SERVING ELMHURST, QUEENS

Vascular, Orthopedic & Embolization Care for Elmhurst, Queens

Vascular, orthopedic, and minimally invasive care for Elmhurst patients, at our Forest Hills office.

If you live in Elmhurst, getting specialized vascular or orthopedic care shouldn't mean a long haul into Manhattan. Our Forest Hills office sits just a short trip down Queens Boulevard from the heart of the neighborhood, so patients near Queens Center, Broadway, and the Grand Avenue and Elmhurst Avenue stations can see a specialist close to home and be back to their day without crossing a bridge.

Elmhurst is one of the busiest, most layered corners of central Queens, and the people who live here keep moving through it on the M and R lines, the 7 train, Queens Boulevard, and the LIE. When knee pain, leg swelling, or a circulation problem starts slowing you down, that pace matters. Our team focuses on minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, many of them outpatient, so treatment fits around real life rather than taking it over.

We care for adults dealing with knee osteoarthritis, varicose veins and venous insufficiency, peripheral artery disease, fibroids, and an enlarged prostate, along with orthopedic and sports medicine concerns. Whether you're considering an alternative to knee surgery or want a straightforward conversation about leg or shoulder pain, our Forest Hills office is an easy and familiar destination for Elmhurst neighbors.

Caring for Elmhurst

Elmhurst residents often face knee and shoulder strain from long shifts in retail, food service, and construction along Broadway and Roosevelt Avenue. Many are parents or caregivers who cannot afford extended downtime. Our non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments target joint pain and mobility limits so patients can return to daily routines, subway commutes, and family duties without major disruption.

The neighborhood's dense, multicultural population includes older adults managing circulation concerns alongside younger workers with overuse injuries from standing or lifting. Proximity to the Forest Hills office lets people address these issues during short breaks from work or errands, keeping recovery aligned with the fast pace of life near the Elmhurst Hospital corridor and local markets.

Why Elmhurst Patients Choose M&S

  • A quick ride down Queens Boulevard from Elmhurst to our Forest Hills office, with no trip into Manhattan
  • Convenient for patients near the M and R trains, the 7 line, and Queens Center
  • Many procedures are minimally invasive and outpatient, so you can recover at home in Elmhurst
  • One practice for knee, vein, artery, and embolization care, close to the neighborhood

Your nearest office

76-55 Austin Street

Forest Hills, NY 11375

(718) 897-2228

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About 10 minutes by car from Elmhurst

By transit: Take the M or R train from Elmhurst Avenue or Grand Avenue stations toward Forest Hills and exit near Austin Street for a short walk to the office.

Getting here: From Elmhurst, our Forest Hills office is a short trip southeast along Queens Boulevard toward Austin Street; the neighborhood is also well connected by the M and R trains and bus routes running along Queens Boulevard.

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Services for Elmhurst

Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for Knee PainNon-Surgical Knee Pain TreatmentKnee Replacement AlternativesPeripheral Artery Disease (PAD) TreatmentVaricose Vein TreatmentVenous Insufficiency & Leg Swelling CareUterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)Orthopedic Surgery & Sports MedicineShoulder Pain Care (SAE)Interventional RadiologyACL Tear TreatmentMeniscus Tear TreatmentArthroscopic SurgeryShoulder ArthroscopyTennis Elbow TreatmentWork Injury TreatmentEpidural Steroid InjectionsNerve Block InjectionsFacet Joint Injections

Your Care Team

Mehran Manouel, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Amir Salem, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Marisa Formica, MD

Sports Medicine & Non-Surgical Orthopedics

Frequently Asked Questions

Elmhurst Patients Ask

How far is your office from Elmhurst?
Our Forest Hills office is a short trip southeast from Elmhurst, mostly along Queens Boulevard. Many patients reach us by car or by the M and R trains without ever heading into Manhattan, which keeps appointments simple to fit into a busy day.
I have knee arthritis but want to avoid surgery. What are my options?
We offer non-surgical approaches to knee osteoarthritis, including Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that may help reduce knee pain for some patients. It's worth a conversation about whether you're a candidate before considering knee replacement.
What can I do about varicose veins or leg swelling?
We evaluate varicose veins and venous insufficiency and offer minimally invasive treatments for leg swelling and aching veins. Care is tailored to your situation, and many options are performed on an outpatient basis close to home.
Do you offer primary care at the Forest Hills location?
No. For Elmhurst patients, our Forest Hills office focuses on vascular, orthopedic, and sports medicine care, knee and shoulder pain, and minimally invasive embolization procedures. Primary care is only available at our Bronx office.
Can I schedule around my shift at a Broadway restaurant without losing a full day?
Many Elmhurst patients book early morning or late afternoon slots at the Forest Hills office. Minimally invasive joint or vein procedures often allow same-day return to nearby jobs, with follow-up visits timed to avoid peak work hours on the M or R lines.
Do you see people with knee pain from walking between the 7 train and local warehouses?
Yes, we regularly help Elmhurst workers and residents whose knee discomfort stems from daily walking and standing on concrete. Non-operative care plans focus on practical relief that fits continued use of Queens Boulevard routes and subway transfers.

Also serving nearby Queens communities

Forest HillsJackson HeightsCoronaRego ParkMaspethWoodside

Schedule from Elmhurst

Call our Forest Hills office to book with Mehran Manouel, Amir Salem or Marisa Formica.

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