Benjamin J. Levy

Benjamin J. Levy

Benjamin J. Levy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery



  • Attending Physician, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery

Montefiore at 1250 Waters Place
1250 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461-2720
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Benjamin J. Levy, MD, is Assistant Director, Orthopaedic Research and Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Levy specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, specifically arthroscopic surgery of the knee, with a particular interest in patellofemoral conditions, as well as the shoulder, elbow and ankle. He has expertise in operative and nonoperative management of patellofemoral instability, ligamentous reconstruction of the knee, cartilage repair and restoration, meniscal pathology, shoulder instability and rotator cuff pathology.

After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from the University of Michigan in 2010, Dr. Levy came to Montefiore Einstein, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine in 2014 and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery in 2019. Dr. Levy pursued an adult and pediatric sports medicine fellowship at the University of Connecticut, completing it in 2020. During that time, he served as the team physician fellow for the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University D-1 athletic programs.

Dr. Levy has a passion for research and teaching, and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters in the field of sports medicine, with publications in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and many others. He has a specific interest in patellofemoral research and serves as a reviewer for several top journals in the field. He has also given many national presentations.

Dr. Levy is board eligible for the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a candidate member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Levy is a recipient of several academic awards for research, including the Arciero-Warner Research Award from the New England Shoulder and Elbow Society. He is an “Emerging Leader” in the American Orthopaedic Association.

Gender: Male

Credentials

Titles and Positions

  • Attending Physician, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery

Education and Training

  • Medical Education Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Fellowship University of Connecticut
  • Residency Montefiore Medical Center

Areas of Expertise

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery

Clinical Focus

Patellofemoral conditions, as well as the shoulder, elbow, and ankle. He has expertise in operative and nonoperative management of patellofemoral instability, ligamentous reconstruction of the knee, cartilage repair and restoration, meniscal pathology, shoulder instability, and rotator cuff pathology.

Research Focus

Dr. Levy has a passion for research and teaching and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters in the field of sports medicine, with publications in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and many others. He has a specific interest in patellofemoral research.

Locations

Primary Location

Additional Locations

Montefiore Medical Center
Montefiore Medical Center
1250 Waters Place
Tower 1
Bronx, NY 10461
718-920-2060