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. Shah
Mehul R. Shah, MD
Dr. Mehul Shah is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is a board-certified, orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine. Dr. Shah specializes in the orthopaedic care of sports-related related injuries as well as arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, ankle, and elbow.
Dr. Shah received his undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Subsequently, he received his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. After medical school, he completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases. He then received further training in advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery at the renowned Lenox Hill Hospital Sports Medicine fellowship. During his fellowship training, Dr. Shah participated in the orthopaedic care of the New York Jets, New York Islanders, Hofstra University, and Hunter College.
His clinical interests include rotator cuff tears, articular cartilage disorders, meniscal tears, and ligamentous injuries of the knee.
