About Jordan Kerker, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Jordan Kerker was born and raised on Long Island. He graduated with honors from the University of Michigan and completed his medical education at Upstate Medical University where he was elected president of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honor society. From there, he went on to complete an orthopedic surgery residency at North Shore/Long Island Jewish Health System. After residency, Dr. Kerker completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the prestigious Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) where he learned cutting-edge arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques of the Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Ankle.

Dr. Kerker’s practice involves both non-operative and operative treatment of the athlete. As a former athlete, he stresses the importance of injury prevention, but specializes in advanced surgical techniques when intervention is required.

Dr. Kerker has received numerous accolades for his dedication and outstanding patient care. In 2016, he was published in the Long Island Pulse Magazine as the only Orthopedic Surgeon to be named Long Island's Distinguished Doctors of 2016. He was named a New York Super Doctor in 2017 & 2018. In 2019, Dr. Kerker was named a NY Top Doctor and in 2022, he was selected by his peers and named a New York Super Doctors® Rising Star. Dr. Kerker was named a Top Doctor in Newsday in 2023. Most recently, he was named Castle Connolly Top Doctor in both 2023 & 2024.

Dr. Kerker has a special interest in CrossFit, which is a unique fitness program that involves constantly varied, functional movements that are performed at a high intensity. CrossFit is not just a fitness program, but a lifestyle that translates to everyday life and can be performed by ANYONE who wishes to improve their health and their life. He treats many CrossFit athletes and believes through proper rehabilitation and guidance, they can return back to CrossFit in a safe manner following an injury.

Testimonials

Always amazing experience considering that I'm at the orthodontic office. I had already reviewed on Google in the past but I will say there is no other place I would recommend. Dr kerker has not only treated and operated on myself but has also treated both my sons, one of which is division one college wrestler and the other who is a high school wrestler and football player. There is nobody I would ever trust to operate and treat my son's other then Dr kerker and the staff at Central orthopedic. I can't thank DR kerker and his staff enough for taking care of my son's when they were injured during wrestling not only did both son's make 100 percent full recoveries and continue their perspective wrestling careers and placing in National tournaments they also had Dr kerker in their corner assisting them and answering any and all questions well after their treatments. I can't say enough about your orthopedic group, staff, doctors and DR Kerker himself. He has become a household name in our house and his word is God to my son's and myself. by Jose D. on March 4, 2020
Can't say enough about Doctor Jordan Kerker and staff. They have always gone above and beyond for my two sons (both college and high school wrestlers). I wouldn't trust anyone else. by Joseph Digennaro on February 27, 2019
Dr. Kerker is amazing!! by Gigi C on May 22, 2019
My experience at Central Orthopedic Group was outstanding! Dr. Kerker performed a procedure on my knee that enabled me to get back to everyday life. I started exercising again and have a better quality of life. The staff and billing department (Roseanne) are so helpful! Overall, a great experience and would recommend to anyone that needs an orthopedic group. Thank you, everyone! by Sandra Maglione on December 9, 2019
I went to Dr. Kerker for a problem with my shoulder. He injected it and now it feels much better. I have been back to see him for another injection and we also discussed the possibility of surgery. He spent a lot of time with me discussing all of the treatment options. Definitely would recommend. by Michele on Jan 24th, 2013
My 16 year old son just had surgery today due to a complicated break in his right clavacor due to a school lacrosse injury. When we took him to emergency room last week, we were told to contact an orthopedic surgeon. I immediately contacted the doctor my daughter had several years ago for a basketball injury, however he only specialized in hand surgery so I had to "choose" a doctor in the United Healthcare network, sight unseen, Needless to say I was very nervous since I selected Dr. Kerker solely based on the fact that he was board certified in orthopedic surgery and affiliated with NSLIJ, but we had to put our trust in someone. This man not only spent time with us diagnosing and explaining the upcoming procedure, but also put all my fears to rest with his confidence in performing a difficult procedure. He did not rush us at all, especially considering all the questions I had. He was patient and understanding, and explained everything that was going to happen not only to my husband and I, but more importantly to our son. He treated him with dignity and respect, and answered all his questions as well. The surgery was successful, although it was delayed due to complications in a prior surgery, however that only led to my increased confidence in him, as it showed me that he would also not rush surgery on my son in the event there were complications in the operating room. Although the surgery was successful, the recovery was difficult. Dr. Kerker was informed of this later on, and called me personnally at 9:15 tonite to check on his status - he did not have one of his staff do this, which was quite impressive. My son was in a great deal of pain after the surgery, which of course was expected, but when he called he eased all my fears and directed us as to modification to the pain medication. My son is now resting peacefully thankfully, and Dr. Kerker gave me a clear understanding of what I needed to do regarding administering the pain meds for him. I am so thankful that my instincts were correct in selecting Dr. Kerker as my new orthopedic surgeon in the event anyone in my family needs his services. He is truly a Godsend and I am so very thankful for his services. I highly recommend this man for not only his expertise in his field, but also for his wonderful bedside manner and respect for his patients. by Tracey D. on Apr 15th, 2014

