Flushing
NYU Langone Orthopedic Surgery Associates
146-01 45th Avenue, 6th Floor
Flushing,NY11355
- Phone
- (718) 670-5370
- Fax
- (718) 670-5371
Andrew Brash, M.D.
Sports medicine for athletes and active adults at every level, in Queens and on Long Island.
New and returning patients can book through NYU Langone. Video visits are also available.
Areas of Expertise
Six areas of orthopedic care
From arthroscopic sports surgery to robotic-assisted joint replacement, with a preference for preserving the joint whenever that is a reasonable option.
Shoulder and Elbow
Rotator cuff tears, labral tears, instability, shoulder arthritis, and UCL and elbow injuries.
Knee
ACL and multiligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage restoration, and patellar instability.
Hip
Labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement, hip arthritis, and hip arthroscopy.
Foot and Ankle
Ankle sprains and instability, Achilles injuries, ankle arthroscopy, and athletic ankle fractures.
Joint Replacement
Robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacement, plus hip and shoulder replacement for arthritis.
Regenerative and Non-Operative Care
Image-guided injections, bracing and rehabilitation planning, with candid discussion of what the evidence for biologics does and does not support.
Philosophy of Care
How I approach care
Operative and non-operative care
Surgery is one tool, not the default. A large share of the patients I see get better with a structured therapy plan, a change in how they train, a brace, or a well-placed injection. When an operation is the right answer, I want you to understand why it is being recommended, what the alternatives are, and what the recovery actually asks of you before you agree to it.
Athletes and active adults at every level
A college soccer player, a nurse on her feet for twelve hours, and a 68-year-old who still plays doubles three times a week are all athletes as far as the treatment plan is concerned. What changes is the goal. I ask what you are trying to get back to, and then we work backward from there.
Joint preservation first, where it makes sense
Repairing a meniscus is better than removing it. Restoring cartilage, reconstructing a ligament, or reshaping a hip that is pinching can keep a joint working for years. Where the joint can be preserved, I try to preserve it. Where arthritis has already taken the cartilage, replacement is a good operation with excellent outcomes.
Two offices, in Queens and on Long Island
Patients are seen at NYU Langone offices in Flushing, Queens and in Lake Success on Long Island. Both handle sports injuries, second opinions and post-operative follow-up.
Lake Success
NYU Langone Orthopedic Associates—Lake Success
1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite 202
New Hyde Park,NY11042
- Phone
- (516) 467-8600
- Fax
- (646) 754-9820
Questions
Before your first visit
More detail on records, imaging and referrals is on the contact page.
Dr. Brash treats adults: athletes and active people at every skill level, along with anyone dealing with a problem of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or ankle. That includes college and recreational athletes, people whose work is physically demanding, and older patients living with arthritis. Care is both operative and non-operative, and many patients are treated without surgery.
That depends on your insurance plan rather than on the practice. Some plans, particularly HMOs, require a referral from your primary care physician before you see a specialist, while many PPO plans do not. Calling the office and checking with your insurer before the visit is the quickest way to confirm what your plan requires.
Patients are seen at two NYU Langone offices, one in Flushing, Queens and one in Lake Success on Long Island. Addresses, phone and fax numbers, and online scheduling for both offices are listed on the Locations page. Video visits are also available.
Often, no. A great many of the injuries treated here improve with physical therapy, changes in activity, bracing, or an injection, and joint preservation is considered before joint replacement whenever that is a reasonable option. If surgery is recommended, you should expect a clear explanation of why it is being recommended, what the alternatives are, and what recovery involves before you decide anything.
Bring a photo ID and your insurance card, a list of your current medications, and any imaging you have already had, such as X-rays, MRI or CT, on a disc or through a patient portal along with the written reports. Bring the name and phone number of your primary care physician, and any paperwork your team or employer needs completed. Wear or bring clothing that makes the injured area easy to examine, such as shorts for a knee problem.