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Richard M. Seldes, MD

AboutDr. Seldes

  • Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Director, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital, Northwell Health System

Dr. Seldes is an expert in arthroscopic surgery and total joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder. He has done research and given lectures on the anatomy of the hip labrum and does a high volume of hip arthroscopic surgery. He completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery for total joint replacements of the hip, knee,and shoulder and does a high volume of total joint replacement surgery. Dr Seldes treats every patient like they are a member of his family. Patients will receive the utmost respect, professionalism and compassion from Dr. Seldes and his staff.

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    Orthopedic Richard Seldes is the best knee replacement surgeon .He very professional from before beginning to the end. He make sure, if you have a knee replacement surgery which by the way... Read more

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    I had an ACL replacement 9 years ago. I thank Dr. Seldes for his skill and professionalism throughout the process. I have absolutely no issues and honestly it feels great. I walk a great... Read more

    Robert Mcdonald

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    I'm walking my dog a day after knee replacement surgery. Thank you Dr. Seldes!! Read more

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    I had 6 month post-op follow up from right hip replacement. I feel great! Thank you Dr. Seldes and the crew. Read more

    Stacey Zarzuela

LIJ Forest Hills gets robot for orthopedic surgeries
Dr. Seldes leads the orthopedic robotic program at LIJ Forest Hills

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With over 1100 citations of his articles, Dr. Seldes now ranks in the top 15% among his peers on Doximity.

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  • ISHA - The Hip Presevation Society
  • American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons