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Shoulder Replacement
Anatomic, reverse and partial shoulder replacement for arthritis and other joint damage, with computer-assisted navigation and robotics.
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Shoulder & Elbow
SpecialistNYC · Brooklyn · Long Island
Fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon at NYU Langone Health, specializing in shoulder replacement, revision surgery, rotator cuff surgery and shoulder instability, and caring for the full range of shoulder and elbow problems. Seeing patients in Manhattan, Lake Success, Long Island, and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Affiliated WithNYU Langone Health / NYU Langone Orthopedics
FellowshipNYU Langone Health / NYU Langone Orthopedics
MemberAAOS · ASES
Board StatusBoard-Eligible
Areas of Focus
Specialized in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow surgery at NYU Langone, with a focus on shoulder replacement, revision surgery, rotator cuff surgery and shoulder instability, and the full range of elbow care.
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Revision Surgery
Care for shoulders that did not do well after a prior operation: failed replacements, failed rotator cuff repairs, recurrent instability and infection.
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Rotator Cuff Surgery
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and reconstruction and tendon transfer options for large or irreparable tears.
- Rotator Cuff Reconstruction & Tendon Transfers
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Impingement & Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
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Shoulder Instability
Treatment for dislocations and labral tears, from arthroscopic stabilization to the Latarjet procedure and glenoid reconstruction for bone loss.
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Elbow Arthritis
From nonsurgical care to arthroscopic surgery and elbow replacement for painful, worn elbows.
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Elbow Stiffness
Restoring lost motion after an injury, prior surgery or arthritis, including contracture release.
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Elbow Instability & Throwing Injuries
Elbow dislocations, ligament injuries and UCL tears in throwing athletes, including ligament reconstruction.
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Elbow Fractures
Care for distal humerus, radial head and olecranon fractures and complex elbow injuries.
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Assistant ProfessorFull Biography
Tej Joshi, MD
Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery at NYU Langone Health. His practice focuses on shoulder replacement, revision surgery, rotator cuff surgery and shoulder instability, and covers the full range of shoulder and elbow conditions, with a plan built around each patient’s goals.
FellowshipNYU Langone Health / NYU Langone Orthopedics
SpecialtyShoulder & Elbow
LocationsManhattan · Lake Success · Bay Ridge
Locations
Three Convenient Offices
Manhattan
MondaysNYU Langone Orthopedic Center — Hand to Shoulder Center
333 East 38th Street, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10016
(646) 501-7223Mondays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lake Success, Long Island
WednesdaysNYU Langone Orthopedic Associates — Lake Success
1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite 202New Hyde Park, NY 11042
(516) 467-8600Wednesdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
FridaysNYU Langone Ambulatory Care Bay Ridge
6740 Fourth Avenue, 4th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11220
(929) 455-2000Fridays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Aetna
Amida Care
BCBS Health Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centerlight Healthcare
Cigna
EmblemHealth
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Hamaspik Choice
HealthSpring
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Hotel Trades Council
Humana
Local 1199
Longevity Health Plan
MVP Health Care
Magnacare
Medicaid of New York
Medicare
MetroPlusHealth
Multiplan
NYSHIP - The Empire Plan
Oscar
Oxford
Railroad Medicare
Sedgwick WTC
The City of New York Health Benefits Program
Tricare
United Healthcare
VA Community Care Network
VNS Choice Advantage
WTC Health Program
Wellcare
Insurance participation is subject to change and may vary by plan. Please contact our office to verify your specific coverage before your appointment.
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Latest Articles
Acute Traumatic vs. Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears: Why the Difference Matters
Tore your rotator cuff in a fall, or has your shoulder been aching for years? How traumatic and degenerative tears differ, and why an injury-related tear should be checked promptly.
October 14, 2026How Common Are Rotator Cuff Tears, and Do They Get Worse Without Surgery?
About 1 in 5 adults has a full-thickness rotator cuff tear, and many never know it. What the research shows about which tears grow, which start to hurt, and why monitoring matters.
October 14, 2026Understanding Anatomic Total Shoulder Replacement
Anatomic total shoulder replacement rebuilds the shoulder's natural ball and socket for arthritis with a healthy rotator cuff. Here is how it works, how it compares with a reverse replacement, and what the research says about results.
October 14, 2026Patient Education
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Understanding Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Learn about total and reverse shoulder replacement surgery, including who is a candidate, what to expect during the procedure, and the recovery process.
Coming SoonRecovery After Shoulder Surgery
What to expect in the weeks and months following shoulder surgery, including physical therapy milestones and return-to-activity guidelines.
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