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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

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 highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, and Tendinitis.

http://health.usnews.com/top-doctors/david-tuckman-hand-surgeon-108CC000866http://www.castleconnolly.com/doctors/full.cfm?source=ccm&doctorID=108CC000866. Dr. Tuckman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. 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 highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture.

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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, 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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Walter Rho, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and microvascular surgery and in sports-related and upper extremity problems. Dr. Rho is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Tenosynovitis, and Rhizarthrosis.

Adam Wilson is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Garden City, New York. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tennis Elbow.

Glenn Teplitz is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Garden City, New York. Dr. Teplitz is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

Nader Paksima is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Paksima is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Nerve Decompression, and Fasciotomy.

Tiffany Wu is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Wu is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, and Ganglion Cyst.

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 highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Lordosis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

Vasanth Kotamarti, M.D. is a fellowship-trained hand-upper extremity surgeon. He treats patients of all ages, including pediatric patients, with injuries and conditions ranging from fractures of the hand and wrist, muscle/tendon injuries, nerve injuries, nerve compression, congenital hand and upper limb differences, reconstructive surgery including free tissue transfer, wrist arthroscopy, and spasticity/spinal cord injury affecting the upper extremity. His plastic surgery training brings unique perspective to his approach to the fine structures in the hand and upper limb.He attended The College of New Jersey and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School as part of their combined BS-MD program. He completed the Plastic Surgery residency at Albany Medical Center, one of the busiest trauma centers in New York State, followed by a fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he trained with experts in Orthopedic and Plastic Surgery. Dr. Kotamarti is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frostbite, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Dupuytren Contracture.

Andrew Greenberg is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Greenberg is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

Andrew Yang is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Flushing, New York. Dr. Yang is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

Alexander Dagum is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Dagum is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Melanoma, and Myringotomy.

Megan M. Mizera, MD, is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the upper extremity. She treats patients of all ages, including pediatric patients, and provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care. The more common conditions she treats include wrist and elbow fractures, arthritis, peripheral nerve compression, tendon injuries, and Dupuytren's disease. She has a special interest in traumatic brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries. She works collaboratively with each patient to develop an operative or non-operative plan tailored to their lifestyle and treatment goals.Dr. Mizera was raised in Southern California, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in neuroscience from the University of California, San Diego. She completed medical school at the University of Central Florida, followed by an orthopaedic residency at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. She then completed an upper extremity fellowship at the University of Southern California with a focus on microvascular surgery. Additionally, she has authored scientific papers and presented her research at national meetings, earning numerous awards. She is dedicated to learning new techniques and staying informed using the best available evidence and technology to care for her patients.Dr. Mizera is also dedicated to both resident and medical student education in the field of orthopaedic surgery. She currently has an appointment as an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tennis Elbow.

Yuehuei H. An, MD, is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and hand surgeon practicing in Bay Shore, NY and Flushing, NY. He is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwell Zucker School of Medicine. He is interested in general orthopaedics (upper and lower extremity), fracture care (upper and lower extremity), total joint replacement, shoulder surgery, elbow and hand surgery, and peripheral nerve injury. He was trained in orthopaedics and hand surgery in Beijing, Sydney, and Charleston SC. He is also an established researcher in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. An has published more than 100 papers / book chapters, more than 200 abstracts, and six books including Internal Fixation in Osteoporotic Bone, and Mechanical Testing of Bone and the Bone-Implant Interface, and Handbook of Bacterial Adhesion. He move his practice from Bay Shore, NY to Flushing, NY in July 2018. But he still travels to Bay Shore to do surgery on his old patients from the area. Dr. An is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

William Facibene is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Plainview, New York. Dr. Facibene is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tendinitis.

Robert Gluck is a Hand Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Osteoarthritis.

Seymour Edelstein is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Fresh Meadows, New York. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

Janos Barrera is a Hand Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Barrera has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis and Vaginectomy.

Michael Stracher is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Jamaica, New York. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Scaphoid Non-Union.

Appasaheb Naik is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Kew Gardens, New York. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Herniated Disk, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Kunda is a Fellowship-Trained, Double Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive, & Hand Surgeon.Dr. Kunda received his B.S. in Biochemistry from Arizona State University and then went on to graduate from St. James School of Medicine. He completed a General Surgery Residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Between his second and third years of General Surgery Residency, he was the recipient of a full scholarship for a one-year research fellowship through the University of Illinois at Chicago - School of Medicine. Dr. Kunda then went on to complete a second residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Stony Brook University / Nassau University Medical Center Program. Lastly, Dr. Kunda completed a Fellowship in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital.Dr. Kunda is Double Board-Certified by both The American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Surgery. He has over 10 peer-reviewed publications and has presented his research at national meetings throughout the country. Dr. Kunda treats both adults and children and specializes in aesthetic surgery of the face & body, surgery of the hand & upper extremity, cancer reconstruction, peripheral nerve surgery, microsurgery, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction.