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Joel Buchalter, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Carmel, NY

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Orthopaedic Surgery Carmel, NY

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Managing Partner of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Group, PLLC

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  • Office

    664 Stoneleigh Ave
    Ste 300
    Carmel, NY 10512
    Phone+1 845-278-8400
    Fax+1 845-278-4326

Summary

  • Dr. Joel Buchalter is an orthopedic surgeon in Carmel, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, The Orthopaedic and Specialty Surgery Center, and Northern Westchester Hospital. He received his medical degree from the NYU Langone School of Medicine, his orthopaedic training at the Hospital for Joint Diseases and has been in practice for 32 years. He specializes in hip & knee reconstructive surgery, including direct anterior approach hip replacement surgery, robotic partial and total knee replacement. He performs same day hip and knee replacements as well as overnight stays. He performs surgery in a new state of the art surgery center with overnight beds. Two nurses to three patients and the anesthesiologist stays overnight to manage the patients.

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1988
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
    Mount Sinai Beth Israel HospitalInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1984
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Castle-ConnellyTop Doctors in America List Castle-Connelly, 2012-2022
  • Super Doctors Super Doctors, 2021
  • Honor Role recognized doctor Healthgrades, 2012-2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Orthopedic Surgeon Inspired by Father's Patient-First Approach
    Orthopedic Surgeon Inspired by Father's Patient-First ApproachOctober 1st, 2024
  • Northern Westchester Hospital Awarded Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification
    Northern Westchester Hospital Awarded Total Hip and Knee Replacement CertificationApril 12th, 2022
  • New York Hospital Appoints Dr. Joel Buchalter Joint Replacement Director
    New York Hospital Appoints Dr. Joel Buchalter Joint Replacement DirectorNovember 6th, 2020
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)

Industry Relationships

  • consultant, stryker orthopedics2022 - Present