Northwell Health, which describes itself as the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast and serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians, has opened a new $2.36 million Northwell Orthopedics center at 244 Westchester Ave. In White Plains.
The 4,630-square-foot facility is Northwell’s third dedicated orthopedic practice in Westchester, adding to the system’s existing locations in Tarrytown and Purchase.
The new practice features nine exam rooms, on-site imaging, and offers specialized surgical and non-surgical services for adults and adolescents. Focused on musculoskeletal health, the new medical practice offers various treatments across a wide range of subspecialties, including: back, neck and spine; hand and wrist; hip and knee; shoulder and elbow; sports medicine; foot and ankle; and podiatry.
One of the treatments offered in White Plains is the Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection. In that therapy, a patient’s own blood is used to accelerate healing. A blood sample is drawn, spun in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate platelets, and then the platelets are injected often using ultrasound guidance into damaged tissues to stimulate tissue repair and reduce inflammation. The PRP therapy is designed to harness the capabilities of a patient’s own body to heal and regenerate tissue, and is described as being useful in helping to treat a range of conditions from tennis elbow to arthritis.
“This new White Plains location allows us to deliver easily accessible, comprehensive orthopedic care right here in lower Westchester,” said Brandon Erickson, chief of orthopedics at Northwell’s Phelps Hospital and regional director of orthopedics in Westchester. “Our team of fellowship-trained specialists provides expert, tailored care for every patient, from preventative and non-surgical care to complex surgical procedures and innovative biologic therapies.”
Northwell says that patients requiring surgery will have streamlined access to its Phelps and Northern Westchester hospitals, as well as the Surgical Specialty Center of Westchester in Harrison.
David Seligman, executive vice president and president Hudson Valley and Connecticut and chief integration officer for Northwell Health said, “Northwell Orthopedics in Westchester is now the fastest growing orthopedic service in this region. What we’re seeing come to life here is a beautiful space. It’s the set-up that we need to support an orthopedic practice.”
