Peter Stein is an Orthopedics provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Stein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture.

My clinical practice is confined to Surgery of the Hand. I joined the medical staff of NSUH in 1980, when I first entered practice, and have combined clinical hand surgery with teaching and research ever since. In 1995 I joined the medical staff at LIJMC. In 2011 I left private practice and joined the fulltime Northwell Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as Orthopaedic Residency Program Director and Chief of Hand Surgery. Taking care of patients is my primary interest and motivation to go to work every day. My goal is to treat every patient with the most care, compassion, and skill that I can manifest. Currently, I treat patients with a broad range of hand problems from arthritis and deformity to carpal tunnel syndrome, other nerve disorders, benign tumors, and Dupuytren s Disease. I was recognized with an Arnold P. Gold Foundation Gold DOC award for skill, sensitivity, caring, and compassion. I have been listed yearly in Castle Connelly s Best Doctors since 1998. I have been active in national and regional professional organizations, having served on more than 20 committees of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and other professional organizations. I have been an Associate Editor of the American Journal of Hand Surgery since 1991. I was an officer of the NY Society for Surgery of the Hand between 1996 and 2000 and was President in my final year. For Northwell Health, I am Chief of Hand Surgery at NSUH and LIJMC. I served as the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Director from 2011-2023. I have been involved at Zucker SOM at Hofstra/Northwell in many roles: President of the SOM Faculty Council and a member of the Dean's Advisory Group (2019 to 2021), former Departmental Advisor for medical students interested in Orthopedics, teach Structure to M2's, and assist with the clinical experience for medical students in their 3rd and 4th years. I was recently appointed Director of Academics for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and participate in and mentor residents and faculty members in clinical and basic science research. I have had considerable outside academic activity, with nearly 50 peer review publications, over 100 podium and poster presentations, and dozens of faculty presentations at national courses and meetings. Dr. Lane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

http://health.usnews.com/top-doctors/david-tuckman-hand-surgeon-108CC000866http://www.castleconnolly.com/doctors/full.cfm?source=ccm&doctorID=108CC000866. Dr. Tuckman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Tendinitis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Dr. Kate Nellans is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Hand Surgeon practicing out of North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell Health. Her undergraduate education was at the University of Michigan where she graduated with honors and was also an All-American gymnast. She attended Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons for medical school and also obtained her Masters of Public Health at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia. She then completed her residency at Columbia s New York Orthopedic Hospital, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Nellans then returned to the University of Michigan for her Hand Fellowship training under Dr. Kevin Chung in the Department of Plastic Surgery. This fellowship gave her broad surgical exposure to both microvascular techniques and congenital hand conditions. Since joining Northwell, Dr. Nellans has been passionate about both medical student and resident education in the field of orthopedic surgery. She is the Program Director for the Orthopedic Residency based out of Long Island Jewish, and is the orthopedic departmental advisor for students at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Nellans is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Richard Stephen Gilbert is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. He received a bachelor's degree from The Johns Hopkins University and a medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai School. He completed a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center and a Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship at the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Gilbert is the Chief of the Hand Service at Syosset Hospital, Director at Northwell Health and an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Zucker School Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. His specialty interest is in the treatment and reconstruction of fractures, soft tissue injuries and neuropathies involving the hand and upper extremity. He employs both traditional and the most advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopic carpal tunnel release, minimally invasive fracture repair and small joint arthroscopy. Dr. Gilbert is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and The New York Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Gilbert previously served as the President, Vice President and Secretary and of the New York Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has published medical articles and presented at regional and national Orthopaedic conferences on conditions related to the hand and upper extremity. He has performed funded research related to the hand and upper extremity. Dr. Gilbert has received numerous awards and honors, including Castle Connolly Top Doctors, New York Magazine Best Doctors, New York Times Super Doctors, Newsday Top Doctors on Long Island, Best Doctors in America, Castle Connolly America's Most Honored Doctors, Patients' Choice Award and Most Compassionate Doctor. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

John E. Nolan, III, MD, is an orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon with additional training in musculoskeletal oncology and microsurgery. He specializes in the operative and non-operative care of the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow. He also treats bone and soft tissue tumors of the upper extremity with limb salvage and reconstructive procedures as well as peripheral nerve issues throughout the body.Dr. Nolan received a B.A. in Biophysical Chemistry from Dartmouth College and graduated Summa Cum Laude and first in his class from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Vermont Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Nolan completed fellowships in Musculoskeletal Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY. After his fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, he pursued additional subspecialty training in reconstructive microsurgery at Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore, India.With unique training in upper extremity surgery, microsurgery and musculoskeletal oncology, Dr. Nolan s interests range from treating commonly encountered conditions affecting the hand, wrist and elbow to upper extremity trauma and tumor surgery.Dr. Nolan is also devoted to the practice of academic medicine, having authored peer-reviewed papers, review articles and book chapters throughout his training. Currently, his research interests focus on improving patient outcomes after both upper extremity and tumor surgery. Apart from this, he is devoted to mentoring and educating residents and students at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell, where he has an appointment as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Nolan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Tennis Elbow.

