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Dr. Daniel Polatsch, MD

Dr. Daniel Polatsch, MD

Hand Surgeon
210 E 64th St, Fl 5, New York, NY
4.92
“I was really impressed with the office. Everything ran on time - I was concerned, because it took me a while to do the paperwork, but they hit that sweet spot of relaxed, yet swift. Not a minute of waiting at any point, even though there were other people there. The doctor was thorough, not pushy, clearly knows his business, and has a nice demeanor - he showed me the X-ray, gave clear explanations and even drew some pictures to better illustrate what was going on. He provided me with treatment options. Relaxed and friendly staff. I would actually highly recommend him and his practice. ”
Amyliz P.September 30, 2025
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
97% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
95% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.92

Average wait time

4.67

Bedside manner

5.00
“I was really impressed with the office. Everything ran on time - I was concerned, because it took me a while to do the paperwork, but they hit that sweet spot of relaxed, yet swift. Not a minute of waiting at any point, even though there were other people there. The doctor was thorough, not pushy, clearly knows his business, and has a nice demeanor - he showed me the X-ray, gave clear explanations and even drew some pictures to better illustrate what was going on. He provided me with treatment options. Relaxed and friendly staff. I would actually highly recommend him and his practice. ”
Amyliz P.September 30, 2025
“Always a wonderful experience with Dr. Polatsch. I was seen immediately upon arrival, and every staff member I interacted with including nurses, receptionists, and assistants were courteous and professional. Dr. Polatsch was punctual, spoke with clarity, and conducted the in office procedure with skill and professionalism. Highly recommend!”
Ahyoung C.July 29, 2025

About Dr. Daniel Polatsch

Daniel Polatsch is a Manhattan-based orthopaedic hand surgeon who has been recognized as one of New York’s Top Doctors by New York Magazine, Castle Connolly, New York Times Super Doctors, and U.S. News and World Report for well over 10 consecutive years. Dr. Polatsch is the Co-Director and Co-Founder of the New York Hand and Wrist Center of Lenox and was recruited by Lenox Hill Hospital and Northwell Health to establish and build a world-renowned Hand Surgery Center. He recently completed his tenure as President of The New York Society for Surgery of the Hand (NYSSH), an honor bestowed by his peers. Dr. Polatsch is nationally and internationally known for excellence in the comprehensive management of complex hand, wrist, and elbow disorders. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is board certified in both orthopaedic surgery and hand surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from New York University and completed his internship in surgery at the New York University Elaine A. and Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center. He then completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. Polatsch underwent additional specialty training in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery through a fellowship at Harvard University’s Brigham and Women's Hospital. Owing to his expertise in sports-related elbow, wrist, and hand injuries, Dr. Polatsch has treated countless professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes across every sport, performing state-of-the-art surgical techniques that have allowed their return to sports without impairment. His patients include athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, PGA, and professional fighting (both boxing and MMA), as well as numerous celebrities and entertainers. Dr. My goal is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to each individual's unique needs. My goal is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to each individual's unique needs.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Arthritis
Pain in joint
Joint cyst
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Arthritis

Office location

Orthopaedic Institute at MEETH - Fl 5
210 E 64th St, Fl 5, New York, NY 10065
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education and training

  • Medical School - New York University, Doctor of Medicine
  • New York University Elaine A. and Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center, Internship in Surgery
  • NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • Dr. Daniel Polatsch has been recognized as New York's Top doctors by New York Magazine, Castle Connolly, New York Times Super Doctors, and U.S. News and World Report for over eight consecutive years

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1942316435

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.92
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Polatsch and his team are caring, professional, and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them.
Verified patient
Simply the best.
Verified patient
My favorite doctor !
Verified patient
I was really impressed with the office. Everything ran on time - I was concerned, because it took me a while to do the paperwork, but they hit that sweet spot of relaxed, yet swift. Not a minute of waiting at any point, even though there were other people there. The doctor was thorough, not pushy, clearly knows his business, and has a nice demeanor - he showed me the X-ray, gave clear explanations and even drew some pictures to better illustrate what was going on. He provided me with treatment options. Relaxed and friendly staff. I would actually highly recommend him and his practice.
Verified patient
Always a wonderful experience with Dr. Polatsch. I was seen immediately upon arrival, and every staff member I interacted with including nurses, receptionists, and assistants were courteous and professional. Dr. Polatsch was punctual, spoke with clarity, and conducted the in office procedure with skill and professionalism. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Awesome specialist!! Hands down
Verified patient
Dr Polatsch diagnosed and clearly explained that trigger finger caused my severe pain and treated it .I highly recommend him.
Verified patient
Everyone and everything was great!
Verified patient
Everyone was very kind, professional and thorough. I greatly appreciated it and I highly recommend Dr Polatsch. I felt I had excellent care.
Verified patient
Everyone was friendly. The doctor's assistant who saw me first was also very good. The doctor was very friendly and listened- even about my other ailments! And took care of my trigger finger and suggested other treatment if I wanted for my other issues with my fingers. All in all great experience.
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Dr. Daniel Polatsch is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Daniel Polatsch's office located?

Dr. Daniel Polatsch's office is located at 210 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065.

Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Polatsch have?

Dr. Daniel Polatsch is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Daniel Polatsch?

Dr. Daniel Polatsch frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Daniel Polatsch on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Daniel Polatsch speak?

Dr. Daniel Polatsch speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Daniel Polatsch in reviews?

62 patients have reviewed Dr. Daniel Polatsch. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.92/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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