Benedict Nwachukwu, MD, MBA
Knee, Hip and Shoulder Surgeon
Midtown Manhattan, NY
New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World report as the best hospital for orthopedic care for ten consecutive years. Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu is proud to be one of HSS’s orthopedic surgeons who specializes in the treatment of hip, knee and shoulder injuries. He is part of the nationally renowned HSS Hip Preservation Service team where he uses a multi-disciplined approach to understand and treat hip pain in athletes and in individuals. Dr. Nwachukwu adds his expertise and experience to other talented specialists, and practices orthopedics with some of the best hip surgeons in Midtown Manhattan, NY and the USA.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist Serving Midtown Manhattan, NY
Midtown Manhattan is the largest central business district in the world and ranks among the most expensive pieces of real estate; Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan commands the world’s highest retail rents. Other neighborhoods, or boroughs include Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea on the West Side. Midtown is often broken into Midtown East and Midtown West, or even Midtown North and Midtown South. Some important landmarks are:
Hell’s Kitchen
Theater Row
The Diamond District
East River
Turtle Bay
The Garment District
Rose Hill
Union Square
Fifth Avenue
Empire State Building
Museum of Modern Art
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York Public Library
Chrysler Building
Time Warner Center
Bank of America Tower
United Nations Headquarters
Carnegie Hall
Madison Square Garden
Manhattan Center
Trump Tower
Plaza Hotel
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Grand Central Terminal
Times Square
ACL reconstruction
Knee ligament injuries (ACL, LCL/FCL, MCL, MPFL, PCL)
Meniscus tears
Knee cartilage repair
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Knee Shoulder and Hip Specialist for Athletes and Individuals Midtown Manhattan, NY
Dr. Nwachukwu has an extensive sports background and first-hand knowledge of the demands athletes face. He was a four-year starter for Columbia Universities men’s basketball team, and for him, orthopedic medicine, treating the hip, knee and shoulder is personal. Dr. Nwachukwu understand from his own experience the demands and needs of athletes. He has extensive experience in treating individuals and athletes successfully. He enjoys being a medical consultant for the Player’s Association of the NBA (National Basketball Association) and formerly served as a Team Physician for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, and DePaul Athletics.
Dr. Nwachukwu’s success in treating patients at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) led him to be the Co-Director of Clinical Research for the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS. He enjoys sharing his expertise as a Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and is the best choice for patients needing a hip, knee and shoulder specialist in Midtown Manhattan.
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Nwachukwu
Midtown Manhattan is the central portion of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. Midtown is known for housing some of the city’s most iconic buildings, including the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Broadway and Times Square. Residents in Midtown Manhattan live an active lifestyle and now have access to the best orthopedic specialist in New York. Those who are looking for an orthopedic specialist for the hip, knee or shoulder, can contact the office of Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu. He is a specialist in sports therapy as well as knee, hip and shoulder injuries.
Dr. Nwachukwu obtained his MD and MBA from Harvard University. His orthopedic surgery residency was completed at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) followed by sports medicine fellowship training at the world-renowned Rush University. He is currently the Co-Director of Clinical Research for the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS and a Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Individuals who live in Midtown Manhattan, NY and are experiencing hip, knee or shoulder pain should see Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu, orthopedic specialist. Dr. Nwachukwu can treat patients who have suffered a sports injury, overuse injury or any other orthopedic injury. His experience and expertise in hip, shoulder and knee injuries help athletes and individuals return to the activities they love. Please contact Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu’s office today!
Locations
610 W 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
148 39th Street, 7th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Fax: 646-885-8252
Office Hours
HSS Sports Medicine Institute West Side
Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
HSS Brooklyn
Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm