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Steve B. Behrens, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

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Personal Statement

Dr. Steve Behrens is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with triple fellowship training in orthopedic foot and ankle, trauma and sports medicine. He specializes in disorders of the foot and ankle, traumatic injuries to the lower extremities and sports-related conditions.

Dr. Behrens' goal is to provide a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan for each patient, and he believes patient education is of paramount importance throughout the process. Utilizing his extensive orthopedic training, the latest surgical techniques, and the current research available, Dr. Behrens strives to provide the best possible medical care for his patients.

Biographical Info

Dr. Behrens earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and graduated summa cum laude. He completed his medical training at Ross University School of Medicine, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency and trauma fellowship at Brown University, one of the busiest trauma centers in the Northeast. He then completed a second fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he provided care to recreational and competitive athletes and assisted the medical staff of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins and the University of Pittsburgh. Finally, he completed a third fellowship in foot and ankle at OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute with mentorship from leaders in the field at one of the highest-regarded orthopedic practices in the United States.

Dr. Behrens has received several grants for his orthopedic research and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His research has been presented at national and international meetings in orthopedic surgery. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).

Honors and Awards

Resident of the Year, 2007 
Albert Einstein Rudin Scholar, 2003
Cornell University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Honor Society, 2000
Award for Academic Excellence in Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, 2000
Commencement Address, Cornell University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, 2000
 

Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Expertise
Sports Injury
Sports Injuries
Sports Medicine Consult
Foot Arthroscopy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Osteochondral Lesion
Repair, Ligament
Ankle Instability
Instability of Ankle
Repair of Instability of Ankle
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Injury
Turf Toe
Orthopedic Trauma
Foot Sprain
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Strain
Strain of Foot
Ankle Fracture
Foot Fracture
AVN (Avascular Necrosis of Bone)
Avascular Necrosis
Stress Fracture of Foot
Stress Fracture of Ankle
Arthritis
Ankle Replacement
Ankle Fusion
Foot Fusion
Midfoot Fusion
Fusion of Hindfoot
Flatfoot
High Foot Arch
Cavovarus Deformity of Foot
Limb Preservation/ Salvage
Limb Salvage Procedure
Limb Lengthening Procedures
Limb Lengthening
Foot Drop
Tendon Transfer of Extremity
Reconstruction of Foot
Reconstruction of Foot or Ankle
Reconstruction of Ankle
Reconstruction of Forefoot
Hallux Rigidus
Bunion Correction
Correction of Hammertoe
Metatarsalgia
Neuroma
Charcot Ankle
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Arthroscopy
Replacement, Ankle
Fusion of Ankle
Repair of Flat Feet
Repair of Flat Foot
Tendon Transfer or Transplantation
Foot Trauma
S/P Ligament Repair
H/O Ankle Fusion
S/P Reconstruction Procedure
H/O Hammer Toe Correction
Joint Pain
Languages
English
Research
Education 
  • M.D.
    Ross University School of Medicine
    2006
  • B.S.
    Cornell University
    2000
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Hospital for Special Surgery
  • Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Videos

Dr. Steve Behrens Physician Profile

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