I remember you told me after emergency surgery to save my L leg below the knee, I would possibly lose that lower limb eventually. WELL..no, Doc, you worked a miracle that late night in 85' I'm still wearing the same foot, ankle, and tib-fib, thanks to your remarkable knowledge and skill. You're further arthroscopic repairs of the L knee and ankle are still holding as well, although pretty sure the knee's toast now and finally needs one of your spare parts replacing it. Again, Doc, it was fun working on your roof's after I was all fixed up, and just enjoying chatting with you. Needs to get this knee done soon, living in Oregon now, but kids in Walnut Creek so lets getter' done read more

I read Ron P story from July. 2012 and I believe everything he said the man scott dye AH did the same thing to me in 1996. He went into my knee with a camera when he already had the X-rays and MRI showing that he didn't need to do anything else he did it strictly to get the money and once he was done he said ok everything is ok and as a result today I'm probably gonna need a knee replacement i been in everyday pain for 8 years or more because of him wanting to keep charging Workman comp while he had the information him and Leslie shofferman cannot be trusted. This doctor litterally begged me to let him look in my knee with a camera Kept saying, "Please let me go in there, come on, let me take a look. constantly putting so much pressure on me to go in there when he didn't have to. He begged so much I gave in. he just wants money. He doesn't care about you when it comes to health care. This is the worst doctor on earth and all countries of the world read more

Best of the best, had 3 procedures with him with 100% resolution and satisfaction. Caring, knowledgeable...too bad he retired ....Thanks Dr. Dye!!! read more

This is a long overdue review for Dr. Dye. In 2014, my mother-in-law had knee problems that bothered her to the point where she had trouble walking. We went to several doctors including several 5 star ones on yelp who all recommended knee replacements. However, we wanted to make sure it was the best option as it would be a big procedure. When we visited Dr. Dye, he patiently explained all of the options and his own diagnosis which was different from the other doctors. He mentioned that only arthroscopy was necessary. Based upon the way he spent time with us and answered so many questions, we could tell that he truly cares about the well-being of the patient as can be seen through his skill, dedication, compassion, and kindness. He also shared his own personal experience between knee replacement and arthroscopy. We had the arthroscopy procedure and my mother-in-law still feels great after 5 years. Recently, my mother-in-law's other knee has been bothering her so we have been going back to him. read more

Knee trouble? This is the doctor you want to see. Best specialist I have EVER seen for anything, and knees are what he does. We did 3 tests (instead of just an MRI). Then we sat down and Dr. Dye explained what the 3 diagnostics showed when viewed together that an MRI alone would not. He knew more about my knees in an afternoon than I did after half a century of walking on them. My arthroscopic surgery went smoothly, and I'm sure I'll soon be able to fall on my knees and thank Heaven I wound up in Dr. Dye's office--where the staff are just as good at their jobs as the doctor is at his. read more

Hands down, the most experienced and respected medical professional for knee issues and surgery. I wrecked my knees from decades of abuse from bicycling. Dr Dye has been very personable and dedicated to reducing my symptoms with the least invasive procedures as possible. His staff reflects his professionalism and competence. Most importantly, I recognize my part in the recovery process, that is following through with physical therapy, stretching, resting, and cooling down the injured knees to reduce inflammation. read more

Dr Dye is like THE GUY for knees. If you have a knee injury he's the one you want dealing with it and thanks to Yelp for helping me find him. I made an appointment thinking I was crazy for not being able to get up from putting things in low drawers of the fridge at the ripe age of 34. Dr Dye immediately noticed my knee was swollen indicating something was going on. Next step was an MRI, Bone Scan and Xray at the hospital next door. Sure enough, I wasn't crazy! I had a big old cartilage tear. Dr Dye did a really good job of explaining my injury and why it was causing the symptoms I had. He even gave me several medical journal articles he had written about the knee + an article on him by Runner's World. He's pretty famous for the surgery he had on his own knee WITHOUT ANESTHESIA all in the name of research. At the hospital, Dr Dye was kind and thorough explaining to both myself and my husband what would happen and when it was over what did happen. One week later I went back to have my stitches out and again he spent a good amount of time telling us what was safe to do and what to avoid as well as answering our many questions (I'm stir crazy, people, I have a lot of questions). All and all, as far as knee surgery goes it was a pleasant experience and I'm looking forward to walking again real soon. Highly recommend Dr Dye. read more

