25 of the Best Orthopedic Doctors Near Me in West Babylon, NY

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 clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Dowling is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Bowlegs, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Scuderi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Laurence Mermelstein is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Commack, New York. Dr. Mermelstein is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mermelstein is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Basra is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Daniel Brandenstein is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Brandenstein is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fractured Spine, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Brandenstein is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Keith R. Reinhardt, MD FAAOS specializes in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee, including primary and revision joint replacements. He is the Chief of Joint Reconstruction and founder of the Institute for Joint Replacement at South Shore University Hospital. Dr. Reinhardt holds the academic title of Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is also an active member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the premier international professional society dedicated to the study and treatment of hip and knee disorders.Dr. Reinhardt grew up on the South Shore of Long Island before attending Cornell University for his undergraduate studies, where he was a Cornell Tradition Scholar and graduated with distinction at the top of his class. He completed his medical school education at NYU Langone and was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He then trained at some of the most prestigious orthopaedic institutions in the world, including the Hospital for Special Surgery where he developed a keen interest in hip and knee replacement. This inspired him to pursue subspecialty training in a fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction at Harvard Brigham and Women s Hospital. Dr. Reinhardt has achieved many awards and honors throughout his career. While at Hospital for Special Surgery he was awarded the prestigious Lewis Clark Wagner MD Award for excellence in clinical/translational research, and during his fellowship at Harvard he was chosen to receive the exclusive Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Foundation Scholarship.Dr. Reinhardt is committed to ongoing education and research and advancing the field of joint replacement. He is actively involved in clinical research and continues to pursue the most advanced technology for his patients, including robotics. Dr. Reinhardt draws on his diverse educational and training experiences to deliver the highest quality personalized care to his patients with the goal of reducing pain and optimizing function. Dr. Reinhardt is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Reinhardt is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Michael Nett is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Nett is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Nett is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Jorge Baez is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Plainview, New York. Dr. Baez is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Baez is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Benjamin J. Levens, MD, is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon. He specializes in the operative and non-operative care of complex injuries and issues of the knee, shoulder, ankle and hip. He also treats general orthopedic complaints such as joint pain and acute injuries of the upper and lower extremities.Dr. Levens received a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Florida and graduated at the top of his class at Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine earning selection into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his residency training at Montefiore Einstein Medical Center in the Bronx. After residency, Dr. Levens completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Medstar Health Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. There he had the unique opportunity to work with professional and collegiate sports teams including the Baltimore Ravens, Towson University and Morgan State University. As a physician, Dr. Levens believes in collaborative patient care. His approach focuses on finding the source of a patient's problem and working with them to determine the next steps and a solution that works best for them. Dr. Levens believes the most important aspect of a patient's visit is that the patient leaves feeling that their problem was thoroughly managed, with an understanding of their problem and a knowledge of how to best move forward in a way they are comfortable with. Dr. Levens is board certified in Board Eligible. Dr. Levens is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Ruotolo is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Massapequa, New York. Dr. Ruotolo is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tenosynovitis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Ruotolo is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Lawrence Housman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in West Islip, New York. Dr. Housman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.

I am Dr Nakul V Karkare; an orthopedic surgeon specialized in limb reconstruction and joint replacement surgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, 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 clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy. Dr. Bitterman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Tennis Elbow.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Sciatica, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Neal Smith, M.D., is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in total joint replacement of the hip and knee, arthroscopy of the knee, trauma, and adult and pediatric orthopedics. He is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, as well as a fellow of both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.During his residency, Dr. Smith served as assistant team physician for the New York Yankees. Throughout his career, he has presented several times at the Orthopedic Grand Rounds on various topics, such as complications of revision total hip arthroplasty, treatment of infected total knee arthroplasty and advances in total joint arthroplasty. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Osteoarthritis.

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 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Germano is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Eric A. Putterman, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist who has researched and published on a number of sports medicine-related topics. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Putterman practiced at Premier Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in Melville, NY.Sports medicine specialist Eric A. Putterman, M.D., joined Orlin & Cohen in 2019. Fellowship trained at New York University in New York, NY, Dr. Putterman previously practiced at Premier Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in Melville, NY. Dr. Putterman is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Arnold Schwartz is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated 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 clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

Hal Feldman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Huntington, New York. Dr. Feldman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

David Weissberg is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Weissberg is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Jeffrey A. Goldstein, M.D. is a fellowship-trained spine specialist at Orlin & Cohen. A member of the the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Goldstein is an esteemed spinal surgeon committed to advancing spine care and improving patient outcomes. Before joining Orlin & Cohen, Dr. Goldstein completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai where he was immersed in the latest technologies and techniques for treatment of cervical , thoracic, and lumbar spine disease. His interests include minimally invasive surgery for degenerative conditions to complex spinal reconstruction.Dr. Goldstein also has presented, published, and researched his spine studies both nationally and internationally. He specializes in a range of minimally invasive surgical procedures for various degenerative conditions and complex spinal reconstructions.Dr. Goldstein prides himself on providing immediate, specialized spinal care in a personalized manner. To that end, he tailors treatment plans for each individual with active patient participation to create custom care plans that fit the individual s lifestyle, goals, and medical. Dr. Goldstein is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Scoliosis, Muscle Spasms, and Invertebral Disc Disease.