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Benjamin Bedford

Dr. Benjamin Byrd Bedford, MD

Sports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery

OVERVIEW

Benjamin B. Bedford MD is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of all sports-related injuries as well as arthroscopic and open treatment of knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow injuries. He also performs joint replacement for arthritis of the hip, knee and shoulder. Dr Bedford has presented research and instructional lectures at numerous orthopedic conferences. Additionally he has authored research articles in topics related to orthopedics and sports medicine. He currently performs clinical research at the Nicholas Institute for Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma and maintains a special interest in the treatment of throwing athletes, including ligament injuries and cartilage defects. A native of Bedford, New York, Dr Bedford attended Fox Lane High School. He graduated cum laude from Middlebury College in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in biology and was a four year member of the varsity baseball team. He continued his education at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City where he was chief resident from 2008- 2009. Dr Bedford then completed a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama under the direction of James R. Andrews MD. There he received specialty training in advanced techniques in arthroscopic surgery. During this time he also participated in the care of athletes from the Alabama Ballet, Auburn University, Birmingham Barons (AA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox), Tuskegee University, University of Alabama and the Washington Redskins. Specialty / Clinical Interests: Arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle Cartilage injuries - repair / transplantation Injuries in throwing athletes Tommy John" elbow surgery Shoulder dislocations, labral and rotator cuff tears Knee ligament injuries Sports Medicine - all aspects Arthroplasty of the hip, knee and shoulder Fractures around the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and wrist
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Bedford's Rating
53 Ratings with 12 Reviews
Patient Perspective
4.5 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
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5.0 Scheduling flexibility
NY Orthopedics
159 E 74th St Fl 2
New York, NY, 10021
12 REVIEWS
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"Very brief, overall, precise and clear "
  • March 15, 2024
"Dr. Bedford is a very thorough caring doctor."
  • February 22, 2024
"Visit with Dr bedford was very good "
  • February 19, 2024
"Dr Bedford, Meredith Stapleton, and the rest of the team is great. They are very communicative and did a great job on my procedure. They make it easy to trust them and are very informative and caring. "
  • December 11, 2023
"Thank you doctor the vistit was very helpful ?? "
  • November 22, 2023
"Dr Beford is very much well doing surgery on shoulders.He did surgery on my shoulder about 5years ago never complain to him about it again"
  • November 15, 2023
"He was friendly and helpful"
  • November 14, 2023
"Excellent bedside manner, minimal wait time and provider spent an appropriate amount of time for assessment and answered all questions"
  • November 14, 2023
"He is very professional and has been so helpful. I feel fortunate to have him as an orthopedist."
  • October 7, 2023
"Extremely knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. So happy we met with him. "
  • September 25, 2023
"Super helpful and responsive Wonderful physician "
  • July 13, 2023
"Dr. Bedford is terrific. Thorough, caring and explains the patient’s situation well. I wouldn’t go to anyone else. "
  • May 5, 2023

LOCATIONS

159 E 74th St Fl 2
New York, NY, 10021
2 Overhill Rd Ste 310
Scarsdale, NY, 10583
1600 Stewart Ave Ste 100
Westbury, NY, 11590
200 West 13th Street 6th Floor
New York, NY, 10011
159 East 74th Street Mezzanine & 2nd Floor
New York, NY, 10021

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Residency
Lenox Hill Hospital
Medical School
University of Rochester

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (18)

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  • Healthfirst NY Silver Leaf
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO
  • Aetna HMO
  • Healthfirst NY HMO ABCD
  • NSLIJ Careconnect
  • Anthem CT HMO BlueCare
  • Highmark Community Blue PPO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • Anthem PPO Century Preferred CT
  • BCBS MA Blue Care Elect PPO
  • Aetna NYC Community Plan
  • Empire HMO
  • BCBS MA Preferred Blue PPO
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • Empire PPO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS Open Access
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