Dr Dye is the thinking person's knee surgeon. The first time I met him was 20 years ago after a mountain bike wreck left me with a torn ACL and meniscus in my left knee. I actually went to Dr Dye for a second opinion (after the first orthopedist told me to stop mountain biking, take up knitting and talk to his receptionist to schedule surgery). Dr. Dye's approach made a lot more sense to me. He said he wouldn't want to operate on the knee until it had healed a bit on its own so let's re-evaluate in two weeks. When I went back to see him two weeks later, my knee was doing really well and we made the decision together to not go forward with surgery. Any surgeon who encourages me to consider my options before breaking out the scalpel is A-ok in my book. He will take his time to educate you (and you should take the time to educate yourself!) about the biomechanics of the knee as well as about the pros and cons of the various methods to rehabilitate or repair. After this initial encounter with Dr Dye, my knee held up incredibly well - I continued riding mountain bikes, practicing yoga and even running. A few years later, I did have surgery to trim pieces of my previously torn meniscus. In the years since, I've had two more knee injuries (one on the right, one on the left - what can I say, I'm super active and I like to do dangerous things). I've gone back to Dr Dye after each injury and, although he has operated on my knees to "clean up" the damage, I chose not to go the route of reconstruction based on our discussions and his expertise. His perspective on knee reconstructions is very realistic and I give him and his careful approach a huge amount of credit for the fact that I continue to have incredible mobility in both of my knees and that I have very few limitations in my activities. read more

Scott Dye, MD really saved me with his gentle, healthy approach to treating knee injuries. Knees are his specialty. If you have been through "the system" like I have or if you'd like to avoid it, you owe it to yourself to at least give Dye's approach a try. By "the system" I mean something like the years of ineffective PT and 3 surgeries I have gone through with my knee. My issue is poor tracking of the patella & resulting severe osteoarthritis. Until recently I was very active. I'm 38. Several months ago, my knee became swollen & the swelling would not go away no matter how much I iced or rested. I could barely walk 3 blocks and my kneecap would painfully click sometimes. I saw 2 ortho doctors & they both suggested more surgery. Then I saw Dye. Dr. Dye's approach (this is my interpretation) is different from that of other ortho doctors, who generally think that the knee is a structure like a scaffold. If one part is broken, you fix that part. Dye thinks what the knee does is important, which is that it transfers force through the body. When it is being made to transfer more force than it can handle, it breaks down. If you stop that process, the body may be able to repair itself. So: if your knee is injured, rest is very important. Dye's prescription was this: extremely gentle PT, avoid overloading the knee (stairs, hills, any cardio- for now), steroid injection, rest, ice, NSAIDs. Dye emphasized that I could not let my knee swell so if anything caused swelling, I had to stop & rest. My PT at G Sports (see my review) did a great job at following the plan. The hardest part of this approach is of course rest. No cardio is a tough one for me and it took a heavy dose of willpower to handle that. I had to stop pushing myself to be active and start pushing myself to rest. But I have to tell you, it's working. After 2 months of this gentle program, my kneecap is tracking better than it has in...well, ever and the swelling is mostly gone. My knee is getting stronger and I'm back on a stationary bike. What I love about this approach is that it's simple, it incorporates the body's own healing processes, and it is not harmful. Dye's goal is for your knee to heal & be functional. Other doctors want to fix you & if they can't they say, well we could do another surgery. Trust me: see Dye first. read more

When I first met Dr. Dye in 1995, I was talking to different doctors about the persistent pain I was having with my knees. I asked him to tell me about himself and he responded, "Knees are my life." He wasn't kidding. He's like a walking encyclopedia. Even his wall art attests to his commitment, displaying certificates from global conferences that he's attended, thank yous from Heads of State he's treated, and certificates from universities where he's taught. Also, he keeps up with the current science & techniques. I had my first surgery with him in 1996 and although his bedside manner was a bit gruff at the time, I was so confident in his knowledge and skills that I didn't hesitate to go back to him in 2009 when both knees regressed. He's mellowed since, but is still very adamant--and right--about the patient's responsibility during recovery. If you really listen to him (and listen to your knees), do what he says and have some patience, you will recover beautifully from your surgery. He operated on both of my knees in 2009 using the latest in stem cell treatment, and he was readily available during my recovery to answer questions, and give me advice and encouragement. I highly recommend him and would use him again--though, hopefully, I won't need to!. read more

