Dr. Nikola Copeli, MD

Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialist

Precision Healing. Restorative Care. Renewed Mobility.

Blending advanced imaging, minimally invasive techniques, and personalized recovery to help patients heal, restore, and move with confidence.

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Dr. Nikola Copeli is a dedicated orthopedic and sports medicine specialist who believes in precision healing over unnecessary intervention.
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He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine, and fellowship-trained in interventional pain.

His focus is simple and patient-centered: 
identify the true source of pain, repair tissue selectively, and guide patients toward stronger, more stable, pain-free movement.

He combines advanced diagnostics with gentle, minimally invasive repair strategies for safer, smoother healing.

Specialty Care in Tissue Repair,

Joint Renewal & Movement Restoration

Dr. Copeli provides precise, healing-driven care for:

Sports & Soft-Tissue Injuries

Tendon tears, muscle strains, overuse injuries, and soft-tissue pain.

Joint Pain & Degenerative Conditions

Knees, hips, shoulders, ankles, wrists, lumbar and cervical spine — inflammation, cartilage issues, arthritis, mobility limitations.

Minimally Invasive Techniques

Image-guided injections, micro-incision procedures, biologic tissue repair.

Nerve Compression Syndromes

Carpal tunnel, ulnar nerve irritation, entrapment neuropathies, radiating pain or numbness.

Regenerative Medicine & Biologics

PRP therapy, biologic treatments, and ultrasound-guided regenerative injections that support natural tissue repair.

A Healing Journey That Respects Your Body

Dr. Copeli’s approach is rooted in clarity, collaboration, and minimal disruption. He listens deeply, evaluates movement and tissue health thoroughly, and builds a plan centered on healing — not just symptom relief.

"We identify the injurious pattern → repair selectively → restore natural motion."

This approach leads to fewer large incisions, less trauma, shorter recovery times, and a clear, supportive roadmap back to confident movement.

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Advanced Methods for Faster,

Smarter Healing

Dr. Copeli uses modern, precise techniques that reflect the core values of Flow Sports Medicine: accuracy, minimal invasion, and long-term restoration.

Ultrasound-Guided Imaging & Procedures

High-resolution visualization that guides injections, evaluates injuries, and improves precision during repair.

Regenerative Medicine & Biologics

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and biologic-enhanced injections that stimulate natural healing, reduce inflammation, and support durable recovery.

Interventional Nerve Techniques

Hydrodissection and other targeted nerve-release procedures for compression and entrapment conditions.

Micro-Incision / Selective Repair

Tissue-preserving procedures that avoid large incisions and accelerate safe return to movement.

Supportive, Transparent,

Focused on You

Patients describe Dr. Copeli as calm, thoughtful, and exceptionally thorough.
He explains findings clearly, walks you through every option, and ensures you're an active partner in your healing plan.

Whether dealing with persistent joint pain or a sports-related injury, he offers solutions designed to restore confidence, reduce recovery time and preserve long-term joint health.

"The level of clarity and gentleness in my procedure changed my view of healing."

"I felt relief faster than I expected, and I understood every step of the process."

Training That Supports Advanced Healing

Education

BA: Queens College
MD: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Training

Residency: Emergency Medicine — New York-Presbyterian/Queens (Weill Cornell)
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Fellowship: Sports Medicine — North Shore/ZNH Health (Mather Hospital)

Board Certifications

American Board of Emergency Medicine

Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine

Regenerative Medicine Certification

Languages

Fluent in English, Russian, Spanish

Conversant in Portuguese

Professional Highlights

Dr. Copeli has served as a team physician or consultant for:
NBA organizations
NHL (New York Islanders)
U.S. Olympic Training Camp
New York Marathon
Ironman events
New York State Athletic Commission (official ringside physician for boxing & MMA)

His experience treating athletes at every level enhances his ability to guide everyday patients through safe, steady, restorative healing.

Begin Your Healing Journey

With Dr. Nick Copeli

If you're dealing with pain, limited motion, or an injury that isn’t improving — you deserve answers, a targeted repair plan, and a path back to movement you can trust.

Schedule your consultation today and repair what's injured to optimize what's possible.

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