About Dr. Alfandre
Dr. James Alfandre is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced training in sports medicine. He provides comprehensive orthopedic care and has expertise in arthroscopic treatment of knee and shoulder disorders.
Raised in Westchester County, Dr. Alfandre earned his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany in 1990 and received his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse in 1994. He completed his internship and residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1999, followed by a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation in Columbus, Georgia.
Dr. Alfandre maintains a broad orthopedic practice with a focus on sports medicine. He has served as a team physician for various athletic organizations and holds active membership in the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. His specialized training includes the use of arthroscopy for managing common conditions of the knee and shoulder.
Experience & Resources
Education
Medical School
SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse in 1994.
Internship
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fellowship
Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation in Colombus, Georgia
Residency
Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1999
Board Certifications
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
Patient Resources
- ACL Packet
- Cortisone Injection: What to Expect
- Nutrition Resources to Support Surgical Recovery
- Post OP ACL Exercises
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines for ACL Reconstruction
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines for Labral Repair/SLAP Repairs
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines for Meniscus Repairs
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines for Meniscus Repairs, ODC Repairs, and Microfracture
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines for Meniscectomy
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines for RTC Repairs
- Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines for TOTAL SHOULDER/REVERSE TOTAL SHOULDER
Affiliations
- Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center
- St. Peter’s Hospital
- Samaritan Hospital
- Everett Road Ambulatory Surgery Center
- OrthoNY Surgical Suites
Dr. Alfandre’s Reviews
Dr. Alfandre is nice, listened to my concerns, spoke to me professionally and made me feel at ease. Ive seen him a few times and he is very approachable.
Jenny Garneau
April 23rd 2026
Jenny Garneau
April 23rd 2026
I’m a patient of Dr. Alfondre I saw him for a problem with my shoulder, after exray and exam I had a cortisone shot and what a relief, very respectful of my …
nancy myers
April 23rd 2026
nancy myers
April 23rd 2026
Dr Alfandre understood my concerns and gave me options to address my shoulder pain.
Sharon L Scofield
April 11th 2026
Sharon L Scofield
April 11th 2026
Dr Alfandre is absolutely amazing. Great sense of humor, professional bedside manner and very informative with care plan and options. Would certainly recommend.
Freedom Ooo
April 9th 2026
Freedom Ooo
April 9th 2026
Excellent visit. Timely. MD shared information and options
Diane Martin-Widenor
March 24th 2026
Diane Martin-Widenor
March 24th 2026
Excellent practice
N C
February 24th 2026
N C
February 24th 2026
I love Dr. Alfandre he is very concerned for your problem and a very upbeat person. My shoulder replacement is still doing great after 5 years.
joanne
February 15th 2026
joanne
February 15th 2026
This my second shoulder surgery that Dr. Alfandre performed. Although it has only been a couple of days I have great confidence the final results will be as good as my first …
Carole Luther
February 1st 2026
Carole Luther
February 1st 2026
Great experience! In and out in less than 25 min. Received very personable and thorough care from Dr. Alfandre – examination, diagnosis, treatment and plan of action. Boom! Five stars!
Frank McLoughlin
January 17th 2026
Frank McLoughlin
January 17th 2026
Pleasant check ln. Dr Alfandre listened to my symptoms, explained my X-rays and suggested an injection to help with symptoms. The injection has helped. Excellent visit.
Nancy Nelson
January 9th 2026
Nancy Nelson
January 9th 2026