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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Tendinitis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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 Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture.

Dr. Rokito is the Division Chief of Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Northwell Health. He is the physician leader of the Sports Medicine Executive Committee for Northwell Health. He is also an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell.Dr. Rokito completed his doctorate at Boston University School of Medicine. He then completed his residency at NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Southern California. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also Sports Medicine Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of America (AANA).Dr. Rokito has been in practice for over 20 years and his philosophy of patient care is empathic care with expertise. His patient population ranges from little leaguers to professionals and adolescents to seniors. His clinical interests are acute traumatic, overuse, and degenerative conditions of the shoulder, elbow and knee using nonoperative and state of the art operative treatment, when necessary. Common shoulder conditions treated include, but are not limited to, instability problems, rotator cuff, and arthritis. Common elbow conditions treated are tendinopathies and tendon and ligament ruptures. Common knee conditions treated include meniscus tears, ligament ruptures, articular cartilage injuries and arthritis. He participates in clinical research and his work has led to publications in peer reviewed journals and multiple presentations at regional, national, and international meetings. He is a frequent instructor at AANA meetings and teaches the latest techniques to orthopaedic surgeons. Dr. Rokito has been an associate team orthopaedist for the New York Islanders for the past 14 years, as well as the head team physician for the Long Island Ducks for the past 25 years. He also oversees the Northwell Health Sports Medicine Program which provides coverage and certified athletic trainers to 16 local high schools. In addition, Dr. Rokito was most recently the recipient of the 2019 Achievement in Orthopaedics Award at Northwell Health. Dr. Rokito is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tennis Elbow.

In my approach to orthopaedics I like to take the time to educate my patients about their specific ailments so that they can help make informed decisions on their care. While I treat a wide variety of orthopaedic conditions my area of specialty is in sports medicine with a focus on conditions of the shoulder and knee. I have been fortunate to have treated athletes of all levels; from professional to collegiate to high school to recreational. I currently serve as team physician for the athletic teams at Great Neck North, Great Neck South and Glen Cove High Schools. I am a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of both the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Steinvurzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Barry Simonson is a skilled orthopedic surgeon. He caters to the surgical needs of the communities of Great Neck and Glen Cove, NY. At present, he practices at Northwell Orthopedic Institute and with the other members of his team strives to deliver quality care and service to all visiting individuals. Dr. Simonson earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed an internship and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship at the same university. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery at New York University and is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. An experienced sports medicine specialist, Dr. Simonson works in association with Glen Cove Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, and Syosset Hospital. He believes in providing excellent patient care and strives towards quickly bringing patients back to their routine way of life. When not working, he enjoys swimming, hiking, Gardening and traveling. Dr. Simonson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Russell Camhi is a primary care sports medicine physician with the Northwell Health Orthopedic Institute. As a non-surgical orthopedic specialist he provides assessment and care of musculoskeletal issues for all parts of the body. Dr. Camhi will review multiple non-surgical treatment options to address your pain and when indicated he performs ultrasound guided injections with appropriate usage of cortisone, hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). He also manages sport-related concussion and is the supervising physician for numerous high schools throughout Long Island. Dr. Camhi has been the head team physician for Hofstra University since 2018. He is also an educator teaching the next generation of physicians, and serves as the associate program director for the Primary care Sports Medicine fellowship at Northwell Health Plainview Hospital. He is also an assistant professor at the Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine teaching medical students, as well as residents in family medicine, orthopedics and physiatry. Dr. Camhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Muscle Spasms, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow.

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 Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Boils.

