Dr. Athar is a seasoned orthopedic surgeon and foot and ankle specialist at Complete Orthopedics in Queens and Long Island. Fellowship-trained in hip and knee reconstruction, he specializes in total hip and knee replacements for arthritis and is certified in robotics-assisted joint replacement. He also treats meniscal tears, cartilage injuries, fractures, and can manage most orthopedic issues involving the lower extremities.
As a fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Athar brings deep experience to procedures including ankle replacement, minimally invasive foot surgery, and cartilage repair. He treats ankle arthritis, bunions, foot and toe deformities, diabetic foot complications, and lower-extremity fractures. When surgery isn’t the answer, he offers non-surgical care such as bracing, orthotics, medication, and injections.