Dr. Benjamin Bedford 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. Benjamin Bedford 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. Benjamin Bedford 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 and 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 (NISMAT) 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 to 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, M.D. 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
Thorough, compassionate, gave detailed explanation of my injury, easy to talk to,
Knowledgeable Needs to improve bedside manner
Dr. Bedford was clear and understanding in his explanations. He also was a pleasure to talk to.
He was great! I was very pleased with his care.I recommend him most highly.
Dr. Bedford is a superb doctor. His expertise has been instrumental in making it comfortable for me to walk. He is supportive, has excellent judgment, and has contributed so much to my physical functioning.
I like his conservative approach and honesty
Professional, detailed,thiroufh, great “bedside” manner! Highly recommended.
Excellent bedside manner. Very friendly, caring countenance, reassuring advice.
Examined patiently and gave detailed information about treatments.
Excellent bedside manners! Have gone to him 3 times for knee cortisone shots and i am mortified of needles, I barely feel the needle!