Southern Westchester Orthopedic Sports Medicine Joins Saint Joseph's

YONKERS, NY (January, 2024) -- Saint Joseph’s Medical Center announced today that Southern Westchester Orthopedic and Sports Medicine will become a member of Saint Joseph’s Medical Practice. With the acquisition of this practice, Saint Joseph’s Medical Center will now be performing orthopedic surgery and robotic surgery for partial knee, total knee and hip replacements using Stryker’s Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology.

Led by David Lent, MD, FAAOS and Eric Spencer, MD, FAAOS, Southern Westchester Orthopedics and Sports Medicine provides expert care for the full scope of orthopedic conditions, with specialization in sports medicine, joint replacement, hand surgery, and minimally invasive surgery. In addition to their office at 970 North Broadway in Yonkers, there is an office in Mamaroneck and Riverdale in the Bronx. To schedule an appointment or for more information call (914) 353-2506 or visit westchesterorthopedic.com.

“We are thrilled to welcome Southern Westchester Orthopedic and Sports Medicine to our growing Medical Practice. We are excited to offer this leading-edge technology to our patients because of its many advantages,” said Saint Joseph’s Medical Center President and CEO Michael J. Spicer.

The many benefits for patients of Mako™ robotic-arm assisted technology for joint replacement include personalized surgical plans based on your anatomy, reduced risk of complications and less pain and a quicker recovery than traditional joint replacements.

Dr. Lent specializes in orthopedic trauma and sports medicine and works with many local athletes. His expertise extends to joint replacement surgery, including robot-assisted total hip, total knee, and partial knee replacement. He has extensive experience in robot-assisted joint replacement surgery and is an instructor for Stryker's Mako® technology. He is a leader in minimally invasive surgery using advanced arthroscopic techniques, performing procedures such as ACL reconstruction in the knee and SLAP repair in the shoulder. Dr. Lent is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has been selected for the Castle Connolly Top Doctors List, is consistently named as a Top Doctor in the Westchester community and has been recognized in Westchester Magazine's Top Doctors list for five consecutive years.

Dr. Spencer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in joint replacement surgery and hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. His specialty includes nerve compression problems like carpal tunnel syndrome. An expert in advanced sports medicine, he treats many athletes at both the high school and collegiate level for musculoskeletal injuries such as sports-related tendinitis. He excels at surgeries such as Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology for partial knee replacement and arthroscopic knee surgery. Since 2012, Dr. Spencer has consistently been among Castle Connolly's Top Doctors for the NYC Metro Area and Westchester County. He was also voted one of the Consumer's Research Council of America's Top Surgeons and named a Top Doctor by Westchester Magazine.

About Saint Joseph’s Medical Center

Since 1888, Saint Joseph’s Medical Center has served Yonkers and the surrounding communities of Westchester nd New York City with patient-centered, quality-focused inpatient and outpatient care, including specialized programs such as orthopedics, cardiology, family medicine and geriatrics; advanced emergency treatment; state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and ambulatory surgery; inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services; and a network of primary care services serving Westchester, the Bronx and Manhattan. Its Saint Vincent’s Hospital Westchester division in Harrison offers a comprehensive range of mental health, addiction and residential programs serving Westchester and New York City. Please visit us on the web at saintjosephs.org and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter