
Rupesh Tarwala, MD
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
67th West 55th street Suite 205 NY NY, 10019About
Dr. Rupesh Tarwala is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Tarwala specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the body's musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tarwala tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves, and tendons. He specializes in certain areas like the hip, knee and shoulder.
Education and Training
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College medical degree 1998
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What is the direct anterior approach for a hip replacement?
Hip Replacement: What is the direct anterior approach?A hip replacement is a commonly performed procedure for painful bone on bone hip arthritis. Arthritis can be osteoarthritis (wear and tear type), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory), post-traumatic, avascular necrosis, or others. Hip replacement...
Leg swollen in back by calfs
You need to see a doctor close by. To make sure there is no blood clot. Go to nearest urgent care or emergency room READ MORE
Bump
Any mass or swelling needs to be evaluated. I would suggest to see your orthopedic doctor. READ MORE
What is the best treatment for carpal tunnel?
Treatment of carpal tunnel depends on the severity of the disease whether mild, moderate, or severe. I would suggest seeing your orthopedic doctor. READ MORE
SHOULDER PAIN
A heating pad might help if it is bursitis or tendinitis. Might only partially help if it’s rotator cuff tear. I would suggest to see your orthopedic doctor for evaluation. READ MORE
Recovery process
Based on these two views, It looks like a displaced communited fracture. Please see an orthopedic doctor nearby you. READ MORE
Do I need surgery?
Please ask question to a hand specialist. I am a hip and knee specialist. Usually, it depends on clinical exam, MRI findings to define the injury and response to conservative treatment if occult fracture is ruled out . READ MORE
knee
Knee tightness on outside of knee is usually IT band tightness. See your surgeon for evaluation. He/she might prescribe physical therapy. READ MORE
achilles tendon
Sometimes Pain without injury can be tendinitis. Please get evaluation from your orthopedic doctor. To diagnose the tear, MRI is the best. READ MORE
Not recovering after shoulder surgery
Better to get an evaluation from your surgeon. Some pain after surgery is normal muscle pain which takes time. But constant pain needs evaluation. READ MORE
My wife’s shoulder
Bursitis and tendinitis is a very common cause of non-traumatic Shoulder pain. Please see your orthopedic doctor. Thanks READ MORE
Knee pain
Pain and swelling in the knee with activities can be either meniscus or cartilage issues. Can be a ligament issue as well. You need to see your doctor. He/she might prescribe X-rays and MRI to identify the problem. Thanks. READ MORE
Regrowth of knee cartilage?
Cartilage procedures like ACI work for traumatic cartilage damage like football or soccer injury. They don’t work arthritis. For end-stage arthritis it’s, knee replacement. Speak to your orthopedic doctor. READ MORE
Which is better chiropractor or massage for a stiff shoulder?
Causes of stiff shoulder need to be evaluated first. I would recommend seeing your PCP or orthopedic doctor. If it turns out to be a frozen shoulder then your doctor might recommend physical therapy. Hope it's helpful for you. READ MORE
Feet go purple with white blotches?
I am a hip and knee specialist. I would suggest seeing a vascular specialist and also a foot specialist. READ MORE
When can you walk after knee cap surgery?
Depends on the type of surgery. Fracture or ligament repair. Please speak to your surgeon. READ MORE
How can I make a ganglion cyst go away?
I am not sure which body part you are referring to. If it’s hand, treatment of ganglion cyst varies. Sometimes if it’s big enough it might need to get drained. Please see your orthopedic doctor. READ MORE
How soon can you walk after scoliosis surgery?
I apologize. I am a hip and knee surgeon. Please ask the question to a spine specialist. Good luck with your surgery.Thanks. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with hip arthritis pain?
Treatment of hip arthritis depends on the radiological degree and stage of arthritis. Physical therapy and Injections help in the initial stages. I don't have much experience with chiropractic treatment. READ MORE
What kind of doctor should I see for my back pain?
You can see initially your PCP for back pain. If not better with the initial treatment he might refer to an Orthopedic. READ MORE
Is local anesthesia used for ankle surgery?
It depends on the type of surgery. For ligament repair and fracture fixation or arthroscopy usually regional block or general anesthesia can be done. Local anesthesia is done only in small short duration surgeries like screw removal. Please discuss this with your doctor. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- merican Medical Association and the AO North America.
Fellowships
- Kantonsspital joint replacement
- Katharinen Hospital trauma & joint replacement
- Wrightington Hospital joint replacement
- Geneva University Hospital A.O. international trauma
- Arthritis Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital clinical research
- Lenox Hill Hospital joint replacement and adult reconstruction
- Ohio State University spine surgery
- Ohio State University hip preservation
- Aria 3B Orthopaedic Specialists orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine
Rupesh Tarwala, MD's Practice location
New York Bone & Joint Specialists
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Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Rupesh Tarwala, who serves patients in Manhattan, New York.
Dr. Tarwala has become a leading orthopaedic surgeon in hip arthroscopy and joint replacement in the New York region, earning the trust of his patients with his thorough attention to detail and cheerful bedside manner. He practices at New York Bone & Joint Specialists with offices in Manhattan, New York.
New York Bone & Joint Specialists is a community led by exemplary doctors in the fields of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation. They specialize in everything from the most conservative treatment, such as physical therapy, to the most complex orthopaedic surgery. The highly experienced orthopaedic surgeons and doctors are respected within each of their fields of expertise and are committed to providing exemplary care to each and every patient.
Recognized as a respected authority in his field, Dr. Tarwala is an attending orthopaedic surgeon at Northwell/Lenox Hill Hospital. Highly regarded by his peers for his work on hip conditions and surgery, he is routinely asked to review research studies for some of the most prestigious publications in the field of orthopaedic surgery.
Pertaining to his academic history, he has studied orthopaedic surgery in India and across the United States, specializing in joint replacement, hip arthroscopy, and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore in India in 1998. He then went on to complete his internships at Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital and District Hospital Khandwa. This was followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Jaya Arogya Hospital and Gajra Raja Medical College.
Among his numerous fellowships, he completed a joint replacement fellowship at Kantonsspital in Switzerland, a trauma & joint replacement fellowship at Katharinen Hospital in Germany, a joint replacement fellowship at Wrightington Hospital in England, an A.O. international trauma fellowship at Geneva University Hospital in Switzerland, a clinical research fellowship at Arthritis Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital in California, a joint replacement and adult reconstruction fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, a spine surgery fellowship at Ohio State University, a hip preservation fellowship at Ohio State University, as well as an orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine fellowship at Aria 3B Orthopaedic Specialists in Pennsylvania.
Having studied with some of the world’s finest orthopaedic surgeons at institutions across the world, Dr. Tarwala has mastered an array of surgical techniques that enable him to treat each patient with unmatched care and precision. Regardless of the condition, he works to preserve and stabilize the body’s natural structures so that his patients can recover as quickly as possible.
An International Resident of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the doctor has received distinctions from many respected organizations, including the American Medical Association and the AO North America.
Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. They work in clinical and hospital settings.
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