The 20 Best Shoulder Arthroscopy Doctors in New York, US

Konrad I. Gruson, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in shoulder surgery and a clinical focus on arthroscopic and open rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic instability repair, open coracoid transfer for recurrent shoulder instability, and conventional and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. As an Associate Professor at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine, his research focuses on the outcomes of rotator cuff surgery, the complications of shoulder arthroscopy, and the outcomes of total shoulder replacement. Dr. Gruson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Endoscopy.

John Higgins is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Higgins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Arthritis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Knee Replacement.

David Dines is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Dines is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hypermobile Joints, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Tenotomy.

Dr. Burke Gao is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon at Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.He specializes in the comprehensive care of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, with a particular focus on sports-related conditions in athletes, nerve injuries and reconstruction, and acute trauma. His expertise spans sport specific care, advanced microsurgical techniques, tendon and ligament reconstruction, fracture management, and procedures to restore motion and strength following complex injuries.Dr. Gao is dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based care that helps patients return to their active lives whether on the playing field, in the workplace, or at home.An active academic surgeon, Dr. Gao has published widely on hand and upper extremity surgery, sports medicine, and patient education. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and the Journal of Hand Surgery. He has presented his research nationally and internationally, including at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand.Dr. Gao has received numerous national awards including competitive research scholarships from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association. He has also been awarded honors from the American Academy of Pediatrics Orthopaedic Section, Cervical Spine Research Society and Arthroscopy Journal. Dr. Gao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Tennis Elbow, Scoliosis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Endoscopy.

R. Kumar Kadiyala, MD, PhD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the non-operative and operative treatment of chronic conditions and muskuloskeletal injuries affecting the hands, elbows, and shoulders in both adult and pediatric patients. He strongly believes that a surgeon’s duty is to provide each and every patient with personalized treatment informed by the latest research and academic thinking.Before joining Columbia Orthopedics, Dr. Kadiyala led the hand surgery service at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Florida. Born in India and raised in Indiana, where his father was an economics professor at Purdue University, Dr. Kadiyala attended Stanford University, earning MD and PhD degrees in the school's prestigious Medical Scientist Training Program. While there, he received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance important molecular immunology and cancer research. He then completed a residency in orthopedics at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program and fellowships in orthopedic trauma and hand/upper extremity surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Kadiyala completed another fellowship in adult reconstruction (hip and knee replacement) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.At the University of Iowa, he co-directed the shoulder and elbow service and conducted research on the molecular biology of peripheral nerve injuries. After that, he started his own practice in Miami.Dr. Kadiyala now lives in New York with his wife and children. He continues to serve patients as the Chief of the Orthopedic Service at New York-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital and as a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Kadiyala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Kadiyala is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Kadiyala is currently accepting new patients.

Shyam Patel is a fellowship-trained cornea specialist who is licensed by New York State. He has extensive experience and has written many presentations and papers. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Alaia is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Alaia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Acute Pain, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Laith Jazrawi is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jazrawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Compartment Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Fasciotomy, and Osteotomy.

Christopher Brusalis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Brusalis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brusalis is currently accepting new patients.

Sandeep Mannava is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mannava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Endoscopy, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

Eric Carson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Carson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Endoscopy.

Joshua Dines is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Dines is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tenotomy, and Endoscopy.

Anil Ranawat is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ranawat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ranawat is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Bi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Eric Strauss is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Strauss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Robert Maniker received an MD from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI in 2005 followed by internship at University of Michigan and Anesthesiology residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He then completed fellowship in interventional pain medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard University in Boston, MA. Following fellowship, Dr. Maniker took a faculty position at the Mayo Clinic of Phoenix, AZ where he practiced a mixture of pain medicine and regional anesthesia. Dr. Maniker joined the faculty of the Department of Anesthesiology at Columbia University Medical Center in January of 2011. He is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at CUMC, member of the Division of Orthopedic and Regional Anesthesia, and Director of the Acute Perioperative Interventional Pain Service. He practices regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine, specializing in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks for management of post-surgical pain. Dr. Maniker has research interests in strategies to limit blood loss during orthopedic surgery, as well as in comprehensive resident education for regional anesthesia. Dr. Maniker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Arteriovenous Malformation, Chronic Pain, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. Dr. Maniker is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

