Recovery and return to activity · Patient experiences
7 five-star reviews for Dr. Andrew Wassef discuss recovery and return to activity. Hear what patients share about finding their way back to everyday life, and bring your own recovery questions to a visit.
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A person behind your care
Dr. Andrew Wassef is a nationally recognized, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and a leader in robotic joint replacement. He specializes in hip and knee replacements, minimally-invasive approaches, and complex revision surgeries—including performing the world’s first robotic hip revision. His focus on tissue-sparing techniques and precision-guided care helps his patients recover with less pain and greater confidence.
Patients consistently highlight Dr. Wassef’s expertise, but also the way he makes them feel—heard, informed, and genuinely cared for. He’s known for explaining every step clearly and delivering outcomes that restore both mobility and peace of mind. His team is equally praised for their professionalism, warmth, and seamless support throughout the process.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Wassef brings clarity, compassion, and innovation to every case. Outside the OR, he’s teaching, chasing his young kids, or staying at the forefront of surgical robotics.
Bring what matters to you
Returning to everyday life means something different to everyone. These reviews bring together personal accounts of recovery, rehabilitation, walking and getting back to activities.
In their own words
These are individual experiences. A topic mention does not establish who performed a procedure, medical suitability or a typical result.
This collection shows written reviews rated 4 or 5 stars that mention recovery and return to activity. You can read every rating and written review on the full clinician profile.
7 written reviews
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Dr. Wassef did my left hip revision in 2019. It was a completely different experience from the original in 2005 in regards to pain and recovery. In 2024 Dr. Wassef and Jason did my right hip using the MAKO robot and the pain was minimal and the recovery rapid. Dr. Wassef will always be my go to surgeon for my joints. Thanks!
Andrew Wassef, MD
I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Wassef. He takes time to listen and address any concerns of each patient.I had a hip replacement done by him in 2018 and my hip has been wonderful. I walk about 12 miles a week and it has never given me any issues. I will be having a total shoulder replacement surgery with him soon. I have all the confidence in him that it will be a successful surgery just like my last.
Andrew Wassef, MD
Dr. Wassef is my hero. When I was about 6, I was diagnosed with a somewhat rare condition known as Perthes disease. 24 years later I had developed advanced osteoarthritis, among other complications. I’m lucky to have had such a great doctor take on my case. It’s been three weeks since I had my hip replacement , and after all these years, I’m finally pain free!!
Andrew Wassef, MD
INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE – Dr. Wassef, Jason his assistant and Mason from the Stryker MAKO team were amazing! Dr. Wassef is a highly respected and sough-after joint replacement surgeon and I am thrilled with the results. I have had several different kinds of surgeries but never experienced the level of technical detail from the medical evaluation, surgery analysis, pre-op training materials, nutritional recommendations, surgical preparation, exercise training videos and Dr. Wassef’s post-surgical care. I had a severely compromised knee with bone spurs and a second knee that was not much better so I scheduled to have both knees done about 12 weeks apart. I have had some friends and family members have different experiences with joint replacement so I decided if I am going to do this once I wanted the best surgeon I could find and did extensive research. Based on Dr. Wassef’s recommendation I committed to strength training before the surgery to help with the healing process and was amazed at my recovery. The support staff was very professional and you can tell Dr. Wassef is highly respected at the surgery center based on the number of comments I received about this patient outcomes.
Andrew Wassef, MD
Dr Wassef and his team were so great. My THR went really smoothly and I felt informed and supported every step of the way. Dr. Wassef has such a lovely and calm bedside manner. Not to mention, my recovery went so well. Highly recommend!
Andrew Wassef, MD
My husband had right hip replacement surgery in June 2019, and Dr. Wassef and his staff did an amazing job. He was up an walking 2 weeks after surgery. My husband says Dr. Wassef is the best!
Andrew Wassef, MD
Dr Wassef is an incredibly skilled surgeon who treats his patients like good friends. In less than 5 weeks after my hip replacement, I was back on the dance floor. My physical therapist was so impressed with my recovery that he released me after 12 sessions of therapy. If you’re considering hip, knee, or shoulder surgery, definitely get an opinion from Dr Wassef.
Andrew Wassef, MD
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