Joel S. Buchalter, MDOrthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Joel Buchalter is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon and partner at Buchalter Orthopedics. He is the Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital and serves as Medical Director at the Orthopaedic & Specialty Surgery Center in Danbury, CT. He is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY, and the Orthopaedic & Specialty Surgery Center in Danbury.
Dr. Buchalter specializes in joint replacement surgery, focusing on advanced, minimally invasive techniques for hip and knee replacements. He is experienced in using robotics (MAKO) and computer navigation, along with muscle-sparing direct anterior hip replacement using the HANA table. Many patients experience same-day discharge after hip or knee replacement, while others typically stay for 23 hours before going home. His approach includes advanced anesthetic techniques, local anesthetic blocks, and non-narcotic medications to reduce post-operative pain and ensure a faster recovery. Additionally, Dr. Buchalter performs shoulder replacements, hip and knee revisions, and arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery.
Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery since 1990, Dr. Buchalter has re-certified multiple times and is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Recognized for his expertise, he has consistently been named a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and NY Top Docs since 2012.
Dr. Buchalter graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and earned his medical degree from New York University Grossman School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center and served as Chief Resident during his orthopedic residency at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital.
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Hospital Privileges
- 12/7/1988 - Present Putnam Hospital Center, Stoneleigh Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512
- 3/1/2020 - Present Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
- 3/1/2019 – Present Orthopaedic Speciality Surgery Center, Danbury, CT 06810
Appointments
- 3/1/2020 - present Chief, Joint Replacement Service
Northern Westchester Hospital - 3/1/2018 - present Medical Director
Orthopaedic Specialty Surgery Center - 1/1/2001- present Director, Orthopaedic Institute
Putnam Hospital Center - 1/1/2017- 12/03/2021Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Putnam Hospital Center - 1/1/1999-12/31/2021Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
New York University Grossman School of Medicine - 1/1/2011-12/31/2013President, Medical Staff
Putnam Hospital Center - 1/1/2002 - 12/31/2010Chief, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel, NY - 1/1/1990 - 12/31/2018Team Physician
Pace University, Purchase, NY
National Certification
- AMERICAN BOARD OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Board Certified — 1990
Recertification —2000, 2010, 2020
Other Certifications
- Association for Osteosynthesis (AO)
Certified for Basic and Advanced Techniques in Fracture Treatment
State of New York, Workers’ Compensation Board
Current Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Medical Society for the State of New York
- New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- New York Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
Medical Licensure
- NEW YORK STATE
- CONNECTICUT
Employment
1/1/1988-present Somers Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Group, PLLC
Orthopedic Surgeon and Managing Partner
40 Old Ridgebury Road, Suite 101
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 894-4185
Additional Office Locations:
- 664 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite 300
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 278-8400 - 2 Victory Court, Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-1454 - 657 East Main Street, Suite 3
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-5550 - 400 Westage Business Center Drive, Suite 106
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 227-2228
- 1978, 1980 National Institutes of Health, Bureau of Medical Devices, Washington, D.C.
Biomedical Engineer
Laboratory evaluation and development of Humidifier and Nebulizer Standards Developed an artificial circulatory system to test Prosthetic Heart Valves
Education
POST DOCTORAL TRAINING
- 3/2/1987 - 6/30/1988CHIEF RESIDENT, Orthopedic Surgery:
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY - 1/1/1987-3/1/1987MULTIPLE TRAUMA ROTATION:
University of Maryland, Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, Maryland - 7/1/1984 - 6/30/1988RESIDENCY, Orthopedic Surgery:
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY - 7/1/1983-6/30/1984INTERNSHIP, General Surgery:
Beth Israel Medical Center New York, NY
MEDICAL EDUCATION
- 5/1/1979-6/25/1983New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
M.D.-June 1983
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
- 9/1/1975-6/30/1979Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY
B.S., Biomedical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude - May 1979
Publications
- Declining serum cholesterol levels prior to diagnosis of colon cancer. A time-trend, case-control study.
Winawer SJ, Flehinger BJ, Buchalter J, Herbert E, Shike M.
JAMA. 1990 Apr 18;263(15):2083-5.
