Warning! Warning! Warning!Just another Zimmerman turnabout but less class. Waited over 2 hours in the waiting room. He spent 5 minutes with me and wouldnt let me speak. The place is a dump and the staff is just as uncaring. He definitely has a God complex and the staff, Im sure taking their que from their leader, doesnt treat you at all like a person and do nothing but sit around and gossip. I would NEVER feel comfortable having him open me up. Dr. Likover, its no longer 1983....Also he has a real problem with people if they are overweight...will treat you as if you are the dirt beneath his feet...the only good portion of the visit was the kind eyes of the young lady that seem to be interning with him. It was apparent she new better than to say anything. It took me 6 months to get this appointment. Most the time they dont answer the phone and may call you back a week later or not!!!

I recently consulted with Dr. Likover regarding patella replacement. Although it can be repaired or replaced he shared with me the long recovery, and after looking at my X-ray and range of motion video he concurred I should probably leave well enough alone. I found him to very professional, knowledgeable and honest. We corresponded via email and his responses were immediate. I live in Florida and would, without hesitation, travel to Houston to for this procedure should my circumstances change. I highly recommend Dr. Larry Likover. I wish I could shake his hand and thank him personally for his expert opinion.

Starting with the receptionist:• Unprofessional• Seems like she hates her job• She’s RUDEDoctor Larry L. Likover:• Unprofessional• No clue what’s going on• RUDE• Talks over you• No MANNERS• Waited an hour in the waiting room, 2 minutes with the so called DOCTOR• He checked my legs when my problem was my back• I overheard another patient mentioning how some doctor like him just go to work for a check cause they don’t care for the patients.MRI shows I have 2 herniated disc, he said that’s not true. 3 other doctors confirmed it.I WILL NEVER EVER COME BACK HERE!!! Check and look for better doctors with knowledge.

Dr. Likover is a no-nonsense professional. He replaced both of my knees in 2015, about six months apart. They are perfectly aligned and work beautifully. We are currently monitoring my hip for a possible replacement and he is absolutely the best choice to perform the replacement if/when it becomes necessary. Dr. Likover will give you the facts you need to make good choices. He follows up after surgery with a thoroughness you cannot always expect. He replaced my husbands hip joints years ago and they also never gave him any more problems. Do your homework and read reviews; this doctor is simply the best and I highly recommend trusting him with your family.

Ladys in the front rude!All I wanted was a appointment.They sounded like they didnt want to be there.I got sent to a voicemail,I was there a year ago,dr.was real nice but not the ladys in the front. I had to cancel, thats how bad it was,had to call twice and then third time I was done,Dont recommend to anyone ☹️

In 2010, after interviewing several candidates, I chose Dr. Likover to perform a right knee replacement procedure. Dr. Likover and his staff were knowledgeable and professional in completing the procedure and very detailed in the follow-up instructions on rehab and exercises. I followed the detailed instructions to the letter and had a very successful replacement with no problems. I was able to return to work and my previous level of activity, golf, tennis, manual labor without any after effects. I just completed my 10 year exam and the x-ray results according to Dr. Likover are perfect. Great results for a guy that turned 79 nine months ago.

I had 6 surgeries prior to seeing Dr Likover. He performed a total knee replacement. First time in years I can walk without pain.I found refreshing was his direct no nonsense approach to both the initial surgery and the follow-ups. This included both pre and post surgery activities that he proscribe for every patient. Including suggested menu and exercises to he suggested each patient performed both before and afterwards.Dr. Likover and staff encourage significant others and/or friends to be part of the surgery from the very beginning, including per-activities through post surgeries

Dr. Likover ROCKS!! He did an excellent job when I needed surgery after I broke both bones on my right wrist about 2 years ago. Has a genuine concern for you and also has a wonderful sense of humor. Would highly recommend him!!!!

I was given a referral to another orthopedic dr but after my initial visit, I decided to get a 2nd opinion and called Dr. Likover. Once he explained the process & signature custom knee parts, I decided he would be my surgeon. I had my right knee done in May 2019 and recovery went great. By Nov. I decided it was time to do my left knee and once again, recovery was quick. My pain was manageable and rehab was awesome. I never had any complications with either surgery and Memorial Hermann Hospital was great to work with. They offered a knee replacement class to educate patients on the process. Dr Likovers office staff was helpful in filling out all my disability & insurance papers. I highly recommend Dr. LIKOVER.

