Dr. Joel S. Buchalter MD, Doctor
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Dr. Joel S. Buchalter MD

Orthopedist

4/5(112)
664 Stoneleigh Avenue Suite 300 Carmel New York, 10512
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4/5

About

Joel S. Buchalter, MD, is a founding partner for Somers Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in Carmel, NY.  He also serves as Co-Director of the Orthopaedic Institute at Putnam Hospital Center.  A specialist in multiple shock trauma, Dr. Buchalter completed additional training in this topic following his residency at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.  In addition to working at Somers, Dr. Buchalter also serves the New York University School of Medicine as a clinical assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery. 

Education and Training

New York University

New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1983

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 41 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Adult HipKneeShoulder replacement

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint Disease Orthopaedic Institute -

Treatments

  • Joint Replacement (arthroplasty), Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals 
  • Member AMA, NEW YORK STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY 
  • Member AAOS 
  • Member ACS 
  • Member NYS ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION 
  • Member EASTERN OURTHAEDIC ASSOCIATION 
  • Member AMERICAN FRACTURE ASSOCIATION 
  • Member AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC FOOT AND ANKLE SOCIETY 
  • Member AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HIP AND KNEE SURGEONS 

Internships

  • Beth Israel Medical Center (Internal Medicine)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Eastern Orthopedic Association, New York State Orthopedic Surgeons, American Academy of Surgeons

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work and being available to patients. He is very ethical and kind and enjoys what he does.

Teaching and speaking

  • Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Joel S. Buchalter MD's Practice location

664 Stoneleigh Avenue Suite 300 -
Carmel, New York 10512
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New patients: 845-278-8400, 845-278-4321
Fax: 845-278-4326
somersortho.com

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