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Dr. Fred D. Cushner received his B.S. from Syracuse University and his M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina. He remained at the Medical University of South Carolina to perform his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Cushner completed his fellowship in knee reconstruction and sports medicine at the Insall Scott Kelly Institute, Beth Israel Medical Center in New York and has remained on staff. Currently, Dr. Fred D. Cushner is an attending orthopaedic surgeon at Beth Israel Medical Center, Singer Division. He is a director of the Insall Scott Kelly Institute and an associate clinical professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Cushner is active in sports medicine serving as a team physician for the New York Knickerbockers since 1993. He has been the team physician for the New York City Hawks, the XFL team the New York/New Jersey Hitmen, and has served as event chairman to the medical committee for the 1997 PGA Championship. Dr. Cushner is a member of many professional societies including Professional Team Physicians, the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons and New York Bone and Joint. He has a special interest in cartilage injuries of the knee and completed training in Sweden for cartilage reimplantation. He is also active in the area of bloodless surgery. Dr. Cushner is a frequent lecturer, author of multiple publications, and very active in clinical research.
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