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Biography: Dr. Stephen Johnstone, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Jackson Heights, NY. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Stephen Johnstone, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Queens.

Care Philosophy: The most important aspect of taking care of a patient is to help them understand their diagnosis and all their treatment options. We can then move forward with a team approach from the patient, the therapist, and myself to help them get back to work and activities as quickly as possible

Biography: Dr. Vandana Sood is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. She is dual board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine.Dr. Sood received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and earned a medical degree from New York Medical College. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and went on to complete fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. She has experience caring for both recreational and professional athletes, and has been a team physician for high school, collegiate and professional sports teams. She has a particular interest in running related injuries and injuries affecting female athletes.Dr. Sood's clinical practice focuses on the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, spine disorders and acute sports injuries. Her goal is to work with patients to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent future injury. By providing personalized education and a comprehensive treatment plan including detailed physical therapy and/or an exercise plan, she promotes anactive and healthy lifestyle. She is skilled in image-guided injection techniques using both fluoroscopy and ultrasound to precisely target the spine, peripheral joints, or soft tissue (tendon, bursa, nerve, muscle). This includes specialized treatments such as hyaluronic acid or PRP injections, or nerve ablations to complement the treatment plan when appropriate.

Biography: Dr. Vikas Varma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Astoria, NY. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Vikas Varma, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Queens.