Dr. Dye was referred to me by my primary care physician. I had also been told of Dr. Dye by another patient. In the end, I am glad I took their advice. I tore my ACL, MCL, and meniscus. Dr. Dye has a surgical minimalist approach to things that truly helped me out. He is very upfront with you and let's you know about your responsibility throughout the process. I felt like his experience and expertise helped me along the way. As far as knee injuries go, I would highly recommend Dr. Dye to anyone. He is the real deal and will get you mobile ASAP! read more

Dr. Dye is amazing. I went to him in 2001 for knee pain that had been plaguing me for almost 10 years. After a number of visits, we settled on doing a scope of the knee in 2002. All went well at the time. I made a stupid mistake and worked the knee too much, too soon. So, I've still got problems. I started seeing him again to find a solution. He is very straightforward, and extremely conservative in his treatments. He makes it clear that surgery is a last resort (in my case) and gives plenty of alternatives. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. He also keeps very current with knee issues, and doesn't rely on outdated information like other doctors do. read more

I feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Dye. A couple of years ago I was referred to him for some knee injuries I suffered. It's one thing to be impressed by his creditials and references but sometimes all that experience doesn't translate into a "human" experience. I was so pleased this was not the case. My personal experience with Dr. Dye over the last 2 years has just been very positive. And, during that time, he operated on both of my knees. Again, both very good experiences. What I appreciate most is his thorough explanation of what was going on, his assessment and his very clear communication of potential outcomes. Additionally, I am large and obviously losing weight would help my knees - he tells me that but never with judgement. He uses a lot of analogies so that I can truly understand and grasp what's happening so I can make more informed choices. And, most importnat to me, he was not "eager to pull out his knife and operate" (yes I know they don't use knives anymore but you get the gist) I would personally highly recommend Dr. Dye to any of my friends (and, obviously, strangers). read more

I found Dr Dye online and travelled from New Zealand to meet with him in San Francisco. After a botched surgery in New Zealand I couldn't trust anyone until I met with Dr Dye. He was very personable and professional. He has a passion for fixing knees - not just cutting them open. Quite often this means letting the body do the healing. He spent two hours with me and let me record the whole meeting. I felt I left the meeting with a thorough diagnosis and a routine to move forward. He prescribed some medication and we will catch up over the phone in a month. I'm 100% happy with my decision to travel this far to meet with the best knee surgeon in the world. read more

Dr dye was a god send having been given knee replacement surgery diagnosis from two orthopedic surgeons. I followed dr dye's instructions & my flatten knee cap turned the corner into almost a healed knee cap still with slight minor swelling & can walk without pain. Although I still ice my knee regularly at dr dye's instruction it is a small inconvenience when compared to KNee REplacement SUrgergy! I consider meeting dr dye a very fortunate event in my life & just wish I would have met him when I incurred the accident instead of meeting him 2 years later! read more

Dr Dye is the best and meeting him to learn (after 2 orthopedic doctors recommended knee replacement) that I didn't need surgery & followed his instructions & am now on the mend w/o any knee pain nor knee replacement surgery. How lucky indeed. I just wish I would have met Dr Dye when I first injured my knee. read more

Dr. Scott Dye was an excellent doctor for my torn meniscus. He suggested that we try to heal my knee without surgery and using physical therapy. I was completely on board with his suggestions for the best outcome for my damaged knee. I had already experienced a torn acl on the same knee and knew surgery was the last option for me because it necessitates the need to start from point zero in learning to walk again. He referred me to Julie Wong Physical therapy and it was a great experience. Dr. Dye is thorough in his explanations, caring, timely, friendly and I recommend him strongly for any orthopedic needs. I feel 98% recovered after 3 months since my accident occurred. read more

Dr. Scott Dye is GREAT! Global expert on knees. His was the 3rd orthopedic surgeon opinion I sought after a major, ski-related knee injury (3 ligaments-- medial, lateral and ACL). The first doc (from another doctor's office) had recommended an unnecessary surgery. Dr. Dye ran some tests, suggested waiting, & monitored it until it healed. It took 6 months to be back to normal. (Very happy I didn't listen to that other first doc who wanted me to get an unnecessary cadaver-graft ACL!) read more

