SERVING OZONE PARK, QUEENS

Vascular & Orthopedic Care for Ozone Park, Without the Trip Into Manhattan

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

If you live in Ozone Park, you already know the rhythm of the neighborhood: the A train rumbling along the el over Liberty Avenue, the shops and roti spots near Lefferts Boulevard, and the quick hop down Cross Bay Boulevard toward Howard Beach and the water. When knee pain, leg swelling, or a vascular concern starts slowing you down, the last thing you want is a long haul into the city for care. Our Forest Hills office sits a short drive north, so Ozone Park patients can see a specialist close to home.

M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group brings together vascular surgery, interventional radiology, orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine under one roof. Many of the procedures we offer are minimally invasive and done on an outpatient basis, which means smaller incisions and, for a lot of patients, a quicker return to everyday routines. Whether you are dealing with aching knees that make the stairs to the platform harder, varicose veins, or circulation problems in your legs, there is often a treatment option short of major surgery worth discussing.

We see patients from across southwestern Queens, from Howard Beach and South Ozone Park to Richmond Hill and Woodhaven. Our goal is straightforward: listen carefully, explain your options in plain language, and help you decide what makes sense for your body and your life. No hype, no pressure, just specialist care that is genuinely within reach of your block.

Caring for Ozone Park

Ozone Park residents often balance long shifts near the airport or in local retail with family duties along Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Knee pain from constant standing or leg swelling tied to diabetes shows up regularly in this working community. Our Forest Hills office offers same-day evaluations and image-guided procedures that let patients avoid a full day off, returning to Cross Bay commutes or evening roti runs with minimal disruption.

Many here juggle construction work, caregiving, and weekend games at nearby parks. When vascular narrowing or sports strains limit mobility, travel into Manhattan adds unwanted stress. The short drive north means follow-up visits fit between bus runs and school pickups, while our non-surgical options like targeted injections support faster recovery so residents stay active in neighborhood routines without major lifestyle changes.

Seniors and shift workers in Ozone Park frequently deal with poor circulation from years on their feet. Convenient access to interventional radiology services nearby reduces the need for multiple trips or hospital stays. Procedures designed for quick healing help patients resume daily walks to local shops or family obligations along the A train corridor with less downtime and more consistency in their schedules.

Why Ozone Park Patients Choose M&S

  • A short drive up Woodhaven Boulevard to our Forest Hills office, no Manhattan commute or bridge tolls
  • Specialist vascular, orthopedic, and sports medicine care in one place, instead of bouncing between offices
  • Many procedures are minimally invasive and outpatient, so Ozone Park patients can often head home the same day
  • Easy to reach for neighbors across Howard Beach, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, and South Ozone Park

Your nearest office

76-55 Austin Street

Forest Hills, NY 11375

(718) 897-2228

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About 15 minutes by car from Ozone Park

By transit: Local bus and subway connections make the trip straightforward without needing to head into Manhattan.

Getting here: From most of Ozone Park, the simplest route is to take Woodhaven Boulevard north toward Forest Hills, where our office sits near Austin Street. Drivers coming from the Howard Beach side can also connect via the Belt Parkway to Woodhaven Boulevard heading north.

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Services for Ozone Park

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

Ozone Park Patients Ask

How far is the Forest Hills office from Ozone Park?
It is a short drive north, typically reached by heading up Woodhaven Boulevard toward Forest Hills. For most Ozone Park neighborhoods it is a far shorter trip than commuting into Manhattan, and there are no bridge tolls along the way. Travel time will vary with traffic, especially around the Woodhaven Boulevard corridor.
I have knee arthritis but want to avoid surgery. What are my options?
We offer non-surgical approaches to knee pain, including Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that may help reduce knee osteoarthritis pain for some patients. It is performed on an outpatient basis. Whether it is right for you depends on your individual situation, which is exactly what a consultation is for. We will walk you through alternatives to knee replacement and what each one involves.
What vascular conditions do you treat for Ozone Park patients?
Our vascular and interventional radiology team treats varicose veins and venous insufficiency, leg swelling, and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), among other conditions. Many of these are addressed with minimally invasive, image-guided techniques. If you are noticing leg pain, swelling, or circulation changes, a consult can help clarify what is going on and what care may help.
Do you offer primary care at the Forest Hills location?
Primary care is offered only at our Bronx office. For Ozone Park patients, the Forest Hills office focuses on vascular care, orthopedics, sports medicine, knee and shoulder pain treatment, and minimally invasive embolization procedures. If you need primary care specifically, let us know and we can point you in the right direction.
How do I get there after a late shift near the airport?
Our Forest Hills office stays open with flexible scheduling that accommodates evening arrivals. Patients from Ozone Park can use connecting buses or the A train northward, then a short transfer, keeping the whole trip under an hour even after work.
Do you handle knee issues common from standing jobs in the area?
Yes. We see many Ozone Park workers with knee strain and offer non-operative care such as guided injections and bracing. These approaches target pain while preserving work schedules, avoiding surgery when possible for faster return to daily routines.

Also serving nearby Queens communities

Howard BeachSouth Ozone ParkRichmond HillWoodhavenLindenwoodTudor Village

Schedule from Ozone Park

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

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