Andrew Goodwillie, M.D specializes in Sports Medicine and has practiced orthopaedic surgery in the Great Neck area since 2012. He holds the academic title of Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Goodwillie earned his medical degree from New York University after completing his undergraduate degree at Yale University. He then completed an orthopedic surgery residency at UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson, followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital where he was an integral part of the medical staff for the New York Jets (NFL) and New York Islanders (NHL).Dr. Goodwillie is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who addresses a wide range of athletic injuries with detailed assessment and care; including acute tendon and ligament injuries, chronic tendon and overuse injuries, sprains/strains, fractures, and any other sports injuries. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is dedicated to leadership and education in orthopaedic surgery, and is a published educator at the local, regional and national level.Dr. Goodwillie practices as an attending surgeon at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital where he promotes a comprehensive and individualized approach to patient care. He recognizes the importance of shared decision making with his patients and practices state of the art surgical procedures. His passion for the treatment of athletes is exemplified by his current position as the team orthopedist for Hofstra University (NCAA DI) and multiple local high schools, as well as previously acting as a team physician for the New York Cosmos (NASL) and New York Lizards (MLL). Dr. Goodwillie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Richard Bochner has been in orthopaedic practice in Nassau County for 30 years. He has served in the past as Chief of Sports Medicine and Total Joint Replacement in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Queens Hospital Center.He is currently a member of the faculty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at North Shore LIJ and at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.His clinical interests include general orthopaedic surgery with focus on sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, arthritis care, basic fracture care, total knee replacement and total hip replacement. Dr. Bochner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

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 Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Tenosynovitis, Ganglion Cyst, 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Dr. Simoncic's practice emphasis is in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and knee & shoulder replacement surgery. He has spent many years fine tuning the works of his practice. His reputation for quality orthopedic care is well documented in the community. He strives to provide the most conservative treatment plan possible for each problem. Only when all conservative treatment modalities have been exhausted does he recommend operative intervention. His office staff provides a patient friendly atmosphere. Patients are not subjected to long waiting times and the staff is geared to expedite treatment plans so that patients can get on with their lives as soon as possible. Dr. Simoncic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Ajay S. Padaki is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of shoulder, hip, knee and elbow injuries. His focus is on both minimally-invasive, advanced arthroscopic treatment for joint preservation in addition to total joint replacements and fracture surgery. He has been recognized as one of New York s TopDoctors.Dr. Padaki studied medicine at Columbia University, the nation s oldest medical school, where he earned the New York Orthopaedic Hospital distinguished graduate award for demonstrating the most clinical aptitude and acumen to advance the field. He completed his prestigious surgical residency at Columbia University s Orthopaedic Surgery Department, where he served as an executive chief resident in his final year while helping care for Columbia University and Fordham University athletes. He concluded his training with a fellowship in the historic shoulder surgery and sports medicine division at the University of California, where he served as an assistant team physician to both Major League Baseball s San Francisco Giants and the University of California.His research interests include investigations into advancing treatment and novel surgical techniques for ACL reconstructions, shoulder replacements, shoulder dislocations, cartilage/joint preservation and hip arthroscopy. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts and abstracts and has presented his research internationally. Dr. Padaki resides in Brooklyn and enjoys playing basketball, golf, tennis and squash in his free time. He has served on research and medical missions to Central and South America. Dr. Padaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, and Endoscopy.

I am a board certified musculoskeletal oncologist, fellowship trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering. My focus is on providing personalized care to treating bone and soft tissue tumors with an emphasis on limb-sparing surgery. I treat a variety of non-oncologic conditions as well, including degenerative and inflammatory arthritis, trauma, and sports related injuries. Robotic assisted primary and complex revision arthroplasty/reconstruction, open reduction and internal fixation, and knee/shoulder arthroscopy are all within the scope of my practice. I completed my orthopaedic surgery residency training at Northwell Health at North Shore University Hospital and LIJ Medical Center where I was awarded the Jodi Fisher Memorial Excellence Award in Orthopaedic Research. As an attending, I was awarded the Northwell Outstanding Teacher of the Year award in 2023 and the Dr. Leslie Sgaglione Humanism award in 2024. My research interests include novel approaches to surgically managing soft tissue sarcomas using tumor paint and photodynamic therapy, research which I have presented at regional and national conferences. I am a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS), and the International Skeletal Society (ISS). My goals for patient care include palliation of pain, improved function and curing disease to allow patients to return to their pre-disease state, enjoying physical activities, work, life and family. Dr. Kenan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Chondroma, Caffey Disease, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Michael Angel is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Angel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Hip Replacement.

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

Jason Tam is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Tam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Neofitos Stefanides is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Bayside, New York. Dr. Stefanides is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tendinitis.

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 Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Tennis Elbow.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.