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
This ortho New York Clinton park, I found them more knowledgeable than the office in Schenectady, off ofn Route 5. Plus it was close to my home.n The way it’s all set …
James M Smith
May 13th 2026
James M Smith
May 13th 2026
Surgery went well, recovery has been challenging but on schedule.
Thomas Romano
May 10th 2026
Thomas Romano
May 10th 2026
Professional and informative every step of the way. More importantly, good surgery results.
Joe Ingemie
May 8th 2026
Joe Ingemie
May 8th 2026
Dr was very friendly and understanding. Great dr.
Robert Shoemaker
May 5th 2026
Robert Shoemaker
May 5th 2026
Great!
Kingdom Carrier Ambassador
May 1st 2026
Kingdom Carrier Ambassador
May 1st 2026
Quick and direct to the point
Patient
April 29th 2026
Patient
April 29th 2026
Very friendly, professional and efficient. Would highly recommend!
Meg Luskin
April 28th 2026
Meg Luskin
April 28th 2026
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