Orthopedic (knee) specialist or sports medicine doc in NYC?

January 22, 2018 4:10 AM

I have a knee injury and I'm looking to find a local doctor to take a look at it.

I injured my knee last week and my physical therapist (who I see for another joint injury) took a look and thinks that I tore my meniscus and sprained my ACL. Her initial recommendation was to stay off the knee and ice it, but I now sometimes get some numbness in my foot, which seems like a sign that I should consider having the knee checked out by a doctor.

I can see my primary care physician, but IME, my primary care physician will have less knowledge about joint problems than my physical therapist and will just refer me to a specialist. Putting weight on the knee seems to make it much worse, so I'd like to skip the step where I make a trip to a doctor just to be told to go to another doctor and save a trip, if at all possible. My insurance will let me see a specialist without a referral.

If you recommend a doctor, please say why you're recommending the doctor and be as specific as possible.

posted by anonymous to Health & Fitness (1 answer total)

I've been to Riverside Orthopedics a bunch of time for my knee (injury similar to yours), my ankle, and my hand. I'm always very happy with the care I get there, both from the doctors and the office staff. I see Jeffrey Dermksian for the knee and ankle, and I've heard good things about William Schell, although I haven't seen him myself. Dr. Dermksian is a bit aloof but not unpleasant, and he spends a lot of time with you and explains everything very thoroughly. My ankle is at 100% now, and my knee is almost 100% (although it's a little janky after the Women's March on Saturday -- many hours of standing and walking).
posted by holborne at 8:48 AM on January 22, 2018