Stuart Katchis, M.D. is a New York based orthopedic surgeon and founder of Extend Orthopedics serving patients all over the tri-state area. He is a recognized leader in the field of foot and ankle surgery with over 25 years of experience. He currently serves as Section Chief, Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery at Manhattan’s Lenox Hill Hospital, a role which he was appointed to in 1995 when the Lenox Hill Foot and Ankle Service was founded.

Dr. Katchis frequently presents on foot and ankle surgery topics, including the latest advances in surgical techniques, and has published numerous articles on related issues. He has also been involved in the successful product development of cutting-edge medical devices to treat conditions of the foot and ankle, including bunions and hammertoe.

Dr. Katchis received his medical degree at New York Medical College and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. A fellowship-trained doctor, he completed fellowships at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Hospital and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

AFFILIATIONS

Lenox Hill Hospital (New York, New York)
Section Chief, Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery

SurgiCare of Manhattan (New York, New York)

EDUCATION

New York Medical College (Valhalla, New York)
August 1982 – June 1986
Degree of Doctor of Medicine

The John Hopkins University (Baltimore, Maryland)
August 1978 – May 1982
B.A. with academic honors

BOARD CERTIFICATION

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certified June 1998

TRAINING

Balance Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (Long Beach, California)
Orthopedic Fellow, Foot and Ankle Surgery
August 1994 – March 1995

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, Ohio)
Orthopedic Fellow, Department of Orthopedics-Division of Sports Medicine
August 1993 – July 1994

Lenox Hill Hospital (New York, New York)
Resident, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
July 1988 – June 1993

Lenox Hill Hospital (New York, New York)
Intern and Resident, Department of Surgery
July 1986 – June 1988

The Children’s Hospital (Boston, Massachusetts)
Resident, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
January 1991 – July 1991

AWARDS

Top Doctors
New York Magazine
2015

New York Super Doctors
New York Times Magazine
2015

Top Doctors: New York Metro Area
Castle Connolly
2015

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
1993 – Present

American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society
1996 – Present

Hellenic Medical Society of New York
1999 – Present

American College of Sports Medicine
2003 – Present