Union County Orthopaedic Group

I have had the good fortune to be cared for by Christopher Ropiak, MD over the last year or so. His expertise is only surpassed by his kindness. The staff has always been helpful and accommodating especially Colleen W. I would highly recommend UCOG and wouldn’t think of going anywhere else for orthopedic care.

I would not even think about going anywhere else for my orthopedic needs. I have been a patient here for many years. Dr. Mackessy had performed surgery on my wrist years ago & to this day I very rarely have pain in it the way we would expect to have on rainy days. I have also seen him for other issues. I would highly recommend him. He is very personable & shows concern for your problems.

I have been a patient of Union County Orthopedic Group for many years. I have had multiple spinal surgeries and have dealt with debilitating chronic pain before becoming a patient at this practice. I can honestly say that if not for UCOG, specifically Dr Nathan Sutain, the significant improvement in the quality of life I now enjoy would not be possible.
When it comes to health care there are many choices one has. I would never review or recommend a Doctor unless I was completely satisfied with the care I receive and truly confident that someone else could benefit. I can say with complete certainty if you or a loved one is suffering with ANY orthopaedic issue, the amazing physicians on staff at UCOG are tops in their field. Bottom line, they truly are invested in providing one with exceptional treatment that is tailored to your individual needs.
Both the Linden and Clark offices are immaculate and have state of the art diagnostic testing right on the premises. The staff at both locations are pleasant and will make you feel welcomed. No matter when I have needed to be seen they have always made scheduling an appointment hassle free. Union County Orthopedic Group has been there for me through some of my most challenging times, and I guess that’s what I’m trying to convey; they care, they really care.

Going to Union County Orthopedic was the best choice I made to get relief for my lower back issues.
I’m so glad to have Dr Sutain as my doctor. I think he’s the best and his office staff is awesome.
J.G

Talk about efficient!
I didn’t go to the emergency room, I didn’t have a referral, I just had excruciating pain to my wrist and my personal history and complaints. I called to make an appointment and was given one in a reasonable amount of time.
My appointment was at 0900, I filled out the intake forms and was in to see the Doctor by 0920, Dr. Mackessy was in to see me by 0930. The doctor was friendly, he listened, right on point with the assessment and diagnosis. It took less than five minutes for Dr. Mackeesy to know what was wrong with me and what caused it. I got X-​rays right away and a cortisone shot with splints and adequate follow up. What I liked the most is that I was given a prognosis for my disease and a plan of action in case the treatment didn’t work. There was no question left unanswered and I was discharged by 1000.
Here I am three days later and I have zero pain. I feel Dr. Mackeesy is very experienced and has great bedside manner. I also appreciate not having to wait a long time to make an appointment or get treatment.

My mom had foot surgery yesterday and they sent her home from the hospital without crutches or a walker.
I believe doctors in this practice could let the patients in advance what kind of equipment they would need in order to have their basic necessities covered after surgery. Ex: being able to go to the bathroom. Well, they didn’t tell my mother anything.
It’s being over a day since I’m trying to call the office to get a diagnostic code for the insurance to cover the medical equipment and still I do not get an answer.
Very disappointed with this practice and the way they handle their patients and their needs.

Dr. Labib is awesome. I broke my 5^th metatarsal and was under her care for 8 months. She was always very friendly and personable. She never made me feel rushed and took the time to answer all my questions. I highly recommend her!

I recently had an accident, and my doctor sent me to see Dr John Kline. He told me that I needed to have surgery. I was scared, but Colleen, who scheduled the surgery, was helpful. She walked me through the insurance maze. She helped to make a stressful situation less scary.
I would recommend Union County Orthopedic Group. Thanks to Dr Kline and Colleen

Dr. Mackessy is the best!!! He takes time to discuss your issues & takes the time to answer all of your questions. Love Him

I had a bad left ankle sprain that has lasted about five months thus far. I had about three or four appointments with Dr. Labib and each time was as pleasant as the next.
I’m on my way to finally healing completely and my MRI came back in good standings!!!

