After my recent accident, I was sent to an orthopedist, who unfortunately is not covered by my insurance (and decided to test my range of motion on a broken clavicle and scapula!!).
I'm sure there are many of you out there who've had similar breaks. Can anyone recommend a good orthopedist, preferably on the East side? I may have to have surgery, so if they have expertise in clavicle surgeries, even better.
Thanks!
Can anyone recommend an orthopedist?
Dr. Frank Cordasco - practices at Hospital for Special Surgery and has an office on E. 71st St. (or thereabouts) - specializes in shoulders and knees - don't know which insurance he accepts (but I know he no longer takes my Aetna HMO). Phone # 212-606-1636.
Dr. Scott Rodeo (Hospital for Special Surgery)
He is EXCELLENT!!!, specializes on shoulders and knees. Sees a lot of athletes... He has being the head Dr. for USA swimming in several competitions...
Look his contact up in the website hss.edu
Dr. David Fleiss
901 5th Ave. (71st St.)
(212) 988-9400
He's done three operations on me (two shoulders, one knee), all with excellent results, and I trust his judgement. I don't know if he takes your insurance, but he seemed to take everything a few years ago.
Good Luck.
Dr. Errico, at NYU, is a renowned back guy. His number is 263-7182.
Dr Stephen Nicholas
who's father practically invented Sports medicine by inventing orthoscopic surgery. He oversaw the rehab of a torn menicus in my knee (without surgery, so far)
130 E. 77th
212 737-3301
or his partner
Dr Steven Lee
who recast the spiral fracture of my leg and oversaw my rehab of it
I can't speak too highly of these Doctors, if your lucky enough to get an appointment you should have them look at you, at least a second opinion. They do take many insurances.
Best of luck, you'll be better than ever when your done recovering,
Ted
Dr. David Altchek at the Hospital for Special Surgery is excellent -- (212 606 1909). He specializes in knees and shoulders.
I highly recommend Dr. David Weiss. He is the doctor for the New York City Ballet. A very high-level surgeon.
He is not on a powertrip or trying to sell you surgery. A very nice person.
He fixed both my torn knees and supervised the healing of my borken arm (a taxi cut me off while I was biking.)
Contact info:
Dr. David Weiss
530 First Avenue #5D
NYC, 10016
212-263-8810
Good luck with your condition!
Brad Ensminger
I'll give a second recommendation for Dr. Cordasco; especially for shoulder surgery!