Procedures

Arthroscopic ACLReconstruction

Arthroscopic Partial Menisectomy and Chondroplasty

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Anterior Shoulder Instability Video

Experience, Education & History

Education

Undergraduate

University of Michigan, Graduate with Distinction and Class Honors
Ann Arbor, MI
BS | May 2000

Angell Scholar for Academic Excellence, 1999
Golden Key National Honor Society, 1999

Medical School

Upstate Medical University, MD with class rank of 3rd
Syracuse, NY
M. D. | June 2004

Excellence in Anatomic Sciences Award 2004
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Chapter President 2003
Alumni Foundation Merit Scholarship, 2003
Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Scholarship, 2003
Dean’s Letter of Commendation, 2001-2003
Student Clinician Award, 2002-2003
Dean’s Letter of Recognition, 2002-2003

Internship

North Shore/Long Island Jewish Health System
General Surgery | July 2004 – July 2004

Residency

North Shore/Long Island Jewish Health System
Orthopedic Surgery | July 2005 – July 2010
Resident of the Year, 2006

Fellowship

Southern California Orthopedic Institute Van Nuys, CA
Sports Medicine | August 2009 - August 2010

Awards

First Annual Long Island Jewish Alumni Day Best Paper Award, 2009
Orthopedic Research Award, 2008
Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, (OREF) Award Winner 3rd Place, 2007

Distinction

Memberships

Arthroscopy Association of North America, Member 2009
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Member 2009
Los Angeles Valley College Football Team Coverage, 2009
Crespi High School Football Team Coverage, 2009
Long Island Ducks Professional Baseball Team Coverage, 2005-2009
Long Island High School Football Team Coverage, 2005-2009

Awards of Interest

Advanced Arthroscopic Procedures of the Hip, Ankle, Shoulder & Knee

Research

Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Van Nuys CA
Evaluation of Double-Loaded Suture Anchors for Anterior Shoulder Instability Using a “Hospital Corner Repair” Research Focus: Clinical Mid-Term Follow-up of Repaired Isolated Bucket-Handle Meniscal Tears in Patients Younger than 40 Years Old
2009 - Present

North/Shore/Long Island Jewish Health System, New Hyde Park NY
Daniel A. Grande, PhD
Cartilage, Meniscal and Tendon Repair Utilizing Gene Enhanced Tissue Engineering
2005 - 2008

Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY
Cornell Medical School
Biomechanical Comparison of Femoral Reconstruction Nails for Prophylactic Fixation of an Impending Pathologic Femur Fracture Model
2003 - 2004

Upstate Medical University, Syracuse NY
Timothy A. Damron, M.D. Enhancing Education for the Clinical Transaction, student advisor to project
2003 - 2004

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
Carroll Harmon, M.D., PhD
Biomedical Research Fellowship Program | Cellular Uptake & Metabolism of Long Chain Fatty Acids
1999 - 2000

Publications

Kerker JT, Getelman, MH
“Bankart Reconstruction Using Two Double-Loaded Suture Anchors and a “Hospital Corner” Repair Technique, Arthroscopy
Submitted for Publication 2010