Dr. Likover performed two total hip replacement surgeries; left hip 11/7/2017 and right hip 4/16/2019. These surgeries were performed after great hip pain because of bone on bone rubbing while walking.I was able to climb stairs and drive very shortly after surgery. After a period of time to heal tissue and strengthening, I am able to do almost anything.My wife has forbid me to climb on anything, but a short step ladder; however I can mow the lawn, use a chainsaw, do repairs around the house and I have no pain.I am 81 years old. Thank you Lord and Larry Likover!

Good doctor. Knows his stuff. Takes care of patients. Comes from a sports-minded approach. If you approach your running or athletics the same he will be great for you and your family. If this is the case, Id say to discount the negative reviews.

In 2016 I was experiencing alot of pain in my hip. I got a diagnosis and was quickly referred to Dr. Likover for hip replacement. I was very nervous because during my research seemed like many people had more issues after surgery than before and also had to endure another surgery. To date I have had no issues in the hip that was replaced. Dr. Likover during the first consult took his time to fully explain what the diagnosis meant and when discussing surgery used a plastic model to make sure I understood the surgery process. From surgery to recovery he instructed me on what to do and not to do and I listened and followed instructions and I healed pretty well in my opinion. My diagnosis was beginning to affect my right hip but I had a little time to wait another surgery out and not because pain is slowly developing I have followed up with Dr. Likover and in process of possibly scheduling to get the right hip replaced very soon. I trusted him once and results were good and just tend to keep drs and surgeons who I had good results with. I would highly recommend him.My only slight complaint is one of the front office staff each time I have been there, she is somewhat rude in how she interacts with patients. I have experienced it firsthand and also have watched many times as patients tried to keep composure when she had been rude with them. I can only hope these reviews get seen and perhaps some office professional development occurs on dealing with patients politely.

This person is a joke! He shouldnt even be in practice. He botched my rotator cuff surgery and all I have is pain for the rest of my life. He is exceptionally rude, along with his staff, and hes a womanizer. If you end up at this place, do yourself a favor and walk away. Honestly this guy is not all there.

This is the worst place . They are extremely rude. My mom needed some paperwork filled out for insurance. When she dropped it off and asked for a time frame as to when to expect it they told her “ the more you call and ask for it the longer we will hold on to it”So then she paid the 25 dollar fee to fill out, they forgot to fill out one form and they charged her again.About the dr? The other reviews are right I would take my money elsewhere.

ACL and meniscus he did it walking 2 days later.

Rude staff, superfluous charging and egregious overbilling by third party vendors. Example: I was billed $400 for a $50 dollar walker after surgery. This type of corrupt medically billing needs to end. Everyone wants to talk about the insurance companies no one is talking about the complete lack of transparency and flagrant overcharging by doctors. What other business are you forced to sign your life away to get service only to be overbilled thousands of dollars by people you never heard of and dont know? Let me say Dr. Likover seemed extremely competent and my surgery outcome was life changing in a good way.

I love that he is a no nonsense guy that gives it too you straight. I am 30 yrs. Younger than most of patients there due to damges in my knee. He really has a tough love approach to what you need to do to get the movement needed. Great Dr. I highly recommend him.

I had a very bad experience with Dr. Likeover. He is incredibly rude. My knee hurts worse now then before the surgery. I got an incomplete diagnosis. He never spent more than a few minutes with me even after being in the waiting room for 30-45 minutes. The office staff is disorganized and bordering on rude themselves. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!

I went to this doctor last week for a second opinion on my total knee replacement surgery done about a little less than two years ago. I still have some problems, though no major ones, with my surgical knee. Every patient expects a doctor to listen carefully and understand the issues with an open mind before rendering any judgment. Politeness and humility do not seem to be this doctors strong points. He is condescending and seems to look down upon the patients. He belittled my problems to be imaginary and not real. He did not want to think outside the box or even consider that the problems with my knee may be because of the imbalance of the soft tissues, which in itself is subjective and immeasurable and as such perhaps not adequately taken care of during the surgery. It is quite possible that nothing can be done now and I will have to live with my problems with the rest of my life. However, proper explanation of the issues involved and a sympathetic attitude would have been very helpful. All future patients need to think twice before using the services of this doctor.

Wish i could give it a quarter of the one star for the review but doesnt give me the option doctor sees you about 3 seconds and his out

Oh what a relief it is describes my total knee replacement. It took trips to three other orthopedic surgeons to find the one that understood me and my knees. Dr. Likover addresses all questions and concerns with respect and pleasantness. His staff are respectful and easy to work with, making you feel like a valued person. I will be scheduling surgery for the next knee soon. Thank you Dr., Likover and staff.Charlotte Baasch

This guy is a big joke. He literally came in the room with me for 2 mins. He walked in pressed on my foot(which he is not even a foot dr) and wrote a note that “After full evaluation patient doesn’t have any issues, no swelling, and no medical care needed. Then 2 weeks later i get a second opinion from a foot specialist and i have 3 fractures in the same foot according to the same CT images that he looked at. Smdh!!!

This guy botched my moms knee surgery. She had to get a SECOND surgery in the same knee to FIX his mistake. He put the device in incorrectly. Super rude throughout aftermath. Please find someone else.

He is Awesome! My left middle finger was dislocated and with no further doubt visited him and he got me fixed on the same day. He heard me and fixed my finger. His staffs were nice and friendly. My wife had surgery on her left knee 2 years ago and it just went fine.

So recently went to Dr. Likover and he said he didnt see anything in the x-ray when there was CLEARLY something wrong with my leg. At a different doctor today and i have 2 breaks in my leg. Im having to get rexrayed and sent to a different orthopedist when this was something that should have been seen the first time around. I have been to different doctors everyday this week and no one understands why he didnt see the 2 breaks. I do like his straight forward approach and right to the point personality just wish it would have been correct information so i wouldnt have to go a whole week without treatment.

While Dr. Likover is very competent, his admin staff is very rude and there is a complete lack of transparency in his billing. I got bills from 1/2 dozen different companies after my surgery with no explanation who they were and why i was being billed. My surgery and recovery went very well. However, I met several people in the pre op classes given by Memorial Hermann that thought very highly of their surgeon and did not have the rude staff. No reason to put up with that when you are spending 10s of thousands of dollars.

Waiting room too hot. Waited for over 2 hours

I was lecturing and found that I couldnt move my knee after standing for a long period of time. This got so bad that I finally decided that this was not the quality of life that I wanted. Reading a review of Dr. Larry Likover in the Houston Chronicle and reviewing his website and reviews, I contacted the office. I was given an appointment within three days. The diagnosis was a total knee replacement using the signature XP knee. Never having knee surgery before, I wasnt sure what I was in for. Dr. Likover and his staff have been fantastic. Always welcoming and ready to answer my myriad of questions. I had total knee replacement surgery on February 4th of this year. Four weeks later I am able to navigate stairs, peddle a stationary bike and do various exercises with the physical therapist. I am extremely pleased with the current outcome and the prognosis. I would, without reservation, recommend Dr. Larry Likover and his staff, coupled with Memorial Hermann Hospital - Memorial City (excellent care).

I had 4 previous surgeries on my left knee. I walked around for almost a month with my knee cap dislocated. Dr. Likover was the only Dr. I have seen that recommended a rebuild with cadaver elements. I had surgery in October of 2016. 5 months later i can walk, run, ride a bike and go up and down stairs with no fear of dislocating or falling. Dr. Likover gave me back my life!! Thank you.

We referred a patient to Dr. Likover and worse staff especially for medical records. The manager was very rude cut me off several times, very unprofessional, when I was trying to explain I have not received notes for our mutual patient since the beginning of January 2019. Do not refer your patient here my patient was not satisfied with the provider as well.

This so-called doctor is a joke. If you can run, walk or crawl to a different doctor then you are better off.

I have only had two appointments with this doctor. I will not be going back and will never recommend him to anyone. His bedside manner is bullying to say the least. He is very crass and rude. If you are looking for a doctor who will be sympathetic and listening, he is not for you. He seems very full of himself and egotistical. Has a very condescending attitude.