I can't express enough how thankful I am to Dr. Dye and the research he has done on knee pain, especially my own. I found Dr. Dye after another doctor scheduled me to have a "lateral release surgery" for a supposedly poor tracking patella. I began having doubts about the surgery, which cuts into the ligament to release the kneecap, after I learned it can ruin the knee for good. During the course of researching poor knee tracking I came across several medical articles, including Dr. Dyes', that advocate non-surgical treatment. Dr. Dyes' approach, in particular, champions allowing the knee to rest so that the inflammation goes away and the cartilage strengthens. I've started this more holistic treatment of resting and respecting my knees ability to heal and I'm already starting to feel better. I highly recommend that anyone with a knee problem to see Dr. Dye first. His knee research is way ahead of the curve. A good article to read about his approach is "When good knees go bad," by Paul Scott, Runners World. read more

The Facts - May 2011 Dr. Dye tells me if he doesn't perform synovectomy surgery on my knee I will need a knee replacement. I find out a year later from my current surgeon that I never needed a knee replacement. Dr. Dye performs synovectomy surgery. Over the next two days my knee swells to the size of a cantaloupe due to internal bleeding. The pain is horrible. I called him three times. He told me this is normal. He later blamed for me for the bleeding stating that it appeared I took aspirin, a blood thinner, up to the day of my surgery. I am admitted to the hospital for pain and my inability to walk after Dr. Dye drains my knee with the gentleness of a gorilla. I am there for two days. Dr. Dye cannot get my pain under control. He tells me I have to leave or private pay $3,000 a day because my insurance won't cover more time. One day later the pain is so bad I go to the ER. Within 30 minutes, the doctor on call alleviates my pain with one shot. Update - July 27, 2012 I was on crutches for 3 1/2 months. 14 months later, I still attend physical therapy. I "graduated" walking last month and now am trying to regain my ability to walk up/down steps. It is a painful process. I was informed after a bone scan that I have multiple fractures in my knee which WERE NOT present prior to my surgery. I have major atrophy in my right leg and will most likely never recover from this. I was given three Hycluroniuc Acid injections earlier this year for pain. I continue to take pain medication daily. I must tape my knee twice a week to keep my kneecap in place as I have lost the surrounding muscles. I cannot run, hike, walk down steep hills, or basically do any physical activity that I did prior to my surgery that involves use of my legs. Dr. Dye's Opinion - July 2012 On March 21, 2012, I wrote to CPMC's Patient Relations Department about my situation regarding Dr. Dye and other concerns. I received a response dated July 9, 2012 in which Dr. Dye states, "...the symptoms you describe are known complications...". Known complications? Had I known of these complication prior to my surgery I never would have had it. My Opinion - I find Dr. Dye pompous and inept. At the very least if you do see him, get a second opinion. I do not wish my experiences on anyone and this is why I have created this post. Best of luck to you all. Update - October 3, 2012 After 17 months of physical therapy I was released. There were no signs of improvement and none were expected. The focus of my treatment is now pain management. I will never be able to do the simplist things like walk down steps without contorting my body. I will never be able to jog, run or place any impact on my right leg. Please don't let this happen to you. Choose your surgeon carefully and please get a second opinion. If I did I'd be out running on this beautful day. read more

Dr. Dye is truly a knee-saver. I first tore my ACL over 10 years ago and had it operated on immediately. Over the course of the next five years, I began to lose range of motion. I researched and traveled to see Dr. Noyes, a highly regarded specialist on Arthrofibrosis in Cincinnati for another procedure to regain extension and range of motion, which was successful (and also a very impressive clinic). Again though, the knee just never felt 100% normal, and slowly began to regress. It was time to take some more action. I searched for a highly regarded knee expert on both coasts, and visited Dr. Dye in San Francisco. I could quickly tell that Dr. Dye was not your normal knee surgeon. He lives and breathes the knee - it's his life passion! We moved forward with some imaging, and Dr. Dye wanted a bone scan performed for my particular case, which I thought was odd, but I continued. The result of the scan was also abnormal - some parts of the bone were under severe stress - Dr. Dye was on to something. We moved forward with a knee scope to remove excess scar tissue which was likely the source of inhibited range of motion (which I personally believed was the main issue). During the procedure, Dr. Dye uncovered damaged bone cartilage, which was ultimately the source of my discomfort and was inhibiting the knee from healing. From doing my research after the operation, I learned how sensitive cartilage repairs can be. I was so glad to have an expert operating on my knee who knew exactly how to respond. Three months later, I'm well on my road to a successful recovery. Dr. Dye's approach was successful from the beginning, and he made me feel comfortable along the whole journey. He has my complete trust, and I would highly recommend him as a knee expert and surgeon. read more

