Dr. Popovitz’ treatment philosophy is that preserving the vital structures with which we are born is the key to extending the life of our joints. He also stresses that a proper rehabilitation plan, whenever appropriate, can often help patients avoid surgery. Consistently at the forefront of orthopedic medicine, Dr. Popovitz’ clinical studies are designed to perfect the latest non-surgical and surgical treatments for the conditions in which he specializes. In addition, his inventions have paved the way for groundbreaking techniques and procedures that will be used by orthopedic surgeons in the future.

Medical Training and Professional Honors

Dr. Popovitz grew up in Queens after he and his family immigrated from Ukraine during his childhood. When he was 17, he was admitted to the renowned Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education combined BS/MD program. He then went on to graduate from New York Medical College. After receiving his MD, he completed an Internship in General Surgery at the Level 1 Trauma Center of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, and his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. His training also included positions at Harvard Children’s Hospital in Boston and Cornell/Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. After serving in these roles, he completed a Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the distinguished NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases (NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital).

Dr. Popovitz is an Attending Surgeon at New York’s Northwell/Lenox Hill Hospital. A fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery as well as a member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, Dr. Popovitz is widely recognized as a leading specialist in his field. He’s received numerous honors from distinguished organizations across the world: