Dr. Richard S. Gilbert
Overview
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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
833 Northern Boulevard, Suite 220, Great Neck, NY 11021
415 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Gilbert has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Hospital For Special Surgery
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Hospital For Special Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard S. Gilbert
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard S. Gilbert?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard S. Gilbert by calling their office at 516-622-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard S. Gilbert a top-rated expert for Ganglion Cyst?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard S. Gilbert is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ganglion Cyst, 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. Richard S. Gilbert specialize in?
While Dr. Richard S. Gilbert is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard S. Gilbert participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard S. Gilbert has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ganglion Cyst. You can view a list of Dr. Richard S. Gilbert's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard S. Gilbert accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard S. Gilbert accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-622-7900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Ganglion CystDr. Gilbert isDistinguished. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Gilbert isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Gilbert isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Gilbert isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Gilbert isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- TendinitisDr. Gilbert isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Gilbert isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Gilbert isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Gilbert isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Congenital Radioulnar SynostosisDr. Gilbert isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Gilbert isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Gilbert isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Gilbert isExperienced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.