Dr. Ochiai is a graduate of Cornell University, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and is fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthroscopic
surgery. He completed his orthopaedic residency at Albany Medical Center and his fellowship training at the Nirschl Orthopaedic Center and Georgetown University.
He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and specializes in injuries to the upper and lower extremities including: hip, knee, and
shoulder arthroscopy. Dr. Ochiai uses both non-surgical and surgical techniques to help his patients return to their active lifestyles.
Dr. Ochiai has extensive experience in the arthroscopic treatment of hip injuries and pathology. This includes treatment of painful hip conditions such as
femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAI), labral tears, greater trochanteric bursitis, snapping hips, and gluteus medius and minimus tears. Dr. Ochiai
frequently teaches hip arthoscopy courses to US and international surgeons.
Dr. Ochiai is a two time USA Karate National Champion (1999, 2000). He has practiced karate since the age of 2, and remains an active practitioner. His
experience as a competitive athlete gives him a unique appreciation of the needs of competitive athletes, martial arts injuries and their treatment. He is
also the co-author of a children's self-defense book.
Dr. Ochiai has successfully treated ballet dancers of all levels, and he understands the orthopaedic issues of the ballet and dance community.
Links:
Books by Dr. Ochiai
Hidy Ochiai's Self-Defense for Kids
Orthopaedic Intern Pocket Survival Guide
Orthopaedic Pocket Dictations A-Z
"As a sports medicine physician, I think everyone is an athlete to varying
degrees. My goal for every patient is to maximize their capability for doing any endeavor that they wish to pursue."
