Orthopedics, Sports Medicine: Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
New York, Westbury, Scarsdale
Most recent review: 2 days ago
New
4.9
1.2K Ratings
424 Comments
Dr. Stephen Nicholas, founder and current director of NY Orthopedics, is a recognized authority in the field of sports medicine. As director of the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT), the first hospital-based facility dedicated to the study of sports medicine in the country, he has continued the renowned research and training in the fields of sports medicine and physical therapy.
Dr. Stephen Nicholas, founder and current director of NY Orthopedics, is a recognized authority in the field of sports medicine. As director of the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT), the first hospital-based facility dedicated to the study of sports medicine in the country, he has continued the renowned research and training in the fields of sports medicine and physical therapy.
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Dr Nicholas is kind, caring and smart! Winning combination!
(2 days ago)
Sep-2026
Always very professonial!
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
He’s the ABSOLUTE BEST!
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very personable. Very professional
Exactly what you want from a doctor.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
He is highly skilled but very rushed during visits. I feel a bit dismissed with every concern being answered with “Weel, you have arthritis “
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
I’ll never go anywhere else. He listens and doesn’t rush you out. Love him
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Always warm, helpful, and caring. He is the best! I have been Dr. Nicholas’ patient for over 21 years. He listens to his patients.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
The best!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
The GREATEST dr ever
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He diagnosed my issue immediately, gave me exercises to do and referred me for PT. He has a wonderful bed side manner. He was a second opinion for me and a breathe of fresh air from the first doctor I visited in a different network
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
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Scarsdale
2 Overhill Rd Suite 310 Scarsdale, NY 10583
Manhattan - 74th St
159 East 74th Street Mezzanine & 2nd Floor New York, NY 10021
Dr. Stephen Nicholas, founder and current director of NY Orthopedics, is a recognized authority in the field of sports medicine. As director of the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT), the first hospital-based facility dedicated to the study of sports medicine in the country, he has continued the renowned research and training in the fields of sports medicine and physical therapy.
Over the years, Dr. Nicholas has dedicated a great deal of time to treating professional, collegiate and amateur athletes. He has served as the orthopedic team physician for the New York Jets, New York Islanders and the athletes at Hofstra University. He also served as a member of the mayor’s New York City Sports Commission.
Dr. Nicholas has been recognized as “One of New York’s Best Doctors” by New York Magazine for the last ten years. In 2005, he was accepted as a member of the American Orthopaedic Association, which signifies honor and accomplishment in orthopedics and a commitment to active leadership in the specialty.
Dr. Nicholas is a native New Yorker and a graduate of Harvard University. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College followed by a residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery and a fellowship in sports medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Dr Nicholas is kind, caring and smart! Winning combination!
Always very professonial!
He’s the ABSOLUTE BEST!
Very personable. Very professional Exactly what you want from a doctor.
He is highly skilled but very rushed during visits. I feel a bit dismissed with every concern being answered with “Weel, you have arthritis “
I’ll never go anywhere else. He listens and doesn’t rush you out. Love him
Always warm, helpful, and caring. He is the best! I have been Dr. Nicholas’ patient for over 21 years. He listens to his patients.
The best!
The GREATEST dr ever
He diagnosed my issue immediately, gave me exercises to do and referred me for PT. He has a wonderful bed side manner. He was a second opinion for me and a breathe of fresh air from the first doctor I visited in a different network