I had a devastating injury to my knee on New Year's Day. I had surgery at Kaiser, my group health insurance at the time, with a very poor result. After changing my group health insurance, I was able to see Dr. Scott Dye. He is by far and away the best knee doctor in San Francisco. He gave me a very thorough exam the first time I met him. He took great care in assessing my knee and I could tell, unlike all the other orthopedists I have consulted about my knee, he really cared whether I got better or not. He was not quick to cut like most surgeons and he did not have blinders on, only looking for the surgical lesions, like most orthopedic surgeons do. He is the first knee doctor who took the time to evaluate my knee, gave me excellent advice, and has really helped me on the road to recovery. I highly recommend this brilliant knee specialist to anyone with a knee problem. read more

Dr. Dye is a wonderful person and a great surgeon. After another surgeon messed up my knee (see reviews). He fixed my torn miniscus, cleaned up my knee and got rid of the pain and swelling. If it wasn't for the fact that I both live and work in Santa Clara and he's in SF I'm sure I would still go to him. If you need a knee fixed you can't go wrong. read more

Dr. Dye has repaired my left knee (torn meniscus in 2 places in 2000). My left shoulder (rotator cuff tear and scar tissue in 2005, but only because I was a prior patient). My right knee (for inflammation in 2011 with an anti-inflammatory injection after the oral medication he originally prescribed was not completely effective.) His knowledge of knees and his dedication to his patients and their outcomes is exemplary. His demeanor may seem a bit gruff to some. I know he wants to impress in his patients the importance of "staying within your envelope" (his words) to have the best outcome possible. I have been so impressed with his abilities that I have recommended him numerous times to others with knee problems. read more

Dr. Scott Dye is one of the best Doctors I have ever been to. I saw him for Diagnosis and treatment of a knee injury that I had been struggling with for over a year! after some tests we discovered that I had torn the right meniscus on my left knee, for which he recommended a minor surjury procedure, which by the way was completed in less that 2 hours! after which I had a mere 6 weeks of post op physical therapy and a few follow up visits to check on progress! Dr. Dye although very busy will take the time to answer any questions you have to make you feel as comfortable informed about your injury and the course treatment and recovery. I am still under his care for another injury and have complete confidence in his wisdom and expertise as a skilled knee sergeon! If have a knee injury of any kind, I highly recommend a visit to Dr. Scott at 45 castro st. in Sanfrancisco read more

I believe Dr. Dye is the only orthopedic surgeon my son has seen over the course of 2 years that understands knee pain and knows how to treat it. My son now 22 years old, has struggled over the past 2 years to find out why he was having so much knee pain. He was a college basketball player and experienced so much pain he had to stop playing. Over the course of 2 years, he has seen 4 different orthopedic surgeons who treat college and professional sports teams, had 2 unnecessary surgeries that made his pain and debilitation worse, 1 exploratory surgery and prescribed physical therapy treatment that has been detrimental to his healing. Finally, through a recommendation from a UCSD orthopedic surgeon we found Dr. Dye. On the day we saw Dr. Dye, just prior to the appointment, my son saw an orthopedic surgeon at the Stanford Medical Center to get another opinion. After tests and examination, he recommended the same things the other doctors had, which wasn't helping him. Then we saw Dr. Dye. After his initial examination of my son's knee he explained the research he has done in his career and the revolutionary findings to understand knee pain and how to treat it. After reading about his work, it made so much sense to me. Dr. Dye understands the cause of knee paint and his approach is much more natural, allowing the body to heal itself. The other doctors my son had seen were quick to say that surgery was needed to align the knee better, but that made things worse since that wasn't the cause of the pain. After Dr. Dye's diagnosis, following a bone scan, MRI and xrays, a minor surgery was needed due to the severity of the impingement to allow the knee tissue to heal. My son understands that it will take time to heal as Dr. Dye says, but he has more hope and confidence that this is the right treatment. It seems there are so many orthopedic surgeons out there doing unnecessary surgeries because they're operating from outdated teachings that don't get to the real cause of knee pain. I just wish we would have found Dr. Dye 2 years ago before my son went through so much misery. I highly recommend Dr. Dye for anyone who experiences knee pain or problems. read more

Dr Dye you rock! my Knee is doing awesome. I had some kind of cyst in my knee and had some pain that was going on. The first Dr I went to see gave me some Crap about stretching and runners knee so I asked around and Dr Dye was recommended. So his idea was to get a MRI, bone scan, & an Xray, Bam! MRI shows a cyst in my knee. week later I have surgery a few months of rehab and I'm good to go. For the people who comment on Dr Dye's bedside manner... Grow up! he's a F*&$ ing surgeon and a good one so just open your ears and listen to what he has to day and then do it and you will do great. Thanks again Dr Dye! you rock!! read more

Dr. Dye has been spot on about just everything from the day I walked into his office. And he's been extremely cautious all the while. He readily acknowledged that there were no guarantees with my blown meniscus, which was breaking in pieces. ( making it almost impossible for me to walk when I first entered his office in early 2012). Dr. Dye recommended surgery to repair the meniscus, so had it done in July of 2012. Now, two year later, my knee is completely pain free. I ride my bike 75-100 miles a week, swim laps, and it feels like new. Just an awesome Job! Too bad it looks like I'm going back in for another knee later this year. But I'll tell you what - I have total confidence that Dry Dye will do another amazing job with that one too. read more

The Very Best!! Dr. Dye specializes in knee problems only. I had a very unusual knee problem in that my knee was not centered. It caused my knee to dislocate and let me tell you, I have never experienced such pain and hope I don't ever again. I was able to live with it for many years but it finally became so bad that I had to address it. I had two choices: try to live with it by wearing a brace 24/7 and still have to very, very vigilant or have a surgical procedure which is not very common or well known. Dr. Dye completely explained Ihe pros and con in such way that I understood. I did research on Dye before making my decision and found that he was involved in creating this procedure which was very successful.. He has numerious awards and accolades for his pioneering successful procedures. I did not want to endure wearing a brace 24/7 and still have the possibily of dislocation. So, after doing my research, I was completely convinced that surgery was the way to go and that I could not be in better hands than with Dr. Dye. Of course I was nervous to have any kind of surgery but I was not worried that much about the procedure because of Dr. Dye. When I had questions or thought there may be something I should address after coming home, I could not believe how quickly Dr Dye got back to me every time. If I could rate Dr Dye higher that 5 stars I would. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at vickyleesf@verizon.net Vicky read more

Still going to Dr. dye. I can't imagine going to see any other Dr. . It's been over 20 years now and I moved 30 miles south of SF. I'll still go into the city just to see Dr. Dye. Was just there this week! Highly recommend him if you have a knee issue. read more

I first went to see Dr Dye in 2008 due to knee pain, diagnosed as patella fermoral pain syndrome. He explained that it's hard to treat and that many surgeries are a waste of time. Eventually as the condition worsened he scoped my knee, despite it going well I overdid the rehab despite him being very clear I had to be ultra cautious. Long story short I had to have the same surgery on the other knee, 18mths later via Dr Dye I'm still recovering and getting a course of synvisc injections. So far so good, things are improving. I've read a lot about my knee problems and would 100% recommend Dr Dye, in fact I'd be very nervous of going anywhere else. I trust him immensely. Listen to him when he says physio and keeping your knee within it's envelope of function is key, he knows what he's talking about. Don't expect long consultations (pretty typical for all doctors) but I'd 100% recommend him, talking to pt and other physicians it's clear he is very well respected. He is atypical in that surgery is always the last solution. Highly recommended - good luck. read more

I saw Dr. Dye yesterday for a knee injury from running on pavement after previously twice seeing another orthopod who was utterly useless. Dr. Dye's a bit gruff--this guy doesn't waste a second of either his or your time, AND I felt his examination was expert and thorough. For the one-star reviewer with the long tale of woe, my sense is strongly that he is either withholding part of the story, failed to follow Dye's exact (and exacting) instructions or possibly neglected to either ask or listen about potential complications, because his yarn doesn't match my experience at all. Dr. Dye is a world famous researcher and as good as they come for knee experts. True, if you need a lot of touchy-feely hand-holding, he's not for you. But if you are an intelligent adult willing to take responsibility for your part in your care, Scott Dye is the man to see. Additionally, his office staff is phenomenal--which goes a long ways in compensating for his brisk manner--and have been amazingly helpful in coordinating radiology appointments @ the adjacent Davies Hospital with visits to Dye's office in order to minimize multiple trips and waiting times. They are very good, indeed. read more

Definitely an extremely knowledgeable knee doctor who has pioneered research for the industry as a whole.

