Dr. Liana Tedesco, MD

Dr. Liana Tedesco, MD

Hand & Microsurgery Specialist
3417 Kings Hwy, 3rd Fl, Brooklyn, NY
4.78
“A wonderful doctor who found what was wrong with my wrist right away, sent me for XRays, gave me a steroid shot for pain for my sprained ligament and put me in a cast all under an hour! She is a great listener and communicator and I’m already getting better and super grateful for her help! Definitely recommending her services to everyone! The entire hospital was fantastic—super professional, friendly staff and quick, high quality service!”
Olga B.November 23, 2025
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95% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
94% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.78

Average wait time

4.69

Bedside manner

5.00
“A wonderful doctor who found what was wrong with my wrist right away, sent me for XRays, gave me a steroid shot for pain for my sprained ligament and put me in a cast all under an hour! She is a great listener and communicator and I’m already getting better and super grateful for her help! Definitely recommending her services to everyone! The entire hospital was fantastic—super professional, friendly staff and quick, high quality service!”
Olga B.November 23, 2025
“Dr. Tedesco understood my problem. Explained her recommended treatment and asked my approval. She was very respectful.”
Sharon F.October 21, 2025

About Dr. Liana Tedesco

Liana J. Tedesco, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery specializing in operative and non-operative treatments of acute and chronic hand and upper extremity conditions. She treats both adult and pediatric patients, with a special interest in the sports-related hand, wrist, and elbow injuries. Dr. Tedesco completed her medical education at Tufts University School of Medicine where she was the President of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. After medical school, Dr. Tedesco completed her residency training at the New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, serving as Chief Resident during her final year. As a chief resident, Dr. Tedesco was the recipient of the Alexander Garcia, MD Senior Resident Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery and the Robert E Carroll, MD Hand Resident Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery. Her residency training was followed by a fellowship training in hand surgery at the NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, where she obtained additional training in microsurgery and nerve repair/reconstruction. Dr. Tedesco is also an active member of the academic orthopedic community. She is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Association for Hand Surgery, the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society, and the American Orthopaedic Association, where she was elected as an emerging leader. During residency, Dr. Tedesco served as the Chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly, a position to which she was elected by her peers. Dr. Tedesco is passionate about the development of young leaders in the orthopedic community through mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.

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Popular visit reasons

Arthroscopy
Hand Problems
Hand Surgery Consultation
Proximal Humerus Fracture
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Problem
Sports Injury
Upper Extremity Dislocation
Arthroscopy
Hand Problems
Hand Surgery Consultation
Proximal Humerus Fracture

Office locations

Kings Highway (1 of 3)
3417 Kings Hwy, 3rd Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11234
NYPMG Brooklyn - Orthopedic Surgery (2 of 3)
515 6th St, 4th Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11215
NYPMG Brooklyn - Orthopedic Surgery (3 of 3)
502 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Education and training

  • Medical School - Tufts University School Of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • American Orthopaedic Association

Awards and publications

  • Hand Resident Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Senior Resident Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1861997249

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.69
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Tedesco understood my problem. Explained her recommended treatment and asked my approval. She was very respectful.
Verified patient
Amazing doctor. Very professional and knolageble.
Verified patient
Fantastic follow up. Great experience so far with hand issues.
Verified patient
The doctor is a real doctor and knows her specialty. Recommend her 100%
I had a great experience, even though the shot wasn’t so pleasant.
Verified patient
Amazing and knowledgeable!
A wonderful doctor who found what was wrong with my wrist right away, sent me for XRays, gave me a steroid shot for pain for my sprained ligament and put me in a cast all under an hour! She is a great listener and communicator and I’m already getting better and super grateful for her help! Definitely recommending her services to everyone! The entire hospital was fantastic—super professional, friendly staff and quick, high quality service!
Verified patient
Minimal wait time, very pleasant doctor, x ray in office, injection and brace given in office right away. Overall good experience.
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Very professional
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Very professional and informative
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Good doctor
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Dr. Tedesco is an attentive and patient listener. She listened to my concerns and even supervised the X ray test to ensure they were done as she wanted. Would recommend!
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Very professional
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Very easy and quick to get an appointment. Felt very well taken care of by dr tedesco and she laid out the entire plan and all possible next steps for my care.
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Dr. Liana Tedesco is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Liana Tedesco's office located?

Dr. Liana Tedesco has 3 office locations in Brooklyn, view full addresses on Dr. Tedesco's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Liana Tedesco?

Dr. Liana Tedesco frequently sees patients for Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Problem, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Liana Tedesco on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Liana Tedesco speak?

Dr. Liana Tedesco speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Liana Tedesco in reviews?

37 patients have reviewed Dr. Liana Tedesco. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.78/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.69/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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