Sports Medicine in Commack, NY
When a sports injury sidelines you, Dr. Michael Sileo provides expert orthopedic and sports medicine care at his Commack office. Dual board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in both orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, Dr. Sileo treats competitive and recreational athletes across Long Island for shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, and ankle injuries — with a focus on minimally invasive treatment and a safe return to activity.
Meet Dr. Michael J. Sileo
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Dr. Sileo specializes in the arthroscopic and minimally invasive treatment of sports injuries, with broad experience across both operative and non-operative orthopedics. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, where he served as an assistant team orthopedist for the New York Jets, New York Islanders, Hofstra University, and Hunter College. Today he directs the Division of Sports Medicine at St. Charles Hospital and has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in the New York metro area every year since 2019.
Sports Injuries We Treat
Dr. Sileo evaluates and treats the full range of sports-related orthopedic injuries. Shoulder injuries are common in throwing and overhead athletes, including rotator cuff tears, labral tears, and instability — read more about rotator cuff pain and treatment and the broader range of shoulder conditions he treats. Knee injuries like ACL and meniscus tears are frequent in sports with sudden stops and pivots, and he also treats hip injuries, including labral tears, along with elbow and ankle injuries, fractures, sprains, strains, and overuse conditions such as tendinitis and stress fractures. Explore his full range of sports medicine services.
Regenerative and Biological Treatment Options
For some sports injuries, Dr. Sileo offers regenerative approaches that use the body’s own healing capacity to support recovery. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and other biological treatments can be used alongside physical therapy and traditional care to help address tendon, ligament, and cartilage injuries. These options aren’t right for every injury, but for the right candidate they can be a valuable part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Learn more about his biological treatments.
Acute vs. Chronic Sports Injuries
Sports injuries generally fall into two categories, and knowing which you’re dealing with shapes treatment. An acute injury happens suddenly — a fall, a collision, or a quick pivot that causes immediate pain, swelling, or a “pop.” Sprains, fractures, and ACL tears often start this way and need prompt evaluation. A chronic injury builds gradually from repetitive strain, with symptoms that worsen over time; tendinitis and stress fractures are common examples. Whichever type you have, early evaluation helps prevent a minor problem from becoming a season-ending one.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases you can schedule directly, though some insurance plans require a referral. Check with your plan, or call the office at (631) 689-4189 and the staff will help you confirm what you need.
Dr. Sileo treats shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, and ankle injuries — including rotator cuff and labral tears, ACL and meniscus tears, sprains, fractures, tendinitis, and stress fractures — using both non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) uses a concentrated sample of your own blood to support healing in certain tendon, ligament, and cartilage injuries. Whether it’s appropriate depends on your specific injury, and Dr. Sileo can advise during an evaluation.
Not necessarily. Many sports injuries respond well to physical therapy, activity modification, and injections. Surgery is considered when conservative care doesn’t provide relief or the injury is severe, and Dr. Sileo favors minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques whenever possible.
The office is at 312A Commack Rd, Commack, NY 11725, with a second location in East Setauket. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
When to See a Sports Medicine Doctor in Commack
Make an appointment if you have pain that persists despite rest, noticeable swelling, weakness, or an inability to bear weight or use the joint normally. These can signal damage to muscle, tendon, ligament, or bone that benefits from a professional evaluation. Treatment may range from physical therapy and activity modification to injections or, when necessary, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery — tailored to your injury, sport, and recovery goals.
Dr. Sileo sees patients at 312A Commack Rd, Commack, NY 11725, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The practice accepts a wide range of plans, including Workers’ Compensation, No-Fault, NYSHIP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BCBS Federal, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, Aetna, Humana, Wellcare, Cigna, GHI/Emblem, 1199, and Medicare. If you were hurt in an accident, learn more about his no-fault orthopedic care in Commack.
Don’t let a sports injury keep you on the sidelines. Call (631) 689-4189 or schedule an appointment online to see Dr. Michael Sileo at his Commack office.
Our Locations
East Setauket Location
6 Technology Drive, Suite 100, East Setauket, NY 11733
Commack Location
500 Commack Road, Commack, NY 11725