Dr. Elliott Bruce Hershman

4.7 ( 24 reviews )

Staff

Punctuality

Helpfulness

Knowledge

Ratings for Dr. Elliott Bruce Hershman

5
Staff
4
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Dr. Hershman is an EXCEPTIONAL knee surgeon that I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. He has cared for both my daughter and me over the past 5 years (performing a successful meniscus surgery on me and later identifying and prescribing treatment for ACL tears in both my daughter and me (a few years apart). Dr. Hershman has a long history of working with professional athletes (football teams, hockey skaters and the list goes on and on. I am a figure skater myself). He is compassionate and warm and goes above and beyond for his patients. He will have you diagnosed almost immediately! He went out of his way to recommend and connect me with a fantastic NYC brace expert and wrote me a prescription for a fitted brace). The meniscus surgery was perfect! I highly recommend Dr. Hershman and would not go to any other doctor for knee issues. He is a one of a kind knee expert/surgeon - and a true gem!!

Submitted Jan. 9, 2021

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
4
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

An amazing Doctor. He has done three surgeries on my knees over the years.

Submitted Aug. 23, 2016

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Had a knee reconstruction 10+ years ago, since then I've played college rugby and ice hockey, zero problems. Dr. H is the best

Submitted Aug. 20, 2014

5
Staff
4
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Aside being a gem of a person he is a physician with utmost dedication to his patients and has amazing patience and bedside manner. He leaves his files and computer outside the examination room and is all ears to hear every word the patient speaks - he's all ears, and not distracted by files. That he studies up before he enters the room. He's a top expert and not afraid to make a physician's experience d decision. He cared and called a day or so later to see how I was feeling - not a secretary call or a call from the front desk and," hold on, Dr. Herschmann would like to talk to you" type call. He called cuz he genuinely cares! He could make all the money a doctor could make treating the big wigs but instead he is a doctor serving mankind of all G-d's creation. Top rate doctor in all areas! Short in physical stature but a giant man!

Submitted July 8, 2014

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Simply the best. Yes the wait time is long however he spends an unbelievable amount of time reviewing your issue, is extremely caring and considerate and you feel like he is part of the family.. Myself, my husband were/are both patients and now our daughter is in his care. Have recommended him to everyone we know and wouldn't go with anyone else. Again, simply the best and kindest Dr out there. Rating - Priceless!!!

Submitted April 7, 2014

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

I know Dr Hershman for over 30 years . He is the most amazing and best Doctor . Over the years I have needed to call him and consult with him on additional surgeries . He referred me to other specialists and was always there for me . He has always responded to my calls promptly and has always treated me as a person not an x-Ray . I have recommended him many many times and will continue to do so . I wish more Doctors where like him ! Thank you Dr Hershman for listening and caring . Robyn Baumgarten

Submitted March 10, 2014

5
Staff
4
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

He is a knee expert, the best around. If the Jets, Islanders, and World Cup Soccer players trust him with their knees then so should you. I had a lateral meniscus tear, his surgery was great. I was playing baskteball again in no time with no limitations.

Submitted Nov. 7, 2013

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

Simply, he is the knee guy. His knowledge and bed side manner are unsurpassed

Submitted Sept. 12, 2013

5
Staff
5
Punctuality
5
Helpfulness
5
Knowledge

DR. Hershman is the best- very knowledgeable and personable. I suffered a serious knee injury and from the moment I met him I felt at ease in regards to my recovering from it. Last year, Dr. Hershman performed a multiligament knee reconstruction on me. My recovery is speedy and without any complications. My scars are very thin, nearly unnoticeable. I always look forward to my next appointment with him. I see him in his Manhattan office and the wait time is minimal. I never feel rushed and he patiently answers all my questions. I recommend Dr. Hershman to anyone with a sport injury to the knee. I must mention his physician assistant Michelle, she is wonderful as well. Great team!

Submitted May 15, 2013

4
Staff
4
Punctuality
4
Helpfulness
4
Knowledge

I went to Dr.Hershman Nov. 2012 with bad pain in my knee and ankle. His assistant did the physical exam, Dr Hershman was not in the room at that time. He came in, looked at the written X Ray report for 20 seconds, which I brought him from somewhere else and said that there was nothing more than a little arthritis in my knee, without ever doing any physical exam on me. I left and was in such pain that 3 weeks later I went to another doctor who examined by knee and said he thought it was a miniscus tear, due to the pain in certain positions and sent me for an MRI. He was right. If Dr. Hershman had examined me, he would have come to the same conclusion. Not doing his job at the very basic level, left me in terrible pain for weeks.Awful experience.

Submitted Dec. 20, 2012


Dr. Elliott Bruce Hershman's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Elliott Hershman is a noted Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine, particularly focusing on knee injuries such as Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears, meniscus issues and patellofemoral disorders. His surgical expertise includes advanced arthroscopic surgery techniques for ACL injuries, patella instability, articular cartilage disorders and meniscus tears.As part of his Sports Medicine activities, he is the Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for the NY Jets and has served in the same role for the NY Islanders and the Hunter College Athletic Program.Dr. Hershman is committed to advancing the care of athletes through research and is a member of the internationally recognized MARS (Multicenter ACL Revision Surgery) group of researchers, studying and publishing the outcomes of ACL revision surgery, and in particular the nature of recurrent ACL issues.He is the James A. Nicholas Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and is the Vice-President for the Western Region of the Orthopaedic Service Line for Northwell Health. In addition he is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Hershman has been recognized annually in America s Top Doctors since 2004 and has been a NY Magazine Top Doctor since 2002. He has been listed in the NY Times Super Doctors for the past 10 years. With his colleagues in the MARS group of researchers, Dr. Hershman received the O Donoghue Sports Injury Research award from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine for the paper entitled Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Graft Choice Impact on Outcome in the MARS Cohort .

Education

  • University of Rochester Schl of Medicine/Dentistry
  • University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry (Grad. 1979)

Other Specialties

Areas of Expertise

  • Tendonitis
  • Patellar Tendonitis
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Torn meniscus
  • Pain

Awards & Recognitions


Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
Aetna
Cigna
Medicare
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare