SERVING REGO PARK, QUEENS

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

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

If you live in Rego Park, specialty care for knee pain, leg veins, or circulation problems shouldn't mean a long subway ride into the city. Our Forest Hills office sits just east along Austin Street, a short hop from the apartment blocks off Queens Boulevard and the shops around Rego Center. For neighbors near the 63rd Drive station or anywhere between Junction Boulevard and Yellowstone, getting to us is closer than most appointments you've kept downtown.

Rego Park is a neighborhood that has always valued having things nearby, from the markets along 63rd Drive to the green stretches near Flushing Meadows. We try to fit that same spirit. Many of the people we see are managing aching knees, swollen or heavy legs, varicose veins, or the leg discomfort that can come with reduced circulation, and they'd rather handle it close to home than build a whole day around a Manhattan visit. Our team focuses on vascular surgery, interventional radiology, orthopedics, and sports medicine, so a lot of what we offer can be done through minimally invasive, image-guided techniques on an outpatient basis.

Whether you're an older resident who has watched the neighborhood change over decades or a younger family settled near Queens Boulevard, the goal is the same: clear answers and treatment options that may help you stay active. We'll talk through what's going on, explain what's worth watching versus what's worth treating, and never rush you toward surgery when a less invasive path might fit.

Caring for Rego Park

Residents in Rego Park often manage knee discomfort from daily walks between apartment buildings and the shops at Rego Center or along 63rd Drive. Many work long hours commuting or standing at local stores and markets, leading to joint strain that limits time with family near the neighborhood parks. Our orthopedic and sports medicine options focus on non surgical methods that let people return to these routines without extended time away from home or work.

Circulation concerns appear frequently among older adults and longtime residents in the area who have spent years on their feet in Queens Boulevard businesses or raising families in the dense housing blocks. Minimally invasive vascular care at the nearby Forest Hills office fits their schedules by reducing recovery periods so they can keep up with errands, doctor visits, and community activities close to Junction Boulevard without major disruptions.

Younger adults and active families in Rego Park sometimes seek help for sports related knee issues from weekend play or gym routines near Yellowstone Boulevard. The practice offers approaches that avoid surgery when possible, supporting quicker returns to local parks and family responsibilities while keeping care convenient for those who prefer staying east of the city.

Why Rego Park Patients Choose M&S

  • A genuinely short trip down Austin Street from Rego Park, with no need to commute into Manhattan for specialty care
  • Convenient for neighbors near the 63rd Drive–Rego Park station and the Queens Boulevard corridor
  • Many procedures are minimally invasive and outpatient, so you can recover at home in the neighborhood
  • Vascular, orthopedic, and interventional radiology care under one roof, close to where Rego Park meets 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 8 minutes by car from Rego Park

By transit: Short subway ride on the E, F, R, or M from 63rd Drive-Rego Park station or local buses along Queens Boulevard

Getting here: From Rego Park, our Forest Hills office is a short trip east along Queens Boulevard toward Austin Street, and it's reachable on the M and R lines toward Forest Hills–71st Avenue. Drivers nearby can also reach Forest Hills easily from the Long Island Expressway and Grand Central Parkway.

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Services for Rego 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

Rego Park Patients Ask

How far is your office from Rego Park?
It's a short trip. Our Forest Hills office is just east along Austin Street, close to the Queens Boulevard corridor, so most patients coming from Rego Park reach us in only a few minutes by car or on the M or R line toward Forest Hills.
Can I avoid surgery for chronic knee pain?
Often there are options worth exploring first. For knee osteoarthritis, we offer non-surgical approaches including Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure that may help reduce knee pain for some patients. We'll review your situation and explain whether it's a reasonable fit before discussing anything more invasive.
Do you treat varicose veins and leg swelling?
Yes. We evaluate and treat varicose veins, venous insufficiency, and the heaviness or swelling that can come with poor leg circulation. Many of these treatments are minimally invasive and done on an outpatient basis, so you can head home the same day.
What should I do about leg pain or cramping when I walk?
Leg pain or cramping with walking can sometimes point to Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), a circulation problem worth evaluating. We can assess your symptoms and discuss minimally invasive options that may help. It's worth getting checked rather than assuming it's just age or fatigue.
Can I reach the Forest Hills office easily after shopping at Rego Center?
The office sits just east on Austin Street, reachable by a brief walk or quick bus ride from Rego Center. Many neighbors combine errands with appointments this way, avoiding longer trips and fitting care into regular neighborhood routines.
Do you see patients with vein issues who stand for hours at local markets or stores?
Yes, we commonly help residents with circulation concerns tied to standing jobs along 63rd Drive or Queens Boulevard. Minimally invasive options allow most people to resume work and daily tasks in the area with limited downtime.

Also serving nearby Queens communities

Forest HillsElmhurstCoronaMiddle VillageKew GardensMaspeth

Schedule from Rego Park

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

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