SERVING GLEN OAKS, QUEENS

Vascular and Orthopedic Care for Glen Oaks, Without the Trip Into Manhattan

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

Tucked into the far northeastern corner of Queens against the Nassau County line, Glen Oaks has a quieter, more suburban rhythm than much of the borough. If you live near the garden courtyards of Glen Oaks Village or along the streets off Union Turnpike, you already know how convenient it is to stay close to home for the things that matter. Your care for knee pain, leg veins, or a stubborn joint problem should fit that same rhythm, and our team at M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group is set up to make it straightforward.

We treat patients from Glen Oaks who are looking for alternatives to a long hospital stay or a heavily invasive operation. Many of the procedures we offer are minimally invasive and image-guided, performed on an outpatient basis so you can head home the same day. That ranges from non-surgical approaches to knee osteoarthritis pain to treatment for varicose veins, leg swelling, and circulation problems in the legs.

From Glen Oaks, our Forest Hills office is a manageable drive west, and choosing it means you keep your appointments in Queens rather than commuting into the city. Whether you found us while caring for an aging parent or you are weighing your own options for chronic joint or vein trouble, we are happy to talk through what is realistic and what is not.

Caring for Glen Oaks

Glen Oaks residents in the garden-style co-ops along 260th Street or near the Union Turnpike corridor often balance work commutes with family responsibilities and weekend walks through nearby Cunningham Park. Knee and shoulder discomfort from these routines brings many to our Forest Hills office for evaluation. Our non-operative strategies, including guided injections and structured activity plans, let people stay active in their own neighborhood without long recovery periods that disrupt daily life near the Nassau border.

Vein symptoms tied to prolonged standing or family patterns appear regularly among adults living in Glen Oaks Village. Rather than traveling into central Queens or Manhattan facilities, patients can reach our interventional radiology team for minimally invasive vein care that fits around local errands and transit schedules. This keeps follow-up visits short and predictable, matching the quieter pace that draws families to this corner of the borough.

Why Glen Oaks Patients Choose M&S

  • Stay in Queens for specialist care instead of commuting into Manhattan for vascular or orthopedic visits
  • An easy drive west along Queens' main parkways and boulevards from the Glen Oaks and Nassau-border neighborhoods
  • Minimally invasive, outpatient procedures that can mean a same-day return home to Glen Oaks
  • A practical fit for families already managing care for older relatives nearby

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 from Glen Oaks

By transit: Bus routes along Union Turnpike provide direct connections to the Forest Hills office.

Getting here: From Glen Oaks, the most direct route to our Forest Hills office is generally west via Union Turnpike, or along the Grand Central Parkway toward the Forest Hills and Kew Gardens area near Austin Street. Cross Island and Grand Central Parkway access from the neighborhood makes the drive straightforward for most patients.

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Services for Glen Oaks

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

Glen Oaks Patients Ask

How far is the Forest Hills office from Glen Oaks?
For most Glen Oaks patients it is a reasonable drive west across Queens, typically heading toward Forest Hills via Union Turnpike or the Grand Central Parkway. It lets you keep specialist appointments in the borough instead of traveling into Manhattan. Drive time varies with traffic, so it is worth allowing a little extra during rush hour.
I want to avoid knee replacement surgery. What are my options?
We focus on non-surgical and minimally invasive approaches to knee osteoarthritis pain, including Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), an image-guided, outpatient procedure that may help reduce knee pain for some patients. It is not right for everyone, so we start with an evaluation and an honest conversation about whether it fits your situation.
Do you treat varicose veins and leg swelling for patients from Glen Oaks?
Yes. We care for varicose veins, venous insufficiency, and leg swelling using minimally invasive techniques, most of which are done on an outpatient basis. Many Glen Oaks patients prefer this to a hospital-based procedure, and we can review what your symptoms suggest and what treatment options may be appropriate.
Does the Forest Hills office handle primary care?
No. Our Forest Hills office focuses on vascular, orthopedic, sports medicine, and minimally invasive image-guided procedures. Primary care is offered only at our Bronx location, so Glen Oaks patients typically see us for knee and shoulder pain, vein and circulation issues, or embolization services.
Do you see patients from Glen Oaks Village co-ops for knee issues without requiring surgery first?
Yes. Our orthopedic and sports medicine team evaluates Glen Oaks residents on site and starts with non-operative options such as activity modification, bracing, or injections when appropriate. Many return to Village courtyards and local errands within days rather than weeks.
How long does a typical first visit take for someone driving from near Union Turnpike and 260th Street?
Most new patient appointments for joint or vein concerns last under an hour. We schedule efficiently so Glen Oaks drivers can complete their visit and return home before peak traffic builds along the Turnpike or nearby parkways.

Also serving nearby Queens communities

Floral ParkBelleroseQueens VillageNew Hyde ParkLittle NeckHollis Hills

Schedule from Glen Oaks

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

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