David P. Trofa, MD, is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the operative and non-operative treatment of athletes of all ages and skill levels, including pediatric and adult patients. He is an expert in arthroscopic and open surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. Dr. Trofa has a particlar intrest in advanced knee disorders and complex knee pathologies, focusing on cartilage restoration, non-surgical management of early arthritis, meniscus injuries, ligament reconstruction, knee dislocations, and patellofemoral disorders. His shoulder practice focuses on labral tears, SLAP tears, rotator cuff tears, and frozen shoulder; while his elbow expertise includes treatment for medial/lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), instability, and ligament reconstruction. Dr. Tofa also leverages the latest orthobiologic treatments in his practice, including platelet rich plasma (PRP), to provide athletes with a full spectrum of treatment options.A native of Wilton, Connecticut, Dr. Trofa is a former athlete who competed at the national level in soccer and wrestling. After receiving a B.A. in Biology from Columbia University he graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine with Research Honors. He completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he was twice awarded the Ira Wolfe Award for Excellence in Sports Medicine Research. Following residency, Dr. Trofa completed a fellowship in sports medicine, shoulder, and elbow at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC. While there, he served as a team physician for multiple professional and collegiate teams such as the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Knights. He currently serves as the Chief Physician for Columbia Athletics.Throughout his training Dr. Trofa has been active in academic research having published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on a variety of topics related to ACL reconstruction, Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction), osteochondral transplantation, Achilles tendon repairs, surgical techniques and post-operative physical therapy protocols. Dr. Trofa’s ongoing research projects are focused on optimizing patient outcomes with a particular interest in complex knee pathology, including articular cartilage, ligamentous, and meniscal injuries. Hs is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), and the International Society of Arthroscopy Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS). Dr. Trofa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis of the Heel, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Trofa is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Trofa is currently accepting new patients.

Michael L. Knudsen, MD, is a board certified and established orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the operative and non-operative treatment of athletes and non-athletes with shoulder and elbow injuries, including children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. He is an expert in minimally invasive arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder and elbow, and has expertise in advanced shoulder and elbow reconstructive surgery, including shoulder replacement surgery, rotator cuff tear surgery, shoulder instability and labral tear surgery, elbow arthroscopy, and elbow ligament reconstruction and repair. Dr. Knudsen’s practice leverages advanced imaging modalities to create personalized treatment plans and reconstructions for shoulder and elbow reconstructive surgery. He uses cutting-edge techniques for sports injuries such as PRP, ultrasound, and up-and-coming physical therapy and rehabilitation techniques such as blood flow restriction therapy.After receiving a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Knudsen completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. Following residency, he completed the prestigious Columbia Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Knudsen returns to Columbia after starting his practice at the University of Minnesota and serving as team physician for the Minnesota Twins (Major League Baseball), Saint Paul Saints (AAA Major League Baseball), and the University of Minnesota (NCAA Division I College). During his training at Columbia, he served as an Assistant Team Physician for the New York Yankees (Major League Baseball), Rockland Boulders (Can-Am Association of Professional Baseball), and Columbia University Athletics. Dr. Knudsen currently serves as a Team Physician for Iona College where he cares for student athletes with shoulder and elbow injuries. Dr. Knudsen has a passion for research and has published dozens of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on various topics related to shoulder, elbow, knee, and sports medicine surgery. Dr. Knudsen serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Reviews, Reports, and Techniques and actively reviews articles for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, and the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery among others. Dr. Knudsen’s ongoing research is focused on improving patient outcomes by improving the longevity and durability of shoulder arthroplasty implants and maximizing rotator cuff repair and labral tear healing rates. He is an active and engaged member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). Dr. Knudsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Frozen Shoulder, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Knudsen is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Knudsen is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Hart is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Hart is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. Dr. Hart is board certified in AOA Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

Guillem Gonzalez is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Shoulder Arthroscopy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.