Summary

Dr. Answorth A. Allen, MD, is an associate attending orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, specializing in shoulder, knee, and elbow surgery, and an associate professor of clinical orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. Dr. Allen is a team physician for the New York Knicks basketball team and a former team physician for the New York Mets. He is also an orthopedic consultant for the West Indies Cricket Board of Control and St. Johns University. He served as medical director to the NBA Player's Association and is the former team physician for the Long Island Rough Riders soccer team.

Additionally, he was an assistant team physician for both the New York Saints lacrosse team and the New York State Racing Association. At one time, he was also a staff physician for the New York State Athletic Commission and the Hunter Mountain Ski Sports Center. While in Pittsburgh, he was assistant team physician for the University of Pittsburgh and assistant company physician for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. He is the author of numerous articles and book chapters on shoulder, knee, and elbow problems. His website is https://www.answorthallenmd.com.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.2
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
  • 27 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 9 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Answorth Anthony Allen has 9 locations

Hospital For Special Surgery

535 E 70th StNew York, NY 10021
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Answorth Allen's Practice

525 E 71st StNew York, NY 10021
Mon6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

Dr. Answorth Allen's Practice

333 Earle Ovington BlvdUniondale, NY 11553

Glen Cove Hospital

101 Saint Andrews LnGlen Cove, NY 11542

Cohen Childrens Medical Center

26901 76th AveNew Hyde Park, NY 11040

Hss Long Island

333 Earle Ovington Blvd Ste 101Uniondale, NY 11553
Mon7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

HSS Long Island

333 Earle Ovington Blvd Ste 106Uniondale, NY 11553

HSS Sports Medicine Institute West Side

610 W 58th St Fl 3New York, NY 10019

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Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, in Newark Med School: St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Answorth Anthony Allen

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Answorth Anthony Allen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Answorth Anthony Allen has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Clinical Research
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Herniated Disc
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Injuries
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Answorth Anthony Allen holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Allen's NPI number is 1578742433.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Answorth Allen's office located?
Dr. Answorth Allen's office is located at 535 E 70th St, New York, NY, 10021.
What languages does Dr. Answorth Allen speak?
Dr. Answorth Allen speaks English and Spanish.
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