SERVING HILLCREST, QUEENS

Vascular & Orthopedic Care for Hillcrest, Queens: Close to Home

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

If you live in Hillcrest, you know how central this pocket of Queens really is. Tucked between Jamaica Estates and Fresh Meadows, with the Grand Central Parkway curving along its edge and Union Turnpike running through the heart of it, this is a neighborhood where getting good specialist care shouldn't mean a long haul into Manhattan. Our Forest Hills office sits just a few minutes west, so the same minimally invasive vascular and orthopedic care that draws patients from across the city is essentially in your backyard.

We focus on the conditions that quietly wear people down: aching knees that make the stairs harder than they used to be, heavy or swollen legs, bulging veins, and the leg cramps that can signal poor circulation. Many of these can be addressed with image-guided, outpatient procedures rather than open surgery. For knee osteoarthritis, for instance, Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) may help reduce pain for people who aren't ready for, or want to avoid, joint replacement.

Beyond the F train stops along Hillside Avenue and the bus lines that thread through to Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike, most Hillcrest residents find the drive to Forest Hills simple and quick. That convenience matters when you're managing a condition that needs more than one visit, and it's a big part of why neighbors here choose to stay local for their care.

Caring for Hillcrest

aching knees that limit walks along Union Turnpike or quick errands near 179th Street. Hillcrest residents, many in family homes or apartments between Jamaica Estates and Fresh Meadows, often manage these issues alongside work commutes and caring for children or parents. Our minimally invasive knee and joint options let people stay close to neighborhood routines without extended recovery that disrupts daily drives on the Grand Central Parkway.

Older adults and active families here also face circulation concerns from years of local activity. The short trip to our Forest Hills location means evaluations and procedures fit between visits to nearby shops or community spots. We emphasize targeted, non-surgical paths that respect the practical needs of Queens residents who prefer to handle health matters without leaving their immediate area for long stretches.

Why Hillcrest Patients Choose M&S

  • A short trip down Union Turnpike or Hillside Avenue, with no bridge tolls, no Manhattan parking hunt
  • Minimally invasive, outpatient procedures close to home, so recovery happens in your own neighborhood
  • Easy follow-up visits for ongoing vein, knee, or circulation care without a long commute
  • Familiar Queens setting and parking that's far simpler than a hospital campus across the river

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 Hillcrest

By transit: Local bus routes along Union Turnpike connect toward Forest Hills with subway transfers available nearby.

Getting here: From Hillcrest, our Forest Hills office is a quick trip west along Union Turnpike or Queens Boulevard, with the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck nearby if you prefer the highway. By transit, the F train along Hillside Avenue and buses toward Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike connect you toward the Forest Hills area.

Driving Directions

Services for Hillcrest

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

Hillcrest Patients Ask

How far is your office from Hillcrest?
Our Forest Hills office is only a short trip west of Hillcrest, typically a few minutes by car along Union Turnpike or Queens Boulevard, and reachable by the F train and local buses. For a neighborhood this central, it's one of the closer specialist options you'll find without leaving Queens.
I have knee arthritis but I'm not ready for surgery. What are my options?
You may be a candidate for Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that may help reduce knee osteoarthritis pain for some patients. It's one of several knee replacement alternatives we can discuss. The right approach depends on your individual evaluation, so we'd start with a conversation about your symptoms and goals.
What kinds of vein and circulation problems do you treat?
We care for varicose veins, venous insufficiency, and the leg swelling and heaviness that often come with them, as well as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), which affects circulation in the legs. Many of these are treated with minimally invasive, image-guided techniques on an outpatient basis. An exam helps determine what's contributing to your symptoms.
Do you offer primary care at the Forest Hills office?
Primary care is offered only at our Bronx location. For patients in Hillcrest, our nearby Forest Hills office focuses on vascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, knee and shoulder pain, and minimally invasive embolization procedures.
How do Hillcrest residents usually reach the Forest Hills office without driving during rush hour?
Many take the bus along Union Turnpike westbound and get off near Austin Street. The ride stays short and avoids highway traffic, making it practical for follow-up visits while keeping the rest of the day open for local errands.
Do you see patients with knee pain from walking around local parks or shopping areas in Hillcrest?
Yes, we regularly help people whose discomfort shows up during everyday movement near Union Turnpike or neighborhood green spaces. Our focus stays on practical, minimally invasive steps that fit around work and family schedules common in this part of Queens.

Also serving nearby Queens communities

Jamaica EstatesFresh MeadowsBriarwoodKew Gardens HillsJamaica HillsFlushing

Schedule from Hillcrest

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

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