Bonnie Y Chien, MD

Christopher S. Ahmad, MD, specializes in knee ACL, meniscus, and cartilage injuries, shoulder instability and labral tears, rotator cuff pathology, Tommy John surgery, and advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques for sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow. He is the Head Team Physician for the New York Yankees and a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. He is also Head Team Physician for the Rockland Boulders as well as for several high schools in Manhattan and New Jersey. In addition, Dr. Ahmad serves as a consultant to local metropolitan gymnastics and swim teams, and as the official medical provider to the FC Westchester Soccer Academy. A recipient of several awards for outstanding research in the field of Sports Medicine, Dr. Ahmad conducts ongoing research in the areas of ACL injury prevention and screening, biomechanics of the elbow, and surgical techniques for rotator cuff and shoulder instability repair. He has authored more than 200 articles and 50 book chapters related to shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine and has presented over 250 lectures nationally, and internationally. Dr. Ahmad was also an editor of the textbook Minimally Invasive Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Injuries. In addition, Dr. Ahmad serves as Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs for the Columbia University Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ahmad earned an undergraduate degree in engineering while playing 4 years of Division 1 varsity soccer at nationally ranked Columbia University. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and three children.

About Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports MedicineSOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE provides expert care for the full scope of orthopedic conditions, with specialization in sports medicine, joint replacement, hand surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. David Lent, MD, FAAOS, Eric Spencer, MD, FAAOS, and the team welcome patients of all ages at their offices in Yonkers and Mamaroneck, New York, and the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx in New York City. The team gives each patient their time and attention, answering questions and fully explaining the underlying problem and its treatment options. Their goal is to help every person get back to the activities they love, whether that means hiking, tennis, skiing, or spending time with their grandchildren. Though SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE starts treatment using the most conservative therapies possible, they also specialize in cutting-edge orthopedic technologies that produce the best possible outcomes following surgery. In addition to conventional arthroscopic surgery, they're well-established experts in robot-assisted joint replacement surgery. They have performed more than 1,000 successful hip and knee replacements using Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology. Competitive athletes often seek expert care for their sports injuries at SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE. The team focuses on providing customized treatment and sport-specific rehabilitation that prepares athletes to return to play as quickly as possible. The team frequently treats arthritis, beginning with medicines and physical therapy, then offering safe and effective joint replacement surgery when arthritis reaches an advanced stage.Patients also receive exceptional care for hand and wrist injuries, knee pain, shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trigger finger, to name a few of the common problems diagnosed and treated at SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE. Anyone who suffers an injury at work and needs to file a workers' compensation claim can count on the team for prompt medical care, as well as efficient handling of the required reports. To learn more about their services or schedule an appointment, call the nearest office or book an appointment online today.