
Rupesh Tarwala, MD
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
67th West 55th street Suite 205 NY NY, 10019About
Dr. Rupesh Tarwala is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Tarwala specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the body's musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tarwala tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves, and tendons. He specializes in certain areas like the hip, knee and shoulder.
Education and Training
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College medical degree 1998
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Rupesh Tarwala, MD's Expert Contributions
What is the direct anterior approach for a hip replacement?
Hip Replacement: What is the direct anterior approach?A hip replacement is a commonly performed procedure for painful bone on bone hip arthritis. Arthritis can be osteoarthritis (wear and tear type), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory), post-traumatic, avascular necrosis, or others. Hip replacement...
Can you still walk with a dislocated knee?
The knee dislocation (just knee cap or the tibio-femoral) needs urgent attention. You should to see a doctor. Dislocation can cause ligament, soft tissue and Bony injury. Walking on it can cause further damage. Please see your doctor for evaluation and follow the advice based on assessment. Thanks. READ MORE
What kind of surgery is done for tennis elbow?
Surgery for tennis elbow is usually indicted after 6-12 months of failed conservative treatment including PT and injection. If MRI had demonstrated pure lateral epiconylitis and no other pathology, then surgery can be done. It includes release and debridement of ECRB tendon. I would suggest to see your doctor to get evaluation. Thanks. READ MORE
What are the dangers of hip replacement surgery?
Every operation has benefits and risks associated with it. The risks with total hip replacement are infection, blood clot, dislocation, instability, leg length discrepancies and neurovascular complications. The risks are higher for patients with high BMI, smoker, uncontrolled diabetes or immune compromised patients. READ MORE
How soon after shoulder surgery should I start physical therapy?
Start time of PT after shoulder surgery depends on the type of surgery like for labrum, instability, or rotator cuff. I would suggest you discuss with your surgeon when to start PT. Don’t start without his advice because he knows inside of your shoulder. Thanks. READ MORE
How do I know if I need spine surgery?
You need to see your doctor for evaluation and to determine the cause of your pain. Not all pain requires surgery. Most of the time pain could be originating from muscles which can get better with just physical therapy. READ MORE
How long is recovery from a laminectomy?
In general, the recovery after laminectomy depends on how many levels of laminectomy are performed. READ MORE
When should you see a doctor for elbow pain?
Thanks for your question. In my opinion, the following are the situations where you need to see your doctor immediately: 1. Traumatic injury 2. Pain associated with swelling and fever 3. Non-traumatic pain of more than 3 weeks 4. Pain not getting better and progressively getting worse. 5. Pain worsening with simple daily activities Thanks. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- merican Medical Association and the AO North America.
Fellowships
- Kantonsspital joint replacement
- Katharinen Hospital trauma & joint replacement
- Wrightington Hospital joint replacement
- Geneva University Hospital A.O. international trauma
- Arthritis Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital clinical research
- Lenox Hill Hospital joint replacement and adult reconstruction
- Ohio State University spine surgery
- Ohio State University hip preservation
- Aria 3B Orthopaedic Specialists orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine
Rupesh Tarwala, MD's Practice location
New York Bone & Joint Specialists
67th West 55th street Suite 205 -NY, NY 10019Get Direction
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Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Rupesh Tarwala, who serves patients in Manhattan, New York.
Dr. Tarwala has become a leading orthopaedic surgeon in hip arthroscopy and joint replacement in the New York region, earning the trust of his patients with his thorough attention to detail and cheerful bedside manner. He practices at New York Bone & Joint Specialists with offices in Manhattan, New York.
New York Bone & Joint Specialists is a community led by exemplary doctors in the fields of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation. They specialize in everything from the most conservative treatment, such as physical therapy, to the most complex orthopaedic surgery. The highly experienced orthopaedic surgeons and doctors are respected within each of their fields of expertise and are committed to providing exemplary care to each and every patient.
Recognized as a respected authority in his field, Dr. Tarwala is an attending orthopaedic surgeon at Northwell/Lenox Hill Hospital. Highly regarded by his peers for his work on hip conditions and surgery, he is routinely asked to review research studies for some of the most prestigious publications in the field of orthopaedic surgery.
Pertaining to his academic history, he has studied orthopaedic surgery in India and across the United States, specializing in joint replacement, hip arthroscopy, and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, Indore in India in 1998. He then went on to complete his internships at Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital and District Hospital Khandwa. This was followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Jaya Arogya Hospital and Gajra Raja Medical College.
Among his numerous fellowships, he completed a joint replacement fellowship at Kantonsspital in Switzerland, a trauma & joint replacement fellowship at Katharinen Hospital in Germany, a joint replacement fellowship at Wrightington Hospital in England, an A.O. international trauma fellowship at Geneva University Hospital in Switzerland, a clinical research fellowship at Arthritis Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital in California, a joint replacement and adult reconstruction fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, a spine surgery fellowship at Ohio State University, a hip preservation fellowship at Ohio State University, as well as an orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine fellowship at Aria 3B Orthopaedic Specialists in Pennsylvania.
Having studied with some of the world’s finest orthopaedic surgeons at institutions across the world, Dr. Tarwala has mastered an array of surgical techniques that enable him to treat each patient with unmatched care and precision. Regardless of the condition, he works to preserve and stabilize the body’s natural structures so that his patients can recover as quickly as possible.
An International Resident of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the doctor has received distinctions from many respected organizations, including the American Medical Association and the AO North America.
Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. They work in clinical and hospital settings.
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