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Dr. Michael Alaia, MD

Dr. Michael Alaia, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Alaia, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alaia has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from New York University in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Hospitals and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

333 E 38th St Fl 4 New York, NY 10016
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(646) 501-7223

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Alaia is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals New York, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Alaia specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Alaia's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alaia

3.6

12 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
33%
33%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Disappointed Patient – Apr 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chloe – Jun 10, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
T Snyder – Feb 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Miriam Ruiz – Nov 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Katalin V – Oct 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Connieann – Sep 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jamaica, ny – Jun 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Queens NY – Sep 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Alaia, MD is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Alaia has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated...read more

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • New York University

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Nyu Langone Health-Center For Arthritis & Autoimmunity333 E 38th St Fl 4 New York, NY 10016
1

Practice

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center13420 Jamaica Ave Jamaica, NY 11418
2

Practice

Office1999 Marcus Ave Ste 202 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

    89 Van Wyck Plz
    Jamaica, NY 11418
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    74%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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