The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Valley Stream, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 963 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Valley Stream, NY. Of these, 720 are Experienced, 171 are Advanced, 63 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Lynbrook

    444 Merrick Road, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Lieberman, M.D., is double board certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). He has had specialty training in minimally invasive joint replacement techniques, cartilage transplantation and partial knee replacements. Dr. Lieberman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Lynbrook

    444 Merrick Road, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alpesh Shah, M.D., is board-certified in orthopedic sports medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Dr. Shah has special interest in sports injuries, knee and shoulder arthroscopy and fractures. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Elite in Osteoarthritis
    Elite in Osteoarthritis

    HSS Long Island

    333 Earle Ovington Blvd Ste 101, 
    Uniondale, NY 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Vigdorchik is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Vigdorchik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Vigdorchik is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    125 Franklin Avenue, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek

    Gus Katsigiorgis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Katsigiorgis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Katsigiorgis is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Lynbrook

    444 Merrick Road, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Price, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist. He takes care of all types of athletes, from peewee league players to pros and from weekend warriors to Ironman triathletes. He is committed to a hands-on approach to care, which includes a thorough examination, frequent checkups, and a comprehensive, easy-to-understand, diagnosis explanation.An athlete himself, Dr. Price has personal experience recovering from both injury and surgery and understands the need to get people back in their game. He treats a wide spectrum of orthopedic conditions, with an emphasis on shoulder and knee injuries, which includes tears of the rotator cuff, labrum, ACL, and meniscus. While most injuries can be treated without surgery, when surgery is required, he uses an arthroscopic small-incision technique so his patients can recover faster, with less pain and smaller scars.Dr. Price was also an orthopedic surgeon for the Long Island Rough Riders semi-pro soccer team and the New York Titans lacrosse team and was on the medical staff of the 2011 Quiksilver New York Pro Surfing Contest. He has written frequently on how to prevent, or recover from, injuries for Eastern Surf Magazine, Long Island Tennis Magazine, and The Tennis Tribe. Dr. Price is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Lynbrook

    444 Merrick Road, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    A board-certified, fellowship-trained physician, Eric P. Keefer, M.D., joined Orlin & Cohen's well-respected team in 2008. He focuses on sports medicine cases, specifically those related to treatment of the shoulder, knee and elbow.A member of Orlin & Cohen's prestigious sports medicine practice, Dr. Keefer completed his fellowship training at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham when he participated as the medical moderator of the ASMI Forum, an online resource for information on orthopedic and sports medicine topics. He also is a well-respected researcher who has published the results of his studies and presented his findings at professional conferences. Dr. Keefer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Lynbrook

    444 Merrick Road, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chief of sports medicine, Craig Levitz, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist who is known for his use of minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures for knee and shoulder repair.My goal is to always try to repair your rotator cuff arthroscopically, without an open incision. Dr. Levitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Levitz is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Lynbrook

    444 Merrick Road, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Lenart is a board-certified orthopedic shoulder and elbow specialist. He specializes in shoulder replacement and shoulder arthroscopy but treats a wide array of operative and nonoperative conditions of both the shoulder and elbow, including arthritis, rotator cuff tears, instability and fractures. His practice encompasses both open and minimally invasive approaches.Before joining Orlin and Cohen, Dr. Lenart worked in New York City for several years as an attending physician after completing his shoulder and elbow training at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University In Philadelphia, PA.Dr. Lenart has researched and published on a variety of orthopedic conditions and incorporates the most advanced techniques in treatment of his patients. Dr. Lenart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tenotomy.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Lynbrook

    444 Merrick Road, 
    Lynbrook, NY 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Mitgang, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries, including those that are sports related. The recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, he was named the Emanuel Kaplan Hand Surgery Fellow at the prestigious NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City.Dr. Mitgang specializes in caring for patients with acute traumatic or sports-related hand and upper extremity injuries, nonoperative and operative treatment of fractures and dislocations, finger and elbow joint replacement as well as osteoporosis management. A member of the Orlin & Cohen team since 2014, the board-certified specialist also has extensive experience with minimally invasive hand surgery, including bladeless treatment of trigger fingers and Dupuytren's disease. Dr. Mitgang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Rockville Centre

