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William Levine

Dr. William N. Levine , MD

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OVERVIEW

William N. Levine, MD is a nationally and globally renowned specialist in arthroscopic and open shoulder, elbow, and knee surgery, and sports medicine. He is Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he holds the Frank E. Stinchfield Professorship in Orthopedic Surgery and serves as Chief of the Orthopedics Service at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Levine previously served the Department as Vice Chairman for Education, Residency and Fellowship Director, Chief of the Shoulder Service, and Co-Director of the Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine. After serving as Head Team Physician for Columbia University athletics for 25 years, Dr. Levine retired from the role in late-2023. Under his guidance, the department's surgeons also function as Team Physicians for the New York Yankees, the Rockland Boulders, Fordham University, Manhattan College, City College of New York, as well as over 25 high schools. Dr. Levine is a consultant for the National Hockey League Players' Association and chairs the Shoulder and Elbow subcommittee for the National Football League. As a former teaching tennis professional and the starting goalie for Stanford University's club hockey team, Dr. Levine is passionate about sports medicine and dedicated to patient care. He has been named a “Top Doctor in Sports Medicine” by Castle Connolly and New York Magazine, and one of the top 25 shoulder surgeons in the United States by Orthopedics This Week. Dr. Levine is a past member of the Executive Committee of the American Orthopedic Association, the world’s first orthopedic association and the organization primarily responsible for the development of orthopedics as a discipline separate from general surgery. He also served on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the governing body overseeing licensure and training of orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Levine is the Editor-in-Chief Emeritus for the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He also received the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon's Traveling Fellowship. Dr. Levine is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Herodicus Society, and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. He has made substantial contributions to research, having published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, written over 50 book chapters, edited 11 textbooks, and given over 400 scientific presentations in the United States and abroad. He holds multiple patents and research grants. A native of Fargo, North Dakota, he received a B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve. He was a resident in orthopedic surgery at Tufts Medical Center and held fellowships at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in Shoulder Surgery and the University of Maryland in Sports Medicine. He joined Columbia's Department of Orthopedic Surgery in 1998, became Residency Director in 2002, and in 2006 was awarded the Charles S. Neer, M.D. Teacher of the Year Award for his enthusiasm, passion, and dedication to resident education. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and two daughters.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Levine's Rating
11 Ratings with 2 Reviews
Patient Perspective
4.0 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
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161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY, 10032
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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY, 10032
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"I was very disappointed and upset with this doctor. It’s been 8 or more months after my shoulder replacement and I am still in pain and have limited motion. I saw Levine and he looked at me with contempt and suggested I take Tylenol. He left the room. I found him to be cold, arrogant and unfeeling. I should have listened to my friends who suggested I go to HSS. I will never go back!"
  • October 29, 2023
"I just had my knee surgery. The entire experience was great from Dr Levine to the secretary at the front desk. Thank you to William, Andrea and Amanta. They were all great. They answered all my questions, also always return my calls and emails. The surgery was done at the NY Presbyterian Allen Hospital. The hospital was great, very clean and remodeled. I had a great experience from the front desk, Anesthesiologist team to my fabulous nurse Cheryl everyone was helpful and caring. I highly recommend Dr Levine!!! "
  • August 31, 2022

LOCATIONS

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY, 10032
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
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  • Medicare Accepted
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ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
51 West 51st Street
New York, NY, 10019
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500 Grand Avenue
Englewood, NJ, 07631
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  • Medicare Accepted
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  • Medicare Accepted
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693 White Plains Road
Eastchester, NY, 10709
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted

SPECIALTIES

  • General Orthopedics

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
Graduated 1990
Residency
New York Eye And Ear Infirmary

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (20)

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  • AETNA
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AgeWell
  • Amida Care
  • CIGNA
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Quality Health Management
  • RiverSpring
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • WellCare
  • Workers Compensation
  • World Trade Center Health Plan
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