Dr. Kevin PlancherMD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS
Sports Medicine
at Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine — New York, NY
About
Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, FAOA, FAAOS brings more than 30 years of experience to orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He holds board certification in orthopedic surgery, surgery of the hand, and orthopedic sports medicine through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. Only 36 orthopedic surgeons nationwide hold all three of those certifications simultaneously, and Dr. Plancher is among them. He also holds a Master of Public Health degree alongside his MD, reflecting a broad view of patient health.
S. S. Women's Ski Team to Zauchensee, Austria in January 2022 ahead of the Beijing Olympics. He also serves as League Physician for Major League Lacrosse and as head team physician for the Long Island Lizards. He teaches at two New York institutions as a Clinical Professor at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. He chairs the Orthopedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles in Cos Cob, Connecticut and has published research in the Journal of Arthroplasty on total knee arthroplasty and periprosthetic joint infection. Castle Connolly has named him a Top Doctor every year since 2001, and Avant-Garde Health ranked him in the top 1% of surgeons nationwide in 2024. America's Most Honored Doctors placed him in the top 5% of professionals in 2025.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Master of Public Health (MPH); Fellowship training program director through Northwell/Lenox Hill and Stamford Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Plancher right for?
Dr. Plancher suits athletes, active adults, and children with musculoskeletal injuries or conditions. Patients dealing with shoulder, knee, elbow, hand, hip, or ankle problems benefit from his broad surgical expertise. Those needing complex procedures such as ACL reconstruction, robotic knee replacement, or revision joint surgery find his experience especially relevant. His triple board certification makes him well-suited for patients whose care crosses orthopedic surgery, hand surgery, and sports medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Plancher treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions in both adults and children. His practice covers acute sports injuries, arthritis, rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, meniscus damage, fractures, and complex joint conditions requiring reconstruction or revision surgery. He also provides PRP and biologic injections for appropriate candidates.
Yes. Dr. Plancher holds three board certifications through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons: orthopedic surgery, surgery of the hand, and orthopedic sports medicine. Only 36 orthopedic surgeons nationwide simultaneously hold all three of these certifications.
Dr. Plancher performs arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair, total and partial knee replacement, robotic-assisted knee replacement, revision knee replacement, total and reverse total shoulder replacement, elbow surgery, hand surgery, and hip and foot and ankle procedures. He uses minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
Yes. Dr. Plancher serves as League Physician for Major League Lacrosse and as head team physician for the Long Island Lizards. S. Women's Ski Team ahead of the 2022 Beijing Olympics. His sports medicine background makes him a strong choice for competitive and recreational athletes alike.
Castle Connolly has named Dr. Plancher a Top Doctor every year since 2001. Avant-Garde Health ranked him in the top 1% of surgeons nationwide in 2024. America's Most Honored Doctors placed him in the top 5% of professionals in 2025.
Yes. Dr. Plancher teaches as a Clinical Professor at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine and as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. He has published research on total knee arthroplasty and periprosthetic joint infection in the Journal of Arthroplasty. He also runs a fellowship training program through Northwell/Lenox Hill and Stamford Hospital.
Dr. Plancher holds a Master of Public Health degree in addition to his MD, giving him a population-level perspective on patient health alongside his clinical expertise. His three simultaneous board certifications through the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons place him in a very small group of surgeons nationwide.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026