Adam D. Bitterman
Expertise in
17
conditions
Expertise in
17
conditions

Overview

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 highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Peninsula Hospital Center

Specialties

Orthopedics
Podiatric Surgery

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowships

Rush University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Huntington Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute
Katz Institute For Women's Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at Huntington, 155 East Main Street
155 East Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743

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.


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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adam D. Bitterman is classified as an Distinguished expert for Achilles Tendon Rupture, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Adam D. Bitterman specialize in?

While Dr. Adam D. Bitterman is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

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Yes. Dr. Adam D. Bitterman has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achilles Tendon Rupture. You can view a list of Dr. Adam D. Bitterman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Adam D. Bitterman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 631-470-8379 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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