SERVING JACKSON HEIGHTS, QUEENS

Vascular & Orthopedic Care for Jackson Heights, Without the Trip Into Manhattan

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

If you live in Jackson Heights, you already know the rhythm of the neighborhood: the 7, E, F, M, and R trains humming under Roosevelt Avenue, the bustle along 37th Avenue and 82nd Street, and the leafy garden-apartment blocks of the historic district that give this corner of Queens its name. For everyday vascular and orthopedic care, you don't need to fight your way onto a Manhattan-bound platform. Our Forest Hills office sits just a short ride down Queens Boulevard, close enough to fold an appointment into a normal day.

We focus on the problems that quietly wear people down: aching knees that make the walk to the 74th Street–Broadway station feel longer than it should, heavy or swollen legs after a shift on your feet, varicose veins, and circulation issues that deserve a real evaluation. Many of these conditions can now be treated with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures performed on an outpatient basis, which often means smaller incisions and a quicker return to your routine than traditional surgery.

Jackson Heights is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country, and the people who live here juggle long commutes, family obligations, and work that keeps them moving. Our goal is straightforward: thoughtful, conservative care close to home, with clear explanations of your options before any decision is made.

Caring for Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights residents often juggle long shifts on Roosevelt Avenue or 37th Avenue, where standing for hours in shops and restaurants leads to aching knees and swelling legs that make the walk home or climbing stairs in garden apartments difficult. Our Forest Hills office offers minimally invasive options for joint pain and vascular concerns that let people return to their routines without extended time off work or missing family obligations in this busy, multigenerational neighborhood.

Many locals here rely on daily commutes and neighborhood errands rather than cars, so knee arthritis or circulation issues can quickly limit independence. We focus on non-surgical approaches tailored to active adults and older residents who need relief that fits between shifts on the 7 train or quick stops along 82nd Street, helping them stay mobile in the places they know best.

The dense blocks and historic district mean frequent walking on uneven sidewalks or through crowded markets, which can worsen orthopedic and vascular symptoms over time. Convenient access to our nearby office means patients can address these problems early with treatments designed to minimize downtime, so they keep participating in the everyday life that defines Jackson Heights.

Why Jackson Heights Patients Choose M&S

  • A quick ride down Queens Boulevard to Forest Hills instead of a crowded train into Manhattan
  • Easy reach from the 7, E, F, M, and R lines and the Roosevelt Avenue–74th Street hub
  • Minimally invasive, outpatient procedures that fit around work and family schedules
  • Care for the issues neighbors actually deal with: knee pain, leg swelling, varicose veins, and circulation concerns

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 Jackson Heights

By transit: 7 train from Roosevelt Avenue to 71st Avenue, then a short walk or local bus

Getting here: From Jackson Heights, our Forest Hills office is a straightforward trip down Queens Boulevard toward Austin Street; by transit, the E and F trains connect the area directly to the Forest Hills–71st Avenue station nearby. Drivers can also use the Long Island Expressway as a convenient east-west route across central Queens.

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Services for Jackson Heights

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

Jackson Heights Patients Ask

How do I get to your Forest Hills office from Jackson Heights?
It's a short trip down Queens Boulevard, and by subway the E and F lines connect Jackson Heights directly to the Forest Hills area. For most patients it's far quicker and less stressful than commuting into Manhattan for specialist care.
I have ongoing knee pain but want to avoid surgery. What are my options?
We offer non-surgical approaches to knee osteoarthritis pain, including Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that may help reduce knee pain for some patients who haven't found relief with conservative measures. We'll review your history and imaging before recommending anything, and surgery is only one of several paths we discuss.
My legs feel heavy and swollen by the end of the day. Should I be seen?
Leg swelling, aching, and visible varicose veins can be signs of venous insufficiency, which is common and treatable. We evaluate the underlying circulation and offer minimally invasive, outpatient options for many patients. It's worth an assessment rather than assuming it's just tired legs.
What is an embolization procedure, and is it surgery?
Embolization is a minimally invasive, image-guided technique performed by interventional radiology, usually through a tiny access point rather than a large incision. We use it for conditions such as knee osteoarthritis (GAE), uterine fibroids (UFE), and enlarged prostate (PAE). Most are outpatient procedures, though every case is evaluated individually.
How do I get to the Forest Hills office from near 82nd Street without driving?
The 7 train from 74th Street-Roosevelt Avenue station reaches Forest Hills-71st Avenue in minutes. From there the office at 76-55 Austin Street is a short walk or quick bus hop. Many Jackson Heights patients fold the trip into their regular commute.
Can you help with leg swelling that makes climbing stairs in our garden apartments painful?
We see this often in local residents and offer minimally invasive evaluations and treatments focused on comfort and mobility. Appointments at our Forest Hills office are scheduled to work around daily routines without requiring major schedule changes or long recoveries.

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Schedule from Jackson Heights

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

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