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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.

Mariam Hakim-Zargar is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Torrington, Connecticut. Dr. Hakim-Zargar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovial Osteochondromatosis. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Arthritis.

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.