SERVING OAKLAND GARDENS, QUEENS

Vascular & Orthopedic Care for Oakland Gardens, Without the Trip Into Manhattan

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

If you live in Oakland Gardens, you know the rhythm of this corner of northeastern Queens: tree-lined blocks off Springfield Boulevard, the quiet of the garden apartments near Cunningham Park, and the steady hum of the Long Island Expressway carrying everyone else somewhere. When knee pain, leg swelling, or a stubborn vascular issue starts slowing you down, the last thing you want is to add a long commute into the city on top of it. Our Forest Hills office keeps specialty care close to home.

M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group brings together vascular surgery, interventional radiology, orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine under one roof. That matters for a neighborhood like Oakland Gardens, where many residents are weighing whether aching knees or heavy, swollen legs really require major surgery. A number of our treatments are minimally invasive and image-guided, performed on an outpatient basis, so you can get answers and care without a hospital stay pulling you away from family and routine.

Whether you are an active resident playing tennis at Cunningham Park, a parent managing varicose veins after years on your feet, or someone who has been told knee replacement is the only option, we are here to talk through alternatives. Our focus is on conservative, modern approaches first, with clear explanations of what may help and what to realistically expect.

Caring for Oakland Gardens

Oakland Gardens residents often manage knee discomfort from weekend walks around Cunningham Park or from standing long hours at local shops along Springfield Boulevard. Many also notice leg swelling tied to daily commutes along the Long Island Expressway or from years of active family life in the garden apartment communities. Our Forest Hills office offers same day evaluations so patients can address these issues without adding extra travel time to already busy schedules.

The neighborhood mix of working families and longtime homeowners means vascular concerns like poor circulation frequently appear alongside everyday orthopedic wear from household tasks and local errands. Minimally invasive options let people return to driving kids to school or tending small yards the same week, keeping routines intact without extended downtime or repeated trips into Manhattan.

Interventional approaches for vein and artery issues fit the practical needs of Oakland Gardens commuters who rely on quick recovery to maintain jobs and household responsibilities. Local patients value having coordinated orthopedic and vascular care nearby so one visit can cover multiple concerns instead of separate journeys across Queens.

Why Oakland Gardens Patients Choose M&S

  • A short, predictable drive down the LIE or Grand Central Parkway to Forest Hills instead of a long haul into Manhattan hospitals
  • Specialty vascular, orthopedic, and interventional radiology care in one place, so you are not bounced between offices across the borough
  • Minimally invasive, outpatient options that fit around work and family life in Oakland Gardens
  • A team comfortable discussing alternatives to knee replacement and open vein surgery before recommending anything major

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 Oakland Gardens

By transit: Local buses connect Oakland Gardens to the Forest Hills area with transfers available to subway lines.

Getting here: From Oakland Gardens, our Forest Hills office is a straightforward trip west on the Long Island Expressway or the Grand Central Parkway, then down toward the Austin Street area. Springfield Boulevard and Union Turnpike both connect you quickly to the main routes heading that way.

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Services for Oakland Gardens

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

Oakland Gardens Patients Ask

How far is the Forest Hills office from Oakland Gardens?
It is a relatively short trip across central Queens. Most Oakland Gardens residents reach our Forest Hills office by taking the Long Island Expressway or Grand Central Parkway west toward the Austin Street area, which is far quicker than commuting into Manhattan for the same specialty care.
Do I need surgery for chronic knee pain?
Not always. Many patients are candidates for non-surgical options, including Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that may help reduce knee osteoarthritis pain. We review your situation and discuss alternatives to knee replacement before recommending any major surgery.
What can be done about varicose veins and leg swelling?
We evaluate and treat varicose veins and venous insufficiency with minimally invasive, outpatient approaches. After an exam, we explain which options may be appropriate for your legs and what kind of improvement is realistic, without promising specific outcomes.
Is interventional radiology different from regular surgery?
Yes. Interventional radiology uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures through very small access points, often on an outpatient basis. Many of our embolization treatments, including those for knees, fibroids, and the prostate, fall into this category.
Can I schedule a same day visit if knee pain flares up after walking in Cunningham Park?
We hold time each day for local patients needing prompt evaluation. Call our Forest Hills office and mention your Oakland Gardens address so we can coordinate an appointment that works around your schedule without a long wait.
Is parking available at the Forest Hills office for someone driving from Oakland Gardens?
Street parking and nearby lots serve the Austin Street location. Patients coming from Springfield Boulevard or the park area usually find space within a short walk of the building during regular office hours.

Also serving nearby Queens communities

BaysideFresh MeadowsHollis HillsCunningham ParkBayside HillsBellerose

Schedule from Oakland Gardens

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

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