Dr. Mitchell L. Kaphan M.D., Orthopedist
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Dr. Mitchell L. Kaphan M.D.

Orthopedist

4/5(11)
56-29 Metropolitan Avenue Ridgewood NY, 11385
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4/5

About

Mitchell Kaphan, MD, works at New York Empire Medical PC in New York.  An Orthopedic Surgeon of 28 years, Dr. Kaphan has many years of experience in musculoskeletal problems in his patients; as well as trauma patients, worker's compensation, no-fault and personal injury.  Prior to his work at the practice, Dr. Kaphan was a Sports Medicine Instructor at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center where he taught arthroscopic surgery. When Dr. Kaphan is not working at the practice he could be found practicing at the Flushing Hospital Medical Center. His success is derived from his openness and honesty with all of his patients, striving to give quality care.

Education and Training

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara orthopedics 1977

Board Certification

Fellow International College of Surgeons

Provider Details

Male Spanish 47 years of experience
Dr. Mitchell L. Kaphan M.D.
Dr. Mitchell L. Kaphan M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • What is the best way to manage osteoarthritis?

    It depends on the location of the arthritis. If it is a weight bearing joint, the treatment may be different than if it is in the fingers, elbow or shoulder. Warm moist heat sometimes helps, there is physical therapy and there is medications. This question needs some more information. READ MORE

  • What is the best course of treatment for femur fracture?

    Depending on the location of the fracture, an intramedullary nail is the proper course of treatment. There is minimal exposure of the good muscles and then you can be out of bed the next day. Then, based on the protocol of the surgeon, you will be started on physical therapy and sent to a rehab center. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Sports Medicine

Awards

  • Medical Director at NY EMPIRE MEDICAL PC 2008 NY EMPIRE MEDICAL PC 

Treatments

  • Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Range Of Motion Measurements
  • Office Visit Examinations

Experience & Accolades

  • Medical Director2008NY EMPIRE MEDICAL PCAttending Physician and Surgeon

Treatments

  • General Ortho, Sports, Trauma

Internships

  • Lincoln-Misericordia Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • ACSM, NYSSOS, AMSUS, SOMOS, ICS, AANOS,

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Being Open and Honest with his Patients, Giving them the Best Quality Care

Areas of research

Teaching and speaking

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Somewhere warm

Hobbies / Sports

  • Scuba Diving and Photography

Favorite professional publications

  • American College of Sports Medicine, JBJS

Areas of research

Dr. Mitchell L. Kaphan M.D.'s Practice location

98-76 Queens Boulevard Suite 1K -
Rego Park, New York 11374
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New patients: 718-897-0300
www.nyempiremedical.com

Ny Empire Medical Pc

56-29 Metropolitan Avenue -
Ridgewood, NY 11385
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New patients: 718-418-0300

Dr. Mitchell L. Kaphan M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kaphan


4.0

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Dr. Mitchell L. Kaphan M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 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.

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