Dr. Phelan is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. His areas of interest include sports medicine and surgery of the knee and shoulder. Other areas of expertise include trauma surgery and arthroscopy.
Dr. Phelan is a native of Albany and graduated from Shaker High School. He attended Springfield College where he earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College.
Dr. Phelan completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Albany Medical Center. Following residency he completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine with Dr. Donald Fithian at the San Diego Knee and Sports Medicine Research Fellowship. He has authored several scientific papers on ACL injuries and surgery.
Dr. Phelan serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Albany Medical Center. He serves as a team physician at several local high schools and colleges including R.P.I. and Colonie Central High School.
Dr. Phelan lives in the Capital Region with his wife and three children.
Dr. Phelan sees patients at the Albany, and Latham offices.
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Education Background
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Albany Medical College - 1998
Albany Medical College - 1998
Languages Spoken
Spanish
English
Location & Hours
Capital Region Orthopedics
1367 Washington Ave Ste 200, Albany, NY 12206
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat:9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Internal Medicine
Orthopaedic Trauma
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Conditions Addressed
Osteoarthritis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Internal Derangement of Knee
Plantar Fasciitis
Spinal Stenosis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteomyelitis
Sciatica
Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Rotator cuff syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
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Procedures Performed
Neurological Testing
Knee Replacement
Hip Replacement
Shoulder Surgery
Knee Replacement
Neurological Testing
Knee Arthroscopy
Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
Wound Care
Knee Arthroscopy
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
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Insurance Accepted
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