Sports Medicine Specialist | Shoulder, Elbow & Knee Surgeon

Joshua B. Frank, M.D.

Tel: 203-845-2200
Fax: 203-847-1940
Practice Locations: Westport, Wilton

Education & Training

Specialty

Sports Medicine Specialist | Shoulder, Elbow & Knee Surgeon

Fellowship

Sports Medicine Fellowship, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedics Clinic; Los Angeles, CA: 2006

Residency

Executive Chief Resident – Orthopedic Surgery at New York University – Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY

Elective Trauma Rotation – Harborview Medical Center; Seattle, WA

Postgraduate

Doctor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine; Philadelphia, PA: 2001

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts, University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts And Sciences; Philadelphia, PA: 1997

Common Conditions Treated

  • Biceps Tendon Rupture
  • Calcific Tendinitis of Shoulder
  • Fracture of the Collarbone (Clavicle)
  • Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
  • Glenoid Labrum Tears
  • Hill-Sachs Lesion
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Shoulder Dislocations
  • Loose Shoulder (Multidirectional Instability)
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • SLAP Tear
  • Subacromial Bursitis
  • Joint Pain
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Inflammation of the Biceps Tendon at the Elbow
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
  • Media Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
  • Little League Elbow (Medial Apophysitis
  • Elbow Overuse Injuries
  • Throwing Injuries of the Elbow
  • Elbow Joint Pain
  • ACL Injuries in Women
  • ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear)
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
  • Patellar Tracking Disorder
  • Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis): Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
  • Quadriceps Tendon Tear
  • Meniscus Tears
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Tibial Plateau Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
  • Knee Fracture
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • Patella Tendon Rupture
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
  • Patella Fracture (Broken Knee Cap)
  • Knee Joint Pain

About Dr. Frank

Dr. Joshua Frank specializes in the orthopedic care of sports-related injuries as well as arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee. He also provides comprehensive orthopedic treatment for various conditions and traumatic injuries.

A native of the Philadelphia region, Dr. Frank completed both his undergraduate studies and his medical school training at the University of Pennsylvania. After medical school, Dr. Frank moved to New York City to complete a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at New York University – Hospital for Joint Diseases. During his residency he was elected to be an executive chief resident and completed an elective trauma rotation at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. There he handled major orthopedic injuries and learned the latest techniques in the treatment of fractures and multi-trauma.

After residency, Dr. Frank completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California. His focus was on the care of injured athletes and their return to function. Additionally, he learned advanced arthroscopic techniques as well as open reconstructive surgeries of the shoulder, knee and elbow. During his fellowship, Dr. Frank participated in the orthopedic care of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Kings, Avengers (Arena Football), Sparks (WNBA), Galaxy (MLS), Riptide (Lacrosse), USC Football, and the Anaheim Ducks. In addition, he served as a team physician for many high school and college football teams.

Throughout his training, Dr. Frank has had a focus on research. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented research at national meetings. Dr. Frank is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and maintains an academic appointment at NYU-HJD as an assistant clinical professor.

Accolades & Awards

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor (Since 2017)
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area (Since 2017)
  • Moffly Media Magazines/Fairfield County: Top Doctors (Since 2018)
  • Connecticut Magazine: Top Doctors (Since 2021)
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors (Since 2020)
  • America’s Most Honored Doctors – Top 1% (2019–2023)
  • America’s Most Honored Doctors – Top 5% (2018)
  • Vitals Patients’ Choice Award (2012–2015, 2018)
  • Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012–2013, 2015)
  • Vitals On-Time Doctor Award (2014–2015, 2018)
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll

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