Our Practice

Leon E. Popovitz, MD is the co-founder of New York Bone & Joint Specialists. A top-rated orthopedic surgeon in New York City, he is an internationally recognized expert in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. Honored to have been a team physician for the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, Dr. Popovitz treats patients from world-class athletes to weekend warriors, always with the same compassionate commitment to each patient’s needs.

Dr. Popovitz primarily specializes in the minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee. Considered an authority in orthopedic medicine, Dr. Popovitz is known for his kind demeanor and meticulous skill. Dr. Popovitz’s focused expertise is on the repair and reconstruction of the cartilage, ligaments and tendons of the shoulder and knee. 

Dr. Popovitz’s treatment philosophy is that preserving the vital structures with which we are born is the key to extending the life of our joints. He has indoctrinated his philosophy of “Preservation is the key to longevity” into our centers. Consistently at the forefront of orthopedic medicine, Dr. Popovitz’s clinical studies focus on advanced methods of healing and preventing the degeneration of joints. In addition, his inventions allow for advanced methods of healing vital structures in all joints.

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MEDICAL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS

Dr. Popovitz grew up in Queens after he and his family immigrated from Ukraine during his childhood. When he was 17, he was admitted to the renowned Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education combined BS/MD program. He then went on to graduate from New York Medical College. After receiving his MD, he completed an Internship in General Surgery at the Level 1 Trauma Center of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, and his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. His training also included positions at Harvard Children’s Hospital in Boston and Cornell/Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. After serving in these roles, he completed a Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the distinguished NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases (NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital).

Dr. Popovitz is an Attending Surgeon at New York’s Northwell/Lenox Hill Hospital. A fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery as well as a member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, Dr. Popovitz is widely recognized as a leading specialist in his field. He’s received numerous honors from distinguished organizations across the world:

• Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• Listed in the Consumer Research Council of America’s Top Surgeons, Top Orthopedic Surgeons and Top Physicians since 2004
• Featured in Castle Connolly’s rankings of America’s Top Doctors in 2016 and 2017
• Named a SuperDoctor by the New York Times
• Included in New York magazine’s list of New York City’s Top Doctors and Top Orthopedic Surgeons
• Inducted into the Leading Physicians of the World by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals
• Honored by The Global Jewish Assistance & Relief Network for his charitable endeavors
• Served as an Orthopedic Surgeon for the US Open Tennis Championships

SHOULDER CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS

Leon E. Popovitz, MD is an expert in arthroscopic surgery and orthopedic treatment of the following shoulder conditions:

• AC Joint Separation
• Acute and Chronic Pain Management
• Arthroscopic Bankart Repair/Stabilization
• Biceps Tendon Repair
• Biceps Tendon Rupture/Tear
• Biceps Tendonitis and Biceps Subluxation: Symptoms, Tests, and Treatments
• Bone Spurs in the Shoulder
• Dead Arm
• Dislocated Shoulder: Treatment & Surgery
• Fractures & Fracture Care
• Frozen Shoulder
• Humerus Fracture (Broken Upper Arm)
• Loose Bodies in the Shoulder
• Muscle Spasm
• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Shoulder Arthritis & Osteoarthritis
• Shoulder Arthroscopy – Arthroscopic Surgery
• Shoulder Clicking or Snapping
• Shoulder Dislocation
• Shoulder Dislocation First Time Or Recurrent (Bankart)
• Shoulder Fracture
• Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
• Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Symptoms & Tests
• Shoulder Instability & Weakness
• Shoulder Replacement: Types, Surgery, & Recovery
• Shoulder Tendonitis: Symptoms, Treatments, and Recovery
• Shoulder Trauma
• SLAP Tear (Shoulder Labrum Tear)
• SLAP Tear: Shoulder Labrum Tear Symptoms & Tests
• Sprains & Strains
• Trigger Point Injections
• Weightlifter’s Shoulder

KNEE CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS

Leon E. Popovitz, MD is an expert in arthroscopic surgery and orthopedic treatment of the following knee conditions:

• ACL Reconstruction
• ACL Tear
• ACL Tear: Surgery & Recovery
• Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
• Chondromalacia Patella (Patellofemoral Syndrome)
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome
• Knee Arthritis/Osteoarthritis
• Knee Arthroscopy – Arthroscopic Surgery
• Knee Cartilage Injury – Repair and Transplantation
• Knee Fracture
• Knee Ligament Injuries
• Loose Body in the Knee: Symptoms, Treatment, & Recovery
• MCL Tear: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
• Meniscal Injuries
• Meniscal Tears
• Partial Knee Replacement
• Patellar Dislocation
• Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper’s Knee)
• Patellofemoral Pain
• Revision Knee Replacement
• Total Knee Replacement
• Unicondylar Knee Replacement