Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Sports Medicine Specialist
Benjamin B. Bedford, MD is the Associate Director of the Lenox Hill Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship. He is fellowship trained in sports medicine, and is a partner at NY Orthopedics.
BENJAMIN B. BEDFORD, MD
SERVICES OFFERED
Dr. Bedford is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in all sports-related injuries. While his focus is in both open and arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery, he also treats ankle, elbow, and wrist injuries.
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Arthroscopic (minimally invasive) surgery of the shoulder, knee, ankle, and elbow
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Fracture care of the ankle, knee, hip, wrist, elbow, and shoulder
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Joint replacement of the shoulder, hip, and knee
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Dr. Bedford has extensive experience successfully treating the following injuries. Book your consultation with Dr. Bedford today to find a treatment plan that works for you.
ABOUT DR. BEDFORD
Dr. Bedford is loved by his patients for his responsiveness, appointment availability, and his approachable bedside manner. He is valued and respected by his partners and staff for being a team player with a great sense of humor.
As an avid skier, golfer, and former college varsity baseball player, Dr. Bedford strives to get every one of his patients back to their pre-injury level of activity. Whether you are a weekend warrior, first-time athlete, or high performing sports veteran, Dr. Bedford is the orthopedist for you.
EDUCATION
Dr. Bedford graduated cum laude from Middlebury College in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and was a four-year member of the varsity baseball team. He continued his education at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City where he was chief resident from 2008 to 2009.
Dr. Bedford then completed a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama under the direction of James R. Andrews, M.D. During this time he also participated in the care of athletes from the Alabama Ballet, Auburn University, Birmingham Barons (AA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox), Tuskegee University, University of Alabama and the Washington Redskins. He became board certified in orthopedic surgery in 2012.
CURRENT INVOLVEMENTS
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Partner at NY Orthopedics, a cutting edge private practice of fellowship trained orthopedic specialists
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Associate Director of the Lenox Hill Sports Medicine Fellowship program
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Published researcher in association with the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
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Partner of Surgicare of Manhattan, a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center in Midtown Manhattan
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Performs surgery at Greenwich Village Ambulatory Surgery Center and Lenox Hill Hospital
ATHLETICS
Dr. Bedford is currently the team physician for:
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Mens' and Womens' Varsity Athletics at Manhattanville College
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Many high schools in Westchester County, including Blind Brook, Bronxville, Rye, Rye Neck, and Scarsdale
ARE YOU A NEW PATIENT?
Dr. Bedford accepts most insurances. Call the office at (212) 737-3301 or (212) 719-1010 for more information.
Find new patient paperwork here.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"I was beginning to wonder if I was going to have knee pain the rest of my life..."Amazing" and "life-changing" come to mind but don’t seem to be compelling enough to describe what you have done for me. Thank you, Dr. Bedford."
— Raymond B., 63
