

Carl L. Herndon, MD
Locations and Appointments
ColumbiaDoctors - 1329 W Boston Post Road
ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Insurances Accepted
Please contact the doctor's office to verify that your insurance is accepted.
- AETNA
- Affinity Health Plan
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem/GHI
- Emblem/Hip
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- Local 1199
- Magnacare (National)
- Medicare
- MVP Health Care
- RiverSpring
- UnitedHealthcare
- VNSNY CHOICE
- WellCare
- World Trade Center Health Plan
About Carl L. Herndon, MD
Carl L. Herndon, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. He is skilled in the operative and nonoperative treatment of hip and knee injuries, including minimally invasive total joint arthroplasty (including anterior approach hip replacement), advanced techniques like robotically assisted total knee replacement, and unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement, as well as the latest approaches to managing periprosthetic joint infection and treatment of periprosthetic fracture. He also provides advanced care for hip, knee, and femur fractures and nonsurgical management for pain and arthritis.
After receiving a B.A. in communications from Northwestern University, Dr. Herndon completed medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he served as administrative chief resident and won several awards for excellence. He completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction surgery at OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading independent orthopedic practices.
Dr. Herndon is active in academic research and has published numerous articles in major academic journals including the Journal of Arthroplasty, where he serves as a member of the editorial board. His research interests include health policy and access to care, periprosthetic infection and fracture repair, and patient optimization. Dr. Herndon gives presentations at national meetings on a regular basis and has received multiple awards for research. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Herndon is passionate about educating and mentoring residents and fellows at Columbia and nationally. He has also volunteered his time abroad to advance medical and surgical care in places like El Salvador, Ecuador, and Honduras. He lives in Westchester County with his wife and two young children.
Expertise
Adult Hip Arthritis
Ankle Fractures
Ankle Sprain
Anterior Approach Hip Replacement
Arthritis
Arthritis Surgery
Arthroplasty
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy of Knee
Athletic Hip Injuries
Bone and Joint Infections
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
Fracture Surgery
fractured knee
Fractures
Hip and Knee Replacement
Hip and Knee Surgery
Hip Bursitis
Hip Disorders
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Injuries
Hip Pain
Hip Problem
Hip Problems
Hip Reconstruction
Hip Replacement
Hip Surgery
Hip/Knee Surgery
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Joint Disorders
Joint Injuries
Joint Pain
Joint Reconstruction Surgery
Joint Replacement
Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint Replacements
Knee Arthritis
Knee Arthroplasty
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Injury
Knee Pain
Knee Problem
Knee Problems
Knee Reconstruction
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement For Women
Knee Surgery
Ligament Sparing Knee Replacement
Meniscus Tear
Meniscus Tears
Orthopedic Trauma
Orthoplastic Reconstruction
Patella Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fractures
Pelvis Acetabulum Fracture
Reconstructive Joint Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Revision of Joint Replacement
Robotic Surgery
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries of Female Athletes
Sports Injury
Stress Fracture of Femur
Tear of Meniscus of Knee
Total Hip Revision
Total Joint Reconstruction
Total Joint Replacement
Total Joint Surgery
Trauma
Trauma Reconstruction
Trauma Surgery
Trauma/Fracture Care
Unicondylar Knee Replacement
Education
Fellowship: OrthoCarolina
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
Education
- Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
- Fellowship: OrthoCarolina
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center