Michael L. Knudsen, MD
Locations and Appointments
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic
ColumbiaDoctors - 693 White Plains Road
Insurances Accepted
Please contact the doctor's office to verify that your insurance is accepted.
- AETNA
- Affinity Health Plan
- AgeWell
- Amerigroup of New Jersey
- AmeriHealth of New Jersey
- 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
- Quality Health Management
- RiverSpring
- UnitedHealthcare
- VNSNY CHOICE
- WellCare
- Workers Compensation
- World Trade Center Health Plan
About Michael L. Knudsen, MD
Michael L. Knudsen, MD, is a board certified and established orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the operative and non-operative treatment of athletes and non-athletes with shoulder and elbow injuries, including children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. He is an expert in minimally invasive arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder and elbow, and has expertise in advanced shoulder and elbow reconstructive surgery, including shoulder replacement surgery, rotator cuff tear surgery, shoulder instability and labral tear surgery, elbow arthroscopy, and elbow ligament reconstruction and repair. Dr. Knudsen's practice leverages advanced imaging modalities to create personalized treatment plans and reconstructions for shoulder and elbow reconstructive surgery. He uses cutting-edge techniques for sports injuries such as PRP, ultrasound, and up-and-coming physical therapy and rehabilitation techniques such as blood flow restriction therapy.
After receiving a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Knudsen completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. Following residency, he completed the prestigious Columbia Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Knudsen returns to Columbia after starting his practice at the University of Minnesota and serving as team physician for the Minnesota Twins (Major League Baseball), Saint Paul Saints (AAA Major League Baseball), and the University of Minnesota (NCAA Division I College). During his training at Columbia, he served as an Assistant Team Physician for the New York Yankees (Major League Baseball), Rockland Boulders (Can-Am Association of Professional Baseball), and Columbia University Athletics. Dr. Knudsen currently serves as a Team Physician for Iona College where he cares for student athletes with shoulder and elbow injuries.
Dr. Knudsen has a passion for research and has published dozens of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on various topics related to shoulder, elbow, knee, and sports medicine surgery. Dr. Knudsen serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Reviews, Reports, and Techniques and actively reviews articles for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, and the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery among others. Dr. Knudsen's ongoing research is focused on improving patient outcomes by improving the longevity and durability of shoulder arthroplasty implants and maximizing rotator cuff repair and labral tear healing rates. He is an active and engaged member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES).
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Expertise
Adolescent Sports Injuries
Arthroscopic Debridement of Elbow
Arthroscopic Debridement of Shoulder
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy of Shoulder
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Disorder of Ligament of Shoulder
Disorder of Shoulder Joint
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Disorder
Elbow Fracture Surgery
Elbow Pain
Elbow Problem
Elbow Surgery
Golfer's Elbow
Joint Pain
Labral Tear of Shoulder
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Trauma
Osteoarthritis
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Rotator Cuff Injury
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorder
Shoulder Fracture Surgery
Shoulder Injury
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Joint Instability
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Problem
Shoulder Reconstruction
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Tendonitis
Sports Injuries
Sports Injury
Tennis Elbow
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at the Elbow
Education
Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency: University of Minnesota Medical Center
Titles & Positions
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at CUMC
Attending Physician, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
Education
- Residency: University of Minnesota Medical Center
- Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
- Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center
Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at CUMC
- Attending Physician, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery