Michael Vitale is an Orthopedics provider in Tarrytown, New York. Dr. Vitale is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Vitale is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Angevine is a member of the Spine Center at the Columbia University Medical Center. He has received specialized fellowship training in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric and adult spinal deformities. Dr. Angevine's unusual training reflects his belief that a surgeon with the most comprehensive training is best able to treat spinal disorders effectively. After completing his residency in neurological surgery at The Neurological Institute of New York, Dr. Angevine became the first neurosurgeon to be admitted to and complete the prestigious fellowship in spine surgery at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis emphasizing the operative treatment of complex spinal deformities. As a result of this training he brings to each patient the expertise necessary to evaluate and, if required, treat disorders of spinal alignment such as scoliosis or sagittal imbalance. Dr. Angevine's special interests include Adult and Pediatric Spinal Deformities, Neuromuscular Spinal Deformities, Complex Revision Spinal Surgery and Global and Regional Sagittal Imbalance. Special interests include congenital scoliosis; infantile and juvenile idiopathic scoliosis; adolescent idiopathic scoliosis; Scheuermann's kyphosis; neuromuscular scoliosis, including neurofibromatosis; cerebral palsy, Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy; adult idiopathic scoliosis; adult degenerative scoliosis; sagittal imbalance/flatback deformity; spinal column tumors; postlaminectomy cervical kyphosis; and complex thoracolumbar revision surgery. Dr. Angevine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Eduardo C. Beauchamp is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with Columbia University’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery and is a board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. His practice focuses on operative treatment of both adult and pediatric spine conditions, including complex spinal deformity, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, cervical, thoracic and lumbar degenerative conditions, spinal stenosis and disc herniations. He employs minimally invasive techniques, robotic and CT guided navigation for instrumentation as well as open spine surgical techniques to provide an individualized and comprehensive approach to surgical treatment of spinal pathology. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Beauchamp completed medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Puerto Rico. He then completed an initial fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, MN, followed by a second fellowship in Advanced Pediatric Spine Deformity at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Before joining the faculty at Columbia University, Dr. Beauchamp served as an adult and pediatric spine surgeon and head of clinical research at Twin Cities Spine Center and Gillette Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, where he practiced for seven years. He has received numerous awards, written multiple book chapters and peer reviewed research papers on adult and pediatric spine surgery and been selected as a Top Doctors’ Rising Stars. In addition to his clinical practice, he is also involved in the training of national and international spine surgeons, as well as medical students and Orthopedic Surgery residents. His research interests include adult and pediatric scoliosis, as well as cervical and lumbar degenerative conditions, work he has presented on the national and international level. Dr. Beauchamp is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), North American Spine Society (NASS), Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), Pediatric Spine Study Group (PSSG), and Puerto Rico Orthopedic Society. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, deep sea fishing and spending time with his wife and family. Dr. Beauchamp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. Justin A. Neira, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, Specializing in all aspects of spinal surgery with a particular interest in spinal oncology, spinal cord tumors, degenerative spine disease (cervical, thoracic, lumbar), and spinal cord injury. Dr. Neira has spearheaded the cross-campus surgical spinal oncology program with his colleagues from oncology and radiation oncology at NYP-Columbia, NYP-Och, and NYP-Westchester. His goal is to provide easily accessible and streamlined multi-specialty expertise to patients with spinal metastases as well as primary spine and spinal cord tumors. In addition to spinal oncology, Dr. Neira treats a variety of surgical spinal issues including disc herniations in the neck and back, sciatica, spondylosis, cervical myelopathy, as well as all forms of intradural spinal issues. Dr. Neira began his medical career at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he graduated with the Alfred M. Markowitz Endowment for Scholars, for his dedication to patient care, teaching, and scholarship in surgery. For his post-doctoral training, Dr. Neira remained at Columbia to complete his residency in neurological surgery, pursuing a 6-month International Neurosurgery Fellowship at Canterbury District Health Board/Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand. Dr. Neira's research interests include improving outcomes following spinal cord injury and regaining function through the use of stimulation and nerve transfer. He is also interested in improving the safety of spinal tumor surgery as well as understanding the biological nature of spinal cord tumors. Dr. Neira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Hemangioblastoma, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Michael Saulle is an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center and the Medical Director for Sports Medicine – Westchester Division. He is a dual board-certified physician in Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He specializes in non-operative Spine and Sports Medicine with a particular interest in minimally invasive image-guided procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. He uses fluoroscopy and musculoskeletal ultrasound to provide real-time diagnosis and precise delivery of medications. His clinical interests also include regenerative treatments, such as platelet rich plasma injections. His goal is to restore proper movement and optimize quality of life through a comprehensive treatment plan including personalized therapy prescriptions, nutrition, exercise, medications, injections and education.Dr. Saulle received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, where he studied Health Sciences. He received his medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship at North Shore LIJ Hospital in Internal Medicine. He subsequently completed his residency training program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian-Columbia and Cornell, where he served as Chief Resident. He went on to complete a bi-campus fellowship in interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at New York-Presbyterian - Columbia and Cornell.Prior to his start at Columbia, Dr. Saulle worked as an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College where he served as Associate site Director for the Cornell Sports Medicine Fellowship. He was awarded the Faculty Teacher of the Year Award for his dedication to the education and mentorship of medical trainees of both Columbia and Cornell. Dr. Saulle is a New York Magazine SuperDoctors Rising Star in Sports Medicine (2019, 2020). He lectures to audiences at the local, national and international level and is an author of multiple journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Saulle is a current member of multiple academies and acts as a peer reviewer for the PM&R Journal and the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has cared for many recreational and professional athletes, and has been a team physician for high school, college and professional sports teams.Dr. Saulle has participated in competitive sports for over twenty years and uses his personal experiences with injury to provide a unique comprehensive perspective on recovery and rehabilitation. He believes patient education is the cornerstone to successful treatment and ensures each patient understands their condition, treatment options and lifestyle modifications to optimize health and well-being. Dr. Saulle hails from Yonkers New York and enjoys a variety of sports, music, cooking and backpacking. Dr. Saulle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Mitchell Fenster is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Valhalla, New York. Dr. Fenster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19.

Dr. Kaushik Das is Chief of Neurosurgery at White Plains Hospital's Center for Advanced Medicine and Surgery (CAMS) where his practice is focused on complex spine surgery, craniovertebral junction disorders, and tumors of the brain and spine. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Negin Gohari is a Physiatrist in Valhalla, New York. Dr. Gohari has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cerebral Palsy, Kyphosis, and Stroke.

Merritt Kinon is a Neurosurgery provider in Valhalla, New York. Dr. Kinon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Hematoma, Epidural Abscess, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

"Dr. Ella D'Amico is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is dual board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Sports Medicine and has clinical expertise in non-surgical sports and musculoskeletal care for individuals across all activity levels.Dr. D'Amico earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Syracuse University and a medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She began her residency training as an intern at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and finished her residency in PM&R at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, serving as Academic Chief Resident. She then completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she trained across the Columbia and Weill Cornell campuses and was a team doctor for Columbia University Athletics, Fordham University Athletics, and Women’s Elite Rugby. During fellowship, the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons – Columbia University honored her with the Academy of Clinical Excellence ""Rising Star"" Award, which recognizes trainees who exemplify humanism, emotional intelligence, professionalism, and passion.Her clinical interests include injury prevention, performance optimization, and the treatment of sports and musculoskeletal injuries. She uses advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound, as well as, minimally invasive procedures like ultrasound-guided injections, corticosteroid injections, viscosupplementation, tendon procedures (e.g. tenotomy), peripheral nerve injections. Her expertise also includes regenerative medicine techniques such as prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT).She has provided medical coverage for a wide range of athletic teams at all competitive levels, including high school, NCAA Division I, professional, and Olympic athletes. Her coverage experience also spans to mass events such as the New York City Marathon. She currently serves as a team physician for Eastchester High School and Fordham University Athletics.She is also actively involved in research focused on musculoskeletal health and regenerative therapies, with multiple publications in leading medical journals. As an educator, Dr. D'Amico contributes to training medical students and residents at Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medical College.Dr. D'Amico takes a holistic approach to patient care, focusing not only on the condition itself, but also on how it affects a patient's daily activities, identity, and quality of life. She is committed to thoughtful, collaborative, and compassionate care to ensure her patients feel supported and understood. With her personal experience in competitive sports, she is passionate about helping people stay active, recover from injuries, and get them back to doing what they love.". Dr. D'amico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Osteoarthritis.

Andrew Joshua Kobets, MD, is Attending Physician at Montefiore and Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Kobets specializes in pediatric neurological surgery with a focus on minimally invasive tumor resection, neuro-endoscopy for hydrocephalus, craniofacial reconstruction, Chiari malformation surgery, tethered cord syndrome repair, and pediatric cranial trauma management. Dr. Kobets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Epidural Abscess, Myelomeningocele, Endovascular Embolization, and Laminectomy.

Jacob F. Schulz, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who provides comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care with an emphasis on spinal deformity, neuromuscular disease and trauma. He has a particular interest in the growing spine, with experience using the vertical expandable titanium rib (VEPTR) device and vertebral tethering through a thoracoscopic approach. At our Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Schulz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Blount Disease, Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Tenotomy.

Jonathan Krystal, MD, joined the Department of Orthopedics at Montefiore in August 2017 as a spine surgeon and attending physician. He specializes in treating diseases of the spine. Dr. Krystal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Yassari earned his medical degree in 1997 from the Medical University of Vienna in Austria with a dissertation in neuropathology. He completed his basic surgical training (1997-1998) in England at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich, East Anglia, before relocating to the United States, where he received a master of science degree in experimental pathology at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Chicago Hospital and was a fellow at the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. Subsequently, he underwent fellowship training in spinal oncology and reconstructive and complex spine surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was an instructor in neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Yassari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Yaroslav (Jacob) Gelfand, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Gelfand’s clinical specialty is in the use of minimally invasive approaches to diagnose and treat a wide variety of spine pathologies and problems. With extensive training in both minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, Dr. Gelfand offers the latest treatment options to patients, using cutting-edge technology including intraoperative image guidance, fluoroscopy, endoscopy and pre-operative computer planning. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Abscess, Bone Tumor, Spinal Cord Abscess, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Rajnik Raab is a Neurosurgery provider in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Raab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Laminectomy. Dr. Raab is currently accepting new patients.

Jay Reidler is an Orthopedics provider in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Reidler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Josephine Coury is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Coury is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Carolyn Clarick is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Dr. Clarick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Aspergilloma, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Degos Disease, and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

Tanvir Choudhri is a Neurosurgery provider in Yonkers, New York. Dr. Choudhri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Choudhri is currently accepting new patients.