Jason L Dragoo, MD

Dr Dragoo is by far the most knowledgable, most patient, most understanding and the most cooperative sports med doctor out there and I have seen quite a few throughout my super active life. He really works with you to give you not only a healthier body but also peace of mind! Thank you Dr Dragoo you are the best!

Dr. Dragoo is an excellent surgeon and a great person all around. He took a lot of time with me during every appt. He explained everything in detail and patiently answered all of my questions. He cares more about his patients than about money and has your back when it comes to insurance companies.
My knee surgery went extremely well and I have had very little pain. I’d bet that I won’t even see the tiny scars in a few months.
I would go back to Dr. Dragoo in a heartbeat.
Let’s be clear, having to wait for a short time while he’s attending to other patients’ needs is not a big deal at all! I would rather know that my doctor is taking excellent care of all of his or her patients than to cut people off when they have questions just so he or she is not 5 minutes late to the next appt. They have the screen w/​updated waiting times for every doctor. If you’re worried, bring a good book and learn how to be patient. That being said, I’ve never waited more than 20 minutes over my appt. time. But, as Kenneth M. pointed out, I’d rather wait for the best!

Still using this doctor. See him several times a year. Still one of the best I have met

On the recommendation of a friend I went to see Jason, what a mistake. Jason was late, arrogant, and was unable to do much of anything to help my condition.
Jason’s one of those guys who thinks that a medical degree is a validation of his intellectual supremacy and a de-​facto ticket to trod upon others with impunity. Big deal bro, you went to Cal-​Poly.
I think Jason could be one of the better surgeons if he took a more humble and sincere approach to the practice of medicine. It’s clear he’s a sharp guy and has some talent. But man oh man, the attitude is so off-​putting and it becomes abundantly clear that for Jason, its all about the money honey.
Do yourself a favor and go see an Ortho that gives a flying duck about you.

If no stars were allowed, I would give him none. Dr. Jason L. Dragoo is the worst «doctor/​surgeon» I have ever been exposed to in my life. He is an arrogant jerk, to put it nicely, who could care less about his patients. He was never on time to an appointment; I never waited less than an hour for him, up to four and a quarter, without ever once receiving an apology even when I had the first appointment of the day.
My knee surgery was «not successful» and as a result at 18 years old I could never run again, among other inconveniences as he worded them. And when I asked him what I should do from here, he shrugged and said come back to him to get a cortisone shot, in my knee, every month for the rest of my life. I had to go to a different surgeon to get undo what he did to my knee. To say I dislike him is an understatement. Please, don’t waste your time with this man, I was better off before the surgery.

I have known Dr. Dragoo for more than 6 years. He did my first knee surgery in which I had a tear. Usually the meniscus is removed however the thinking in medicine has changed to leave the meniscus because it is part of the natural knee. In my case he was able to save the meniscus. Dr. Dragoo is a very caring individual. My employer caused a lot of problems unnecessarily. Dr. Dragoo went to bat for me so to speak.
I am very surprised at the negative comments. I would disagree with alot of the negative comments. There are some people who just do not understand medicine.
I could not imagine a better doctor than Dr. Dragoo.
In my case he tried to do everything and then some to save my natural knee unfortunately the structure in my knee has caused a lot of wear and I will need to have another surgery. He sent me for a second opinion about doing a partial replacement. The result was that I would another surgery. Dr. Dragoo has never given up on me and given the amount of problems my employer caused this is amazing. He is a very talented surgeon, and has been very involved with my medical care. I will be headed for my second surgery in January for a partial replacement. Dr. Dragoo continues to follow me for my orthopedic issues. I am very lucky to have him.
lak

When you think you’ve run your last mile or gone down the last powdery slope because doctors have said your through. Don’t give up and see Dr. Dragoo.
If it’s possible he will get you back on your feet and back on track. I’m glad I did.
(Sorry about the unintended limerick)

I would have given ZERO star to Dr. Dragoo, which is (a) not possible (b) primarily because I did not see him.
I wanted to visit him for a second opinion on MRIs i had on two knees, where both had meniscus tears.
Dr. Dragoo agreed to see me for EACH KNEE AT A TIME !!!
I will make the story short — Dr. Dragoo is probably a good doctor, but his financial interest prevailed my own health and serviceability interest.
No excuses/​explanation could make up his approach to try double dipping me as a prospective patient. This was disappointing.
I skipped his services, visited one of the other best professor experts in the region, and got a great service and highest level of diagnosis.
I thought future patient should know about my experience.
Wish you all best health.

