Knee Pain · Shoulder Pain · No Surgery
Knee Pain or Shoulder Pain Holding You Back?
M&S helps patients explore non-surgical options for chronic knee and shoulder pain — including image-guided embolization and orthopedic care in Queens and Long Island.
Rated 5.0 on Google
Knee Pain · Shoulder Pain · No Surgery
M&S helps patients explore non-surgical options for chronic knee and shoulder pain — including image-guided embolization and orthopedic care in Queens and Long Island.
Rated 5.0 on Google
Personalized Care
A specialist who sits down and explains your options
When you come to M&S for knee or shoulder pain, you meet a board-certified specialist who reviews your own imaging with you, explains what is causing the pain, and walks through every option. We look at minimally invasive, non-surgical approaches whenever they fit your case, so you understand the plan before anything moves forward.
Board-certified specialists
Vascular, interventional & orthopedic care
Non-surgical options first
Minimally invasive approaches when they fit
Real time with your doctor
We review your imaging and explain the plan
20+
Years of Practice
Meet Your Specialist
Dr. Mehran Manouel, MD, FAAOS
Chief Medical Director
Dr. Mehran Manouel serves as the practice's chief medical director and is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than two decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, and pursued a competitive sports medicine fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Throughout his career, Dr. Manouel has cared for elite-level athletes — including former Houston Oilers, Houston Rockets, and Houston Astros players — and previously served as an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where he trained orthopedic surgery residents and interns.
Certified
Orthopedic Surgery (FAAOS)
Languages
English, Hebrew, Farsi
Specialty Focus
Sports Medicine · ACL · Rotator Cuff · Arthroscopy
Knee Pain & Shoulder Pain Care
Focused non-surgical options for chronic knee pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, and joint mobility problems.
Knee Pain Treatment
Arthritis, GAE, and non-surgical options
Shoulder Pain Treatment
Frozen shoulder, arthritis, and SAE options
GAE for Knee Pain
Knee-targeted embolization
Shoulder Embolization
Non-surgical shoulder pain option
Joint Embolization
Knee, shoulder, and other joint pain
PAD Treatment
Leg circulation and vascular care
Vascular Care
Comprehensive vascular treatment
Varicose Veins
Bulging, painful leg veins
Learn the procedure
See how knee pain relief without surgery actually works
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) treats knee osteoarthritis pain without surgery. Step through the process or watch the video.
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How GAE Works · Step 1 of 4
The problem: abnormal blood vessels
In a knee with osteoarthritis, the inflamed joint lining (the synovium) grows extra, abnormal blood vessels. That excess blood flow feeds ongoing inflammation, which is a major driver of knee pain.
Watch the Procedure
A quick look at how GAE relieves chronic knee pain without surgery.
Our Providers
Our experienced physicians and specialists delivering advanced, coordinated care.
Find care by symptom
Not sure which specialist you need?
Many patients start with a symptom, not a diagnosis. These pages connect common Queens and Long Island searches to the right vascular, orthopedic, and image-guided care paths at M&S.
Leg pain when walking
PAD, circulation testing, cold feet, and slow-healing wound warning signs.
Learn moreKnee pain alternatives
GAE, arthritis care, PRP, and non-surgical options for Queens and Long Island patients.
Learn moreVaricose veins & heavy legs
Vein evaluation for swelling, aching, bulging veins, and venous insufficiency.
Learn moreShoulder pain care
Frozen shoulder, arthritis, rotator cuff symptoms, sports injuries, and SAE options.
Learn morePopular local searches
How It Works
Guided Care, Every Step of the Way
From your first call to a pain-free recovery — a clear, four-step path with our team alongside you the whole way.
Initial Consultation
We assess your condition, review your symptoms, and build a treatment plan tailored to your goals — with time to answer every question.
Minimally Invasive Procedure
Image-guided, catheter-based treatment in our outpatient suite. No general anesthesia, no incision — conscious sedation only.
Personalized Treatment
Our specialists tailor each step to your anatomy and lifestyle, using the most current evidence-based techniques for lasting results.
Pain Relief & Recovery
Most patients walk out the same day and return to normal activities within days. We follow up to make sure recovery stays on track.
Why Choose M&S Vascular and Orthopedic Group P.C.?
Our commitment to excellence shows in our outcomes.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google by our patients
Our Locations
3 convenient locations across the New York metro area.
Insurance & Coverage
We Take Most Insurance Plans
Including Medicare, Medicaid, and most major commercial plans. Don't see yours below? There is a good chance we accept it, and our team will verify your benefits before your visit.
What Our Patients Say
Our patients rate us 5.0 on Google.
Frequently Asked Questions
What patients ask us most.
Quick answers about Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), recovery, and what to expect on procedure day. Have a question we don’t cover? Call us — we’ll talk you through it.
What is Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)?
How does GAE actually work?
Is GAE a surgery? Will I need anesthesia?
How long is recovery?
What are the risks?
Ready to Talk About Knee Pain or Shoulder Pain?
Our team can help you understand non-surgical options for chronic knee pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, and joint mobility problems.
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Proudly serving Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Flushing, Bayside, Jamaica, Elmhurst, and all of Queens, NY