Garret J. Garofolo
80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Suites 100A & 100B KEW, 
Gardens, NY 

Overview

Dr. Garret Garofolo is a dual fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder arthroplasty, and lower extremity pathology with emphasis on complex shoulder, knee and ankle reconstructive and replacement surgeries.Dr. Garofolo graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biomechanics, neuroscience, and applied physiology. He subsequently graduated at the top of his class from AUC School of Medicine, where he earned his Medical Degree. He completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, an affiliate of Northwell Health. Dr. Garofolo s orthopaedic residency training included trauma at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, pediatrics at Connecticut Children s Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut, and foot and ankle at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Following his residency, Dr. Garofolo completed a sports medicine fellowship under the direction of esteemed Drs. Steven Snyder, Richard Ferkel, and Mark Getelman at the prestigious Southern California Orthopaedic Institute, an affiliate of UCLA Health. Dr. Garofolo then completed an additional fellowship in complex sports medicine foot and ankle and trauma at the world-renowned Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.Dr. Garofolo has always been passionate about improving patient outcomes and surgical techniques. He has received multiple peer nominated awards for teaching and research, published numerous peer reviewed articles and presented his research at both the national and international levels. Additionally, Dr. Garofolo served as the team physician at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, and is currently involved in the management of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team.Dr. Garofolo s approach to patient care revolves around his patients' demands and expectations--he utilizes the most up-to-date evidence based treatment options to address their ailments through non-operative measures, biologics and, when necessary, leading surgical techniques.Dr. Garofolo looks forward to applying his comprehensive knowledge and expertise with the local community.

His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis and Bursitis.

Dr. Garofolo is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

American University Of The Caribbean, 2016

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Specialties

Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Podiatric Surgery

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowships

Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Steadman Hawkins Clinic

Hospital Affiliations

Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
North Shore University Hospital Syosset
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Lenox Hill Hospital
Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Kew Gardens
80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Suites 100A & 100B KEW, Gardens, NY 11415
Other Locations
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Rockville Centre
36 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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While Dr. Garret J. Garofolo is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.

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Dr. Garret J. Garofolo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-970-6600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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