The Clark office is great. The girls int the office, Bessie and Laura are very kind and helpful. Dr Rojer is a great doctor, he has been taking care of my knee for 5 years. I love this office!

The have THE rudest, inept, lying staff in the receptionist area!
What could have been done with simple phone calls, was not.
They keep havinig you come back — Wait for hours — Only to spend 5 minutes with the Dr who then directs you to have someone make a phone call to get things done!
Be prepared to wait literally hours for your appt and have people who just signed in ahead of you for the same Dr, but at a later time — get in to see the Dr before you!
The only saving grace about this place is that you can get surgery done within the same week.

Really not a fan of this place. after having ongoing knee pain, i decided to visit my primary Dr to see why i was having knee pain, he suggested an MRI and gave me a prescription for it. After getting MRI done i was told to follow up with an orthopedic to read results, the MRI results said i had a small cyst on my ACL. I went to this place to get help and see what could be done, i chose this place bc it was close to home and having no experience with any orthopedics before i decided to make my appt and go. i waited for almost two hours even though i had set appt a week prior, I’m pretty sure they overbook Drs. I met with a Dr, (can’t remember name) he was old and took calls while examining me which i thought was rude, as a paying patient i felt i deserved full attention. Dr didn’t know how to use computer system on the touch screen TV to read my MRI and had to call for help from secretary. He basically told me to deal with pain and change my exercise routines to see if pain would go away, if pain didn’t go away he asked me to come back so i could get a physical therapy prescription. Once pain came back i called for a follow up appt but they wanted me to pay another co-​pay i decided not to go back because i didn’t want to pay this. after already paying 40 $ for him to tell me to deal with pain and come back and only needing a prescription i didn’t think it was fair for me to have to pay another 40 $ for him to tell me what i already knew.

Linden office is incredibly poorly run. Staff is nice enough, but I had a 10 a.m. appt and was not called until I was on my way out at 10:55 (I could have stayed until 11:20, but I know I would’ve sat in an empty room for at least 10 minutes before a doctor came in, leaving next to no time to diagnose me).
And just so you know it’s not just me: there was a woman who had a 9:30 appt who was called in around 10:50, and a woman with a 10:00 appt who was called in around 10:40. I also heard a staff member apologize to a man for something, to which he replied: «I’m never coming here again.»
Based on Ju’s review, maybe I was lucky not to actually be seen!

Avoid this charlatan organization. They will charge you an obscene amount of money for products that you can get from a local medical supply store at a fraction of the cost. This is how they increase their revenue. Doctor Richard Mackessy who treated me refused to return my phone calls when I had a problem. His office staff dispensed splints to me in the wrong size. I even sent a letter requesting his urgent help but he did not have the professionalism to reply back. Once they take your check or credit card, that’s the last you hear from them. They are not health care providers with integrity. This office is simply a mercenary money pit… Two minutes with the doctor… Then they sell you overpriced supplies… You hand over your cash and they show you the door.

I had knee-​replacment done 16 weeks ago Doctor Rojer is my doctor;I am very pleased with my recovery. It feels great to walk pain free again after surgery. When it’s time to do the other knee I wiill definitely have doctor Rojer do it. In my opinion he did a great job. Thank you Doctor Rojer

I am a regular patient at UCOG. Always a pleasure to be seen by a most caring and personable pain doctor such as Dr. Nathaniel Sutain

I would give this place zero stars if I could. I made an appointment for my elbow and had to wait close to an hour to be seen. Fine, docs offices are slow. When I finally went in, the doc gave a cursory look at my elbow, suggested that I get an MRI and told me to leave without settling up. Weird — who doesnt charge for a consultation? Next I call an MRI place which tells me I need a doctors order for an MRI. When I call back into Union County I first was stuck in automated messaging hell before speaking to one of the nastiest human beings I have had to deal with. She berated me in a loud and aggressive manner for even asking to relay a message on to the doctor I saw and basically said she wasnt going to waste her time and help. Any office particularly one in the medical profession that handles patients like this really should not get any business. Stay away!