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

Charles Ruotolo is an Orthopedics provider in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Ruotolo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, and Osteotomy.

A fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist, Charles Milchteim, M.D., specializes in open and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee, as well as the treatment of orthopedic trauma. An accomplished researcher, he frequently publishes and presents his findings at national symposia.Dr. Milchteim joined the sports medicine team at Orlin & Cohen in 2014 after completing a fellowship at the prestigious Andrews Research and Education Institute, where he extensively researched and evaluated advances in minimally invasive techniques. An avid swimmer and runner, Dr. Milchteim is committed to providing patients with the same superior orthopedic care professional athletes receive. He is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Milchteim 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 Endoscopy.

Robert J. Lippe, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements, trauma and osteoporosis care. Affiliated with three New York-area hospitals, he is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in a professional atmosphere. Dr. Lippe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Dana L. Cruz, M.D., is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity specialist at Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group. She joins our team from the University of Arizona where she completed her hand, upper extremity and microsurgery fellowship. Dr. Cruz is an esteemed upper extremity surgeon belonging to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Ruth Jackson Society. She completed her residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Temple University Hospital, one of the best hospitals in Philadelphia. Dr. Cruz treats a diverse group of upper extremity problems including trauma/fractures, degenerative conditions and congenital differences affecting patients both young and old.Dr. Cruz joined Orlin & Cohen in 2022 after she completed fellowship training in hand, upper extremity and microsurgery at the University of Arizona. Dr. Cruz has published and researched several orthopedic conditions, including spinal deformities, sports-related injuries, congenital hand differences and served as the editor-in-chief for Temple University Journal of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, a publication devoted to clinical service and orthopedic research innovations.A committed social activist, Dr. Cruz has presented research on disparities in healthcare, and their impact on patient outcomes, demonstrating her commitment to removing barriers and providing expanded access to quality care for all individuals. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Lordosis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

Jeffrey Hart is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Hart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

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

Rhyne Dengenis is an Orthopedics provider in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Dengenis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Hip Replacement.

Brett Spain is a Sports Medicine provider in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Spain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Concussion.

Joshua Dines is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Dines is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tenotomy, and Endoscopy.

Jeffrey Elfenbein is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Seaford, New York. Dr. Elfenbein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

David Benatar is an Orthopedics provider in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Benatar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Herniated Disk, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Munif Hussain is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Muscle Spasms.

Luis Alejo is a Physiatrist in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Alejo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, and Foot Drop.

Carlos Montero is an Orthopedics provider in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Montero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow.

Brian Neri is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Neri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

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

Lee M. Kupersmith, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., is a fellowship-trained hand surgeon at Orlin & Cohen committed to enhancing patient outcomes with the latest orthopedic treatments and techniques. He brings more than 25 years of expertise to every patient he treats, delivering comprehensive orthopedic care that helps them live healthier, more active lives with less pain.Dr. Kupersmith frequently contributes to research, presentations, and publications on orthopedic topics, including elbow contractures, pediatric conditions, fractures, and more. He is actively involved in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American College of Sports Medicine, among others.As a former youth hockey, soccer, baseball coach and high school football team physician, athletics have always been a major part of Dr. Kupersmith s life. This passion is the driving force behind his love for treating injured athletes. Dr. Kupersmith provides immediate, specialized care focused on delivering the state-of-the-art orthopedic advancements to his patients and the community at large. Dr. Kupersmith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Neal Smith, M.D., is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in total joint replacement of the hip and knee, arthroscopy of the knee, trauma, and adult and pediatric orthopedics. He is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, as well as a fellow of both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.During his residency, Dr. Smith served as assistant team physician for the New York Yankees. Throughout his career, he has presented several times at the Orthopedic Grand Rounds on various topics, such as complications of revision total hip arthroplasty, treatment of infected total knee arthroplasty and advances in total joint arthroplasty. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Joshua Mitgang, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries, including those that are sports related. The recipient of numerous awards and scholarships, he was named the Emanuel Kaplan Hand Surgery Fellow at the prestigious NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City.Dr. Mitgang specializes in caring for patients with acute traumatic or sports-related hand and upper extremity injuries, nonoperative and operative treatment of fractures and dislocations, finger and elbow joint replacement as well as osteoporosis management. A member of the Orlin & Cohen team since 2014, the board-certified specialist also has extensive experience with minimally invasive hand surgery, including bladeless treatment of trigger fingers and Dupuytren's disease. Dr. Mitgang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.