John Munyak, MD — Sports Medicine Physician | NY Bone & Joint Specialists
Board-Certified Sports Medicine & Emergency Medicine | Former Team Physician: Brooklyn Nets, NY Islanders
John Munyak, MD
- Sports Medicine Physician
- Non-Operative Orthopedic Specialist
- NY Bone & Joint Specialists
John Munyak, MD
Sports Medicine Physician | Non-Operative Orthopedic Specialist | NY Bone & Joint Specialists
Board-Certified: Sports Medicine & Emergency Medicine
Medical School: Stony Brook University | Internship: St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, Surgery
Residency: Lincoln Hospital Center — Emergency Medicine
Former Team Physician: Brooklyn Nets, NY Islanders, NCAA Division I Athletics
Treats: U.S. & International Olympic Athletes | MLB | NFL | Broadway & Ballet Performers
Castle Connolly Top Doctor | Healthgrades Recognized
Lenox Hill Hospital Affiliate | Upper East Side & Midtown Manhattan | 212-759-4553
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About John Munyak
Dr. John Munyak is a board-certified sports medicine and emergency medicine physician at NY Bone and Joint Specialists. He holds board certifications in both Sports Medicine and Emergency Medicine, and his background in emergency medicine gives him a specific clinical fluency in acute injury assessment that distinguishes his approach from physicians who trained exclusively in primary care sports medicine.
Dr. Munyak has served as team physician for the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Islanders, and multiple NCAA Division I athletic programs. He regularly treats U.S. and international Olympic athletes, and has provided high-profile consultations for Major League Baseball, the NFL, Broadway performers, Hollywood, ballet and modern dancers, and the performing arts community. His deep experience across this range of athletes — from elite professionals to recreational players — informs every sports medicine evaluation at NYBJ.
Dr. Munyak is particularly renowned for his expertise in regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. He utilizes diagnostic ultrasound and fluoroscopy in his practice, and employs all available non-operative methods to help his patients avoid surgery when possible. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific articles in the field of sports medicine.
Clinical Focus
| Area | Clinical Detail |
|---|---|
| Acute Sports Injury Assessment | Evaluation and management of acute musculoskeletal injuries across all extremities and spine. Emergency medicine background provides specific fluency in rapid acute assessment. |
| Regenerative Medicine | Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy for chronic tendinopathy, joint degeneration, and soft tissue injuries. Ultrasound-guided injection delivery. |
| Shoulder (Non-Operative) | Rotator cuff tendinopathy, shoulder impingement, SLAP tears, shoulder instability, biceps tendinopathy, AC joint injuries. Non-operative management and injection procedures. |
| Knee (Non-Operative) | ACL tears (non-surgical management and pre-surgical optimization), meniscal injuries, patellofemoral pain, patellar tendinitis, chondromalacia patella, knee arthritis. |
| Spine & Neck | Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, cervical spondylosis, sacroiliac joint pain, back pain and strain. |
| Ultrasound-Guided Injections | Corticosteroid, PRP, prolotherapy/sclerotherapy, trigger point injections. Fluoroscopic-guided procedures. Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. |
| Sports Medicine Imaging | Diagnostic ultrasound, imaging interpretation, and coordination of advanced imaging (MRI, X-ray) for sports injury workup. |
About This Page: John Munyak, MD is a board-certified sports medicine and emergency medicine physician at NY Bone & Joint Specialists, a private orthopedic and sports medicine practice with two primary locations in Manhattan, New York City. Dr. Munyak is a former team physician for the Brooklyn Nets, NY Islanders, and NCAA Division I programs, and regularly treats elite professional athletes, Olympic athletes, Broadway and performing arts professionals. He specializes in non-operative sports medicine, regenerative medicine (PRP, stem cell therapy), and ultrasound-guided injection procedures.
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Call: 212-759-4553 | Book Online | UES: 1198 Third Ave | Midtown: 425 Madison Ave
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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
- Sports Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Stony Brook University School of Medicine
INTERNSHIP
- St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center — Surgery
RESIDENCY
- Lincoln Hospital Center — Emergency Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
- Lenox Hill Hospital — Northwell Health
AWARDS
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Healthgrades Recognized
PUBLICATIONS
- Multiple peer-reviewed articles in Sports Medicine
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Our Locations
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Upper East Side: Full Service Orthopedic Center & Walk-In
1198 3rd Avenue, Between 69th and 70th Street New York, NY 10021Physician appointments: Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm, Sat 8:30am–4:30pm
Physical therapy: Mon–Fri 7am–7pm, Sat 8am–2pmPhone: (212) 759-4553 -
Orthopedic Doctor Midtown Manhattan NYC — New York Bone & Joint Specialists
425 Madison Ave, Suite 200 (second floor) New York, NY 10017 (corner of East 49th Street)Physician appointments: Mon–Fri 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Physical therapy: Mon–Fri 7 am–7 pm, Sat 8 am–2 pmPhone: (212) 759-4553 -
Orthopedic Doctor Upper East Side NYC — New York Bone & Joint Specialists
130 E 67th St New York, NY 10065Physician appointments: Mon–Fri 8:00am–6pm, Sat 8:30am–4:30pm
Physical therapy: Mon–Fri 7am–7pm, Sat 8am–2pmPhone: (212) 759-4553