Mark Stephen, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine specialist who has extensive training in a variety of spine and orthopedic areas, including the preservation of spine motion, cervical artificial disc replacement, and treatment of pediatric and adult spinal deformities. He also taught a course on minimally invasive spine procedures. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Stephen was an assistant professor in the department of orthopedics and director of the Spine and Scoliosis Center at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Stephen is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Gregory C. Mallo, M.D., F.A.A.O.S., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained shoulder specialist who has published and presented on a variety of shoulder-related orthopedic topics, including rotator cuff injury, total shoulder arthroplasty, and posterior shoulder pain. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Mallo was a shoulder specialist at St. Charles Hospital.Dr. Mallo also previously treated active-duty Navy, Marine, and Special Forces personnel at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune and was deployed in Afghanistan as part of a Forward Surgical Team in 2013.Shoulder specialist Gregory C. Mallo, M.D., joined Orlin & Cohen in 2019 from St. Charles Hospital. He completed his fellowship in the prestigious Harvard Shoulder Fellowship Program in Boston, MA, and in the AANA as part of the Advanced Arthroscopy Traveling Fellowship Program. Dr. Mallo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

Dr. Dowling is the founding partner of Long Island Spine Specialists. He is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with extensive fellowship training in spinal disorders and neurosurgery. He is known for his perseverance and commitment to the best possible outcome for his patients by using conservative methods and surgical treatment when indicated.Dr. Dowling is on the Board of Directors of the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Catholic Health Services of Long Island. He holds appointments in healthcare and community organizations, lectures both nationally and internationally and has authored numerous articles and book chapters in professional publications. Dr. Dowling is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Laurence Mermelstein is an Orthopedics provider in Commack, New York. Dr. Mermelstein is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Arthur Pallotta, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating hand and wrist issues and sports-related problems. He joined the team at the Orlin & Cohen in 2015 after several years in private practice.A researcher and published author, Dr. Pallotta has written extensively on fracture management and repair and treating disruption of the carpi ulnaris (a muscle in the forearm) in professional athletes. He makes education an integral part of every examination so the patient can make informed decisions with him regarding their treatment options. Dr. Pallotta is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Tennis Elbow.

Rasel M. Rana, D.O., is a fellowship-trained spine specialist with extensive experience in minimally invasive spine surgery. As a former U.S. Army orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Rana provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care including orthopedic trauma, sports medicine and joint replacement. Dr. Rana holds academic appointment of clinical assistant professor of orthopedic and spine surgery at Stony Brook School of Medicine. He was chief of orthopedic surgery at McDonald Army Medical Center prior to joining Orlin and Cohen. Dr. Rana is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Basra is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon concentrating his practice exclusively on spine care. He treats a full spectrum of degenerative and traumatic conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal fracture, tumors, disk herniation, and stenosis.His expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery and his extensive experience in deformity and revision surgery for complex spinal disorders make him a leader in the field of spine. He has published numerous articles relating to treatment of the spine. Dr. Basra has special interest in workplace related injuries and is committed to providing comprehensive and individualized assessment for each patient. Dr. Basra recommends the most innovative, up-to-date, and clinically proven treatment plan.Medical Degree:State University of New York Downstate Medical CenterBrooklyn, New YorkInternship/Residency:Administrative Chief Orthopaedic Surgery ResidentGeneral Surgery/ Orthopaedic Surgery ResidentUniversity of Medicine and DentistryNewark, New JerseyFellowships:Orthopaedic Spine Fellow:Emory University, Atlanta, GeorgiaProfessional Affiliations:North American Spine SocietyAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsMedical Society of State of NY (MSSNY)Suffolk Medical SocietySociety of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS)Hospital Affiliations:Huntington Hospital, Huntington, New YorkSt. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown, New YorkGood Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip, New YorkSt. Francis Hospital, Roslyn, New YorkPeconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead. Dr. Basra is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Daniel Brandenstein is an Orthopedics provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Brandenstein is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Dr. DeWal is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with additional training in neurosurgery. He is committed to the latest advancements in spine surgery, offering patients the newest, most up-to-date technologies.His clinical practice includes microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, fusion and nonfusion procedures. He also specializes in treatment of athletic spine injuries. He treats patients with a variety of spinal disorders including herniation, stenosis, scoliosis and spinal cord compression.Dr. DeWal has lectured at national meetings and has written several book chapters as well as published numerous articles related to the spine. Dr. Dewal is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Michael Fracchia is an Orthopedics provider in Port Jefferson, New York. Dr. Fracchia is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Brian J. McGinley, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine, hip and knee reconstruction specialist. He has provided orthopedic care for the patients of Suffolk County for more than 20 years, caring for thousands of patients. Dr. McGinley lectures nationally and internationally on computer assisted and robotic assisted total knee replacement surgery.Dr. McGinley has been on the forefront of developing computer navigation in total knee replacement surgery since 2002. He received a US Patent for developing a precision cutting instrument used in total knee replacement surgery. Dr. McGinley performed the first robotically assisted total knee replacement in the world using the Navio System.Dr. McGinley served as assistant team physician for the New York Knicks, team physician for the Long Island Lizards lacrosse team and US Open Golf Player's Physician Bethpage Black, NY, 2002. He has also served as orthopedic consultant to local colleges and high schools in Suffolk County. He completed his sports medicine and joint replacement fellowship at the Insall Scott Kelly Orthopaedic Institute in New York City. Dr. McGinley joined Orlin & Cohen in 2019, following its acquisition of Long Island Bone & Joint in Port Jefferson, NY, where he was a partner. Dr. Mcginley is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Michael Nett is an Orthopedics provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Nett is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Fazel Khan is an Orthopedics provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Khan is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Infantile Myofibromatosis, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

James Nicholson is an Orthopedics provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Nicholson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Justin Mirza is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Mirza has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

John Labiak is an Orthopedics provider in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Labiak is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Steven Sampson is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in East Setauket, New York. Dr. Sampson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Jesu Jacob is an Orthopedics provider in Commack, New York. Dr. Jacob is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Morgan Chen is an Orthopedics provider in Centereach, New York. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Thomas Dowling is an Orthopedics provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Dowling is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Joseph Stubel is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Stubel is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

Richard Boccio is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Medicine provider in Smithtown, New York. Dr. Boccio is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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.

CHRISTOPHER FRENDO, D.O.Dr. Frendo is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with comprehensive Fellowship training in Spine. He has extensive experience in spinal surgery and research. He has performed studies on orthobiologics for spinal fusion, and on motion preservation. He is devoted to the evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of adult and pediatric spinal disorders including complex deformities, degenerative, traumatic, infectious, and neoplastic conditions of the spine. He provides expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, as well as, complex spinal reconstruction for the treatment of degenerative disorders and deformities of the spine. He is a distinguished speaker and has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters on spine topics. Dr. Frendo is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Brian N. Morelli, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine specialist who has written, researched, and presented on a variety of orthopedic topics, including low-level fall spinal fractures in older patients, a review of Cauda Equina Syndrome, spinal implants, and recovery outcomes of obese vs. non-obese patients. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Morelli was an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery in the department of general orthopedics & spine surgery at Stony Brook University Medical Center in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Morelli is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.