Canton-Potsdam Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Orthopedics • Potsdam, NY
About
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Canton, NY evaluates and treats a wide range of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The clinic serves St. Lawrence County and requires an appointment to access services.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
6119 State Highway 11, Canton, NY 13617
Phone
315-261-5850
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Opening Hours
By appointment; call for hours of operation
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Eligibility
Individuals with a disorder of the musculoskeletal system
Application Process
Appointment required; call for information
Required Documentation
Call for required documentation
Fees
Call to verify insurance information
What types of disorders does the clinic evaluate and treat?
Evaluates and treats a wide range of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Service Area
St. Lawrence County
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 68% patient experience rating (hospital overall) (N/A)
- U.S. News & World Report: 4/5 (aggregate) (Multiple doctor profiles (e.g., 25-65 reviews per doctor))
- Vitals/WebMD: 4.5/5 (17-21 ratings per doctor profile)
Patients praise
- Many patients describe surgeons as knowledgeable, friendly, and professional
- Praise for surgical expertise, particularly in joint replacement and sports medicine
- Positive reports regarding staff courtesy and follow-up care in various instances
Common complaints
- Reports of limited appointment availability and long wait times for scheduling procedures
- Concerns regarding staff bedside manner or professionalism in some instances
- Isolated patient reports of post-surgical complications and dissatisfaction with care outcomes
"He is one of the best ever in his field. Thank you Dr. Kniefel for helping me to be able to walk again."
— Vitals patient review"Appointment availability is extremely limited. I was waiting on an appointment for a torn rotator cuff just for them to cancel the day of and to reschedule my appointment weeks later."
— LocalityBiz patient review"Please stay away from him if you want to save your life. The staph had traveled to my bones... I have medications I have to take for the rest of my life."
— Vitals patient review for an orthopedic surgeon at the practiceSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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