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- Board Certified
Biography
Leon E. Popovitz, MD, co-founder of New York Bone & Joint Specialists, is a top-rated orthopedic surgeon in New York City and New Jersey. He is an internationally recognized specialist in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, arthroscopic surgery of the knee and sports medicine.
Dr. Popovitz’ expertise is in minimally invasive repair and/or reconstruction of the shoulder and knee. This includ… Read more ›
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Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Medical Degree | RESIDENCY: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY | Not Specified |
| St Vincent’s Hospital & Medical Center – Level 1 Trauma New York | Masters Degree | INTERNSHIP: GENERAL SURGERY | Not Specified |
| Lenox Hill Hospital, New York | Medical Degree | RESIDENCY: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY | Not Specified |
| Harvard Children’s Hospital Boston, MA | Medical Degree | RESIDENCY: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY | Not Specified |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship - NYU/ Hospital for Joint Diseases | ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE | Not Specified |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-Specialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine | Orthopaedic Surgery | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017, 2016 New York Magazine Best Doctors | Castle Connolly: Top Doctors | America's Top Doctors | |
| 2017, 2016 New York Times Tops Doctors | Castle Connolly: Top Doctors | America's Top Doctors | |
| 2017, 2016 New York Super Doctors SuperDoctors.com | SuperDoctors.com | |
| Leading Physicians of the World - Doctors of Excellence | Leading Physicians of the World | |
| Patients' Choice Award | Patients' Choice | |
| Vitals Top 10 Physicians Award | Vitals.com |
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EnglishMedical Specialties
- Orthopaedic Surgeon - Sub-Specialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Leon E. Popovitz, MD, co-founder of New York Bone & Joint Specialists, is a top-rated Orthopedic Surgeon in New York City and New Jersey. He is an internationally recognized specialist in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder & knee and Sport Medicine.
Years In Practice: 21 (started in 2005)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Popovitz specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
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Most Recent Review: None
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Locations
Affiliated Practices
New York Bone & Joint Specialists
130 E 67th StNew York, NY 10065
New York Bone and Joint Specialists
1 W Ridgewood Ave Ste G04Paramus, NJ 07652
Practice Colleagues
Dr Nickhil Gupta, DO - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Dr Michael Mizhiritsky, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (acl) Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Of Knee
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Arthroscopic Surgery Of The Shoulder And Knee
- Articular Cartilage Transplants
- Chondromalacia Patella
- Knee Ligament Tears And Reconstruction (acl, Mcl, Pcl, Lcl)
- Loose Bodies in the Knee
- Meniscal Tears
- Osteochondral
- Patelet Rich Plasma
- Patella Dislocation
- Patellar Pain Syndrome
- Patellar Surgery
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Problems
- Shoulder Dislocations & Instability Treatment
- Shoulder Labral Repairs
- Shoulder Labral Tear
- Sports Injuries
- Synovitis
Commonly Prescribed Medications
Dr. Leon E. Popovitz, MD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Dr. Leon E. Popovitz, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Personal Check
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
We accept most insurances. Our staff will verify your insurance immediately.