Overview
Michael Ast is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Ast is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 111 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
2 Clinical Trials
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Lenox Hill
An internationally renowned spine surgeon, Frank Schwab, MD, FAAOS, specializes in complex spinal pathology, pediatric and adult spinal deformity and revision reconstruction procedures. Dr Schwab s areas of clinical focus include innovating patient-specific operative treatment, optimizing sagittal realignment guidelines, emphasizing the use of pre-operative planning technologies and techniques for complex spine surgery. He is widely recognized as a leader in the field and has pioneered many aspects of spinal deformity care, especially for patients with extensive surgical histories. Dr Schwab also developed the first definitive classification of adult spinal deformity that has become a clinical standard for spinal surgeons all over the world. Dr. Schwab is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
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Nyu Langone Health-Center For Arthritis & Autoimmunity
Ran Schwarzkopf is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Schwarzkopf is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael P. Ast
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael P. Ast?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael P. Ast by calling their office at 201-599-8056. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael P. Ast a top-rated expert for Knee Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael P. Ast is classified as an Elite expert for Knee Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael P. Ast specialize in?
While Dr. Michael P. Ast is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Knee Replacement, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michael P. Ast participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael P. Ast has published 111 articles and abstracts on conditions like Knee Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Michael P. Ast's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael P. Ast accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael P. Ast accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 201-599-8056 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Knee ReplacementDr. Ast isElite. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- Distinguished
- Hip ReplacementDr. Ast isDistinguished. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Ast isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Ast isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Ast isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ArthritisDr. Ast isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Ast isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Decerebrate PostureDr. Ast isExperienced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. Ast isExperienced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.