Our Orthopaedists
Our physicians are full-time faculty members of NYU School of Medicine, board certified and recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related injuries.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our office
at (212) 263-9700.
Dr. Cardone
Dennis A. Cardone, DO
Dr. Dennis A. Cardone is a fellowship-trained and board-certified specialist in pediatric and adult sports medicine and a Clinical Associate Professor in the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He received his medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency and fellowship training at the UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS). At UMDNJ-RWJMS, Dr. Cardone went on to serve as both Director of Sports Medicine and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.
In addition to lecturing nationally on sports medicine topics, Dr. Cardone has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks. He has been a team physician for Princeton University, Rutgers University, numerous high schools, and the Paralympics. Dr. Cardone was selected to serve on the Medical Advisory Board for the Florida High School Athletic Association, as well as numerous sports medicine advisory panels. He has a special interest in treating young athletes and athletes with special needs and his practice is open to patients of all ages.
Dr. Friedman
Darren J. Friedman, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery, Shoulder Repair, Reconstruction, and Replacement Surgery, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Trauma Surgery
Dr. Darren J. Friedman is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at New York University School of Medicine with expertise in surgery of the shoulder, sports medicine, and musculoskeletal trauma. He is an attending surgeon at NYU Langone Medical Center, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, NY Downtown Hospital, and Bellevue Medical Center.
Dr. Friedman specializes in treating complex problems of the shoulder and upper limb and completed the prestigious Harvard Shoulder Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Friedman incorporates the latest technology and minimally invasive surgical techniques in his practice. He has extensive experience in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder stabilization, arthroscopic nerve decompression, sports medicine, joint preservation, tendon transfers, shoulder replacement, and reverse shoulder replacement. In addition, Dr. Friedman completed an AO Trauma Fellowship at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City focusing on fracture care and musculoskeletal trauma.
Dr. Friedman has numerous orthopaedic publications, including clinical studies, review articles, and surgical techniques. He has presented his work at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual conference. Dr. Friedman was involved with education during his time at Harvard Medical School, instructing residents and medical students in the clinic and operating room.
Dr. Friedman earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and graduated with Honors while competing on the NCAA Division I men's varsity soccer team. Dr. Friedman earned his M.D. from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - RWJMS. He came to New York City for his training in Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center - University Hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he served as Chief Resident during his last year. Dr. Friedman furthered his training in Boston as the Harvard Shoulder Fellow and at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City as an AO Trauma Fellow.
