CNY ORTHOPEDICS IN THE NEWS
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A New Era in Orthopedic Care
Mohawk Valley Living Magazine – September 2025
We’re honored to be featured in Mohawk Valley Living Magazine, highlighting CNY Orthopedics and Dr. M. Asad Khalid. The article showcases our mission to bring advanced sports medicine, joint replacement, and orthopedic care closer to home — including the launch of our new Oneida clinic.
Meet Dr. M. Asad Khalid: A New Era in Orthopedic Care
Featured in CNY Health – September 29, 2023
CNY Orthopedics’ Dr. M. Asad Khalid, Director of Orthopedic and Sports Medicine at Oneida Health, is bringing advanced cartilage restoration techniques to Central New York. In this feature interview, Dr. Khalid discusses the MACI procedure (matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation) — a cutting-edge surgery that regrows a patient’s own cartilage cells to repair knee defects.
Dr. Khalid shares how his sports medicine fellowship training, background as an athlete, and passion for innovation are helping patients return to activity, reduce pain, and prevent future joint replacements. He also highlights his role as team physician for the Utica Comets, SUNY Morrisville, Syracuse FC, and several local high schools, underscoring his commitment to athletes of all ages.
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A New Kind of Surgery on Knee Cartilage – CNY Health
Unique Knee Surgeries Being Used More Often
Spectrum Local News – November 17, 2023
CNY Orthopedics and Dr. M. Asad Khalid were featured on Spectrum Local News for introducing the MACI procedure (Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation) — an innovative technique that regrows a patient’s own cartilage cells to repair knee defects.
In the televised segment, Dr. Khalid explains how MACI offers advantages over traditional cartilage repair, helps active patients return to activity, and may reduce the need for joint replacements later in life.