Dr. Walter A Besser MD, Orthopedist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Walter A Besser MD

Orthopedist

4/5(138)
3071 29th St Astoria NY, 11102
Write A Review
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Walter Besser is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Astoria, NY. Dr. Besser specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Besser tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Univ Complutense De Madrid, Fac De Med, Madrid, Spain 1968

Universidad Complutense de Madrid Facultad de Medicina 1968

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 50 years of experience

Treatments

  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Femur Fracture

Dr. Walter A Besser MD's Practice location

Practice At 3071 29th St

3071 29th St -
Astoria, NY 11102
Get Direction
New patients: 718-721-1500, 718-204-7752
Fax: 718-721-5899, 718-777-1623

Dr. Walter A Besser MD's reviews

(138)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Besser


4.0

Based on 138 reviews

Dr. Walter A Besser MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 138 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Recommended Articles

  • Scapula and Winged Scapula: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Defects

    Anatomy of the ScapulaThe scapula is a triangular flat bone, which is also known as the shoulder blade. It lies in the upper back between the second and eighth rib. It connects the upper limb to the trunk and articulates with the humerus or upper arm bone. The articulation takes place at the...

  • What to Expect While Undergoing Spinal Stenosis Surgery?

    Spinal stenosis is a condition where two spinal vertebrae separated by an intervertebral disc come closer as the disc wears off due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or trauma. When this happens, the spinal nerve that runs between them becomes compressed causing pain to the individual. The...

  • Recovery After a Laminectomy

    Laminectomy is a surgical procedure done for the removal of the lamina, bone spurs, and ligaments that may be putting pressure on your spinal nerves and causing lower back pain. The procedure is said to be one of the most commonly performed back surgeries. Below is a detailed information on what...

  • Everything You Need to Know About Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    It is perfectly normal to feel nervous before a major surgical operation. In fact, it would be unusual to find a patient awaiting surgery who is not worried at all. The best way to alleviate some of the concerns is to let them know exactly what to expect beforehand by addressing some of the burning...

  • Are There Risks to a Spinal Stenosis Surgery?

    Like any other surgical procedure, spinal stenosis surgery has its own risks and possible complications. However, if performed correctly by professional medical staff, the possibility of any complication after the surgery is low.The potential risks and possible complications following a spinal...

  • Levator Scapulae Muscle: Function, Trigger Points, and Anatomy

    Levator Scapulae MuscleThe levator scapulae is a long muscle, which is located at the back and side of the neck. It is known to end at the top of the shoulder. Its Latin name indicates its function of lifting the scapula. Regardless of muscular development, this long muscle is difficult to see. It...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL CENTERl

1901 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10029

Head southwest on 29th Street 283 ft
Turn left onto Astoria Boulevard 791 ft
Turn left onto 33rd Street 209 ft
Turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North (I 278 Truck) 263 ft
Continue straight onto Hoyt Avenue North (I 278 Truck) 350 ft
Take the ramp on the left onto I 278 Truck 1.7 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Manhattan 3569 ft
Merge left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge 1848 ft
Keep left at the fork 2298 ft
Continue straight onto FDR Drive 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 279 ft
Continue straight onto FDR Drive 773 ft
Turn right onto East 97th Street 821 ft
Turn right 86 ft
Turn left 251 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

5.0 miSee direction

HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERYl

535 EAST 70TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10021

Head southwest on 29th Street 283 ft
Turn left onto Astoria Boulevard 791 ft
Turn left onto 33rd Street 209 ft
Turn left onto Astoria Boulevard North (I 278 Truck) 263 ft
Continue straight onto Hoyt Avenue North (I 278 Truck) 350 ft
Take the ramp on the left onto I 278 Truck 1.7 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Manhattan 3569 ft
Merge left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge 1848 ft
Keep left at the fork 2298 ft
Continue straight onto FDR Drive 2.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 158 ft
Continue straight onto FDR Drive 542 ft
Take the ramp 132 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

6.3 miSee direction

NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALl

525 EAST 68TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10021

Head southwest on 29th Street 283 ft
Turn left onto Astoria Boulevard 395 ft
Turn right onto 31st Street 1.5 mi
Go straight onto Northern Boulevard (NY 25A) 1089 ft
Take the ramp on the right 586 ft
Merge left onto Queensboro Plaza (NY 25) 3327 ft
Continue straight onto Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Lower Level (NY 25) 3720 ft
Take the ramp on the right onto Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Exit 823 ft
Turn right onto East 60th Street 1148 ft
Turn left onto York Avenue 2080 ft
Turn right onto East 68th Street 435 ft
Make a slight left onto NewYork Hospital Drive 104 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

4.2 miSee direction