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Michael Knudsen, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

MichaelLeeKnudsenMD

Orthopaedic Surgery New York, NY

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center - New York Presbyterian Hospital

Overview of Dr. Knudsen

Michael L. Knudsen, MD, is an assistant professor of clinical orthopedic surgery at Columbia University Medical Center - New York Presbyterian Hospital. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Minnesota and completed the prestigious Columbia Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship in New York City at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. His time at Columbia included physician team coverage for the New York Yankees (Major League Baseball), Rockland Boulders (Can-Am Association of Professional Baseball), and Columbia University Athletics.

During his time in Minnesota, Dr. Knudsen served as an Orthopedic Team Physician for the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club, St. Paul Saints, and the University of Minnesota / Gopher Athletics. He has authored more than a dozen peer-reviewed articles and book chapters related to various topics about shoulder, elbow, knee, and sports medicine, and has given numerous lectures nationally.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2019 - 2022
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Gustilo Research Resident Award for Best Scientific Paper University of Minnesota, 2018

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 7 Ways Exercise Makes You Happy — and How Much You Need to Improve Your Mood
    7 Ways Exercise Makes You Happy — and How Much You Need to Improve Your MoodNovember 10th, 2020
  • Hemiarthroplasty and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Conversion to Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Hemiarthroplasty and Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Conversion to Reverse Total Shoulder ArthroplastyJune 6th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations