CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Office (212) 305-4565
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
About
Carl Herndon
Carl L. Herndon, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. He is skilled in the operative and nonoperative treatment of hip and knee injuries, including minimally invasive total joint arthroplasty (including anterior approach hip replacement), advanced techniques like robotically assisted total knee replacement, and unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement, as well as the latest approaches to managing periprosthetic joint infection and treatment of periprosthetic fracture. He also provides advanced care for hip, knee, and femur fractures and nonsurgical management for pain and arthritis.
After receiving a B.A. in communications from Northwestern University, Dr. Herndon completed medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine, in Gainesville, FL. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he also served as administrative chief resident. He completed his fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at OrthoCarolina, one of the nation’s leading independent orthopedic practices.
Throughout his training, Dr. Herndon has been active in academic research and has published numerous articles in major academic journals, including the Journal of Arthroplasty, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, and Arthroplasty Today. His research interests include health policy and access to care, periprosthetic infection and fracture repair, and patient optimization. Dr. Herndon has presented papers and presentations at national meetings and has received multiple awards for research. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Herndon is passionate about his role as an educator and mentor for residents and fellows at Columbia and continues to be actively involved in global outreach and service, including volunteer work in Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras through organizations like Global Health Outreach and Operation Walk.
Primary Specialty
Surgeon
Practice
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Gender
Male
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted
Medicare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Healthfirst, CIGNA, Affinity Health Plan, Local 1199, Fidelis Care, MVP Health Care, Magnacare (National), WellCare, UnitedHealthcare, Emblem/Hip, RiverSpring, World Trade Center Health Plan, Emblem/GHI, AETNA, VNSNY CHOICE, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Office Name
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion