Orthopaedic Institute at Northwell Health

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Get back to doing what you love

We offer state-of-the-art care from a team of orthopedic experts for a wide range of conditions—from minor aches and pains to major injuries.

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Comprehensive, specialized treatment

From initial consultation and diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, the orthopedists at Northwell Health ensure that your comprehensive care reflects your needs and values. The Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute offers a full range of services for illnesses and injuries affecting the bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons.

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Find care near you

Our highly skilled orthopedists are available at conveniently located practices throughout Long Island, Queens, Manhattan and Westchester.

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Expert care for excellent results

Our physicians offer a full range of orthopedic services.

Foot & ankle

Hand & wrist

Joint replacement

Musculoskeletal oncology

Shoulder & elbow

Spine care

Sports medicine

Trauma & fractures

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Back pain assessment

Is your back or neck pain cause for concern? Take our free health risk assessment to find out.

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Joint pain assessment

Wondering if your hip or knee pain warrants a visit? Our free health risk assessment may help.

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Personalized rehab services

We work closely with Northwell's rehabilitation specialists to make sure you have a safe, healthy and rapid recovery.

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Free ebook: Your guide to healthy joints

Our experts believe in being proactive about joint health—which means living a healthy, active lifestyle to stop minor aches and pains before they begin. Learn more in our free ebook.

Patient testimonials

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Even two bad knees couldn’t break his stride

Milton Schiffenbauer is a busy professor and researcher. When he needed double knee replacement, he had concerns it would slow him down. But with robotic knee replacement surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, he’s thrilled with his outcome—and back to work quicker than expected.

Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gillies (right) with his orthopedic surgeon (left) on the golf course.

Getting a hockey legend back in the swing of things

When former NHL player Clark Gillies needed a total knee replacement, the experts at Huntington Hospital were there to help. And now, thanks to his care team, this hockey legend is back in the swing of things.

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The joy of the climb

Tai Wong was a star athlete ready to take on all comers. He wasn’t ready for a rare bone cancer—but Northwell was. We combined surgical expertise, advanced 3D printing and exceptional cancer care to get him back on his feet.

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Frank is back in business, thanks to expert orthopedic care

A potentially debilitating orthopedic condition put bread delivery man, Frank out of service. Now he’s back in business, thanks to the expert care he received at Orthopaedic Institute at Huntington. Read more about his story.

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Personal trainer now stays physically fit without pain—thanks to Northwell and Operation Walk USA

Ty Peck has always been athletic—from his academic sports career to his personal training career and other active pursuits. Ty was forced to slow down when his knee replacement couldn’t wait any longer. But thanks to Northwell Health and Operation Walk USA, he’s back in action.

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Getting motivated athletes ready for the big race

Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute helped the Merrick Bicycles Triathlon Team get back on track.

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Back to nature with a bilateral breakthrough

John Krafinski loves the outdoors, but when his knees couldn’t keep up anymore, he turned to North Shore University Hospital surgeon Jonathan Danoff, MD for help.