SERVING SUNNYSIDE, QUEENS

Vascular & Orthopedic Care for Sunnyside, Queens: Relief Close to Home

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

If you live in Sunnyside, you already know the rhythm of the neighborhood: the 7 train rumbling along the elevated tracks over Queens Boulevard, the quiet brick rows of Sunnyside Gardens, and the steady walk to the shops and cafes that line Greenpoint and Skillman Avenues. When knee pain, leg swelling, or aching veins start to slow that daily walk down, you deserve specialty care that does not ask you to trek into Manhattan to find it.

M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group serves Sunnyside patients from our Forest Hills office, a short ride east along Queens Boulevard or on the 7 line. We focus on vascular surgery, interventional radiology, orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine, with an emphasis on minimally invasive, image-guided procedures that are often performed on an outpatient basis. That means many of our treatments are designed to get you back to your block, your stairs, and your routine without a long hospital stay.

Whether you are weighing alternatives to knee replacement, managing varicose veins, or looking into options for fibroids or an enlarged prostate, our team takes the time to explain what is happening and what your choices are. We treat people from across western Queens, and we want Sunnyside residents to feel like this care was built with their commute and their lives in mind.

Caring for Sunnyside

Sunnyside residents often juggle long commutes on the 7 train and errands along Greenpoint Avenue while managing knee discomfort or leg swelling that interferes with climbing stairs in walk-up buildings or strolling Sunnyside Gardens. Our Forest Hills office provides convenient access to care for these everyday issues without requiring a trip into Manhattan. Minimally invasive vein treatments and targeted orthopedic evaluations let patients return to their routines quickly, whether they work shifts in the city or care for family in the neighborhood's dense residential blocks.

Many locals in the brick row houses near Skillman Avenue experience aching veins or joint pain from standing jobs and frequent walking to cafes and markets. The short trip to our Austin Street location supports working adults who need non-surgical options that limit downtime. Procedures focused on reducing swelling and improving mobility help residents maintain independence in a neighborhood where public transit and daily movement remain central to life.

Why Sunnyside Patients Choose M&S

  • A straight shot east on Queens Boulevard or the 7 train to our Forest Hills office, with no bridge or Manhattan trip required
  • Specialty vascular and orthopedic care a few neighborhoods over, not across the river
  • Many procedures are minimally invasive and outpatient, so you can recover at home in Sunnyside
  • One practice for knee pain, vein care, and embolization options, convenient for busy western Queens schedules

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 Sunnyside

By transit: Short ride east on the 7 line or Q60 bus along Queens Boulevard

Getting here: From Sunnyside, our Forest Hills office is a straightforward trip east along Queens Boulevard, or you can take the 7 train and connect toward Forest Hills. The office sits near the Austin Street shopping area in Forest Hills.

Driving Directions

Services for Sunnyside

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

Sunnyside Patients Ask

How do I get to your office from Sunnyside?
Our Forest Hills office is a short trip east from Sunnyside, either by car along Queens Boulevard or on the 7 train connecting toward Forest Hills. The exact address and phone number are listed on this page so you can plan your visit and call ahead with any questions.
Are there alternatives to knee replacement surgery?
For some people with knee osteoarthritis, minimally invasive options such as Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) may help reduce pain without major surgery. GAE is an outpatient, image-guided procedure. Whether it is appropriate depends on your individual situation, and our team can review your history and imaging to discuss whether you may be a candidate.
What can I do about varicose veins or leg swelling?
We offer evaluation and minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins and venous insufficiency, which can cause aching, heaviness, and swelling in the legs. Many of these treatments are performed in an outpatient setting. A consultation helps determine the cause of your symptoms and which options may be a good fit for you.
Do you offer primary care for Sunnyside patients?
Primary care is offered only at our Bronx location. For Sunnyside patients, our Forest Hills office focuses on vascular care, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, knee and shoulder pain treatment, and minimally invasive embolization procedures.
Can I schedule an evaluation after my shift if knee pain flares during my walk from the 7 train stop?
Yes, our Forest Hills office accommodates later appointments for Sunnyside commuters dealing with knee or vein discomfort after work. Call to discuss availability that fits your 7 train schedule so you can address symptoms without rearranging your full day.
Do you see patients with leg swelling tied to long walks in Sunnyside Gardens?
We regularly help residents experiencing swelling from daily movement around the historic gardens and nearby streets. Our minimally invasive approaches focus on quick recovery so you can keep up with neighborhood routines without extended absences from work or family responsibilities.

Also serving nearby Queens communities

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Schedule from Sunnyside

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

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