SERVING MIDDLE VILLAGE, QUEENS

Knee, Vein, and Orthopedic Care Close to Middle Village

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

If you live in Middle Village, you already know the quiet, low-rise feel of the neighborhood: tidy blocks off Metropolitan Avenue, the green expanse of Juniper Valley Park, and the steady local rhythm around Eliot Avenue and 69th Street. When knee pain, leg swelling, or a stubborn vascular problem starts getting in the way, you shouldn't have to plan a trip into Manhattan to get specialty care. Our Forest Hills office sits just a short ride away, so the help you need stays close to home.

M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group brings vascular surgery, interventional radiology, orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine together under one roof. That means a patient walking in with arthritic knee pain, varicose veins, or symptoms of peripheral artery disease can be evaluated by specialists who focus on minimally invasive, image-guided treatment. Many of these procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, which can mean a smaller incision and a quicker return to your routine compared with traditional open surgery.

From Juniper Valley to the edges near Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village neighbors come to us looking for honest answers and treatment options that respect their time. We take the time to explain what's going on, walk through what may help, and make a plan that fits your life. No hype, no pressure, just careful care from a team that's genuinely nearby.

Caring for Middle Village

Middle Village residents who walk Juniper Valley Park trails or play weekend pickup games near 69th Road often develop knee strain or swelling that interferes with daily errands along Metropolitan Avenue. Our Forest Hills office sees these active locals and their parents, many of whom balance jobs in the area with family duties. Minimally invasive joint injections and guided procedures let them return to park paths and local shops within days instead of weeks.

Older neighbors on the quiet blocks off Eliot Avenue frequently notice leg heaviness or circulation changes that make climbing stairs or tending small gardens uncomfortable. Vascular and interventional care delivered just minutes away avoids the need for Manhattan travel. Non-surgical vein and artery treatments fit the neighborhood rhythm, allowing patients to keep their steady routines without extended downtime or hospital stays.

Working families around Christ the King and local schools appreciate same-day evaluations for sports-related tendon issues or early vascular symptoms. Because the office sits close via local roads, parents can schedule around school pickups and shift work. Precise, image-guided therapies address problems early so residents stay mobile for community events and everyday tasks in Middle Village.

Why Middle Village Patients Choose M&S

  • A short, low-stress trip from Middle Village to Forest Hills, instead of a long haul into Manhattan
  • Vascular, orthopedic, and sports medicine specialists in one practice, so you can be evaluated without bouncing between offices
  • Minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that are often performed on an outpatient basis
  • Easy to reach by car along Metropolitan or Woodhaven, or by local transit toward Forest Hills

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 Middle Village

By transit: Short ride on the M train or local bus connections to the Forest Hills area

Getting here: From Middle Village, our Forest Hills office on Austin Street is a quick trip south and east, typically reached by heading toward Metropolitan Avenue or Woodhaven Boulevard and continuing into Forest Hills. If you prefer transit, local buses and the LIRR and subway connections around Forest Hills make the office straightforward to reach without driving into the city.

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Services for Middle Village

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

Middle Village Patients Ask

How far is your office from Middle Village?
Our Forest Hills office on Austin Street is only a short ride from Middle Village, usually a quick trip south and east via Metropolitan Avenue or Woodhaven Boulevard. Many neighbors find it far more convenient than traveling into Manhattan, whether they drive or use local transit toward Forest Hills.
I have knee arthritis 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. It's typically performed on an outpatient basis. We'll evaluate your knee and explain whether you may be a candidate, along with other knee replacement alternatives that might fit your situation.
Do you treat varicose veins and leg swelling?
Yes. We care for varicose veins and venous insufficiency, which can cause aching, heaviness, and swelling in the legs. Treatment is usually minimally invasive and performed in an outpatient setting. We'll start with an evaluation to understand what's driving your symptoms before recommending a plan.
Can I get primary care at the Forest Hills office?
Primary care is offered only at our Bronx location. For patients in Middle Village, our Forest Hills office focuses on vascular care, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, knee and shoulder pain treatment, and minimally invasive embolization procedures.
How do patients from Juniper Valley Park usually reach your Forest Hills office without driving?
Many Middle Village residents take the M train from Metropolitan Avenue to nearby stops in Forest Hills, then walk or catch a short bus link to Austin Street. The route stays within Queens and avoids Manhattan transfers, making weekday or early evening visits straightforward for park neighbors.
Do you see older residents with leg swelling who live near Eliot Avenue and 69th Street?
Yes, we regularly help seniors from those blocks who notice gradual swelling or circulation changes affecting walks to local stores. Our minimally invasive evaluations and treatments are scheduled around their routines so they can return home the same day and continue their usual neighborhood activities.

Also serving nearby Queens communities

MaspethGlendaleRego ParkElmhurstRidgewoodForest Hills

Schedule from Middle Village

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

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