Richard Seldes, M.D.

Dr. Richard Seldes is an expert in arthroscopic surgery and total joint replacement of the hip, knee, and shoulder. He has done research and given lectures on the anatomy of the hip labrum and does a high volume of hip arthroscopic surgery. He completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery for total joint replacements of the hip, knee, and shoulder and does a high volume of total joint replacement surgery. Dr. Seldes treats every patient like they are a member of his family. Patients will receive the utmost respect, professionalism, and compassion from Dr. Seldes and his staff.

BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons – Orthopedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualification – Sports Medicine

EDUCATION
M.D. University of Pennsylvania Medical School
B.A. Johns Hopkins University (Biology)

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Northwell Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital, Forest Hills, NY
Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, NJ

RESIDENCY & FELLOWSHIP TRAINING
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

AWARDS & HONORS
2019 - Best of Queens Hall of Fame Crystal Award
2018 - Best of Queens Crystal Award
1999 - Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Award for Excellence in Adult Reconstruction
1998 - Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Research Award
“Contribution of the Acetabular Labrum to Articulating Surface Area and Femoral Head Coverage in Adult Hip Joints: A Study in Cadavera.”
1998 - Eastern Orthopaedic Association Research Award
“Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients: An Orthopaedic Emergency”
1998 - American Orthopaedic Association Zimmer Research Traveling Award
“Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients: An Orthopaedic Emergency”
1997 - Philadelphia Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Society Research Award
“Predictors of injury from recreational in-line skating: A national study