As a board certified orthopedic surgeon for over 20 years, Dr. Scuderi has an abundant experience in adult knee reconstruction and sports medicine with surgical techniques that include arthroscopic, minimally invasive and full open procedures. While he specializes in all disorders of the knee, he has pursued innovative developments in total knee replacement, gender specific knee designs and revision total knee replacements. Dr. Scuderi was the first orthopedic surgeon on Long Island to implant the first knee replacement specifically designed to fit a woman s anatomy. His contributions to the orthopedic literature are extensive with over 100 published scientific articles and book chapters in orthopedic medical journals and textbooks. He has also edited several textbooks on total knee replacement, sports medicine and knee surgery, and continues to lecture worldwide on reconstructive knee surgery. Dr. Scuderi is a member of several orthopedic and medical organizations, has served on numerous committees, and was the president of the Knee Society from 2012 -2013. Committed to education, he is the Adult Knee Reconstruction Fellowship Director at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Scuderi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Bowlegs, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Jonathan R. Danoff is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including direct anterior total hip replacement, robotic joint reconstruction, as well as partial and total knee replacement surgeries. Dr. Danoff is particularly skilled in managing complications related to joint replacements.Currently serving as Chief of the Adult Joint Reconstruction Center at North Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, Dr. Danoff oversees a team of specialized joint replacement surgeons. He also leads the Outpatient Joint Reconstruction Program and the Advanced Arthroplasty Center at the hospital. Notably, he played a pivotal role in establishing Long Island's first outpatient joint replacement program at the Schwartz Ambulatory Surgery Center where he serves as the Associate Medical Director of the facility.Dr. Danoff graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in biomedical engineering and then earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at Columbia University Medical Center and further specialized in adult reconstructive surgery at the prestigious Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.As a committed researcher and educator, Dr. Danoff has contributed significantly to orthopedic literature. A serial inventor, he holds a US patent for a novel orthopedic hip implant with 4 additional patents pending. He is the Director of Arthroplasty Research at the Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. Danoff has a passion for orthopedic research having published over 100 scientific articles, book chapters, editorials, and surgical instructional videos and he has edited a textbook on the diagnosis and management of periprosthetic joint infections. He has a research interest in outpatient joint replacement, rapid recovery protocols and multimodal pain regimens to decrease postoperative pain.His contributions to orthopedic surgery have been recognized through various awards, including the Frank E. Stinchfield, M.D. Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery for his impactful research. Dr. Danoff is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), where he frequently presents on advancements in joint replacement surgery.Overall, Dr. Jonathan R. Danoff stands out as a leader in his field, dedicated to advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes in joint replacement surgery. Dr. Danoff is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Knee Replacement.

James A. Germano, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedist who subspecializes in total hip and knee replacement, with a special interest in revision arthroplasty. One of Long Island's only hip arthroscopy surgeons, he joined Orlin & Cohen in 2008.Dr. Germano has co-published and presented papers on various leading-edge techniques related to hip replacement and fracture repair. He is skilled in minimally invasive and computer-assisted surgery, as well as alternative bearing surgery. Dr. Germano is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Harvinder Sandhu is an Orthopedics provider in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Sandhu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Vigdorchik is an Orthopedics provider in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Vigdorchik is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Vigdorchik is currently accepting new patients.

Nabil Farakh is an Orthopedics provider in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Farakh is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Douglas Padgett is an Orthopedics provider in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Padgett has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Padgett is currently accepting new patients.

David A. Essig, MD is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He has clinical interests in spinal deformity surgery, spinal infections, spine trauma, metastatic spinal disease, and degenerative conditions of the adult spine.He received a BA in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics and Economics from Yale University. He earned his medical degree at the University of Toledo School of Medicine in Ohio and subsequently returned to Yale University to train in Orthopaedic Surgery. He received fellowship training in Spine and Scoliosis Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He has also completed the AOA/USC APEX Leadership Program through the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business.Dr. Essig is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, AO Spine, and the Scoliosis Research Society. Dr. Essig was also elected by his peers to the American Orthopaedic Association, a prestigious national society for leadership. He currently serves on the AOA Own the Bone (OTB) Education Subcommittee, and is an active member of the Spinopelvic Study Group. He has been an invited reviewer for multiple journals, and is currently on the editorial board of the Asian Journal of Spine. He has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, along with multiple presentations at prestigious spine society meetings. He also serves as a spine consultant for the New York Islanders. He has been recognized as a Castle Connelly Top Doctor as well as a Super Doctor in the NY Times. Dr. Essig is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

I am a dual fellowhip trained orthopaedic spine surgery with fellowship training in orthopaedic spine surgery and neurosurgery of the spine. I have utilizes the latest advances in spine surgery, including minimally invasive techniques and motion preservation technology. Dr. Verma is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

Gus Katsigiorgis is an Orthopedics provider in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Katsigiorgis is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Geoffrey Philips is a dedicated and skilled orthopedic surgeon who aids the residents of Great Neck, NY. He practices at Northwell Health Orthopedics Central and is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. He expertly provides orthopedic consultations and follow-ups for the foot and ankle.Dr. Phillips completed his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. He then completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center. Additionally, he pursued fellowships in foot & ankle reconstruction and sports medicine at Saint Vincent Hospital and NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute. He is also certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.During consultations, Dr. Phillips explains patients' conditions and helps them understand the appropriate treatment plan. Dr. Phillips is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Kohler Disease, and Hip Replacement.

Jeff S. Silber, MD, DC, is a Full-Time Academic Spine Surgeon in the Northwell Health System He is Associate Chairman and Chief of Orthopaedic Spinal surgery at LIJ. He holds the academic position as Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Hofstra Medical School. He is extremely active in educating orthopedic residents and medical students. He specializes in degenerative spinal surgery in a multi-disciplinary setting. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles and has written over 20 textbook chapters on spinal related topics. He completed his orthopaedic residency training at the University of Pennsylvania and then a combined orthopaedic and neurosurgical Spine Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Dr. Silber is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Sreevathsa Boraiah, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and hip preservation surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Boraiah earned his medical degree from JSS Medical College, one of the top five medical schools in India. He finished his residency at Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College and completed his specialty adult reconstruction fellowship at NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Boraiah also completed a traveling fellowship at University of Zurich, Uniklinik Balgrist and Schulthess Klinik, Switzerland in hip preservation surgery and anterior hip surgery. He is an active member of numerous professional societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Boraiah holds multiple patents in medical devices and has an active interest in basic and clinical research related to hip and pelvic surgery. Dr. Boraiah specializes in anterior hip replacement and knee replacements. He also specializes in complex revisions of hip and knee replacements and computer assisted surgery. Dr. Boraiah is well versed in all aspects of hip surgery and has a special interest in hip preservation procedures, including periacetabular osteotomies, hip arthroscopy, surgical hip dislocation and minimally invasive anterior bikini incision hip surgery. Dr. Boraiah is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

My clinical practice is confined to Surgery of the Hand. I joined the medical staff of NSUH in 1980, when I first entered practice, and have combined clinical hand surgery with teaching and research ever since. In 1995 I joined the medical staff at LIJMC. In 2011 I left private practice and joined the fulltime Northwell Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as Orthopaedic Residency Program Director and Chief of Hand Surgery. Taking care of patients is my primary interest and motivation to go to work every day. My goal is to treat every patient with the most care, compassion, and skill that I can manifest. Currently, I treat patients with a broad range of hand problems from arthritis and deformity to carpal tunnel syndrome, other nerve disorders, benign tumors, and Dupuytren s Disease. I was recognized with an Arnold P. Gold Foundation Gold DOC award for skill, sensitivity, caring, and compassion. I have been listed yearly in Castle Connelly s Best Doctors since 1998. I have been active in national and regional professional organizations, having served on more than 20 committees of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and other professional organizations. I have been an Associate Editor of the American Journal of Hand Surgery since 1991. I was an officer of the NY Society for Surgery of the Hand between 1996 and 2000 and was President in my final year. For Northwell Health, I am Chief of Hand Surgery at NSUH and LIJMC. I served as the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program Director from 2011-2023. I have been involved at Zucker SOM at Hofstra/Northwell in many roles: President of the SOM Faculty Council and a member of the Dean's Advisory Group (2019 to 2021), former Departmental Advisor for medical students interested in Orthopedics, teach Structure to M2's, and assist with the clinical experience for medical students in their 3rd and 4th years. I was recently appointed Director of Academics for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and participate in and mentor residents and faculty members in clinical and basic science research. I have had considerable outside academic activity, with nearly 50 peer review publications, over 100 podium and poster presentations, and dozens of faculty presentations at national courses and meetings. Dr. Lane is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Brian Mercer, M.D., M.S., is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spinal surgery. He treats the full range of spinal disorders including degenerative spine disorders, spinal cord and nerve decompression, and spinal reconstruction.After his orthopedics residency at Boston University Medical Center, where he served as administrative chief resident, he completed a spine fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Mercer has extensive training in cutting-edge surgical techniques. These advanced approaches allow the highest level of surgical precision, improving patient outcomes and speeding recovery.As a chief resident, he was nominated as an Emerging Leader in The American Orthopaedic Association. He joined Orlin & Cohen in 2020 following completion of his fellowship training. Dr. Mercer is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Bursitis, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Lenart is a board-certified orthopedic shoulder and elbow specialist. He specializes in shoulder replacement and shoulder arthroscopy but treats a wide array of operative and nonoperative conditions of both the shoulder and elbow, including arthritis, rotator cuff tears, instability and fractures. His practice encompasses both open and minimally invasive approaches.Before joining Orlin and Cohen, Dr. Lenart worked in New York City for several years as an attending physician after completing his shoulder and elbow training at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University In Philadelphia, PA.Dr. Lenart has researched and published on a variety of orthopedic conditions and incorporates the most advanced techniques in treatment of his patients. Dr. Lenart is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tenotomy.

An orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery, Ayal Segal, MD, FAAOS specializes in advanced total joint replacement of the hip, knee, and ankle as well as complex reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Segal focuses on minimally invasive muscle- and tendon-sparing techniques including direct anterior approach hip replacement and minimally invasive total knee replacement that allow patients to go home sooner and return to their normal activities more quickly. Dr. Segal also has extensive experience in complex primary arthroplasty, patient specific instrumentation surgery, computer navigation assisted surgeries and revision of failed or painful hip and knee replacements. Dr. Segal is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Alfred Faust is the Chief of Spine Surgery at Orlin & Cohen and Northwell-LIJ Valley Stream Hospital. He specializes in all structural disorders of the spine with a particular interest and expertise in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Faust is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Patrick Leung, M.D., is a fellowship trained reconstructive surgeon and joint replacement specialist at Orlin & Cohen. Experienced in treating chronic, degenerative hip and knee arthritis, Dr. Leung offers surgical and nonsurgical treatment options to help patients live better, more pain-free lives. Dr. Leung is well-versed in robotics and sensors and is committed to staying at the forefront of orthopedic technology to improve patient experiences and outcomes.Joint replacement specialist Dr. Patrick Leung joined Orlin & Cohen in 2022. In addition to his extensive experience and fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery, Dr. Leung has researched, presented, and published on many orthopedic topics, including hip fractures, hip and knee arthritis, and total joint arthroplasty. Dr. Leung is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Tennis Elbow.

A national leader in joint reconstruction surgery and Chief of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at Syosset Hospital, Bradley Gerber, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained physician recognized for his use of leading-edge techniques in all areas of adult reconstruction, including robotics, advanced materials, and complex revisions.Dr. Gerber is the Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Northwell Health's Syosset Hospital. He has presented at numerous national conferences and published multiple articles about his innovative techniques and research in hip and knee replacements. Dr. Gerber is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Tenosynovitis.

Jorge Baez is an Orthopedics provider in Plainview, New York. Dr. Baez is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Luke Garbarino, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in Adult Reconstruction, including hip and knee arthroplasty surgery. He specializes in direct anterior hip replacement, total knee replacement, complex hip and knee replacement, robotic surgery, and the management in complications of hip and knee replacements.Dr. Garbarino graduated from medical school as the second class at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and was nominated to the Gold Humanism Society by his peers. He then completed his residency training in orthopaedics at Long Island Jewish Medical Center as part of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Orthopaedics Residency program. During residency, he received awards for Resident of the Year, Research Resident of the Year, the Dr. Leslie Sgaglione Humanism Award, and Dr. Vijay Rasquinha Excellence in Orthopedics Award. He also served as the Academic Chief Resident during his final year of residency. Dr. Garbarino then received further training at the Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Health Adult Reconstruction Fellowship program. He is an active candidate member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), serving as a reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty and as a member of the Fellows Orthopaedic Continued AAHKS Learning (FOCAL) committee.As a native of Long Island, Luke is excited to return home to help patients with their hip and knee needs. He practices individualized care with a focus on shared decision making with his patients. He enjoys spending time with his family, travel, watching sports, as well as cooking. Dr. Garbarino is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Bruce Seideman is an Orthopedics provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Seideman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.