Dr. Daniel Zarif is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the comprehensive management of traumatic, sports-related, and degenerative conditions of the hand and wrist. His expertise encompasses both operative and non-operative approaches for a wide range of hand conditions, including trauma-related injuries, musculoskeletal issues, neurological disorders, tendinopathy, arthritis, and vascular pathologies.Hands are our passport to the world around us. They empower skilled laborers, inspire artists, assist surgeons, and facilitate momentous tasks from grandmothers cooking to toddlers playing. Our hands are integral to how we communicate, nourish, and create, making their health and functionality vital to our lives.Dr. Zarif's global upbringing has cultivated a deep sense of empathy and understanding for individuals from diverse backgrounds. This perspective greatly influences his approach to patient care, ensuring that every person who walks into his practice receives the utmost attention and compassion.Dr. Zarif completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, where he developed a solid foundation in surgery. He further honed his skills through an extensive combined Orthopedic & Plastic Surgery Hand & Microvascular Fellowship with the largest Hand Surgery group in the Michigan area. Now, he is incredibly honored to be joining such a prestigious team and contributing to this remarkable specialty.Whether you are seeking treatment for an acute injury, managing a chronic condition, or looking to enhance hand function, Dr. Zarif is dedicated to providing exceptional care tailored to your unique needs. Dr. Zarif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Sara Ogurek is a Physician Assistant in Lake Success, New York. Ms. Ogurek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Dr. Baruch Toledano is an orthopedic surgeon at Northwell Orthopedic Institute. He attended the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where he received his medical degree. He then pursued an internship and a residency from New York University. He is fellowship trained from New England Baptist Hospital and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Toledano is affiliated with Glen Cove Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, and Syosset Hospital. He is currently practicing at Great Neck and Glen Cove, NY. He deals with his patients in a calm and composed manner and encourages them to discuss their problems freely. Dr. Toledano's philosophy of practice is to provide comprehensive and holistic care. He believes that the needs of each patient for the same procedure may differ and strives to create the most personalized and customized treatment plans. Dr. Toledano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Tenosynovitis, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

Vasanth Kotamarti, M.D. is a fellowship-trained hand-upper extremity surgeon. He treats patients of all ages, including pediatric patients, with injuries and conditions ranging from fractures of the hand and wrist, muscle/tendon injuries, nerve injuries, nerve compression, congenital hand and upper limb differences, reconstructive surgery including free tissue transfer, wrist arthroscopy, and spasticity/spinal cord injury affecting the upper extremity. His plastic surgery training brings unique perspective to his approach to the fine structures in the hand and upper limb.He attended The College of New Jersey and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School as part of their combined BS-MD program. He completed the Plastic Surgery residency at Albany Medical Center, one of the busiest trauma centers in New York State, followed by a fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he trained with experts in Orthopedic and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Kotamarti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Frostbite, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Dupuytren Contracture.

Glenn Teplitz is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Garden City, New York. Dr. Teplitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

Alexander Dagum is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Dagum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Melanoma, and Myringotomy.

Robert Gluck is a Hand Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Gluck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Osteoarthritis.

Andrew Greenberg is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

Alan Freedman is a Plastic Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Freedman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Adam Wilson is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Garden City, New York. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tennis Elbow.

Roger Simpson is a Plastic Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Simpson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis, and RASopathies.

Bennett H. Brown, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the hand and upper extremity orthopedic problems. He is director of the Hand Center at Orlin and Cohen and medical director of the South Shore Ambulatory Surgery Center. An award-winning researcher, Dr. Brown joined our hand subspecialist team from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Brown's research in hand fracture fixation techniques was presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting. His expert knowledge in hand fracture fixation has contributed directly to new technologies in boxing and mixed martial arts. He was chosen by NY State Athletic Commission as the ringside physician for NY state boxing. Dr. Brown is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, and Tendinitis.

Christopher Koontz is a Hand Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Bronx, New York. Dr. Koontz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Boils.

Mark Pruzansky is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Pruzansky is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Dupuytren Contracture, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, and Tenosynovitis.