Kerker JT, Ferkel RD
“Current treatment of osteochondral lesions of the Ankle. Book Chapter
Submitted 2010

Kerker JT, Sgaglione NS.
“Cartilage Repair: Synthetics and Scaffolds. Basic Science, Surgical Techniques and Clinical Outcomes. Sports Med Arthros Rev. 16(4):208-216.
Dec 2008

Kerker JT, Sgaglione NS.
“Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation. Orthopedic Knowledge Online
October 2007

Kerker JT, Sgaglione NS.
“Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation. CME module. Orthopedic Knowledge Online
November 2008

Dines J, Uggen C, Kerker JT, Dines D.
“Revision Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Minerva Ortop Traumatol. Vol 57(6):509-520
Dec 2006

Kerker JT, Gork S, Chen M, Harmon C.
“Effects of Starvation and High Fat Diet on the Expression and Regulation of CD36/Fatty Acid Translocase in the Rat Small Intestine. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Vol 24(1):S7-8
February 2000

Presentations

Kerker JT, Grande DA
“Repair of the Meniscus with an IGF-1 Modified Tissue Construct: A Histologic Study.
North Shore/Long Island Jewish Alumnia Day. Podium Presentation.
2009

Kerker JT, Grande DA
“Repair of the Meniscus with an IGF-1 Modified Tissue Construct: A Histologic Study.
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. San Francisco. Podium Presentation.
March 2007

Kerker JT, Grande DA
“Repair of the Meniscus with an IGF-1 Modified Tissue Construct: A Histologic Study.
Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Poster Presentation.
March 2007

Kerker JT, Grande DA
“Repair of the Meniscus with an IGF-1 Modified Tissue Construct: A Histologic Study.
Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation. Resident Research Symposium.
2007

Kerker JT, Green J, Werner F, Damron T
“Biomechanical Comparison of Femoral Reconstruction Nails for Prophylactic Fixation of an Impending Pathologic Femur Fracture Model.
Orthopedic Research Society. Poster Presentation.
2005

Kerker JT, Gork S, Chen M, Harmon C
“Effects of Starvation and High Fat Diet on the Expression and Regulation of CD36/Fatty Acid Translocase in the Rat Small Intestine.
American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Podium Presentation.
2000

Hospital Affiliations

Northwell Hospital
Plainview, NY

St. Joseph's Hospital
Bethpage, NY

Mercy Hospital
Rockville Centre, NY

Winthrop Hospital
Mineola, NY

Melville Surgery Center
Melville, NY

(516) 681-8822 (516) 681-3332

651 Old Country Road Suite 200,
Plainview, NY 11803

77 North Centre Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

5840 Merrick Road
Massapequa, NY 11758

(516) 681-8822

Locations in Plainview, Rockville Centre, & Massapequa

Jordan Kerker, MD

Specializing in Sports Medicine
and Arthroscopic Surgery

About Jordan Kerker, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

2016 Doctors of Distinction

Testimonials

Procedures

Arthroscopic ACLReconstruction

Arthroscopic Partial Menisectomy and Chondroplasty

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Anterior Shoulder Instability Video

Experience, Education & History

Education

Undergraduate

Medical School

Internship

Residency

Fellowship

Awards

Distinction

Memberships

Awards of Interest

Research

Publications

Presentations

Hospital Affiliations

Treatments

Specialties

Our Doctors

(516) 681-8822

Locations in Plainview, Rockville Centre, & Massapequa

Jordan Kerker, MD

Specializing in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery

About Jordan Kerker, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

2016 Doctors of Distinction

Testimonials

Procedures

Arthroscopic ACLReconstruction

Arthroscopic Partial Menisectomy and Chondroplasty

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Anterior Shoulder Instability Video

Experience, Education & History

Education

Undergraduate

Medical School

Internship

Residency

Fellowship

Awards

Distinction

Memberships

Awards of Interest

Research

Publications

Presentations

Hospital Affiliations

Treatments

Specialties

Our Doctors

Specializing in Sports Medicine
and Arthroscopic Surgery