After walking 33 years for the Postal Service , I went to Dr. Likover for help because I could barely walk due to knee pain. I had gotten a flyer advertisement for Dr. Likover 10 years prior to my appointment and had kept it in a desk drawer. I had been told by another Dr. in 1999 that I would need knee replacement, but was too young and still working. So 2013 rolls around, I am in extreme pain constantly so I retired from the government. Three months off the job and there was no improvement. I was hobbling thru Home Depot shopping and noticed the lady helping me had a brace on her leg. When I asked her why she told me she had undergone knee replacement 8 weeks earlier. I was very surprised and facing the same, I asked her who was the Dr that did her surgery. Dr Larry Likover was the answer and she was very pleased with his performance and her outstanding result. Well, I went home pulled out the 14 year old advertisement and called the number. Yep still at that location! I got an appointment a week later and that was the best decision I ever made. My knee replacement is one year old this month and I have my life back. Always an outdoor and very active person, my inability to enjoy my horses,my vegetable garden, hiking, biking and my grand children was very depressing. I am now able to do those things again and at 64 years of age I dont plan on slowing down! Dr. Likover is very professional, proficient and dedicated to his work. His straight foreword approach may offend some but he makes no joke about the work you must put into your recovery. His stern exterior is over shadowed by his wry sense of humor. He has a great staff and is affiliated with the outstanding group at Memorial Herman Hospital. This Dr is one of the best at what he does and your recovery is his major mission. So glad I found him!

Dr. Likover has always been a bit crass but was an outstanding up and comer back in the late 80s and 90s - hes done a number of knee surgeries on me. I guess from being so busy their office has become a numbed out butcher shop over the last several years. The last couple of visits he was like dont talk, I already know whats wrong, either get cut or go home. Thats why you dont see any pictures of Y2K sports stars on those walls :P. My new doctor has remedied the problem without surgery so far, so be carful before you just let them start hacking on you!

I had knee surgery over 15 years ago with Dr Likover and he was wonderful I am going to contact him again to see if we can do a knee replacement on the same knee, I wouldnt go to any other doctor but Dr. Likover for knee surgery. LOVE HIM!!!!

He did a WONDERFULL job on my wifes knee... staff is very competent & courteous.

I have known Dr. Likover for 20+ years when he took care of my daughters broken arm and my wrist. So, when it was time for my knee replacement I immediately thought of him. So then I found that he was doing the XP procedure which was a no brainer for me. I had my surgery on January 28, 2015, and indeed pain management was the order of the day. From Memorial City hospital I went to a rehab hospital and I left there 10 days later walking, I went to therapy for 3 months, and at the end of March I was dancing all night long at my daughters wedding. I am indeed thrilled with the results. Dr. Likover is brilliant, and he is very funny. I have recommended him to everyone in my office, and all the future candidates for knee replacement will be going to him after seeing my recovery.

ONE OF THE BEST DOCTORS EVER. IN 1983 HE REBUILT MY RIGHT LEG. I THINK THE WORLD OF HIM AND MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL.

This guy is a joke. He met his assistant out in the hallway and left the door ajar and were discussing me like I was not there. His assistant told him he looked through my files and said it was a bunch of mumbo jumbo. He then came back in and saw I had a backpack and asked if I had a recorder and told me it was illegal to record our office visit. I told him I did not have a recorder and he took my bag and stuck it in the hall way. He said there would not be any conversation about his results and I would get a letter from the insurance company.He then asked me if I was working and I told him I was disabled and he then asked if a doctor told me that or was I trying to self diagnose it. He told me to lift my left leg then my right leg and asked if I was taking pain meds. I told him yes I was taking a hydrocodone a day. He said that was it. About two weeks later I goat a letter saying nothing could help me and I should try to exercise and keep taking meds forever. BIGGEST QUACK EVER!!!!!

Mr Likover should not be in practice. He performed an unsuccessful laminectomy at L4/L5. This man didnt listen after my surgery and ultimately paralyzed me. It is 12 years later now and I found a good DR who will be doing surgery on me to fix Mr Likovers screw up. My life has never been the same. Ive never been able to return to work. He and his staff are so rude I cant imagine how he even stays in practice. DO NOT LET THIS MAN CUT YOU OPEN!!!

The doctor refused to answer my questions when it came to my brokenarm.He refused to listen to me about the pain i was in. He did noteven examine my arm under the brace. He had horrid bedside protocol. Iwould never send my worst enemy to this doctor. He refused to show me a copy of the X-ray. Very condescending and full of himself. run (if you can) as far away from this doctor

Run Forest run!!!! If you had a good outcome with guy you were lucky .

Had my knee replaced in 1998 by Dr Likeover. Cant say it was a great experience, but Dr Likeover and staff made it much better than other stories Ive heard over the years.I dont care much for Doctors or the medical profession in America, but if all doctors operated to the standards of Likeover and staff the word would be a better place.My knee replacement was my 22 surgery, my 7th orthopedic procedure and my third on that knee. This was the first time I felt safe, respected, listened too, and totally confident with my Doctor.May have to do a retread soon and I would not even consider another surgeon.

So far, he was the right doctor for a knee replacement. Im satisfied.

Dr. Likover saved my life!After seeing and orthopedic Dr who only prescribed pain and inflammation meds, I saw a surgeon who told me nothing could be done, then another surgeon....referred as the best in Houston for sports medicine, who gave me an injection and told me I could never run again. I had accepted that I would not be able to run anymore, even though I had explained to each of these Doctors that not running was ruining my life. Dr. Likover was referred to me by a coworker, I had a 10 minute visit with him, told him that running was important to me, he asked for one more Xray (I brought MRI and Xrays with me) and suggested cleaning up my meniscus and replacing my ACL on my first visit. They scheduled my surgery for 10 days later. He told me I would be running in 5 months! My surgery was first week of February and I started running in May per Dr. instruction, I ran 7.5 miles yesterday with no pain or swelling!

I have had both knees replaced, 6 months apart, in 2014. The first was in May and the second was in November. The first was a traditional total knee replacement. The second was the Biomet XP.Before the knee replacements, I was still active. I worked in Engineering and Construction. I SCUBA dive and I walked for exercise. Each knee had an ACL. One was natural and one ACL was my own patellar tendon replacement. So I know what it was like for a few months without an ACL before I got mine replaced.In late 2013 I was told my irritated right knee was bone on bone. When I got the first knee replaced in May 2014, there was no prosthesis available that retained the ACL. The timing of the second knee replacement gave me an alternative.My opinion is that the Biomet XP, being more stabile because of the retained ACL, has caused less irritation during therapy and in day to day life actions. Less irritation and being more stabile means my therapies have progressed much faster than before. My balance is advanced and my confidence to push the recovery boundaries is enhanced. In early February I began walking 3/4 a mile a day and now do 2 miles a day. I can see that yet this summer I will have the endurance to walk my desired goal of 5 miles a day on the river levees. This was my goal during my first knee replacement. But walking short distances even after the first knee had 5 months after surgery and before the second knee began to swell was limited. Frankly, I did not feel secure enough to walk far from the house because of the instability.I have been using a step ladder to change the air filters in my 10 foot high home ceilings. I have been carrying large boxes of articles down our attic stairs and also down the second to first floor steps and on to the car for donations. I have planted rose bushes this last month and have trimmed our 10 foot high crape myrtles. I am driven to regain my mobility.I am 4-1/2 months out from surgery. I have regained full extension of the knee over a month ago but still work at it to maintain flexibility. By the way, I turned 65 years old in March. I have already told my buddies that when they are in their well chairs at 70+ years of age due to their present bad knees, I will be the one jogging on the beach pushing their well chairs.I was fortunate to have found a great medical team in Dr. Likover and his staff who, with the Biomet XP, is getting me well on my way.

I went to see Dr. Likeover after visiting several others and many un-necessary surgeries, Dr. Likover tells you like it is and shoots straight, he told me that I didnt have any miniscus left and the only option would be the Oxford partial knee replacement. I had it done back in 2006 and it completely changed my life. I can now walk and execise without pain. Sure, Dr. Likover is not going to beat around the bush and candy coat stuff, hes did an awesome job with me. I recommend him highly.

He shows a lack of empathy, and he does not listen. He is rude, and it rubs off on his staff. I most definitely.

He is rude. I did not like this doctor at all and I would never recommend him to anyone. I went there with my son that had a fracture and all he said is HE NEEDS A CAST! ....okay, thank you I know that... Can you introduce yourself and talk about recuperation and details....

Money maker only 2 minute spent with u.

Late and over scheduled- do not come here.

If this rating system allowed me, based on my experience with Dr. Likover and his office staff, I would give them a rating of -1000 stars.

I dont have to explain in details, Just dont go with this Man !! Just dont .

Ruined my life, absolute premadonna, jackass.

Dr Likeover did my back surgery about 25 years ago. I had 100% recovery.

HORRIBLE STAFF ! RUDE VERY RECEPTIONIST .NEEDS TO BE REMOVED SOON

An excellent doctor thanks to him I have walked well again, he operated on my 2 hips, today I have the last appointment. Thank God and DR, God bless you.