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 practice is clinically diverse and encompasses a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Kang attended Stanford University, the University of California at San Francisco, and Brown University. She received a dual fellowship in Orthopedic Trauma.She is the former Director of the Orthopedic Hand Surgery Service at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center located in Bronx, New York City. Dr. Kang serves on the editorial board for the Journal Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research and as an editorial reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery. 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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Office Location

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

Quick Facts

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

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lana Kang

  • Aetna
  • BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper
  • BCBS Anthem NY
  • BCBS Federal
  • BCBS Horizon
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • EmblemHealth GHI
  • EmblemHealth HIP
  • Medicare NonPar
  • Oxford
  • The Empire Plan NYSHIP
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lana Kang has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lana Kang has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Clinical Research
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • 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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