Garret Garofolo-Gonzalez

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Garret Garofolo-Gonzalez
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Kew Gardens Office

(718) 970-6600

8002 Kew Gardens Road Suite 100B Kew Gardens, NY 11415
About

Garret Garofolo-Gonzalez

Dr. Garret Garofolo is a dual fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder arthroplasty, and lower extremity pathology with emphasis on complex shoulder, knee and ankle reconstructive and replacement surgeries.Dr. Garofolo graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biomechanics, neuroscience, and applied physiology. He subsequently graduated at the top of his class from AUC School of Medicine, where he earned his Medical Degree. He completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, an affiliate of Northwell Health. Dr. Garofolo’s orthopaedic residency training included trauma at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, pediatrics at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut, and foot and ankle at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Following his residency, Dr. Garofolo completed a sports medicine fellowship under the direction of esteemed Drs. Steven Snyder, Richard Ferkel, and Mark Getelman at the prestigious Southern California Orthopaedic Institute, an affiliate of UCLA Health. Dr. Garofolo then completed an additional fellowship in complex sports medicine foot and ankle and trauma at the world-renowned Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.Dr. Garofolo has always been passionate about improving patient outcomes and surgical techniques. He has received multiple peer nominated awards for teaching and research, published numerous peer reviewed articles and presented his research at both the national and international levels. Additionally, Dr. Garofolo served as the team physician at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels, and is currently involved in the management of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard team.Dr. Garofolo’s approach to patient care revolves around his patients' demands and expectations--he utilizes the most up-to-date evidence based treatment options to address their ailments through non-operative measures, biologics and, when necessary, leading surgical techniques.Dr. Garofolo looks forward to applying his comprehensive knowledge and expertise with the local community.
Primary Specialty

Sports Medicine Specialist

Practice Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Kew Gardens
Gender Male
Not Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted 1199 SEIU, Aetna, Affinity by Molina Healthcare, AmidaCare, Centers Plan for Healthy Living, Cigna, Elderplan, EmblemHealth (GHI), EmblemHealth (HIP), Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Fidelis, Hamaspik, Humana, Humana Military (Tricare), MagnaCare, Medicaid, Medicare, Northwell Direct, NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP), Oxford, Partners Health Plan, Senior Whole Health, United Healthcare, US Family Health Plan, VillageCareMax, VNS Health, Wellcare, WTC (World Trade Center Program)
Degrees Medical Doctor
Admitting Hospitals Lenox Hill Hospital, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
Office Name Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Kew Gardens
Languages English
Services Garret Garofolo-Gonzalez provides sports medicine in Kew Gardens, NY. A Sports Medicine Physician is able to prevent, diagnose, treat and manage sports-related injuries and conditions.

Please call Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group at Kew Gardens at (718) 970-6600 to schedule an appointment in Kew Gardens, NY or to get more information.
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