Dr. Mitchell L. Kaphan M.D.
Orthopedist
98-76 Queens Boulevard Suite 1K Rego Park New York, 11374About
Mitchell Kaphan, MD, works at New York Empire Medical PC in New York. An Orthopedic Surgeon of 28 years, Dr. Kaphan has many years of experience in musculoskeletal problems in his patients; as well as trauma patients, worker's compensation, no-fault and personal injury. Prior to his work at the practice, Dr. Kaphan was a Sports Medicine Instructor at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center where he taught arthroscopic surgery. When Dr. Kaphan is not working at the practice he could be found practicing at the Flushing Hospital Medical Center. His success is derived from his openness and honesty with all of his patients, striving to give quality care.
Education and Training
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara orthopedics 1977
Board Certification
Fellow International College of Surgeons
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Dr. Mitchell L. Kaphan M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What is the best way to manage osteoarthritis?
It depends on the location of the arthritis. If it is a weight bearing joint, the treatment may be different than if it is in the fingers, elbow or shoulder. Warm moist heat sometimes helps, there is physical therapy and there is medications. This question needs some more information. READ MORE
What is the best course of treatment for femur fracture?
Depending on the location of the fracture, an intramedullary nail is the proper course of treatment. There is minimal exposure of the good muscles and then you can be out of bed the next day. Then, based on the protocol of the surgeon, you will be started on physical therapy and sent to a rehab center. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Medical Director at NY EMPIRE MEDICAL PC 2008 NY EMPIRE MEDICAL PC
Treatments
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Range Of Motion Measurements
- Office Visit Examinations
Experience & Accolades
- Medical Director2008NY EMPIRE MEDICAL PCAttending Physician and Surgeon
Treatments
- General Ortho, Sports, Trauma
Internships
- Lincoln-Misericordia Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- ACSM, NYSSOS, AMSUS, SOMOS, ICS, AANOS,
What do you attribute your success to?
Being Open and Honest with his Patients, Giving them the Best Quality Care
Areas of research
Teaching and speaking
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Somewhere warm
Hobbies / Sports
- Scuba Diving and Photography
Favorite professional publications
- American College of Sports Medicine, JBJS
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