
Calin S Moucha, MD
Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery
About Me
I am an experienced, board-certified, fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon, and the Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System. The Mount Sinai Health System began as a single hospital, The Jews’ Hospital, that was founded in 1852 and opened in 1855. In 1864, the hospital became formally nonsectarian and in 1866 changed its name to The Mount Sinai Hospital. Our integrated health system is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the United States.
I am very fortunate to be part of an outstanding group of doctors that make up the Leni & Peter W. May Department of Orthopaedic Surgery here at Mount Sinai. It is of no surprise to me that in the 2022 U.S. News and World Report Ranking, The Mount Sinai Hospital was rated #8 in the country for Orthopaedics!
Providing my patients with compassionate, detail-oriented, advanced medical care is my number one priority. While training as a surgeon I never forgot how to be a well-rounded physician. I enjoy taking my time with patients and trying to figure out what the best treatment plan is for each particular problem. I am always available for my patients - both before and after surgery. In many instances surgery can be avoided. When surgery is needed, I offer a wide variety of minimally invasive procedures.
My colleagues often talk about how I enjoy tackling some of the most difficult cases out there. I have an interest in complex primary and revision surgery of the hip and knee. I also have expertise and interest in the treatment of infected hip and knee implants. As a member of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) and European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) I am intimately involved with the newest methods of preventing and treating periprosthetic joint infections. When needed, I work in conjunction with other members of the Mount Sinai Hospital's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in order to provide the most comprehensive & highly specialized treatment plan.
I am a big believer in patient education preoperatively. Our center's Patient Education Center is first class! I chose to work with a top-notch team of anesthesiologists, pain management specialists, plastic surgeons, rheumatologists, cardiologists, physical therapists, physician assistants, nurses and social workers who share my philosophies on patient care. Some you will meet prior to surgery and others afterwards. We are all here to help our patients - it's what makes us happy!
Lastly, I am all about your well-being and safety. As a member of the American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) I am always on top of new developments in the field of joint replacement. I regularly review articles submitted for publication to several of the most prestigious journals in our field. Serving on the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons' (AAOS) Patient Safety Committee (4-year term ending in 2012) and the Steering Committee of the 2012 AAOS Patient Safety Summit, I am always searching for the best ways to keep you safe during the perioperative period. I cannot stress the importance of preventing avoidable complications and doing everything we can do diminish the risk of surgical site infection. I am a regular speaker on periprosthetic infection prevention and treatment at local and international meetings.
Doing research and teaching residents at Mount Sinai Hospital, one of the best orthopaedic surgery programs in the country, is one of many reasons that I make sure I always keep up with the latest advances in my field. In 2008 and 2014, my residents awarded me the Teacher of the Year Award.
Thanks to YOU, my patients, I have been voted on by my peers to be in New York Magazine's Best Doctors issues every year since 2013. I have been featured every year since 2013 in the New York Times SUPERDOCTORS issue. I have also been chosen by Castle Connolly to be on the list of Regional Top Doctors, America's Top Doctors, & Top Doctors New York Metro Area. Most recently, I was awarded a certificate from VITALS as a Most Compassionate Doctor.
Thank you, and please contact me if you think I can be of any help!
Kindly,
Calin S. Moucha, MD
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
About Me
I am an experienced, board-certified, fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon, and the Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System. The Mount Sinai Health System began as a single hospital, The Jews’ Hospital, that was founded in 1852 and opened in 1855. In 1864, the hospital became formally nonsectarian and in 1866 changed its name to The Mount Sinai Hospital. Our integrated health system is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the United States.
I am very fortunate to be part of an outstanding group of doctors that make up the Leni & Peter W. May Department of Orthopaedic Surgery here at Mount Sinai. It is of no surprise to me that in the 2022 U.S. News and World Report Ranking, The Mount Sinai Hospital was rated #8 in the country for Orthopaedics!
Providing my patients with compassionate, detail-oriented, advanced medical care is my number one priority. While training as a surgeon I never forgot how to be a well-rounded physician. I enjoy taking my time with patients and trying to figure out what the best treatment plan is for each particular problem. I am always available for my patients - both before and after surgery. In many instances surgery can be avoided. When surgery is needed, I offer a wide variety of minimally invasive procedures.
My colleagues often talk about how I enjoy tackling some of the most difficult cases out there. I have an interest in complex primary and revision surgery of the hip and knee. I also have expertise and interest in the treatment of infected hip and knee implants. As a member of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) and European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) I am intimately involved with the newest methods of preventing and treating periprosthetic joint infections. When needed, I work in conjunction with other members of the Mount Sinai Hospital's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in order to provide the most comprehensive & highly specialized treatment plan.
I am a big believer in patient education preoperatively. Our center's Patient Education Center is first class! I chose to work with a top-notch team of anesthesiologists, pain management specialists, plastic surgeons, rheumatologists, cardiologists, physical therapists, physician assistants, nurses and social workers who share my philosophies on patient care. Some you will meet prior to surgery and others afterwards. We are all here to help our patients - it's what makes us happy!
Lastly, I am all about your well-being and safety. As a member of the American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) I am always on top of new developments in the field of joint replacement. I regularly review articles submitted for publication to several of the most prestigious journals in our field. Serving on the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons' (AAOS) Patient Safety Committee (4-year term ending in 2012) and the Steering Committee of the 2012 AAOS Patient Safety Summit, I am always searching for the best ways to keep you safe during the perioperative period. I cannot stress the importance of preventing avoidable complications and doing everything we can do diminish the risk of surgical site infection. I am a regular speaker on periprosthetic infection prevention and treatment at local and international meetings.
Doing research and teaching residents at Mount Sinai Hospital, one of the best orthopaedic surgery programs in the country, is one of many reasons that I make sure I always keep up with the latest advances in my field. In 2008 and 2014, my residents awarded me the Teacher of the Year Award.
Thanks to YOU, my patients, I have been voted on by my peers to be in New York Magazine's Best Doctors issues every year since 2013. I have been featured every year since 2013 in the New York Times SUPERDOCTORS issue. I have also been chosen by Castle Connolly to be on the list of Regional Top Doctors, America's Top Doctors, & Top Doctors New York Metro Area. Most recently, I was awarded a certificate from VITALS as a Most Compassionate Doctor.
Thank you, and please contact me if you think I can be of any help!
Kindly,
Calin S. Moucha, MD
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
Clinical Focus
- Hip joint replacement
- Joint Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Video
Education
MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Locations
Insurance Information
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Publications
Selected Publications
- The statistical fragility of arthroplasty versus fixation for femoral neck fractures: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Auston R. Locke, Avanish Yendluri, John J. Corvi, John K. Cordero, Michael N. Megafu, Anya Wang, Steven J. Yacovelli, David A. Forsh, Calin S. Moucha, Paul Tornetta, Robert L. Parisien. HIP International
- Surgical Site Infection and Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Nonelective versus Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty. Uma Balachandran, Graham Sabo, Hanish Kodali, Hayley E. Raymond, Kyle Rako, Brocha Z. Stern, Calin S. Moucha, Jashvant Poeran, Brett L. Hayden. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Evaluating the Readability, Credibility, and Quality of Spanish-Language Online Educational Resources for Knee Arthroplasty: Implications for Patient Education and Health Disparities. Rodnell BusigĂł Torres, Mateo Restrepo Mejia, Juan Sebastian Arroyave, Brocha Z. Stern, Darwin D. Chen, Calin S. Moucha, Jashvant Poeran, Brett L. Hayden. Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Moucha during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting or Other Professional Services Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership
- DePuy Synthes Companies
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Moucha during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting or Other Professional Services Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership
- DePuy Synthes Companies
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.