Dr. Joseph M. Bellapianta , MD
OVERVIEW
Dr. Bellapianta is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the arthroscopic and open treatment of hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist injuries, as well as joint replacement surgery, fracture care, and general orthopedics.
He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Bellapianta has published many scientific articles in peer-review journals and has presented this research at both national and international meetings.
Dr. Bellapianta completed a sports medicine fellowship at The Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida. As a fellow, Dr. Bellapianta worked side-by-side with world-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. This voluntary year of additional training provided him with intensive exposure to all aspects of non-operative and operative musculoskeletal patient care.
His team physician experience included coverage of Auburn University football and athletics, West Florida College athletics, and …Flomaton, AL High School athletics. He worked closely with high-level college and professional athletes during this time developing the surgical and non-surgical skills needed to treat this population. During his fellowship, Dr. Bellapianta supported Dr. Andrews in the treatment of professional athletes from organizations such as the New York Yankees, Mets, Giants, Rangers and many other organizations across the country.
Dr. Bellapianta performed his orthopedic surgery residency at Albany Medical Center mastering skills in trauma and joint reconstruction. At this high-volume regional medical center, he treated both routine and rare orthopedic injuries, only present in this type of setting.
He received his medical degree at Albany Medical College where he graduated Cum Laude and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He was the recipient of the Victor & Ethel Cermak Tompkins Alumni Scholarship at Albany Medical College for academic excellence. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at Franklin & Marshall College and his Master's of Science degree in biology at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
In his free time, Dr. Bellapianta enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, golfing, cycling, gardening, hiking, and fishing.
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- Medicare Accepted
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CONDITIONS TREATED
- Hip Fractures
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Knee Arthritis
- Hip Arthritis
- Ankle Arthritis
- Ankle Sprains
- Ankle Fractures
- Knee Fractures
- Knee Injury
- Hip Injury
- Shoulder Injury
- Elbow Fractures
- Total Joint Replacement
- Wrist Sprains
- Wrist Fractures
- Foot & Ankle arthroscopy
- Hip & Knee Pain
- Shoulder Fracture
- Fractures
- Nerve Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Repetitive Strain Injuries/Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Strains
- Post Surgical Pain
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Sports injury
- Muscle Strains
- Muscle Pain
- Exertional Compartment Syndrome
- Torn Tendons and Ligaments
- ACL Injuries
- Shin splints
- ACL Tears
- Knee Pain
- Tibia Fractures
- Sciatica
- Neck Pain
- Whiplash
- Back Pain
- PRP Injections
- Elbow Pain
- Wrist/Hand Pain
- Hand Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder impingement
- SLAP Repair
- Rotator cuff syndrome
- Frozen Shoulder
- Snapping Hip
- Trigger Finger
- Carpal Tunnel
- Meniscus Injuries
- Tennis Elbow
- Avascular Necrosis
- Golfers and Tennis elbow
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Gout
- Mallet toes
- Hammertoes
- Bunions
- Osteoarthritis
- Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
PROCEDURES PERFORMED
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Revision Total Ankle Joint Replacement
- Leg Fractures/Dislocations
- Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopy of the Elbow
- Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
- Lumbar Fusion
- Surgical Treatment of Elbow Arthritis
- Surgical Treatment for Ankle Arthritis
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries
- Minimally Invasive Ankle Surgery
- Shoulder replacement surgery
- Total Knee Replacement
- Shoulder rotator cuff repair
- SLAP Repair
- Ligament Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Trigger Finger Release
- Surgical Repair of Achilles Tendon Ruptures
- Meniscus tear
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Spinal Fusion
- Wound Care
- Shoulder Surgery
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Hip Replacement
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
- Physical Therapy
- Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED (13)
- Aetna NYC Community Plan
- Empire PPO
- Emblem Health Select Care
- Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
- Oxford Freedom
- Humana Choice POS
- Fidelis Care NY State of Health HBX
- Multiplan PPO
- Emblem HIP Select PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
- MVP Preferred PPO
- Empire Prism EPO Blue Priority
- BCBS Blue Card PPO
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