3 Best Orthopedics in New York City, NY

“2026 Update: Dr. Benjamin B. Bedford is an orthopedic surgeon certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2012. He completed his early education at Fox Lane High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, cum laude, from Middlebury College in 2000. He later pursued his medical education at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, graduating with his medical degree in 2004. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, serving as chief resident from 2008 to 2009. Dr. Benjamin B. Bedford is affiliated with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has presented research and lectures at many orthopedic conferences and has written articles on orthopedics and sports medicine. He specializes in the treatment of sports-related injuries, as well as in arthroscopic and open surgery for knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow injuries. Dr. Benjamin B. Bedford currently performs clinical research at the Nicholas Institute for Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT). He serves as associate director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship in the Department of Orthopedics at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Benjamin B. Bedford is also affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside and White Plains Hospital.”

“2026 Update: Dr. Matthew (Teo) Mendez-Zfass graduated from The Collegiate School and went on to attend the University of Virginia, where he earned dual bachelor’s degrees in physics and economics, along with a minor in chemistry, in 2005. He later received his M.D. from Emory University School of Medicine in 2009. From 2009 to 2014, he completed his residency at the University of Miami at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he served as Chief Administrative Resident in the Department of Orthopedics from 2013 to 2014. Dr. Mendez-Zfass has published numerous research articles and contributed to several book chapters in orthopedics and sports medicine. He has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He is an active member of AAOS, AOSSM, and Board Certified. He is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of sports injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and arthritis. He also currently serves as the team physician for Queens College and York College. He is also affiliated with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, AOTrauma, and the American Orthopaedic Association-Emerging Leaders Program.”