Mario M. Berkowitz, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon · FAAOS
- MD
- FAAOS
Sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder.
Practicing orthopedic surgery since 2001
Dr. Mario Berkowitz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in sports medicine who has been practicing since 2001. After earning his medical degree in Venezuela, he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York, followed by fellowship training in sports medicine. He has a particular interest in sports-related injuries and trauma to the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle, as well as adult joint reconstruction, and has administered more than 300 PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections. He believes in a comprehensive approach that begins with non-operative care, guiding each patient with compassion and thorough education.
Education
- Central University of Venezuela, Luiz Razetti School of Medicine (MD)
- Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center, NY
Training & Certification
- Board-certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
Specialties
- Sports medicine & sports injuries
- Arthroscopic shoulder, elbow, hip & knee surgery
- Adult joint reconstruction
- Regenerative medicine (PRP) — 300+ injections
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Conditions Treated
- ACL and ligament injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
- Cartilage and joint pain
- Sports and overuse injuries
- Arthritis of the knee and shoulder
Procedures Performed
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- ACL reconstruction
- Rotator cuff repair
- Joint injections
Conditions and procedures listed are representative and may vary by patient. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please contact our office to determine the most appropriate care for your needs.