Orthopedics

The orthopedic surgeons and doctors at Elmhurst Hospital provide comprehensive care and management for all orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. We will aid you in your recovery whether you have a simple sprain or a complex chronic illness or injury involving bone, muscle tendons or ligaments. Our mission is to relieve a patient’s pain, and return each to his or her optimal skeletal health as quickly as possible using the latest and most up-to-date techniques. At the heart of this department is a team of board-certified orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, physician assistants, technicians, and staff.

In order to properly diagnose each patient’s condition and execute the best treatments, our department has experts in several orthopedic specialties and subspecialties. While surgery may be the solution for some, we also encourage and employ other treatment alternatives whenever possible. It is through our team’s vast experience and expertise in general orthopedics and the following specialties that patients achieve successful outcomes:

• Arthritis
• Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Hand Surgery
• Shoulder Surgery
• Hip Replacement Surgery
• Knee Replacement Surgery
• Musculoskeletal Trauma
• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
• Spinal Surgery
• Scoliosis Surgery

For more information on the Department of Orthopedics at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, please call 718-334-4000.

The Hip and Knee Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

Restoring Mobility, Improving Quality of Life

Rohit Hasija, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgeon

Laura Skeeles, PA

Orthopedic Department: 718-334-3376

The Hip and Knee Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst is a specialized orthopedic practice founded with the goal of restoring mobility and quality of life to individuals with hip and knee joints that no longer function properly and cause difficulty in day to day activities. Our expert team of an orthopedic surgeon, rehabilitation doctor, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and social worker work together with each patient to develop an individualized plan that encourages a speedy recovery and ensures a high functioning joint. We pride ourselves in delivering efficient and high quality care for the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of arthritic conditions.