PMID: 2319669 - CO2 laser cauterization of giant-cell tumor margins.
Kirby EJ, Buchalter JS, Kastenbaum DM, Kenan S, Kummer FJ, Lewis MM.
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1990 Apr;(253):231-9.
PMID: 2107995 - The potential role of the laser in marginal sterilization of giant cell tumor following curettage.
Kenan S, Kirby EJ, Buchalter J, Lewis MM.
Bull Hosp Jt Dis Orthop Inst. 1988 Spring;48(1):93-101.
PMID: 2840155
Lectures
- 2015Robotic Surgery in Orthopedics
Faculty, Putnam Hospital Center Bloodless Surgery Program Conference - 2012Current Trends and New Technology in Joint Replacements
PHC Board of Directors - 2012Bloodless Orthopedic Surgery
Chairman and Faculty, Conference for Jehovah’s Witness Medical Staff from Tri-State area - 2011Bloodless Techniques in Orthopedic Surgery
Faculty, Putnam Hospital Center Bloodless Surgery Program Conference - 2010State of the Art in Orthopedic Joint Replacement
Board of Trustees Putnam Hospital Center - 2010Current Trends in Orthopedic Joint Replacement
Heritage Hills, New York - 2001Current Concepts in Fracture Care
Faculty, Beaver Creek, Colorado - 1986Pediatric Orthopaedic Care
Faculty, Annual Conference for Physician Assistants, Albany, NY - 1985Sports Injuries Faculty, Annual Conference for Physician Assistants, Albany, NY
Honors/Awards
- Top Doctor NY Metro Area Castle/Connolly Medical Ltd.
- US News and World Report Top Doctors Edition
- HealthGrades Recognized Doctor
- Patients’ Choice Award
- Most Compassionate Doctor Award
- America’s Top Orthopaedist Award - Consumer Research Council of America
- Best Doctors NY Metro Area Castle/Connolly Medical Ltd.
- Public Health Service Award for Outstanding Service
- Magna Cum Laude, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
- Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society
- Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities
- President Senior Class, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Teaching
- Physician Assistant Students
Orthopaedic Elective - Albany - Hudson Valley Physician Assistant Program
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY - Springfield College & Bay States Health System Education Physician Assistant Program Springfield College, Springfield, MA
- Mercy College Physician Assistant Program
Dobbs Ferry, New York
Community Activities
- Board of Trustees — Putnam Hospital Center 2001-2011
- Preceptor- High School Students Options Program 2000— present
- Past Member Board of Directors — American Heart Association, Putnam County
- Sponsorship Chairman - American Heart Walk 2001
- Vice Chairman - American Heart Walk 2002
- Chairman - American Heart Walk —2003
Media
- 09/2015Journal News - Using Robotic Surgery to Treat Knee Pain
- 11/2014Hudson Valley Magazine, Ask the Experts; Q & A about Joint Replacement
- 11/2013HealthGrades - 11 Things Your Orthopaedist Wants You to Know
- 10/1/2013Total Knee Replacement
- 2/19/2013Vitamin D and Osteomalacia opinion by Joel S. Buchalter, MD, FAAOS
- 12/12/2012Understanding Total vs. Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
- 07/20/2012Yahoo News, Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement Speeds Recovery
- 07/18/ 2012Channel 7 Eyewitness News Interview, Zumba risks: Tips to avoid injury during exercise
- 03/23/2012Arthritis Today Magazine, Metal Hips Fail Faster
- 12/06/2011HealthNews Digest, Reducing Infection Risk with Joint Replacement
- 05/25/2011Channel 7 Eyewitness News Interview, Toning Shoes: toning unclear, injury risk real
- 01/17/2012US Health News, Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital
- 01/13/2012HealthNews Digest, Prepping your Knees for an Injury Free Ski Season
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664 Stoneleigh Ave,
Suite 300,
Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512 -
2 Victory Ct,
Newburgh, NY 12550 -
657 E. Main Street,
Suite 3
Mt Kisco, NY 10549 -
400 Westage Business Center Dr,
Suite 106,
Fishkill, NY 12524 -
40 Old Ridgebury Rd,
Suite 101,
Danbury, CT 06810
