for a partial replacement. I am so glad the I chose Dr. Buechel. He is an excellent surgeon! The service and attention throughout the process was excellent. HIs team is helpful and friendly.. I had a medial partial knee replacement on both knees done 5 weeks apart. They were ambulatory surgeries and I walked out of the hospital on the same day. The first knee has healed perfectly with a very small incision of about 2.5 inches (it's been only 5 weeks). The second surgery went smoothly. I had xrays and a pre-operation visit on Monday, surgery on Tuesday, post-op visit on Wednesday and am flying home to Mexico tomorrow, on Thursday.

I can't believe that I waited so long to do the procedures!

I also

K. M. D. L. 03/11/2020
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Dr. Buechel is an exceptional doctor

Dr. Buechel took the time to explain all the details in my diagnosis and what my next conservative approach would be for a healthy knee. I now feel comfortable making my decision on moving forward now and in the future.

Karen B. 09/24/2019
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There is no need to look any further!

From my first time on the phone with Tom (office Manager), till now, 2 weeks post op I have had the most wonderful experience! All of my fear and concerns faded away after having an in depth conversation with Dr. Buechel. He answered all of my questions and fully described what I should expect. My recovery has been going very well and I believe it is because the doctor has trully perfected his technique to an art form! Having a total knee replacement can be scary but after meeting the doctor and Tom you will know you are in the right place. That peace puts you in the right frame of mind for the surgery.

Denise P. 08/08/2019
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