NY Top Docs Proudly Presents Dr. Joel S. Buchalter of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group For 2025
NY Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Joel S. Buchalter of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group For 2025. Dr. Buchalter is a respected orthopedic surgeon with more than 35 years of clinical experience and a longstanding reputation for excellence in joint replacement surgery. A founding and managing partner of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the practice into a leading regional center for musculoskeletal care.
In addition to his work in Somers, he serves as Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital and as Medical Director of the Orthopaedic & Specialty Surgery Center in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Buchalter continues to provide comprehensive orthopedic care at multiple institutions, including Northern Westchester Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center, and the Danbury surgery center, ensuring patients throughout the region benefit from his extensive expertise.
Board-certified in orthopedic surgery since 1990, Dr. Buchalter has maintained an unwavering commitment to professional excellence, successfully completing recertification in 2000, 2010, and 2020. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, and he is an active member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. His sustained achievements and high-quality care have earned him repeated recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a NY Top Docs honoree every year since 2012, along with numerous additional distinctions.
Dr. Buchalter’s educational foundation is equally impressive. He graduated magna cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, a field that helped cultivate his deep interest in the mechanics and design of joint replacement implants. He earned his medical degree from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, completed his general surgery internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, and went on to train in orthopedic surgery at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases—now part of NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital—where he distinguished himself as Chief Resident.
Throughout his career, Dr. Buchalter has held numerous leadership positions that reflect both his clinical skill and his dedication to advancing the field of orthopedics. He has served as Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Putnam Hospital Center and as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where he contributed to the education and mentorship of future surgeons. His clinical focus is hip and knee joint replacement, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques that reduce pain and speed recovery. He also incorporates advanced technologies such as MAKO robotic-assisted surgery, computer navigation, and muscle-sparing approaches.
With his combination of technical skill, forward-thinking approach, and unwavering dedication to patient well-being, Dr. Buchalter continues to be a leading force in joint replacement surgery and a trusted resource for patients seeking exceptional orthopedic care.
To learn more about Dr. Buchalter, please visit his website.
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