Dr. Jeffrey Guttman
Dr. Jeffrey Guttman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, more than 20 years in practice, and over 10,000 orthopedic procedures performed. He earned his M.D. at New York University School of Medicine and completed his orthopedic residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, a Columbia University hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, followed by a sports medicine fellowship in Philadelphia. His published research includes ACL reconstruction using Achilles tendon allograft in the journal Arthroscopy, and he has ongoing research on pain control after ACL reconstruction. He holds privileges at Northwell Health–Plainview, Mercy Hospital, and Hudson Regional Hospital.
Torn Meniscus: Exercises to Avoid and Recovery
A patient guide to torn meniscus recovery: which exercises and movements to avoid, conservative care, and realistic recovery timelines including after surgery.
Rotator Cuff Strain vs. Tear vs. Frozen Shoulder: How to Tell the Difference
Rotator cuff strain, tear, or frozen shoulder? The quick tell is stiffness vs. weakness — and whether someone can move your arm for you. Here's how to spot the difference and when to see a specialist.
Why Your Shoulder Hurts More at Night — and What Helps
Night pain affects 91–93% of people with rotator cuff injuries — it's the symptom that finally brings people in. Here's why the shoulder gets worse at 2 a.m., what actually helps you sleep tonight, and when it's time to stop managing it yourself.
Do You Actually Need Surgery for a Meniscus Tear?
Not every meniscus tear needs an operation. What separates a traumatic tear from a degenerative one, what the five-year ESCAPE trial found when it compared surgery against physical therapy, and the one symptom that changes the answer.
Ski & Winter Sports Knee Injuries: ACL, MCL, and Meniscus
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Guttman, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Skiing and snowboarding put the knee in positions almost nothing else does: a fixed boot, a long lever arm, and a twisting fall at speed. That combination is why…
Returning to Sports After Knee Surgery: A Safe Timeline
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Guttman, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Nine months after knee surgery, most people feel fine. They can jog, squat, climb stairs, and go through a workout without thinking about it. That’s exactly when the temptation…
ACL Graft Types Explained: Autograft vs. Allograft
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Guttman, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Once you’ve decided on ACL surgery, the next question is what your surgeon will rebuild the ligament with. That replacement tissue is called a graft, and there are two…
ACL Surgery Recovery: A Week-by-Week Timeline
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Guttman, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine The most common question after ACL surgery isn’t about the operation. It’s “when do I get my life back?” The honest answer: recovery is measured in months, and the…
Torn ACL: Do You Need Surgery, or Can It Heal On Its Own?
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Guttman, MD — Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine You felt a pop, your knee swelled up fast, and now it feels like it might give out. If a doctor says you tore your ACL, the first question…
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Meet Our Pain Management & Orthopedic Specialists
Dr. Monica Misak
Interventional Pain Specialist
Dr. James Yu, D.O.
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Board Certified Interventional
Pain Management Physician
Dylan J. O'Rourke
Certified Physician Assistant
Pain Conditions Affecting Daily Life
Improve your quality of life with our comprehensive approach to pain management
We are dedicated to finding individualized treatment options tailored to fit your needs. Our team is dedicated to helping you lead a productive and active life, free from pain and disruption.
We use an integrative approach to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and assess your condition.
Physical examination and review of your medical history. We assess the cause of your pain, determine its severity and duration, and help you develop an individualized treatment plan.
We provide a range of treatments and procedures to address your chronic pain. These include nerve blocks, injections, physical therapy, implantable therapies and more. We also offer health education to help you better manage your condition.