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Dr. Alexis Colvin, MD

Bio

Dr. Alexis Chiang Colvin is an Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in the Leni and Peter W. May Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Colvin is a graduate of Princeton University and received her medical degree from Mount Sinai. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. During her residency, Dr. Colvin was selected for one of the most prestigious Sports Medicine Fellowships in the country at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA. While in Pittsburgh, Dr. Colvin cared for professional athletes, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins, collegiate athletes at the University of Pittsburgh, and numerous other collegiate and high school athletes. After her fellowship, Dr. Colvin pursued additional training in the field of hip arthroscopy. One of few women in the field, Dr. Colvin specializes in the! surgical treatment of knee, shoulder, and hip disorders. Dr. Colvin has authored numerous scientific publications and has presented both at national and international meetings on sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery.

Dr Colvin is a board certified orthopaedic surgeron and memeber of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America and International Society for Hip Arthroscopy

Dr Colvin serves as a United States Tennis Association physician during the U.S. Open, providing orthopaedic care to elite professional tennis players.

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  • The Mount Sinai Medical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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  • Alexis Colvin, MD
    Alexis Colvin, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    How do I know if I need an MRI of my knee after an injury?

    If you have injured your knee, an orthopedist will usually get x-rays first to make sure that you have not fractured the bone and to make sure that the bones of your knee are in the correct position. The x-rays also help to determine whether you have any arthritis. The MRI is helpful in evaluating

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  • Alexis Colvin, MD
    Alexis Colvin, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    How do I know when to see a doctor after a knee injury?

    There are several instances in which you should see an orthopedist after a knee injury. First, if you are having pain which you did not previously have, that may signal a torn meniscus, cartilage injury, or ligament tear. Also, swelling is often a sign of a knee problem. Finally, if you have not

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  • Alexis Colvin, MD
    Alexis Colvin, MD of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    What is hip arthroscopy?

    Arthroscopy of the hip is minimally invasive surgery performed by inserting a camera (the arthroscope) through a small incision to visualize the inside of the hip. Another small incision is made which allows the surgeon to move instruments in and out of the hip. Hip arthroscopy is typically performed

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