David Dines, MD, has built his practice based on decades of clinical experience and research focusing on the shoulder and related injuries. He is the Medical Director for the ATP World Tennis Tour and has operated on thousands of shoulders throughout his career while publishing many of the most important research articles and textbooks on shoulder surgery. Make an appointment with our experienced New York City-based orthopedic surgeon.
Joshua Dines, MD provides a full range of Sports Medicine services, including surgical and non-surgical treatments for injuries to the shoulder, knee, and elbow. He works with the NY Mets and NY Rangers as well as college athletes, high-school athletes, weekend warriors, and those patients just looking to get back to performing their everyday activities without pain. Together, Dines Orthopedics offers offices in two convenient locations in New York City at Hospital for Special Surgery and in Uniondale Long Island, offering their patients surgical and non-surgical options in both locations.
Dines Orthopedic provides a broad range of highly specialized Orthopedic Sports Medicine Services. Our team will properly evaluate and treat sports-related and chronic conditions affecting the elbow, knee, and shoulder. Sports injuries are often a result of overuse and wear and tear.
When surgery is required, you can trust that you are in the right hands at Dines Orthopedic. Our surgeons have performed thousands of procedures and improved the lives of countless patients through our comprehensive care.
Injuries and Conditions
How Our NYC Orthopedic Surgeon Can Help

Shoulder Conditions
Contrary to popular belief, shoulder problems stem from more than just injury and overuse. Age, diet, genetics, and chronic inflammation can contribute to shoulder problems. If not treated properly, these conditions can lead to chronic pain and dysfunction. Fortunately, Dines Orthopedic can help treat many of these problems. When surgery is necessary, you want to make sure you consult with the experts. Our team at Dines Orthopedic has performed thousands of procedures, so you are in good hands.

Elbow Conditions
At Dines Orthopedic, we understand how important it is to maintain healthy elbows. Your elbows serve various functions necessary for performing our simplest daily activities and our most complex movements. An elbow injury can potentially sideline you and negatively affect your quality of life. At Dines Orthopedic, we are well-versed in elbow injuries and are committed to helping you overcome them.

