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Michael A. Cushner

Michael A. Cushner, MD

4.6 rating based on 546 ratings
(4.6/5 stars) | 20 Comments
  • Yonkers – Ridge Hill
    Ridge Hill 73 Market Street, For accurate GPS instructions, use 1 Ridge Hill Blvd, Yonkers, NY 10710
  • (914) 831-4160
  • (914) 831-4161

About the Provider

Dr. Cushner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who treats conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including traumatic injuries to the upper and lower extremities, as well as sports injuries and arthritic conditions.  He has completed specialty training in sports medicine and trained with advanced surgical procedures for the knee and shoulder.

He received a bachelor of arts degree from Duke University and a medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He then completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.  After his residency, Dr. Cushner completed a fellowship in sports medicine/ sports trauma at the South Lake Tahoe Orthopedic Institute in Northern California.

Dr. Cushner has been practicing in New York since 2001. He is a physician member of the United States Amateur Boxing Association and has served as a team physician for U.S. Snowboard Team.  He works with many local sports organizations, including the Gaelic Football Association.  Dr. Cushner has published articles and book chapters involving orthopedic injuries and surgical techniques.

He treats a variety of orthopedic conditions for adults and children, including:

  • Shoulder injuries: rotator cuff, labrum and instability
  • Knee injuries, ligament, cartilage, tendon and meniscus injury
  • Arthritic conditions of the upper and lower extremities
  • Spine, neck and back pain
  • Conditions of the foot and ankle, cartilage and tendon injuries
  • Elbow injuries and traumatic tendon injuries
  • Fractures of the upper and lower extremities
  • Hand conditions, carpal tunnel, trigger finger, fractures
  • Workers Comp injuries

 

 

Dr. Cushner’s interview on “Deep Vein Thrombosis: The Silent Killer” on News 12 Westchester can be viewed at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJfkHVuDrmo

 

 

 

Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Internship
Medical University of South Carolina
Residency
Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship
Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Institute
Board Certification
Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliation
Rye Ambulatory Surgery Center
St. John's Riverside Hospital
Yorktown Center for Specialty Surgery

Office Location (1)

  • Yonkers – Ridge Hill
    Ridge Hill 73 Market Street
    For accurate GPS instructions, use 1 Ridge Hill Blvd
    Yonkers, NY 10710
    Ph: (914) 831-4160
    Fax: (914) 831-4161
    Directions

Comments

Dr. Cushner is an outstanding and skilled doctor. see previous comment
December 8, 2018
good
December 5, 2018
Excellent! Dr. Cushner and his colleague were great!
December 3, 2018
good
November 27, 2018
Have been seeing Dr. Cushner for quite a long time and have always appreciated his care and attention to my medical concerns.
November 15, 2018
very good experience
November 14, 2018
Amazing
November 3, 2018
I encountered difficulty with a prescription for pain meds at the Pharmacy. My Provider processed an immediate request on my behalf and my prescription was ready to be picked up as soon as I got home. My sincere appreciation.
October 31, 2018
all good so far
October 31, 2018
Dr. Kushner is very friendly and professionals well as his assistants.
October 9, 2018
very very good experience
September 15, 2018
good
August 22, 2018
Dr. Cushner is the best
August 22, 2018
very knowledgeable
August 22, 2018
good
August 7, 2018
DR. CUSHNER IS A GREAT DOCTOR!! HE MADE ME FEEL COMFORTABLE AND AT EASE!
July 27, 2018
good
July 25, 2018
I've been with Dr. Cushner for almost 20 years (even before WMG) so he must be doing something right.
July 16, 2018
An amazing Dr
July 11, 2018
I have absolute confidence in Dr. Cushner. He is friendly, knows my record right away, remembers past conditions, and is an excellent physician. I have recommended him to many people.
June 27, 2018