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Minimally Invasive Surgery The art of performing orthopedic and arthroscopic procedures
Dr. Harr
1735 York Ave., suite P1 212.876.7000 www.haarorthopedics.com 110 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • APRIL 2012
SOPHIE ELGORT
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r. Haar offers nearly 30 years of experience at performing orthopedic and arthroscopic procedures. An astute diagnostician on the cutting edge of his field, his office functions as a state-of-the-art, office-based surgical facility, allowing patients to be operated on in a safe, friendly environment in a convenient location. Patients come to Dr. Haar for his advanced training in the field of orthopedic surgery and to get a skillful, experienced opinion for what their problem is and how to treat it. Each plan is carefully and specifically tailored to the individual. Attending lectures and staying up-to-date with the latest advances, the doctor has stayed current on such things as cartilage preservation, joint adjuvants and the latest arthroscopic techniques. “There are advances in arthroscopic techniques and we are certainly moving towards the most minimally invasive techniques” says Dr. Haar. “I attend a lot of seminars, and talk to a lot of vendors and equipment manufacturers who create these devices and instruments in an effort to enhance our abilities with more predictable results.” Arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery in highly active patients is the most popular treatment for Dr. Haar’s patients. The recovery time depends on the procedure, age of the patient and level of fitness. “With newer innovations, we are able to decrease the recovery time exponentially faster than when you compare it to 10 or 15 years ago,” states Dr. Haar. Patients always come first and are treated with care and understanding. “I’m passionate about what I do to help patients non surgically and as a last resort surgically. I control and supervise the entire outpatient surgical experience to enhance patient satisfaction,” Dr. Haar says when asked what he loves most about his work. “There’s absolutely a sense of pride over what I do and what I’ve accomplished. It’s extremely rewarding to be able to perform procedures in a way that I know will benefit my patients. I’m at the stage in my career where I know that I’m very skillful, without putting a feather in my own cap. I’ve been doing this for quite a few years, and the procedures I do, I know I do well. ✦