Specializing in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy of the Knee and Shoulder
Dr. Salvatore J. Sclafani is a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon. He earned his undergraduate degree from Drew University, followed by his medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, New York. During his time in medical school, Dr. Sclafani was initiated into the Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society and graduated with magna cum laude honors.
After graduating from medical school, Dr. Sclafani completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training at Northwell Health in Long Island, New York. To further his orthopaedic surgery training, Dr. Sclafani completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a part of the program, he developed skills in state-of-the-art techniques for open and arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery. Dr. Sclafani also worked as an assistant team physician for the New Orleans Saints NFL team and New Orleans Pelicans NBA team.
Dr. Sclafani has a passion for helping people of all ages return to the activities they love. He enjoys educating his patients on their injury/condition, discussing the various treatment options, and developing an individualized treatment plan for each patient.
Dr. Sclafani specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder.
Dr. Salvatore J. Sclafani is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder. He completed his medical degree at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and pursued advanced fellowship training in sports medicine following his orthopaedic surgery training.
Dr. Sclafani believes in patient-centered care and works closely with patients to understand their goals, explain treatment options, and develop personalized plans focused on restoring function and helping patients return to the activities they enjoy.
Patients appreciate his approachable style, commitment to communication, and focus on achieving the best possible outcomes through individualized care.
If you have a knee or shoulder injury that is affecting your ability to work, exercise, or participate in sports, a sports medicine evaluation may help determine the best treatment plan.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses small incisions and specialized instruments to diagnose and treat joint conditions.
No. Treatment recommendations depend on the specific injury, severity of symptoms, and individual patient goals.
Dr. Sclafani specializes in sports medicine and the treatment of knee and shoulder injuries.
Your physician will review your symptoms, medical history, and any available imaging before discussing treatment options tailored to your condition.
