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I specialize in Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder and Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee. My expertise is in the treatment of orthopedic conditions and injuries of the shoulder andknee. My goal is to improve my patients’ lives utilizing consummate treatment and all modern innovations. My approach demonstrates traditional respect and empathy.
I co-founded New York Bone & Joint Specialists, a multi-specialty musculoskeletal center. Our center is a nexus of exemplary Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, as well as
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in New York City. Our highly trained and experienced specialists provide incomparable care for nearly all bone, joint and musculoskeletal complaints. Our specialists are board-certified and are highly respected within each of their fields of expertise. Please visit us as www.nyboneandjoint.com.
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Specialties
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Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Popovitz is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, trained to treat and diagnose all forms of injury to your musculoskeletal system, including the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. Soon after arriving at a certain diagnosis, Dr. Popovitz will often turn to surgery when all other treatment solutions have already been eliminated or exhausted. Patients might need the attention of an orthopedic surgeon for torn ligaments, sports injuries, fractures, sprains, and more.
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Sports Medicine
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Popovitz is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
Special Interests
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Injuries
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Injuries
- Sports Medicine
Education & Training
Medical School
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New York Medical College
MD • 1994
Residencies
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Cornell/ Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery -
Harvard Children's Hospital • Boston, MA
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery -
Lenox Hill Hospital • New York, NY
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery • 1995 - 1999
Fellowship
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NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases • New York, NY
Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery & Sports Medicine • 1999 - 2000
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Russian