Dr. Teo Mendez is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who focuses on both operative and non-operative management of sports-related injuries, musculoskeletal injuries and arthritis. He is an Active Member of AAOS, AOSSM and Board-Certified. Dr. Mendez has authored a variety of research articles and book chapters on a variety of topics in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine.
Dr. Teo Mendez is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who focuses on both operative and non-operative management of sports-related injuries, musculoskeletal injuries and arthritis. He is an Active Member of AAOS, AOSSM and Board-Certified. Dr. Mendez has authored a variety of research articles and book chapters on a variety of topics in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine.
Dr. Teo Mendez is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who focuses on both operative and non-operative management of sports-related injuries, musculoskeletal injuries and arthritis.
Dr. Mendez is a native of Richmond, Virginia where he graduated high school from The Collegiate School. He then went on to attend the University of Virginia where he graduated in 2005 with dual bachelor degrees in physics and economics while also minoring in chemistry. He received his M.D. degree at Emory University School of Medicine in 2009. From 2009 to 2014 he served as a resident at the University of Miami at Jackson Memorial Hospital where he was the chief administrative resident for the department of orthopedics from 2013 to 2014. During his tenure at the University of Miami, Dr. Mendez participated in the care of athletes from the University of Miami and the Miami Marlins.
Following residency, Dr. Mendez completed a sports medicine fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital. During his fellowship he concentrated on minimally invasive and advanced arthroscopic techniques for the treatment of sports-related injuries and participated in the care of athletes from the New York Jets, New York Islanders, Manhattanville College, Hunter College, and various New York City high school teams. He is an Active Member of AAOS, AOSSM and Board-Certified. He currently serves as the team physician for Queens College and York College. Dr. Mendez has authored a variety of research articles and book chapters on a variety of topics in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine.
A very friendly knowledgeable doctor who took his time and didn’t rush.
Shoulder surgery was great. He did a fantastic job.
Excellent service
One of the best - thoughtful and patient.
I am very fortunate to have Dr Mendez recommended by the emergency room at 14th & 7th. He has only provided well considered treatments for my broken wrist and injured knee.
Not only is he a Great Surgeon/ Dr his bedside manner is impeccable!!!
Great to meet excited to work with on my ailments
Dr. Mendes isVery professional, personable and approachable.
Great professional. I felt like I was in good hands.
Absolutely exceptional doctor and support staff. Knew exactly what needed to be done.