Orthopedic Surgeon
57 West 57th Street
15th Floor
New York, NY
10019
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Dr Burke Gao, MD?
Dr. Burke Gao is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon at Northwell Health – Lenox Hill Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
He specializes in the comprehensive care of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, with a particular focus on sports-related conditions in athletes, nerve injuries and reconstruction, and acute trauma. His expertise spans sport specific care, advanced microsurgical techniques, tendon and ligament reconstruction, fracture management, and procedures to restore motion and strength following complex injuries.
Dr. Gao is dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based care that helps patients return to their active lives—whether on the playing field, in the workplace, or at home.
An active academic surgeon, Dr. Gao has published widely on hand and upper extremity surgery, sports medicine, and patient education. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and the Journal of Hand Surgery. He has presented his research nationally and internationally, including at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Gao has received numerous national awards including competitive research scholarships from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association. He has also been awarded honors from the American Academy of Pediatrics Orthopaedic Section, Cervical Spine Research Society and Arthroscopy Journal
ACL Tear
Achilles Tendinitis
Arthritis
Back Pain
Bicep Tear
Bunions
Bursitis
Dislocated Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder
Gel (Hyaluronic Acid) Injections
Herniated Disc
Hip Replacement
Knee Pain
Knee Replacement
Labrum Tear
Meniscus Tears
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
PRP Injection
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Scoliosis
Shoulder Pain
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Surgery
Sports Injury
Locations (3)
Manhattan Orthopedics
57 West 57th Street
15th Floor
New York, NY, 10019
Manhattan Orthopedics
27-31 Crescent Street
Astoria, NY, 11102
Manhattan Orthopedics
41 Clark St.
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
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NPI Number
1346700440
Provider's Gender
Male
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