Austin I have a great surgeon in Paramus, NJ - about 15 miles from Manhattan. Dr. Mark Hartzband. He is affilaiated (both doesn't work for) Hackensack University Medical Center which is a very good, patient-oriented hospital. He chose not to work for HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery) becaue he wanted to build his own unit out here. HSS is the 10 pound gorilla in the NYC area of course; they are known for their orthopedic work with many good surgeons. I have a friend who lived in Vermon but now lives in Ct. who went to Boston for his 2 partial knee replacements. Not exactly sure where Bristol is but I could get his surgeon's name for you if you want. He's done very well.