AdhesiveCapsulitisShoulder near Glendale, NY

Care Philosophy: I provide individualized, comprehensive treatment of patients with musculoskeletal injuries involving the knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow. I strongly believe that the road to recovery requires a "team approach" that involves commitment from both myself and the patient. Most injuries can be treated successfully with proper diagnosis and rehabilitation. When surgical intervention is necessary, minimally invasive surgery through arthroscopic procedures is utilized to accomplish early return to work and play.

Biography: Dr. Stephen Johnstone, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Jackson Heights, NY. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Stephen Johnstone, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Queens.

Care Philosophy: To improve patient s quality of life through orthopaedic well being; and to return our patients to an active live style

Biography: Dr. Ramesh Gowda, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Brooklyn, NY. He is 56 years old and has been practicing for 24 years. Dr. Ramesh Gowda, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside.

Biography: Dr. Demetrios Paidoussis is a board certified Family Medicine physician practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens located in Forest Hills, NY. He received his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine. Dr. Paidoussis is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has been in practice for more than 7 years.

Biography: Dr. Vandana Sood is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. She is dual board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.Dr. Sood received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and earned a medical degree from New York Medical College. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and went on to complete fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. She has experience caring for both recreational and professional athletes, and has been a team physician for high school, collegiate and professional sports teams. She has a particular interest in running related injuries and injuries affecting female athletes.Dr. Sood's clinical practice focuses on the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, spine disorders and acute sports injuries. Her goal is to work with patients to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent future injury. By providing personalized education and a comprehensive treatment plan including detailed physical therapy and/or an exercise plan, she promotes anactive and healthy lifestyle. She is skilled in image-guided injection techniques using both fluoroscopy and ultrasound to precisely target the spine, peripheral joints, or soft tissue (tendon, bursa, nerve, muscle). This includes specialized treatments such as hyaluronic acid or PRP injections, or nerve ablations to complement the treatment plan when appropriate.