Summary

Dr. Lana Kang was invited to join the faculty of Hospital for Special Surgery after completing her fellowship at HSS in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. Her education includes the following institutions: Stanford University, the University of California at San Francisco, and Brown University. She received a dual fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma, and currently Dr. Kang directs the Residency-focused Hand Specialty Service at the Bronx Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Her private practice is clinically diverse with a particular emphasis on traumatic and work-related injuries of the upper extremity. Dr Kang serves as an editorial reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. She is a consultant investigator for academic clinical trials and a delegate for professional societies at both the local and national levels. She is the daughter of Korean immigrants, was born in the state of New Jersey, has lived on both the east and west coasts of the United States, and is currently a resident of the wonderful city of New York.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 33 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
  • 13 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Lana Kang has 6 locations

Manhattan Office

530 E 72nd StNew York, NY 10021
Mon9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Lana Kang's Practice

333 Earle Ovington BlvdUniondale, NY 11553

Hospital For Special Surgery Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Manhattan Llc

1233 2nd AveNew York, NY 10065
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Lana Kang

530 East 72nd Street Ground LevelNew York, NY 10021

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lana Kang

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lana Kang has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lana Kang has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Clinical Research
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopaedic Trauma
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Lana Kang 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 University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1998 and Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Kang's NPI number is 1457307720.

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Dr. Lana Kang is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery.
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Dr. Lana Kang's office is located at 530 E 72nd St, New York, NY, 10021.
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