New York Bone & Joint Specialists

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Manhattan

New York Bone & Joint Specialists is an orthopedic center with locations on the Upper East Side and in Midtown Manhattan, New York. Its work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and pain, with an approach that prioritizes non-surgical options: according to its presentation, more than 90% of cases are resolved without surgery, and surgery is considered a last resort.

The center presents itself as a provider of comprehensive orthopedic care and notes that it offers same-day or next-day appointments, with no referral needed, and that it accepts most major insurance plans.

Specialties and Areas Treated

The clinic organizes its work around sports medicine and orthopedics, and lists the following areas of treatment:

• Shoulder
• Knee
• Back
• Spine
• Neck
• Hip
• Foot and Ankle
• Elbow
• Hand and Wrist

Its services also include physical therapy, pain management, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and regenerative medicine treatments, as well as imaging and injections, all coordinated in-house.

Walk-In Care and Fast Access

The Upper East Side location accepts orthopedic walk-in patients, who are seen by a specialist rather than a general practitioner. The center presents this option as an alternative to going to the emergency room. It also states that appointments can be scheduled for the same day or the next day and that no prior medical referral is required.

Medical Team

The team of professionals includes board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons. The site lists the following doctors:

• Leon E. Popovitz, MD
• Michael Y. Mizhiritsky, MD
• Rupesh Tarwala, MD
• Nickhil Gupta, DO
• Efime Popovitz, MD
• John Munyak, MD
• Christine Ellie, DPM
• Othman Adil, MD
• Amir Razani, DO
• Haydée Brown, MD
• Trocon Davis, MD

Bone Health Supplements

The center sells a line of supplements for bone and joint health, presented as science-backed.

Educational Content

New York Bone & Joint Specialists maintains a blog with articles on injury prevention and recovery. Published posts include pieces on the impact of desk work on the spine, protecting knees and hips during marathon training, and the criteria for returning to sports after an orthopedic injury.

Locations

Upper East Side Location: 1198 3rd Avenue, Between 69th and 70th Street, New York, NY 10021

Midtown Manhattan Location: 425 Madison Ave, Suite 200 (second floor), New York, NY 10017 (corner of East 49th Street) · Phone: (212) 759-4553 · Hours: Physician appointments: Mon–Fri 8:00 am–6:00 pm; Physical therapy: Mon–Fri 7 am–7 pm, Sat 8 am–2 pm

130 E 67th St Location: 130 E 67th St, New York, NY 10065 · Phone: (212) 759-4553 · Hours: Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00am–6:00pm; All other days: Closed