GeoffreyH.WestrichMD

Overview of Dr. Westrich

Dr. Geoffrey Westrich is committed to providing the highest quality orthopedic care in a caring and supportive setting. He is Research Director of the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where he sees patients. The Hospital is consistently ranked the #1 hospital for orthopedics nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.

Dr. Westrich specializes in diagnosing and treating complex injuries and diseases of the hip and knee in adults of all ages, including revision hip and knee replacement. Because he is highly specialized in these areas, Dr. Westrich is able to provide the highest level of care. He is knowledgeable of the latest advances that will benefit patients and conducts research to advance the field.

Dr. Westrich has a strong background in engineering, having received a Bachelor's degree in this specialty from Tufts University School of Engineering.

Combining his background in engineering with his orthopedic surgery training, Dr. Westrich has become a leading expert in hip and knee replacement surgery, performing approximately 500 procedures each year. His areas of expertise include minimally invasive total hip and knee replacements, partial knee replacements, complex revision surgery, recall hip and knee surgery, arthroscopic knee surgery/ligament reconstruction, as well as fracture treatment of the hip and knee.

Dr. Westrich also sees patients at a hospital-affiliated physician office in Fresh Meadows, Queens, every other week. His goal is to treat all patients with compassion and respect.