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Kartik Pottepalem, D.O.

male doctor - New York Spine Surgery

Board Certified Sports Medicine & Board Certified in Family Medicine

Non-Operative Musculoskeletal Sports Medicine
Interventional and ultrasound-guided procedures
Orthopedic Injuries
Concussion management
Regenerative medicine

Originally from New Jersey, Kartik Pottepalem, DO, completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University before earning his medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete a Family Medicine residency at Rutgers RWJBH Somerset. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Penn Highlands Healthcare.

As a nonoperative musculoskeletal and sports medicine physician at New York Spine Specialist and NY & NJ Spine and Orthopedics he is dedicated to providing comprehensive care. Dr. Pottepalem specialize in treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including muscle strains, ligament sprains, tendon disease, joint pain, and arthritis. With extensive training in ultrasound as a diagnostic and therapeutic aid, I ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. His goal is to empower patients to take an active role in their recovery through personalized treatment plans and evidence-based therapies.

Dr. Pottepalem’s commitment to patient care goes beyond individual appointments. He recognizes the value of collaborative medicine and works closely with a network of world-renowned specialists at New York Spine Specialist and New York & New Jersey Spine and Orthopedics. This collaboration ensures patients receive comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of their health.

Education

Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship

Penn Highlands Healthcare | DuBois, Pennsylvania

Family Medicine Residency

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health | Somerville, New Jersey

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine | Stratford, New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology & Neuroscience (BA)

Rutgers University | New Brunswick, New Jersey

CLINICAL SKILLS & PROCEDURES

Joint & Soft Tissue Management

  • Diagnostic ultrasound evaluation of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries
  • Ultrasound-guided joint injections (shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, hand, ankle, foot, sacroiliac)
  • Steroid, hyaluronic acid, ketorolac injections
  • Ultrasound-guided joint aspirations
  • Ultrasound-guided bursa injections
  • Ultrasound-guided tendon injections
  • Trigger point injections
  • Sclerotherapy

Peripheral Nerve & Entrapment Interventions

  • Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel injections
  • Ultrasound-guided cubital tunnel injections
  • Nerve hydrodissection
  • Ultrasound-guided nerve block injections
  • Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release
  • Ultrasound-guided trigger finger release
  • Cryoneurolysis (Iovera)
  • Peripheral nerve stimulator placements

Regenerative & Tendon Procedures

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
  • Prolotherapy injections
  • Tenjet and Tenex procedures