Dr. Dragoo is the best. I have had a couple of serious knee injuries this year (the first one was misdiagnosed by two other doctors; the second one happened very recently), and working with Dr. Dragoo has been a complete pleasure. He is a good listener, explains things very clearly, and as far as I can tell is the most knowledgeable knee specialist in the area. His assistant JR is very responsive if you have questions between visits.

I’m really surprised by the great reviews as I had a horrible experience. First he was running late and I was supposed to know that by looking at the monitor in the waiting room as the receptionist told me to do so. However the monitor did not indicate that he was running late. I was taken to the room by his idiot assistant that took my X-​rays and was suppose to return to the room, but she didn’t. In fact no one did for over two hours. Due to another commitment I had to leave without seeing the doctor. Then I had to wait another month to see him. Again, I had to deal with the idiot assistant. Dr Dragoo apologized for the previous appointment as the idiot assistant mixed up the order patients were supposed to be seen. He ordered X-​rays and pt, which I had already done, and the problem was not resolved.

When I got injured skiing and was told that I probably tore my ACL I wanted to get the best care possible. I did a bunch of research online about the surgery and talked to a bunch of people about doctors. One of my friends had recently had knee surgery and he recommended Dr. Dragoo. I then asked around a couple of doctor friends about Dr. Dragoo and they all told me that he was top top notch.
A month after my surgery I could not be happier. The Stanford medical system was phenomenal: very efficient, little wait, friendly staff, and the best facilities. From the moment I met with Dr. Dragoo I felt very comfortable. He explained to me my situation, told me all my options and even discussed those that I could pursue with another doctor. Throughout the entire process I was told what I should expect.
I could not be happier with the results from the surgery and my entire experience with Dr. Dragoo.

i just had my acl surgery today and all i can say is wow… dr. dragoo was so patient understanding kind ive honestly never met a healthcare professional like him in my life… i would tottally refer any and everybody too him im even refering my mom for her knee replacement… the procedure was so clear and easy before i knew it he was done Dr Dragoo is heaven sent

I had my third knee surgery this week, first time it was with Dr Dragoo. By far the best care I’ve had from an orthopedic surgeon! When they tell you that there’s no pain after the surgery — with Dr. Dragoo that is actually true. I was truly amazed at how great it was. Everything from the first appointment, to the surgery, to recovery, Dr Dragoo really does more than any Orthopedic Doc I’ve ever had in my life.

As most everyone knows, I blew my ACL at Squaw about a month ago. I’ve got a doc here in Berkeley, but wanted to speak with someone who is a Ski Doc and who studied under Steadman in Vail (arguably the best Knee guy in the US and a pioneer in surgical treatment of Ski injuries to knees and shoulders). Ostensibely, a second opinion, but if I was impressed, I would change my approach strategy.
Dr. Dragoo was that guy.
Firstly, his offices at Stanford Clinic are amazing. Perfectly appointed like a fine hotel. Secondly, the process is Germanically efficient… They had all of my details laid out and ready to go in detail when I arrived. Perfunctory, crisp, professional staff are the norm here.clearly. Ahhh…
Then it was into the exam room. First seen by a resident, and then by Dr. Dragoo himself. Dr. Dragoo was was personable, kind, thorough, meticuously, analytical and most of all, reassuring.
He explained to me that I had done considerable damage to my knee with my little jump at Squaw. He also explained that most of that damage had or is healing extraordinarily well (Dad liked to say we were built for battle), and that moreover, my meniscus would be largely healed by the time I hit the table next month to be filleted like so much salmon… which was a pleasant surprise.
He then said that my choice of graft (autograft vs. allograft) was a good one. An Autograft — patellar tendon — is the strongest, but would require much more pain and suffering (aka morbidity) up front, but that it would be a knee for life…
But the part that was the clincher… he said my doc (The Ortho Surgeon for Cal Bears) was one of the best, and that he often saw his patients and vice-​versa (he said that behind closed doors he would tell me if I had a questionable Doc, and I actually had a great one…) and moreover that I was on an excellent path and I should continue my surgical plan and rehab.
Dr. Dragoo is gifted, amazingly intelligent and just a wonderful guy. if my Doc was anything less than what Dragoo said, I would flip over and let him do the surgery, but with his endorsement I’m plowing ahead with my plan.
Thanks Doctor Dragoo and keep up the great work.

