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Dr. Fred Cushner, MD

Dr. Fred Cushner, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Fred Cushner, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cushner has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1988. He is affiliated with South Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 83 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (83 reviews)

Practice

535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
Telehealth available

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Dr. Cushner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cushner

4.2

83 ratings, 44 with a written review
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4 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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RN – Feb 03, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Alicia Pinckney – Jul 24, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Linda C. – Oct 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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Kathy Magro – Aug 25, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Beverly Brodowsky – Jun 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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josh samilow – Apr 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Karen L. – Apr 19, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Derrick Mckeller – Jan 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Antonietta Fuccio – Dec 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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patricia varano – Dec 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Elsie Mbele – Jul 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Hiram Gonzalez – Mar 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Francis X Murphy – Mar 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Anne R. – Mar 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sergio Curbelo – Feb 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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William Conlon – Dec 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Oliver Grant Hendricks – Dec 15, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 12, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

As a Knee Surgeon, I feel the whole knee should be evaluated and treated. That way, the patient has access to all forms of operative and nonoperative treatment.That is why I treat all aspects of knee surgry.By only treating kneees, I feel I can provide better care to my patients.

biography

Dr Fred Cushner is a complete knee physician. Since 1994, his practice has been devoted to all aspects of knee surgery including Sports Medicine Injuries as well as Knee Reconstruction including partial knee replacements, minimally invasive surgery,robotic...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Insall Scott Kelly Institute

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Internship Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1988
  • Sackler School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1986
  • Syracuse University

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • International Congress for Joint Reconstruction, Member

  • English

  • Cantonese

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