4.5
47 Ratings with 15 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Austin Fragomen attended medical school at the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. He excelled through a very hands-on surgical internship at Montefiore and Jacobi medical centers in the Bronx. He launched into his orthopaedic residency training program, under John R. Denton, MD, at the Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center. As chief resident he took a strong interest in fracture care, limb reconstruction, and joint preservation surgery. He then relocated to San Francisco, California to dedicate himself to learning advanced techniques in surgery of the shoulder and knee with pioneer and innovator Eugene M. Wolf, MD. He returned to New York's Hospital for Special Surgery to help start the fellowship in Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Surgery. Dedicated to skeletal reconstruction, Dr. Fragomen and Dr. Rozbruch created the Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Service (LLRCS) at HSS. He serves as Fellowship Director, Director of Education, and Director …of the LLRCS Clinic. He is dedicated to clinical and biomechanical research and enjoys his busy clinical practice. Dr Fragomen is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, and he has presented his clinical and biomechanical research at medical meetings and has authored articles for numerous orthopaedic journals and textbooks. He has lectured extensively on related topics to residency training programs and in the community setting. He maintains a position as a reviewer on the editorial staff for Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research and the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. He served as the president of the LLRS-ASAMI North America from 2019-2021 and remains on the Board. He is a member of the AAOS Board of Subspeciality Societies. Dr Fragomen is skilled in limb lengthening surgery as well as limb salvage projects. He is a founding member of the novel field of Limb Deformity which includes knock knees, bow legs, femoral anteversion & retroversion and other rotational deformities. Dr. Fragomen takes pride in resolving the previously 'unsolvable' problems from which his patients suffer, and he welcomes collaboration with other HSS surgeons who have complimentary skill sets in an effort to guarantee that all of his patients have been treated by the best of the best
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 29 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
- 15 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 17 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Austin Fragomen
Medical Specialties
Dr. Austin Fragomen has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Austin Fragomen has the following 17 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
Dr. Austin Fragomen 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
Residency
Completed their residency at Albert Einstein College Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1997.
NPI Number
Dr. Fragomen's NPI number is 1366453235.
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