Oswego Health Medical Practice Expands Orthopedic Services with Addition of Renowned Sports Medicine Surgeon Dr. Bradley Raphael

Oswego Health Medical Practice continues to strengthen access to advanced orthopedic care with the addition of Bradley Raphael, MD, a highly respected, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, to its Center for Orthopedic Care.

With more than 15 years of experience treating athletes, active adults, and patients with complex orthopedic conditions, Dr. Raphael brings nationally recognized expertise in sports medicine, joint preservation, arthroscopic surgery, orthobiologics and orthopedic injury care.

A native of Central New York, Dr. Raphael earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Yale University School of Medicine before completing a surgical internship at Weill Cornell New York-Presbyterian Medical Center. He went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, consistently ranked among the nation's top orthopedic hospitals, followed by an elite sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, a program known for caring for professional athletes across Major League Baseball, the NBA, NHL, and other professional sports organizations.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Raphael has served as a team physician for numerous collegiate and high school athletic programs, including Syracuse University, SUNY Oswego, Liverpool High School, Baldwinsville High School and Fayetteville-Manlius High School. During his fellowship training, he also worked alongside the medical teams of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Dr. Raphael joins an experienced orthopedic team that includes Michael Diaz, DO; Raman Dhawan, MD; Brandon Weaver, PA-C; and Helen Williams, CSCS, PA-C, further expanding Oswego Health's ability to provide comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care close to home. He will continue to serve as Director of Sports Medicine at St. Joseph's Health, where he has spent years caring for athletes at every level, from local high school and collegiate programs to professional sports organizations.

"Dr. Raphael's arrival reflects our continued commitment to bringing highly specialized care closer to home,” said Chief Medical Officer & President of Oswego Health Medical Practice, Wajeeh Sana, MD.   “His extensive experience treating athletes and active individuals, combined with his reputation throughout Central New York, strengthens our orthopedic program and provides patients with greater access to expert care right here in our community."

The Center for Orthopedic Care provides comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Whether patients are recovering from a sports injury, managing chronic joint pain, or considering surgical intervention, the orthopedic team works collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans designed to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

Services include:

• Total knee and hip joint replacement
• Sports medicine care and surgery
• Fracture and trauma care
• Hand and wrist care
• Elbow and shoulder care
• Lumbar and cervical spine care
• Non-surgical treatment options
• Comprehensive pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, including sports injury prevention programs, computerized balance assessments, strength training, pain management modalities, ultrasound therapy, and manual therapy

Dr. Raphael has also contributed extensively to orthopedic research and education throughout his career, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications, presenting at national orthopedic conferences, and serving in leadership roles within state and national orthopedic organizations. He currently serves on the Board of the New York State Orthopedic Society, was recently nominated to the Board of Councilors of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and remains actively involved in advancing orthopedic care and sports medicine research.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Raphael or a member of the orthopedic team, call 315-349-5873.