25 of the Best Sports Medicine Doctors Near Me in New York, US

Michael Alaia is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Alaia is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Acute Pain, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Erickson is a New Jersey native and played football for the University of Notre Dame as a wide receiver. As an athlete himself, Dr. Erickson's goal is to get his patients back on the playing field while utilizing the most advanced treatment options. While Dr. Erickson treats athletes of all levels from high school and college to professional to weekend warriors, he also specializes in non-athletic conditions of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. These include degenerative conditions of the shoulder such as rotator cuff tears and shoulder arthritis, knee issues such meniscus tears, ligament damage and cartilage damage, and elbow problems including biceps/triceps tears, ligament tears, tennis elbow, and elbow arthritis.His research efforts focus on shoulder, knee, and elbow conditions, especially those affecting the throwing athlete. Through his work with Major League Baseball, he has been able to better define injury patterns and treatment outcomes in elite level overhead athletes. He plans to continue this research to further the understanding of youth injuries, including methods of prevention, to keep young athletes healthy. Dr. Erickson has served as one of the assistant team physicians for the Philadelphia Phillies as well as the New York Mets, and has recently been elected to the advisory committee for MLB Pitchsmart. In addition, he has been named one of Castle Connolly's Top Doctors for three consecutive years. Dr. Erickson is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Hypermobile Joints, Tennis Elbow, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Erickson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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 highly rated in 8 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.

Dr. Scott Alpert is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine and total joint replacement specialist. As director of joint preservation and reconstruction at Huntington Hospital, he has over 25 years of experience managing both routine and complex orthopedic cases. He performs total joint replacement and revision surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow, and sports medicine cases involving the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.Dr. Alpert uses the most advanced techniques including computer-assisted total joint replacements of the knee and hip. He also performs total shoulder replacements and reverse total shoulder replacements for arthritis and trauma. Dr. Alpert completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles where he served as a member of the medical team for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Kings and the University of Southern California Men's Volleyball Team. Dr. Alpert is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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 highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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 highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis.

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 highly rated in 6 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.

Stephen Nicholas is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Nicholas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Nicholas is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine.

Joseph J. Giovinazzo, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board certified specialist in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. As a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist, he specializes in operative and non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. He was recognized by Castle Connolly for his excellence in Sports Medicine and awarded Regional Top Doctor 2019-2021 and Top Doctor NY Metro Area 2019-2021.Dr. Giovinazzo attended St. Peter s College in Jersey City, NJ where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. After graduation, he completed his Research Project under Dr. Gilani for the Department of Anatomy at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. For medical school, he attended Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic and General Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. In Philadelphia, he obtained sub-specialty Sports Medicine fellowship training at the Graduate Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Pennsylvania, under the tutelage of Dr. Vincent DiStefano, team physician for the Philadelphia Eagles of 15 years, and Dr. John Gregg, team physician for the Philadelphia Flyers of 10 years. Dr. Giovinazzo s sports coverage included Villanova University and Valley Forge Military Academy.Dr. Giovinazzo is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and General Orthopaedic Surgery with special attention to utilizing innovative methods to promote better surgical outcomes. He has presented at Orthopaedic surgery conferences in Louisiana, New York, Colorado and Canada with special attention to the treatment and outcomes of femur fractures and shoulder repairs. In conjunction with his tenure at Healthcare Associates in Medicine, a division of Orlin & Cohen Medical Specialists Group, Dr. Giovinazzo served as team physician for the Staten Island Yankees minor league team, the Class A Short Season affiliate of the New York Yankees. He continues to serve as team physician for Wagner College, and several high schools: Monsignor Farrell, St. Joseph by the Sea, Port Richmond, Staten Island Technical, Poly Prep, and Moore Catholic. Additionally, Dr. Giovinazzo is a consultant for Carmel Richmond Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center and Eger Health Care Center. Dr. Giovinazzo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. William Aloysius Healy III is an orthopedic surgeon with over twenty years experience. He obtained his medical degree from New York Medical College. In order to gain practical expertise, he went on to pursue his internship at the University of Hawaii. He went on to his orthopedic residency at SUNY Stony Brook. Dr. Healy III is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in Total Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine. He holds active memberships in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Irish American Orthopaedic Society and the Eastern Orthopedic Medical Society. He continually keeps himself up-to-date on the most progressive techniques available. Dr. Healy III has offices in the towns of Huntington and Smithtown, NY. Besides attending to patients at Northwell Orthopaedic Institute, he is also available for consultations and examinations at Huntington Hospital. He believes in fostering a healthy physician-patient relationship that facilitates high-level communication and care. Dr. Healy is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Healy is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

A specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports-medicine Dr. Zaslav had been in practice with a large single specialty Orthopedic group for 30 years in Richmond Virginia before joining the Northwell/Lenox Hill faculty practice. He was the founding member of the Sports Medicine Center and Cartilage Repair Center at Advanced Orthopedic Centers (Now Ortho Virginia) in Richmond VA, and a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr Zaslav's focus has been on shoulder and knee surgery and well as injuries to athletes and dancers for his entire practice. He has published extensively both on shoulder injuries and sports medicine topics. Most recently over the past decade his research interest has been in cartilage repair and Joint Preservation and he is now involved in Orthobiologic and Stem cell research. Dr Zaslav performed the first Autologous Cartilage transplant in Virginia in 1996 and has served as President of the International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society , a society of clinicians and scientists based in Zurich Sw, devoted to clinical and basic science research to preserve joints and function in patients with cartilage injury and early arthritis. He is also past Chairman of the Biologic Association based in the USA, a group made up of all the Orthopedic sub-specialty societies dedicated to speaking with a single academic voice on Stem cell and Regenerative Med topics in Orthopedics and Rehab. His treatment philosophy includes involving patients in their decision making and using both operative and non-operative treatments including Physical therapy, strength training along with appropriate non-invasive procedures to maintain a healthy lifestyle and maximize athletic function in his patients. Awards & Professional Recognition Top Doctors and Surgeons Award, Castle Connolly, 2015 2025; Top Orthopedic Surgeon in Virginia, Leading Physicians of the World, 2015 2016; Distinguished Alumni Award and Commencement Speaker, State University of New York Binghamton University, 2016; Phi Beta Kappa, Binghamton, 1979; Lifetime Achievement Award for the Support of Dance, Richmond Ballet, 2020. Dr. Zaslav is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trochlear Dysplasia, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Zaslav is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Michael A. Gott is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle including traumatic and sports related injuries as well as arthritic conditions. He focuses on conservative, non-operative treatments for most conditions. Dr. Gott is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Infectious Arthritis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gott is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Joe Vongvorachoti is a Physiatrist treating patients in New York City and the surrounding communities. He treats patients with a full range of issues, including carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, Achilles tendonopathy, and pain in the hip, knee, shoulder, neck, and back. For his undergraduate degree, Dr. Vongvorachoti attended Cornell University. He pursued his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. He continued his medical education at Mount Sinai, where he completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Vongvorachoti has also completed a fellowship program at the Hospital for Special Surgery focused on Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine. Patients visiting Dr. Vongvorachoti can receive a full range of medical services. He provides procedures including epidural and facet injections under fluoroscopy, SI joint injections, trigger point injections, ultrasound injections, and hip, shoulder, and knee injections of steroids, and viscosupplementation such as Orthovisc and Euflexxa. Dr. Vongvorachoti is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Vongvorachoti is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and American Board Of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Sports Medicine.

Benjamin J. Levens, MD, is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon. He specializes in the operative and non-operative care of complex injuries and issues of the knee, shoulder, ankle and hip. He also treats general orthopedic complaints such as joint pain and acute injuries of the upper and lower extremities.Dr. Levens received a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Florida and graduated at the top of his class at Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine earning selection into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his residency training at Montefiore Einstein Medical Center in the Bronx. After residency, Dr. Levens completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Medstar Health Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. There he had the unique opportunity to work with professional and collegiate sports teams including the Baltimore Ravens, Towson University and Morgan State University. As a physician, Dr. Levens believes in collaborative patient care. His approach focuses on finding the source of a patient's problem and working with them to determine the next steps and a solution that works best for them. Dr. Levens believes the most important aspect of a patient's visit is that the patient leaves feeling that their problem was thoroughly managed, with an understanding of their problem and a knowledge of how to best move forward in a way they are comfortable with. Dr. Levens is board certified in Board Eligible. Dr. Levens is currently accepting new patients.

Laith Jazrawi is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jazrawi is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Compartment Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Fasciotomy, and Osteotomy.

Team physician for SUNY Old WestburyAdjunct Assistant Professor Hofstra UniversityReviewer for American Journal for Sports Medicine. Dr. Abulencia is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Michael Brunetti is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Brunetti is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis.

Todd Battaglia is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Camillus, New York. Dr. Battaglia is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Battaglia is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

Thomas Youm is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Youm is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

L Smart is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Camillus, New York. Dr. Smart is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Smart is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

Seth Shifrin is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Mount Kisco, New York. Dr. Shifrin is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

John Leddy is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Leddy is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury.

"Dr. Elliott Hershman is a noted Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine, particularly focusing on knee injuries such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears, meniscus issues and patellofemoral disorders. His surgical expertise includes advanced arthroscopic surgery techniques for ACL injuries, patella instability, articular cartilage disorders and meniscus tears.As part of his Sports Medicine activities, he is the Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the NY Jets and has served in the same role for the NY Islanders and the Hunter College Athletic Program.Dr. Hershman is committed to advancing the care of athletes through research and is a member of the internationally recognized MARS (Multicenter ACL Revision Surgery) group of researchers, studying and publishing the outcomes of ACL revision surgery, and in particular the nature of recurrent ACL issues.He is the James A. Nicholas Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and is the Vice-President for the Western Region of the Orthopaedic Service Line for Northwell Health. In addition he is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Hershman has been recognized annually in America's Top Doctors since 2004 and has been a NY Magazine Top Doctor since 2002. He has been listed in the NY Times Super Doctors for the past 10 years.With his colleagues in the MARS group of researchers, Dr. Hershman received the O'Donoghue Sports Injury Research award from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine for the paper entitled ""Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Graft Choice Impact on Outcome in the MARS Cohort"".". Dr. Hershman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Caffey Disease, and Tendinitis. Dr. Hershman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

A fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist, Charles Milchteim, M.D., specializes in open and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee, as well as the treatment of orthopedic trauma. An accomplished researcher, he frequently publishes and presents his findings at national symposia.Dr. Milchteim joined the sports medicine team at Orlin & Cohen in 2014 after completing a fellowship at the prestigious Andrews Research and Education Institute, where he extensively researched and evaluated advances in minimally invasive techniques. An avid swimmer and runner, Dr. Milchteim is committed to providing patients with the same superior orthopedic care professional athletes receive. He is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Milchteim is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tennis Elbow.