Our Team
Meet Dr. Westrich
Geoffrey H. Westrich, MD
Board Certified
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Specialties:
- Hip & Knee Pain and Injuries
- Arthritis Management
- Total Joint Replacement
- Makoplasty Robotic Hip and Knee Surgery
- Computer-Assisted Surgery
- Revision Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hip & Knee Replacement
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Partial & Custom Knee Replacement
- Complex Hip & Knee Reconstruction
- Sports Injuries
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Hospital Affiliations:
- Hospital for Special Surgery
- New York Hospital
Meet Our Staff

Denise Palacios
Office Manager & Surgery Coordinator
Denise has been working with Dr. Westrich for the past 12 years. She will try to help you in any way she can. Denise also speaks fluent Spanish.

Alexa Oliva
Medical Secretary
Alexa takes patient phone calls and schedules appointments. She also speaks Spanish.

Heather Struhl, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Heather assists Dr. Westrich in the office when he sees patients. She is also available to speak with you if you have any medical questions.

Ahava Muskat
Research Coordinator
Ahava assists Dr. Westrich with research projects, presentations, grant applications and his research database.
Here are some excerpts from letters patients have sent to Denise:
“You have gone beyond the extra mile to help and comfort me in making this oncoming surgery go as smoothly and stress free as possible. Your efficiency and pleasantness is so appreciated.” —O.H.
“I am deeply thankful for all you have done for me over the past two and a half years. I have been given a better life because of what you and the best doctor at HSS have done for me. Words can not express how truly grateful my family and I are. We can never thank you enough; you and Dr.Westrich are bright stars that shine over us lucky patients.” —B.E.