Department of Orthopedic Surgery Videos
Dr. Steven Harwin discusses a memorable hip replacement patient.
Dr. Lisa Bartoli discusses exercises that can help strengthen the knee.
Dr. Alexander Lee discusses how stretching can relieve back pain.
Dr. Charles Melone answers a question about carpal tunnel syndrome.
Dr. Paula Rackoff answers a question about arthritis.

Beth Israel Orthopedics has been named "Best in Manhattan for Overall Orthopedics Services" by HealthGrades, an independent hospital ratings agency, and has been awarded their Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award and their Spine Surgery Excellence Award.

HealthGrades has also rated Beth Israel Orthopedics as "5 Star" (best), in Overall Orthopedics, Hip Fracture Repair, Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery, an acknowledgment that we are a high-quality orthopedic service and that you can choose a Beth Israel orthopedic surgeon with confidence.

In addition, United HealthCare has named Beth Israel Medical Center a Premium Specialty Center for Total Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery for 2007-2008, meaning Beth Israel Orthopedics meets or exceeds the recognized standards of care for these orthopedic sub-specialties.

When it Comes to Surgery, Experience Counts
Beth Israel Orthopedics surgeons work at one of the highest volume orthopedic centers in New York, performing more than 7,000 procedures in the past year alone and providing comprehensive care in every specialty of orthopedic surgery.

So Does Expertise, Research, and Education
Board certified, fellowship trained Beth Israel Orthopedic surgeons (faculty members of Albert Einstein College of Medicine) include many recognized leaders who lecture nationally and internationally, as well as designers of the newest, most innovative orthopedic implants. The Hand Surgery Center is consultant to many New York professional sports teams, and the department attracts the best and brightest post-graduates to compete for prestigious fellowships in hand, shoulder, and spine surgery.

Expertise from Head to Toe
Our orthopedic surgeons have expertise and experience in every sub-specialty of orthopedic surgery, including joint replacement, sports medicine, shoulder and elbow surgery and hand surgery, with many procedures performed using minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques. Our surgical service is complemented by a full array of non-surgical treatment options provided by our expert physical therapy department as well as our physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists. Our fellowship trained rheumatologists complete a comprehensive offering of all musculoskeletal ailments.

Every Orthopedic Inpatient Receives Concierge Service
Unique among New York hospitals, Beth Israel Orthopedics has augmented its outstanding nursing care with personalized Concierge Service to make each patient’s hospital stay as comfortable and stress free as possible. Independent surveys by Press-Ganey report Beth Israel Orthopedics patient satisfaction scores are among the highest in New York.

We Not Only Care “For” You, We Care “About” You
The Beth Israel orthopedic staff is committed to always providing our patients with very good care, and we are dedicated to the overall well-being of our patients.

For a referral to a Beth Israel orthopedic surgeon, either click on their name within the site to access their office number, or call our Physician Referral Service at 1-888-244-3257.

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