Knee Conditions
The knee joint is the largest in your body. It connects your thigh bone to the bones in your lower leg and also includes the kneecap. The bones in your knees are joined together by ligaments that help provide stability as you walk and move.
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
- Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
- Lateral collateral ligament
- ACL Injuries
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Meniscus Tears
Our NYC Locations
Leading Orthopedic Surgeon in NYC
Welcome to Dines Orthopedics, where you’ll find the best orthopedic care in New York City. Our team of expert orthopedic surgeons is dedicated to helping you regain strength, function, and a pain-free life through personalized, advanced care.
We specialize in treating sports injuries, chronic joint pain, and orthopedic conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, wrist, and ankle. From elite athletes to active individuals of all ages, we deliver exceptional results tailored to your recovery goals.
Comprehensive Orthopedic Services in NYC
At Dines Orthopedics, we combine decades of experience with modern technology to offer complete orthopedic diagnosis, treatment, and recovery under one roof.
PRP Injections
We offer Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections as part of our regenerative sports medicine services. This innovative technique uses a concentrated form of your blood plasma—rich in healing platelets—to treat:
- Tendon injuries
- Ligament strains
- Joint inflammation
- Muscle tears
PRP is an excellent non-surgical option for patients seeking a natural way to accelerate healing and reduce pain.
Imaging Technology for Accurate Diagnosis
Our physicians use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including:
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
- X-rays
- Ultrasound
These tools help us pinpoint the exact nature of your injury or condition, ensuring a precise diagnosis and targeted treatment plan that works.
Advanced Surgical Interventions
When non-surgical treatments aren’t enough, our skilled surgeons perform advanced orthopedic surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques to promote faster recovery and less downtime.
Our surgical expertise includes:
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder replacement
- ACL reconstruction
- Elbow ligament reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery)
- Knee arthroscopy
- Meniscus repair
We’re proud to offer comprehensive orthopedic care from evaluation through surgical recovery, right here in NYC.
Shoulder, Knee & Elbow Specialists
Our doctors are nationally recognized for treating complex injuries and conditions affecting your most vital joints:
Shoulder Treatments:
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Instability
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- AC Joint Reconstruction
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Dead Arm Syndrome
Elbow Treatments:
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Distal Biceps Injuries
- Tommy John Surgery
Knee Treatments:
- ACL Tears
- Meniscus Tears
- Knee Arthroscopy
Whether your joint pain stems from trauma, overuse, or age-related degeneration, we’re here to help you recover and thrive.
NYC Sports Medicine Experts
Our sports medicine program is designed for all activity levels—from pro athletes to fitness enthusiasts. Our physicians specialize in treating sports injuries caused by repetitive stress, overuse, or sudden impact.
We offer:
- Arthroscopic surgery
- PRP injections
- Tendon repair
- Injury prevention & rehab plans
We don’t just treat injuries—we help prevent them, so you can return to doing what you love, stronger than before.
Conveniently Located in New York City
Dines Orthopedics is proud to serve the NYC community from a central location that is easily accessible to all boroughs and neighboring regions. Our clinic is equipped with modern tools, a welcoming environment, and a dedicated care team focused on your comfort and success.
Why Choose Dines Orthopedics?
- Top-Rated Orthopedic Surgeons in NYC
- Thousands of Successful Surgeries
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Full-Service Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Team
- Fast, Accurate Diagnosis with Advanced Imaging
- Personalized Care Plans for Every Patient
Book an Appointment with an Orthopedic Surgeon in NYC
Don’t let bone and joint pain hold you back. Our expert orthopedic surgeons are ready to help you get back on your feet—stronger, healthier, and pain-free. Schedule your appointment today and take the first step toward lasting relief and mobility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthopedics
At Dines Orthopedics, people have many questions about the orthopedic field and what an orthopedist does. With the help of our expert team of orthopedists on the UES, we hope that we will be able to answer some of the common questions you might have.
Orthopedists are a branch of the medical field that focuses on treating a person’s musculoskeletal system whenever they receive an injury or are looking to prevent an injury from returning. The musculoskeletal system consists of your bones, muscles, ligaments, joints, and tendons.
While all three are in the orthopedic family and deal with treating injuries in the musculoskeletal system, they each have their role in the recovery process. An orthopedic physician is the one who diagnoses a patient’s injury and recommends the best form of treatment for a patient’s injury. One of these forms of treatment is surgery, where the orthopedic surgeon specializes in performing surgery on your musculoskeletal system. Finally is the orthopedic physical therapist, which can be seen as a treatment from the orthopedic physician or the orthopedic surgeon. Here at Dines Orthopedics, our Orthopedic Surgeon in NYC specializes in orthopedic physical therapy and offers surgery should the need arise.
Orthopedists specialize in many different areas. Some might focus on a large area, while other practices will only specialize in a certain subset. At Dines Orthopedics, we focus on treating a patient’s shoulder, elbows, and knees. Whereas the orthopedist field as a whole covers the following areas:
- Elbows
- Knee
- Shoulders
- Sports Injuries
- Cartilage Repair
When it comes to visiting an orthopedist, patients have a variety of different injuries or other medical conditions. The following list is only a small portion of what orthopedists treat if you’re feeling pain in any of your muscles, bones, joints, or tendons, and you don’t think any of the following is what you are experiencing. We recommend you visit an orthopedist to help diagnose. Some injuries that orthopedists treat are:
- Arthritis
- Neck or back pain
- Work injuries or accidents
- Sports injuries or accidents
- Post-orthopedic surgery recoveries
- Knee conditions
- Foot and ankle conditions
- Shoulder conditions
- Hip conditions
- Prosthetic training
When it comes to treatment, each orthopedic practice is different, as well as the injury and how the orthopedist treats it. While many different factors make each patient’s treatment different from another. Generally speaking, most treatment revolves around physical therapy and exercises to heal the body. At Dines Orthopedists, our expert team of Orthopedic surgeons in NYC focuses on treating patients by providing them with the care they need. Some treatments include:
- Evaluation
- Surgery
- Strength training
- And more
While it is common to think that once physical therapy is complete, you are completely healed, this is, in fact, not the case. Depending on your injury, you might have to do frequent check-ups with your orthopedic physician to ensure that nothing new has come up or to monitor your condition and ensure that you are healing well with no long-term conditions. As well as frequent monitoring, physical therapists could assign you with at-home exercises to perform to make sure that your body continues to heal once your sessions are over. They will also assign these exercises in order to help prevent future injuries from occurring in these areas.
Contact Our Orthopedic Surgeon in NYC
Orthopedics can often be confusing as many fields and practices claim they specialize in different things. At Dines Orthopedics, our Orthopedic Surgeon in NYC will help you through all the hassle and provide the treatment you need to recover and get you back to your daily life. If you’re experiencing pain, please contact us online to schedule an appointment.