Dr. Benjamin B. Bedford
Overview
Benjamin B Bedford MD is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of all sports related injuries as well as arthroscopic and open treatment of knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow injuries. He also performs joint replacement surgery for arthritis of the hip, knee and shoulder.
A graduate of University of Rochester School of Medicine, he completed his Orthopedic Residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr Bedford completed a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham Alabama under the direction of James R Andrews MD. There he received specialty training in advanced techniques in arthroscopic surgery and participated in the care of athletes from Auburn University, Birmingham Barons, Tuskegee University, the Washington Redskins as well as the Alabama Ballet.
Dr Bedford has presented research and instructional lectures at numerous orthopedic conferences. He maintains a special interest in the treatment of throwing athletes including ligament injuries and cartilage defects.
Dr. Bedford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Tenotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Summit Medical Group PA
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Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Huntington, 155 East Main Street
Adam D. Bitterman, DO is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He serves as the chairman for the department of orthopaedic surgery and is the associate program director for the orthopaedic surgery residency program at Huntington Hospital. He is a foot and ankle specialist and has a focus in treating conditions of the lower leg. His clinical interests include arthritis of the foot and ankle, deformity correction, Achilles tendon disorders, and sports-related injuries to the ankle and foot. He is highly skilled in arthroscopic, minimally invasive, and open approaches for various conditions surrounding the lower foot and ankle. Dr. Bitterman is a graduate of Binghamton University and pursued his medical education at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at North Shore-LIJ Plainview Orthopaedic Consortium before graduating from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois where he completed his foot and ankle fellowship training. While in Chicago, he worked along side the team physicians for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. Additionally, he won the Jorge A. Galante Research Fellow Award for his work on Achilles tendinosis. His research interests include clinical outcomes after foot and ankle surgery, Achilles tendon pathology, patient comprehension and residency training. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in orthopaedic journals and books chapters in orthopaedic textbooks. Dr. Bitterman has lectured to his peers as well as allied health professionals on various topics involving the lower extremity at local, regional and national meetings. Dr. Bitterman's goal is to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient in order to relieve pain, restore function, improve one's quality of life and return them to their pre-injury state. A native of Commack, born in Huntington Hospital, he is excited to return home and practice at the Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute at Huntington. Dr. Bitterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Great Neck, 833 Northern Boulevard
Dr. Geoffrey Philips is a dedicated and skilled orthopedic surgeon who aids the residents of Great Neck, NY. He practices at Northwell Health Orthopedics Central and is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. He expertly provides orthopedic consultations and follow-ups for the foot and ankle.Dr. Phillips completed his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He then completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center. Additionally, he pursued fellowships in foot & ankle reconstruction and sports medicine at Saint Vincent Hospital and NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute. He is also certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.During consultations, Dr. Phillips explains patients' conditions and helps them understand the appropriate treatment plan. Dr. Phillips is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Kohler Disease, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Bedford isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Bedford isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Bedford isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Decerebrate PostureDr. Bedford isExperienced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. Bedford isExperienced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Bedford isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Bedford isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Bedford isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.