NewYork-Presbyterian Opens New Multispecialty Medical Group Practice in Bay Ridge

Exceptional Orthopedic Care in Your Neighborhood

NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Bay Ridge

NewYork-Presbyterian recently announced the opening of a new, innovative medical group practice in Bay Ridge, significantly expanding access to world-class orthopedic care directly within the Brooklyn community. The new facility at 502 86th Street eliminates the need for patients in South Brooklyn, Staten Island, and nearby New Jersey to travel into Manhattan to receive elite, Columbia-level expertise.

The Bay Ridge practice brings a multidisciplinary team including five Columbia Orthopedics specialists to the heart of the community, offering a seamless experience for patients seeking specialized musculoskeletal treatment.

Pediatric and Adolescent Specialists

Leading the pediatric services are two experts dedicated to the unique developmental needs of children:

• Christen M. Russo, MD
  Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
  A native Brooklynite who still lives and works in the community, Dr. Russo provides a holistic approach to pediatric care. She specializes in adolescent idopathic scoliosis, musculoskeletal trauma, and pediatric bone health.
• Samuel K. Van de Velde, MD
  Pediatric Sports Medicine & Hip, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
  Dr. Van de Velde specializes in pediatric lower limb conditions, including complex hip disorders in children and young adults.

Sports Medicine and Hand Surgery

For athletes and active individuals, the practice features top-tier sports medicine and upper extremity specialists:

• Hasani W. Swindell, MD
  Sports Medicine, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
  Dr. Swindell, is fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, joint preservation and cartilage restoration of the knee, shoulder and hip. He provides care to everyone from the weekend warrior, to the most competitive athletes using the most up-to-date, minimally-invasive surgical and non-surgical treatments. 
• Liana J. Tedesco, MD
  Hand & Upper Extremity, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
  Bringing expert hand and upper extremity surgical care to the facility, addressing everything from trauma to chronic conditions of the hand and wrist.
• Jessica M. Tsao, MD
  Primary Care Sports Medicine, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
  A primary care sports medicine physician, Dr. Tsao focuses on the non-operative management of both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries to keep local athletes in the game.

Comprehensive, Coordinated Care

Beyond orthopedics, the 502 86th Street location offers a broad range of specialties, including cardiology, digestive health, and OB/GYN, alongside on-site diagnostics like imaging and laboratory testing.

In a press release, Dr. Purvi Shah, senior vice president and chief clinical officer of the ambulatory network at NewYork-Presbyterian said: "This new practice reflects our commitment to meeting patients where they are." Adding, by integrating these world-class providers into the local fabric of Bay Ridge, NewYork-Presbyterian ensures that high-quality, coordinated care is always within reach.

To learn more or schedule an appointment with a Columbia Orthopedics specialist in Bay Ridge, visit https://www.nyp.org/locations/brooklyn/medical-group/502-86th-street.