Rego Park, Queens · New York

Expert Orthopedic
Care When It
Matters Most

Board-certified orthopedic surgery and sports medicine with over 35 years of experience. Specializing in arthroscopic procedures, joint care, and traumatic injury recovery — all with personalized, doctor-led attention.

35+
Years of Clinical Experience
4.4★
Patient Rating
3
NYC-Area Locations
ESOTE Advanced MRI
On-Site Extremity Imaging
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Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Affiliated with Northwell Health
No-Fault & Workers' Comp Accepted
Hindi, Spanish & English Services
Accepting New Patients

Comprehensive Orthopedic
Services

From minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to rehabilitation, Dr. Diwan personally oversees every stage of your care — evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

Knee Arthroscopy

Minimally invasive diagnosis and repair of meniscal tears, ligament injuries, cartilage damage, and osteoarthritis using state-of-the-art arthroscopic equipment.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Expert treatment of rotator cuff tears, glenoid labrum injuries, bursitis, and shoulder instability through advanced minimally invasive techniques.

Joint Replacement

Total hip and knee replacement surgery to restore mobility and eliminate chronic pain, using the most current prosthetic implant technology available.

Sports Injury Care

Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of ACL tears, ankle sprains, wrist injuries, and all sports-related trauma — getting you back in the game safely.

Fracture Care

Comprehensive management of acute and complex fractures, including surgical stabilization and long-term recovery planning to ensure proper healing and function.

On-Site MRI Imaging

Advanced ESOTE extremity MRI available directly at the practice for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, and feet — faster diagnosis, faster treatment.

Personal Care from
Day One to Recovery

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Dr. Laxmidhar Diwan, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Diwan personally attends to every patient from initial evaluation through diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and recovery. With over 35 years of experience, he brings deep expertise in arthroscopy, joint replacement, and complex musculoskeletal injury care.

  • Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship in Arthroscopy, New York (Stuart I. Springer, MD)
  • Affiliated with Northwell Health / Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • Specialties: Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Pediatrics
  • Languages: English, Spanish & Hindi
  • Currently accepting new patients

The Queens Arthroscopy Difference

At Queens Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine, you will never be passed off to an assistant or support staff for care decisions. Dr. Diwan believes every patient deserves direct, continuous access to their surgeon — from the first consultation to the final follow-up.

The practice specializes in traumatic extremity injuries arising from auto accidents, workers' compensation cases, and sports — with streamlined medical-legal documentation support for attorneys and insurers when needed.

State-of-the-art technology at the practice includes an on-site ESOTE advanced extremity MRI, enabling rapid, in-house diagnostic imaging without the delay of outside referrals.

ESOTE Extremity MRI
No-Fault Accepted
Workers' Comp
Most Major Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Fidelis Care NY
Se Habla Español
Hindi Language Services

Specialized in the
Full Spectrum of Injury

From weekend athletes to workers' comp cases, Dr. Diwan treats the full range of musculoskeletal conditions with precision and experience.

Knee

Meniscal Tear

Arthroscopic repair or resection for medial and lateral meniscal injuries.

Shoulder

Rotator Cuff Tear

Surgical and non-surgical management of partial and full-thickness tears.

Shoulder

Glenoid Labrum Tear

Arthroscopic Bankart and SLAP repair for shoulder instability.

Multi-Joint

Osteoarthritis

Hip, knee, and hand/wrist arthritis treated with conservative and surgical options.

Soft Tissue

Sprains & Strains

Including muscle tears and ligament injuries from sports or accidents.

Bursa

Bursitis

Diagnosis and treatment of painful bursal inflammation at the shoulder, hip, and knee.

Trauma

Auto Accident Injuries

No-fault case management with expert documentation and trial availability.

Workers' Comp

Workplace Injuries

Full workers' comp case support with fast records, reports, and legal coordination.

What Our Patients
Are Saying

★★★★★
"I highly recommend Dr. Diwan. He is an excellent doctor. I've had 3 surgeries with him over the years!"
Verified Patient · Vitals
★★★★★
"I find the staff very friendly and the doctor just a doll — caring and professional."
Verified Patient · Vitals
★★★★☆
"Dr. Diwan was great — very attentive and informative. I couldn't ask for a better doctor to perform my procedure."
Verified Patient · Google

Request an
Appointment

Dr. Diwan is currently accepting new patients. Call us or fill out the form below — our staff will contact you promptly to confirm your visit.

Practice Information

Address
6254 97th Place, Suite 2H
Rego Park, NY 11374
Phone
(718) 271-7700
Call to speak with our staff directly
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Closed Weekends
Insurance
Most major plans accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield · Fidelis Care · Liberty Mutual · No-Fault · Workers' Comp

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