Dr. Mark Pruzansky, MD
Hand Surgeon
617.9 mi · 975 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028
At a glance
4.74 stars (34 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 7 insurances
Aetna, Alliant Health Plans, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
Works at HandSport Surgery Institute
4.74
34 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.3
Recent reviews
I really like the doctor. I think he is the most thoughtful, thorough, and well rounded orthopedist I have seen. I have had my fears and doubts about surgery, but I am sure he will do an excellent job. However, dealing with the office and scheduling has been difficult. Just making appointments can be challenging, and the waits are often very long. If it were easier to see the doctor, I would be an easier patient to care for. The whole process has been frustrating the longer I have been a patient there.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The doctor himself is great. He is very knowledgeable, caring, and seems to have a well- rounded, informative approach to treatment. Not just a quick in and out, and throw you on your well. His physician's assistant and x-ray technician also have great bed-side manners as well. The front staff, however leave a little to be desired sometimes with their etiquette and patience in the wait room, on the phone, and scheduling. They can be a bit pushy and bristly, at times rude. This is in contrast to the doctor. Perhaps they are overwhelmed by their work load but they act this way even in less busy moments as well.
May 25, 2015Initials hidden
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Bursitis
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Arthritis
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Bursitis
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Arthritis
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
More about Dr. Mark Pruzansky, MD
Dr. Mark Pruzansky holds three Board certifications in hand surgery, orthopaedic sports medicine, and orthopaedic surgery. He specializes in hand and microsurgery, as well as arthroscopic, endoscopic, and reconstructive surgery of the upper extremity. Dr. Pruzansky graduated with Honors from both Columbia College and the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and Orthopaedic Program in New York. As a hand surgery fellow in San Francisco, where he was certified in microsurgery and he studied under one of the country's most renowned pioneers of joint replacements for arthritic fingers and wrists. As a hand surgery fellow in New Orleans, Dr. Pruzansky studied with one of the Fathers of adult reconstructive hand and wrist surgery, who was also a founder of congenital deformities surgery. He then furthered his study of sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute in Van Nuys. His clinical and laboratory investigations of joint mechanics and abnormalities from the sternum, to the elbow, to the wrist, and hand, have added dramatically to patients' mobility and form.
Dr. Pruzansky takes care of athletes of all levels of ability. Unique office videos enhance patient education. He was cited in "Best Doctors in New York, New York Magazine, June 2008." He is on the faculty of the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. He lectures to medical students and physicians, locally and nationally.
Dr. Pruzansky is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, the New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Orthopaedic Research Society, and has published numerous scientific articles on hand surgery and sports injuries.
His clinical interests include complex arthroscopic wrist ligament surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, arthritis and fracture surgery of the hand, wrist, elbow, congenital hand deformities, contracture and tennis elbow surgery.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
The Mount Sinai Hospital, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
The Mount Sinai Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
Southern Baptist Hospital, Fellowship in Hand Surgery
Presbyterian Hospital, Fellowship in Hand Surgery
Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Practice
HandSport Surgery Institute
Affiliation
Lenox Hill Hospital
The Mount Sinai Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Surgery of the Hand (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Professional memberships
Orthopaedic Research Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand
New York Society for Surgery of the Hand
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Listed in New York Magazine’s “Best Doctors” 2008 issue under “Hand Surgery”
Listed in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors: New York Metro Area 14th Edition book under “Hand Surgery”
Pruzansky ME. A primate model for the evaluation of tendon adhesions. J Surg Res 1987 Mar; 42(3): 273-6.
Pruzansky ME, Arnold L. Delayed union of fractures of the trapezoid and body of the hamate. Orthop Rev 1987 Sep; 16(9): 624-8.
Pruzansky ME, Pugh J, Siffert RS. Deterioration of trapeziometacarpal arthritis due to trigger thumb: a biomechanical evaluation. Mt Sinai J Med 1990 Jan; 57(1): 30-3
Pruzansky ME, Kelly M, Weinberg H. Latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap for elbow extension. J Surg Oncol 1991 May; 47(1): 62-6.
Pruzansky ME, Levy RN. Orthopaedic complications. In: Cohen W, editor. Complications of Pregnancy, ed 5. Philadelphia, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; 2000. pp581-90.
Pruzansky ME. Chapman M, editor. Orthopaedic Surgery Stenosing tenosynovitis and epicondylitis. Philadelphia, JB Lippincott; 2001. pp1515-31.
Pruzansky ME. Compression of the radial branch of the median nerve due to an anomalous muscle belly of the first lumbrical in a child. Mt Sinai J Med 2004 Sep; 71(4): 285-6.
Shah AK, Pruzansky ME. Ruptured biceps brachii short head muscle belly: a case report. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2004 Sept-Oct; 13(5): 562-5.
Qureshi SA, Shah AK, Pruzansky ME. Using the semitendinosus tendon to stabilize sternoclavicular joints in a patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: a case report. Am J Orthop 2005 Jul; 34(7): 315-8.
Pruzansky M, Gantsoudes G, Watters N. Late Surgical Results of Reattachment to Bone in Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis. . Am J Orth 38 2009;: 295 – 99.
Lipira A, Kasukurthi R, Ray W, Pruzansky M, Mackinnon S. Intraneural synovial sarcoma of the median nerve: Case report and review of the literature.. Rare Tumors 2 2010; e32: 88-90.
Pruzansky ME, Remer S. Abscesses of the hand associated with otopharyngeal infections in children. J Hand Surg 1986 Nov; 11(6): 844-6.
Listed in U.S. News & World Report Top Doctors 2014
Listed in New York Super Doctors 2013
The Mount Sinai Medical Center certificate for commitment to excellence in Patient care, September, 2009
Member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Background
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Yiddish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1518072834
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.74
Wait time
4.31
Bedside manner
4.75
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Always a great and pleasant experience. Professional and courteous staff and very easy going and thorough doctor..
May 7, 2015Sudesh R.Verified patient
Doctor was great and seemed knowledgable. Office staff was just ok - not overly friendly.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Nice guy, quickly in and out once in the examination room
June 18, 2015David B.Verified patient
I really like the doctor. I think he is the most thoughtful, thorough, and well rounded orthopedist I have seen. I have had my fears and doubts about surgery, but I am sure he will do an excellent job. However, dealing with the office and scheduling has been difficult. Just making appointments can be challenging, and the waits are often very long. If it were easier to see the doctor, I would be an easier patient to care for. The whole process has been frustrating the longer I have been a patient there.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
There was a very long wait this visit which made me late to work, after having taken time out to schedule in the first place. I spent nearly three times as long in the waiting room as I did in the exam room, and only 5-10 minutes with the doctor. The doctor gave me an unfortunate prognosis, (not hid fault, of course, he's there to help.) and didn't really offer me any alternative or conservative treatment options or routes to solutions besides surgery, unfortunately. Upon further thought after my appointment, I found this odd. It may be that there is already simply too much damage done, but traditionally with my type of condition, alternative therapies are tried first. He did offer that I contact him with any questions, so I am going to do so.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The doctor and his team were very accomodating, helpful, courteous and thorough. I did not have the use of my right hand because of the injury I needed to have treated and a member of his office staff sat with me and filled out all my paperwork. The doctor explained all my options and visually demonstrated to me the issue and how to best resolve it. I later called the office to reschedule a surgery date and the doctor himself got on the phone to schedule a follow-up in the interim. Very hands-on work from everyone from the doctor down to his office staff. I am extremely pleased thus far with my experience.
April 13, 2015Willie F.Verified patient
A gentlemen and a scholar. In this day and age with what Doctors are put through with time constraints he made sure he answered all of my questions and I did not feel rushed. He is an excellent doctor happy to have found him.
More than 1 year agoRita M.Verified patient
This guy dropped tons of F-bombs on his staff before and during treating me. He was fine with me but really awful to his assistants.
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The doctor himself is great. He is very knowledgeable, caring, and seems to have a well- rounded, informative approach to treatment. Not just a quick in and out, and throw you on your well. His physician's assistant and x-ray technician also have great bed-side manners as well. The front staff, however leave a little to be desired sometimes with their etiquette and patience in the wait room, on the phone, and scheduling. They can be a bit pushy and bristly, at times rude. This is in contrast to the doctor. Perhaps they are overwhelmed by their work load but they act this way even in less busy moments as well.
May 25, 2015Initials hidden
Excellent doctor!
More than 1 year agoSerhii K.Verified patient
This was one of those rare occasions where I arrived at the office and was treated with great kindness and professionalism by everyone in his staff.
He had a PA see me before he came in and she was thorough. Then, when he came in to examine me, he was very thorough as well, very kind and seemed to really know his stuff.
One specific that really pleased me was that he did not want to just look at the report from the MRI. He insisted I brought the images so that he could take a look and see if they missed something in the diagnosis.
May 14, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Pruzansky, is a great doctor. He is thorough, takes time to address all your concerns, and has great bedside manners. I wish he was my Dr. for everything. His staff is also very efficient and courteous.
May 6, 2015Jennifer K.Verified patient
Very nice staff
April 27, 2015Nicholas T.Verified patient
Professional. Thorough. Kind. I was impressed.
February 10, 2015Initials hidden
I have been treated by Dr. Pruzansky a few times for various sports related injuries from finger fractures to arm sprains. Each time I was warmly greeted by the staff and ushered promptly into an exam room. Dr. Pruzansky thoroughly reviewed my injuries going over the xrays and physical findings. He answered all my questions and took excellent care of my fingers and arm. It's a class act operation with first class service.
More than 1 year agoJG
I have to say that finding this practice with Dr. Pruzansky at Handsport was very lucky on my part. Dr. Pruzansky and his staff are very friendly, helpful and accommodating. I have had 2 surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands and I am very satisfied with the results. Very professional.
More than 1 year agoBP
Upon my arrival I was greeted warmly by staff and attended to quickly. The Dr. Was attentive to what I was saying and addressed my needs efficiently.
December 18, 2014Celso L.Verified patient
Good was treated well .
More than 1 year agoMaritza R.Verified patient
Dr. Pruzansky seemed very knowledge about the hand, tendons, nerves, etc. Liked him a lot, didn't seem to rush and went over everything with me.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr, Pruzansky assessed my conditon and made a recommendation for PT to treat same.
His office staff was efficient and helpful.
My current insurance carrier is out of network and the office was willing to accept my insurance (time will tell if this turns out to be good).
December 23, 2014Initials hidden
My visit was professional, Dr. Pruzanksky is very friendly and approachable. Very clean office. They truly get you in & out. I had 3 surgeries. Removal of a cyst & nerve compression in both arms bilateral neuropathy.
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Which hospital is Dr. Mark Pruzansky affiliated with?
Dr. Mark Pruzansky is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital and The Mount Sinai Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Mark Pruzansky work with?
Dr. Mark Pruzansky works with HandSport Surgery Institute.
Where is Dr. Mark Pruzansky's office located?
Dr. Mark Pruzansky's office is located at 975 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Pruzansky have?
Dr. Mark Pruzansky is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand (Orthopaedic Surgery), and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mark Pruzansky?
Dr. Mark Pruzansky frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mark Pruzansky on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Mark Pruzansky speak?
Dr. Mark Pruzansky speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Yiddish.
How do patients rate Dr. Mark Pruzansky in reviews?
34 patients have reviewed Dr. Mark Pruzansky. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.74/5. They have a 4.75/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.31/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.