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Neil Farrell Watnik

Neil Farrell Watnik, MD

4.7216 ratings, 22 reviews

Orthopedic SurgerySports Medicine

Catholic Health Physician Partners
Accepting New Patients
Video Visits
Need help scheduling? Call 516-325-7310

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Orthopedics & Joint Replacement, Ambulatory Care at East Hills, Suite 115
  2. Orthopedics & Joint Replacement, Garden City

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: NYU Langone Medical Center - Hospital for Joint Diseases, Sports/ Arthroscopy, 1992
  • Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991
  • Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, General Surgery, 1988
  • Internship: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, General Surgery, 1987
  • Medical School: New York Medical College, 1986

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011
  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994

Insurance

Before your appointment, please confirm with your insurance company that this provider accepts your insurance.
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Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

216 ratings, 22 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dr. was thorough, options given & explained. [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Stellar care! Cannot say enough about the doctor and his staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    I absolutely love Dr. Watnik!!! He is super knowledgeable, super informative, and super pleasant. Both me and my son have utilized his services many times!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Overall a very positive experience I was impressed by all people involved in my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    All good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Treated my pain accordingly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr. Watnik was extremely thorough explained everything in detail and was extremely kind and understanding my questions that were answered thank you My shoulder feels pretty good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. Watnik has always been an exemplar of what a physician should be, going beyond what is required of him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Dr Watnik is a fine Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2025

    Muy buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    The doctor was very nice and he listened to my concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Very professional and competent in their discipline.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Everything went well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Dr. Watnik is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Dr Watnik is very easy to talk to, he has a nice bed side manner. Very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Always helpful, competent, easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Best