Dr. Edward L. Mills, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Edward L. Mills, who serves patients throughout the State of New York.

With nearly three decades of experience in his field, Dr. Mills is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is affiliated with Northwell Health in the state of New York. More specifically, he holds privileges at Glen Cove Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, and Syosset Hospital.

Northwell Health is New York’s largest healthcare provider, serving NYC, Long Island, and Westchester with compassionate care through research and innovation. “At Northwell, we strive to improve the health of the communities we serve and are committed to providing the highest quality clinical care, educating the current and future generations of healthcare professionals, searching for new advances in medicine through the conduct of biomedical research, promoting health education, and caring for the entire community, regardless of the ability to pay.” according to its mission statement. 

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. in 1994. He then went on to complete his internship at Mount Sinai St Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, his residency at New York Medical College, and his fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel – Petrie Division.

With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Mills is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, which is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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