SERVING FRESH MEADOWS, QUEENS

Vascular & Orthopedic Care for Fresh Meadows, Without the Trip Into Manhattan

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

If you live in Fresh Meadows, you know the rhythm of the neighborhood: the quiet co-op blocks, the green stretch of Cunningham Park, the steady pull of the Long Island Expressway cutting east–west through the neighborhood. Getting good specialty care shouldn't mean fighting your way into Manhattan for it. M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group brings vascular surgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, and minimally invasive image-guided treatment within easy reach of home, at our Forest Hills office a short drive down Queens Boulevard.

Many of the patients we see from this part of northeastern Queens come to us with the same frustrations: a knee that aches on every walk to the Fresh Meadows shops, legs that swell and throb by evening, or a vascular concern their primary doctor wants a specialist to look at. We focus on the kinds of conditions that respond to modern, often outpatient approaches, including treatments designed to help you avoid or delay bigger surgery where that's a reasonable option.

Our team works in vascular surgery and interventional radiology, which means a number of the procedures we offer are minimally invasive and image-guided, performed through a small access point rather than a large incision. For Fresh Meadows residents juggling work, family, and the commute, that can mean less downtime and a quicker return to ordinary life.

Caring for Fresh Meadows

Fresh Meadows residents often deal with knee and shoulder strains from weekend games at Cunningham Park fields or after school sports at local middle schools. Our sports medicine team sees these active families and working adults who prefer to avoid long Manhattan trips. Minimally invasive injections and guided procedures let them return to neighborhood routines quickly without extended recovery disrupting carpools or LIE commutes.

Many co-op buildings house older adults managing circulation problems worsened by daily walks along 73rd Avenue or standing during shopping at nearby markets. Vascular and interventional options at the Forest Hills office provide image-guided treatments that fit around retirement schedules and avoid hospital stays, keeping patients close to their support networks in northeastern Queens.

Commuters balancing jobs in Manhattan with homes near Utopia Parkway frequently develop back or joint issues from long drives and subway transfers. The short trip to Austin Street means they can schedule consultations between shifts, using non-surgical approaches that preserve energy for evening family time rather than adding stress from distant specialist visits.

Why Fresh Meadows Patients Choose M&S

  • A genuinely short hop down to our Forest Hills office instead of a long haul into Manhattan or a hospital district
  • Easy access whether you drive the LIE and Grand Central Parkway or take the bus and E/F trains through Forest Hills
  • Specialty vascular, orthopedic, and embolization care close to the co-ops, Utopia, and Hillcrest blocks of Fresh Meadows
  • Many treatments are minimally invasive and outpatient, so you're back home in northeastern Queens the same day

Your nearest office

76-55 Austin Street

Forest Hills, NY 11375

(718) 897-2228

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About 12 minutes by car via Queens Boulevard or the LIE service road. from Fresh Meadows

By transit: Q64 or Q88 bus directly to Forest Hills stops near Austin Street.

Getting here: From Fresh Meadows, most patients head south and west toward Forest Hills via the Long Island Expressway or Queens Boulevard, with our Forest Hills office near Austin Street. If you prefer transit, the E and F trains and local buses connecting through Forest Hills make the trip straightforward.

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Services for Fresh Meadows

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

Fresh Meadows Patients Ask

How far is the Forest Hills office from Fresh Meadows?
It's a short drive for most Fresh Meadows residents, typically heading southwest toward Forest Hills along the Long Island Expressway or Queens Boulevard. Many patients find it far easier than commuting into Manhattan, and transit riders can connect through Forest Hills on the E and F lines and local buses.
I have knee arthritis but want to avoid surgery. What are my options?
We offer non-surgical approaches to knee pain, including Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that may help reduce knee osteoarthritis pain for appropriate candidates. It can be an option worth discussing if you're hoping to delay or avoid knee replacement. Whether it's right for you depends on your individual evaluation.
Do you treat varicose veins and leg swelling?
Yes. We evaluate and treat varicose veins, venous insufficiency, and leg swelling using minimally invasive, often outpatient techniques. If your legs ache, swell, or feel heavy by the end of the day, a vascular evaluation can help identify what's going on and what may help.
Is primary care available at this location for Fresh Meadows patients?
Primary care is offered only at our Bronx office. For Fresh Meadows, we focus on vascular, orthopedic, and sports medicine care, knee and shoulder pain treatment, vein care, and minimally invasive embolization procedures at our nearby Forest Hills office.
Can I schedule a same-day visit after a weekend injury at Cunningham Park?
We hold time for urgent orthopedic and sports medicine needs from the neighborhood. Call early the next business day and our team will work to fit you in, especially for strains or sprains common after park activities.
Do you help with circulation concerns for seniors living near 188th Street?
Yes, many patients from Fresh Meadows co-ops come for evaluation of leg swelling or poor circulation. Our minimally invasive vascular treatments are performed at the Forest Hills office with same-day discharge so you can return home the same afternoon.

Also serving nearby Queens communities

FlushingJamaica EstatesHillcrestUtopiaPomonokKew Gardens Hills

Schedule from Fresh Meadows

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

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