As the 20 year «warranty» seemed to expire on the surgical treatment of an injury that I suffered in college, I went to see Dr. Dragoo (thanks to a referral from a friend/​co-​worker), having essentially resigned myself to a tune-​up, if I had any hope of remaining active with my kids and/​or playing basketball without pain. His diagnosis of my condition was thorough, if not a bit complicated, and the unfortunate reality was that a complete repair would require 2 procedures and several months of recovery time. He took no offense when I sought out a 2^nd opinion (from the head of Orthopaedic Surgery at Kaiser — SF, who is a friend of my brother), which ultimately validated Dr. Dragoo’s conclusions. I was even more comforted to learn that he was not just «desperate to pull out his scalpel» and when he suggested that I might want to at least try using a specifically-​designed brace instead, to address the dis-​alignment and instability that had developed in my knee, I jumped at the hope of avoiding the surgery-​recovery cycle. Almost 3 years later, I am still very active, and have only experienced mild pain a few times while playing basketball with that brace. I’m highly confident that he would have been the best surgeon to perform those procedures, had I elected the direct repairs, but greatly appreciate his self-​confidence and integrity in considering the downside implications and other alternatives. If/​when my knee’s clock eventually runs out, I’m definitely calling Dr. Dragoo again!

After experiencing 3 yrs of pain and 1 grossly irresponsible surgeon, I was referred to Dr. Dragoo at Stanford. He and his resident were amazing during the diagnosis process. As a result of Dr. Dragoo’s diagnostic diligence and bedside manner, we determined that I needed to see an oncologist for my knee problem. He referred me to Dr. Avidien who performed my surgery. I am grateful for Dr. Dragoo’s in depth analysis. Dr. Dragoo and Dr. Avidien have a rare combination as surgeons to also have a terrific and patient bed side manner. Some say that bed side manner doesn’t matter. I actually used to say that. Until my so-​called expert doctor with no bed side manner also had no interest in doing what was best for my situation. My issue wasn’t an earth shattering exciting surgical procedure, however this surgery can very well change my life back to an active life rather than a dreadful outlook when cooking dinner causes unbearable pain. These two doctors get that… and I will be eternally grateful for that.

I received my ACL surgery from Dr. Dragoo in 2009. I remember the moment I fell asleep before the surgery. Dr. Dragoo asked how I was feeling. I said, «okay». I asked back, «How are you feeling?» He said with confidence, «I feel like a million bucks!» I’ll never forget those words. As I woke up 2 hours later, the pain was mild. 4 out of 10 or less. If anything, I felt worse taking the vicodin which I stopped after that first dose from the hospital. For the next year, I rehabilitated my knee through PT for first month or two and then decided to do it on my own. Since then, I’ve played basketball without issues. Although, I still wear a regular brace in case of high impact injuries. Hikes, walks, and running, I don’t need the brace. I truly believe the success of my surgery and recovery was due to Dr. Dragoo’s excellent skills and great team. BTW, his appointments tend to run 1 – 2 hours late because of all his patients. If you can, book an early appointment so that you can see him without waiting long.

NYC-​5 mile run this morning in Central Park with no walking intervals — knee is FIXED, no surgery, 8 weeks of PT!
That’s huge. I was unable to run for 9 months because of an injury, thought I needed some knee surgery. Stanford Medical Dr. Dragoo suggested 8 weeks of physical therapy and anti-​inflammatory meds, pointed me towards Breakthrough Physical Therapy near my work in Sunnyvale.
I’ve never done PT before — what a weird science, but amazing. Home exercises to build strength in muscles I didn’t know were there. Massaging out scar tissue.
It worked for me. Thanks to Dr. Dragoo for finding the right path for me.

Consulted Dr Dragoo multiple times for some sporting injuries of my own causing. Sometimes in more of a rush than others, but as long as you have questions (I’m a firm believer in the patient doing active research into one’s diagnosis and treatment), Dr Dragoo spends the time to address your concerns. Courteous, good bedside manners, empathetic, and most importantly, experienced. I’ve also found Dr Dragoo’s medical assistant, Andrea, to be kind and very helpful as well.
It’s a bit unnerving to have one, two, sometimes as many as four fellows/​residents/​visiting doctors in the examining room at the same time, but they’ve never been anything but quiet and professional.
Although all four sports medicine orthopedists (Dragoo, Safran, McAdams, Fanton) can treat all your joint ailments, they do sub-​specialize a bit (i.e. Dragoo for knees, Safran for hips, McAdams and Fanton for shoulders and elbows). Dr Dragoo is a top-​notch knee guy, and the only diagnostician amongst ~10 local orthopedists to really recognize the root of what was causing my symptoms.
Be aware appointment slots are limited, as Dr Dragoo only holds clinic two days a week, so schedule a visit ASAP (you can always re-​schedule or cancel if need be). Dr Dragoo currently has clinic on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, operating on Mondays and Thursdays. I’ve appreciated the timely phone/​email responses from Dr Dragoo’s fellows and Andrea in between office consultations.