Dr. Michael Lastihenos, MD

Went to Dr. Lastihenos with what I thought was just an Achilles sprain but turned out to be a complete tear of the Achilles tendon. Surgery was scheduled quickly. It took a while and my body rejected some of the sutures but with that knowledge it has all healed extremely well. I have mobility - I can walk (never could run) no pain. Very pleased with the staff and the Dr. with all the explanations and assistance.

I went to Dr Lastihenous Dec 2018. I was an advisor runner told him I had pain only when running. Mri confirmed a meniscus tear and he encouraged me to have it repaired at his clinic in Melville. “ Simple repair and clean up of some arthritis”he said. “We’ll get you running again” The day after the surgery the pain was uncontrollable. I went back to his office crying in pain where they kept me in a wheelchair crying in front of all the other people in the waiting room to be seen. The pain subsided after a few days but never went away fully. He gave me cortisone shots x 2, gel injections x 3. And each office visit he was in such a rush it was upsetting. Anyway a year later I walk with a limp and now need a total knee replacement and developed a ganglion cyst from the trauma. Pls keep in mind I was running 6 miles just up until this meniscus tear. I would NOT NOT NOT recommend him!!!

Dr Lastihenos took care of my daughter after a gymnastics injury to her knee. He was able to treat her with bracing and therapy, avoiding surgery which he did not feel was needed. She did very well and has since returned to all activities without any problems.

Had surgery on my right knee and was better than new in 3 weeks. Everything went just as doctor said it would from surgery to recovery time.

Had knee surgery for an issue based on an incorrect diagnosis, not necessary and not helpful.

Refused medical treatment based on the fact that I had seen another Doctor first.

great had appointment with pa he still took time to explain my issue with my knee that you dont see anymore