I have had Dr. Dye as my Dr. for several years, he performed a Synovectomy, Chondroplasty & Meniscoresis of my left knee after X-rays, MRI & Bone scans demonstrated that more conservative treatment measures we're not effectives in relieving the pain & weakness in my knee. Dr. Dye may not be the best choice for you if you are looking for a quick fix without any consideration for long term consequences, but if you prefer an experienced, well-researched & reasoned pt. centered conservative approach which avoids surgery unless necessay, then Dr. Dye may be the right choice. After all, doctors make more money, the more often they perform surgery, so not rushing into surgery as the first or only choice is certainly not making Dr. Dye wealthier. read more

Dr. Dye has been my son's doctor for over 2 years. He even inspired my son to become a surgeon. The staff is great and I highly recommend Dr. Dye! read more

Dr. Dye operated on my knee 6 years ago. I was in PT for about 3 months. He is an incredible surgeon. He made time to explain everything in detail. All this was done on the same day that he was going on vacation but he made time for my family and I. This year I took my 86 year old mother for treatment and again he explained everything in detail and he saved her from knee replacement. In addition his front office is incredible. Ms. Leslie makes all the necessary calls to insurances, PT, X-RAY etc. you don't have to worry bc its all covered. The office is Spanish bilingual and is located at the Davis Medical Center. We highly recommend him. read more

I just recently moved to San Francisco and sought an orthopedic doc with whom I could develop a good relationship. I have had 3 knee surgeries in 4 years; needless to say, it was important that this new doc knew his or her way around the ever troublesome joint. During my initial consultation with Dr. Dye, he listened carefully to my medical history spanning 4 years back, and ordered several scans that he told me would give him a comprehensive overview of my knee's health. He also gave me several academic papers (some of which he had authored) to read as homework. I had the three scans done over two days, and was back in his office for the follow up less than a week after my first appointment. He took me through each of the scans, and presented his findings clearly and succinctly. He prescribed his recommended course of treatment and sent me on my way. My knee has been feeling great, and I am slowly becoming more and more active. I was extremely lucky to find Dr. Dye when I did. He is a thought leader in the orthopedic community and very generous with time for patient care. That combination translates to a very personalized experience and great results. read more

I am retired and I have been a patient of Dr. Dye for over four years. His bedside manner is impeccable. He takes his time with each patient to ensure they understand their situation and answers all your questions. I have had a successful knee surgery with no complications after the surgery. My last visit was in September 2016. I hyper-extended my knee. He gave me advice as to what to do and what not to do. Though he is a surgeon, he does not push for surgery, rather he gives alternatives to surgery. His staff is efficient, gracious but not condescending. Today I called to get a refill and they immediately faxed the refill to my pharmacy. read more

I was experiencing chronic knee pain that was not responding to they normal over the counter remedies. When the pain got to be too much, I saw Dr. Dye and had a very successful surgery. I am 8 weeks out from surgery and am pleased to be pain-free. While I do need to be careful about my activities, I can walk and bike without pain. Thank you Dr. Dye! read more

I recently tore my ACL playing soccer and was recommended to Dr Dye. He's a pretty typical surgeon in many ways: he spends very little time with you, is gruff, condescending (he called me a "girl" so many times i thought i needed to show him my drivers license to prove i was 35!), and has a big ego - he will give you a pack of literature that really is going to be way over the head of most ppl not in the medical world, but it feels like hes giving it to you because it comprises articles that he's had published or mention him. However, he is a very "radical" surgeon ( as he will tell you), in that he believes that the human body can heal real well with out surgery. And that many times in the long run the non-surgical option will be better for you knee. So, he doesn't push surgery on you - but is realistic about it. If you are looking for a knee specialist who may not have a knee-jerk reaction (no pun intended) of surgerysurgerysurgery, i recommend Dr. Dye. He's also really wants to work with you on disability stuff and prescriptions for things so that they can get covered by insurance. Drawback - he is not around alot - everyother week he is out of state. so appt. can be hard to get on short notice. read more