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Dr. Answorth Allen, MD

Dr. Answorth Allen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Answorth Allen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Allen has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery and Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021

Make an Appointment

(212) 606-1447

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Allen is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Allen specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Allen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Allen

3.9

51 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna – Jun 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lynn Crozier – Jul 13, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Jun 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
JEFFREY LOVERING – Sep 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jess G – Oct 19, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kim Chilton in Southold, NY – Feb 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Salmons in New York, NY – Nov 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
NJ – Oct 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Andrea in New York, NY – May 26, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
B Miles in Plainview – Apr 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Larry Spielfogel in New York NY – Mar 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Answorth Allen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Allen has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from CORNELL UNIVERSITY / NEW YORK STATE...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Cornell University / New York State Statutory Colleges

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Hospital for Special Surgery535 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
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Hospital for Special Surgery West Side Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC610 W 58th St New York, NY 10019
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Anne M. Kelly MD PC333 Earle Ovington Blvd Uniondale, NY 11553
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Office535 E 71st St # 116 New York, NY 10021
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

    3557 Embassy Pkwy
    Akron, OH 44333
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mather Hospital

    75 N Country Rd
    Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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