    36 Lincoln Avenue, 
    Rockville Centre, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 

    Moiz Manaqib, M.D., is a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist who practices both surgical and nonsurgical management of athletic injury, including open and arthroscopic treatment of shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle pathology.Dr. Manaqib has previously served as assistant team physician for the NBA's Boston Celtics, Mount Ida College football, and Princeton University football, and has extensive experience treating patients from the professional to amateur levels. He has written and lectured on a variety of orthopedic and sports medicine topics, including ACL reconstruction, microfracture and arthroscopic hip surgery. His focus remains on evidence-based medicine and providing best practice treatments for his patients. Dr. Manaqib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Manaqib is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Garden City

    1001 Franklin Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    As a board certified orthopedic surgeon for over 20 years, Dr. Scuderi has an abundant experience in adult knee reconstruction and sports medicine with surgical techniques that include arthroscopic, minimally invasive and full open procedures. While he specializes in all disorders of the knee, he has pursued innovative developments in total knee replacement, gender specific knee designs and revision total knee replacements. Dr. Scuderi was the first orthopedic surgeon on Long Island to implant the first knee replacement specifically designed to fit a woman s anatomy. His contributions to the orthopedic literature are extensive with over 100 published scientific articles and book chapters in orthopedic medical journals and textbooks. He has also edited several textbooks on total knee replacement, sports medicine and knee surgery, and continues to lecture worldwide on reconstructive knee surgery. Dr. Scuderi is a member of several orthopedic and medical organizations, has served on numerous committees, and was the president of the Knee Society from 2012 -2013. Committed to education, he is the Adult Knee Reconstruction Fellowship Director at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Scuderi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Bowlegs, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Scuderi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Garden City

    1101 Stewart Avenue, 
    Garden City, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James A. Germano, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedist who subspecializes in total hip and knee replacement, with a special interest in revision arthroplasty. One of Long Island's only hip arthroscopy surgeons, he joined Orlin & Cohen in 2008.Dr. Germano has co-published and presented papers on various leading-edge techniques related to hip replacement and fracture repair. He is skilled in minimally invasive and computer-assisted surgery, as well as alternative bearing surgery. Dr. Germano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Germano is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group At Merrick

    1728 Sunrise Highway, 
    Merrick, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    A national leader in joint reconstruction surgery and Chief of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Syosset Hospital, Bradley Gerber, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained physician recognized for his use of leading-edge techniques in all areas of adult reconstruction, including robotics, advanced materials, and complex revisions.Dr. Gerber is the Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Northwell Health's Syosset Hospital. He has presented at numerous national conferences and published multiple articles about his innovative techniques and research in hip and knee replacements. Dr. Gerber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Gerber is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 300, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Seideman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Seideman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Great Neck, 611 Northern Boulevard

    611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jonathan R. Danoff is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including direct anterior total hip replacement, robotic joint reconstruction, as well as partial and total knee replacement surgeries. Dr. Danoff is particularly skilled in managing complications related to joint replacements.Currently serving as Chief of the Adult Joint Reconstruction Center at North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Dr. Danoff oversees a team of specialized joint replacement surgeons. He also leads the Outpatient Joint Reconstruction Program and the Advanced Arthroplasty Center at the hospital. Notably, he played a pivotal role in establishing Long Island's first outpatient joint replacement program at the Schwartz Ambulatory Surgery Center where he serves as the Associate Medical Director of the facility.Dr. Danoff graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in biomedical engineering and then earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at Columbia University Medical Center and further specialized in adult reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.As a committed researcher and educator, Dr. Danoff has contributed significantly to orthopedic literature. A serial inventor, he holds a US patent for a novel orthopedic hip implant with 4 additional patents pending. He is the Director of Arthroplasty Research at the Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. Danoff has a passion for orthopedic research having published over 100 scientific articles, book chapters, editorials, and surgical instructional videos and he has edited a textbook on the diagnosis and management of periprosthetic joint infections. He has a research interest in outpatient joint replacement, rapid recovery protocols and multimodal pain regimens to decrease postoperative pain.His contributions to orthopedic surgery have been recognized through various awards, including the Frank E. Stinchfield, M.D. Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery for his impactful research. Dr. Danoff is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), where he frequently presents on advancements in joint replacement surgery.Overall, Dr. Jonathan R. Danoff stands out as a leader in his field, dedicated to advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes in joint replacement surgery. Dr. Danoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Danoff is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Great Neck, 825 Northern Boulevard

    825 Northern Boulevard, Suite 201, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Barry Simonson is a skilled orthopedic surgeon. He caters to the surgical needs of the communities of Great Neck and Glen Cove, NY. At present, he practices at Northwell Orthopedic Institute and with the other members of his team strives to deliver quality care and service to all visiting individuals. Dr. Simonson earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed an internship and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship at the same university. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery at New York University and is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. An experienced sports medicine specialist, Dr. Simonson works in association with Glen Cove Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, and Syosset Hospital. He believes in providing excellent patient care and strives towards quickly bringing patients back to their routine way of life. When not working, he enjoys swimming, hiking, Gardening and traveling. Dr. Simonson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Great Neck, 825 Northern Boulevard

    825 Northern Boulevard, Suite 201, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada

    Sreevathsa Boraiah, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and hip preservation surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Boraiah earned his medical degree from JSS Medical College, one of the top five medical schools in India. He finished his residency at Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College and completed his specialty adult reconstruction fellowship at NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Boraiah also completed a traveling fellowship at University of Zurich, Uniklinik Balgrist and Schulthess Klinik, Switzerland in hip preservation surgery and anterior hip surgery. He is an active member of numerous professional societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Boraiah holds multiple patents in medical devices and has an active interest in basic and clinical research related to hip and pelvic surgery. Dr. Boraiah specializes in anterior hip replacement and knee replacements. He also specializes in complex revisions of hip and knee replacements and computer assisted surgery. Dr. Boraiah is well versed in all aspects of hip surgery and has a special interest in hip preservation procedures, including periacetabular osteotomies, hip arthroscopy, surgical hip dislocation and minimally invasive anterior bikini incision hip surgery. Dr. Boraiah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Boraiah is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Great Neck, 825 Northern Boulevard

    825 Northern Boulevard, Suite 201, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    In my approach to orthopaedics I like to take the time to educate my patients about their specific ailments so that they can help make informed decisions on their care. While I treat a wide variety of orthopaedic conditions my area of specialty is in sports medicine with a focus on conditions of the shoulder and knee. I have been fortunate to have treated athletes of all levels; from professional to collegiate to high school to recreational. I currently serve as team physician for the athletic teams at Great Neck North, Great Neck South and Glen Cove High Schools. I am a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of both the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Steinvurzel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Steinvurzel is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Great Neck, 833 Northern Boulevard

    833 Northern Boulevard, Suite 220, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    An orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery, Ayal Segal, MD, FAAOS specializes in advanced total joint replacement of the hip, knee, and ankle as well as complex reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Segal focuses on minimally invasive muscle- and tendon-sparing techniques including direct anterior approach hip replacement and minimally invasive total knee replacement that allow patients to go home sooner and return to their normal activities more quickly. Dr. Segal also has extensive experience in complex primary arthroplasty, patient specific instrumentation surgery, computer navigation assisted surgeries and revision of failed or painful hip and knee replacements. Dr. Segal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    133 East Merrick Road, 
    Valley Stream, NY 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian

    Stanislav Avshalumov is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Avshalumov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Toxic Synovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

    When should I see an Osteoarthritis doctor near Valley Stream, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Osteoarthritis doctor near Valley Stream, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Osteoarthritis doctors near Valley Stream, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Osteoarthritis doctors near Valley Stream, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Osteoarthritis doctor near Valley Stream, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Osteoarthritis doctor near Valley Stream, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Osteoarthritis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Osteoarthritis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Osteoarthritis doctors near Valley Stream, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Osteoarthritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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