25 of the Best Orthopedic Doctors Near Me in ridgewood, NY

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. Dr. Scuderi is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Strauss is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Strauss is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

James Slover is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Slover is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Gorham's Disease, Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Kenneth Egol is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Egol is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Acute Pain, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Jonathan Oren serves as the co-chief of the Orthopedic Spine Surgery service at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Oren is an award winning spine surgeon in New York City, having been named to the Castle Connolly Top Doctors list in 2023, 2024 and 2025. He was named as a Super Doctor Rising Star as well four separate times. Dr. Oren is a board certified spine surgeon in the Department of Orthopedics at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Oren attended Duke University for his undergraduate studies, graduating magna cum laude. Dr. Oren has since been in New York City, attending NYU School of Medicine, during which time he was elected into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. He completed his orthopedic residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, serving as executive chief resident during his final year. After his residency, Dr. Oren completed two years of fellowship spine training at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases both in Neurosurgery Spine and Orthopedic Spine Surgery. During his training, Dr. Oren received numerous awards including selection as an Emerging Leader by the American Orthopedic Association. Dr. Oren focuses his clinical time to treating patients with all types of spine disorders. He treats a wide range of spine conditions including scoliosis (adult and pediatric), spinal deformity, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, radiculopathy and nerve deficits related to spinal conditions, instability of the spine, spinal tumors and degenerative disc disease. He performs many spine procedures including minimally invasive surgery, microdiscectomies, laminectomies, fusion of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, interbody fusions, and disc replacement. Dr. Oren always tries to find an individualized treatment plan for each patient that focuses on non-operative treatment for spinal conditions first, with surgery being a last resort. Dr. Oren is an active researcher of spinal surgery, with a special interest in spinal deformity. He has been the author or co-author of many articles in top peer reviewed orthopedic and neurosurgery spine journals, including Spine, Bone and Joint Journal, Journal of Neurosurgery Spine. Dr. Oren has contributed to over 40 presentations at national and international spine meetings such as the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS). Dr. Oren is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Oren is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Oren is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Danoff is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Danoff is currently accepting new patients.

Peter D. McCann, M.D. specializes in shoulder and elbow conditions and has practiced orthopedic surgery for over 30 years. He is Director of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Orthopedic Strategic Initiatives at Lenox Health Greenwich Village and holds the academic title of Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. McCann is board certified and trained under the leadership of Charles S. Neer II, MD, widely considered the father of modern shoulder surgery. He is a member of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, the premier international professional society dedicated to the study and treatment of shoulder and elbow problems, as well as Emeritus Editor in Chief of The American Journal of Orthopedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Orthopedic Association, the oldest professional organization dedicated to leadership and education in orthopedic surgery, and is a widely published educator with over 200 presentations and papers.Dr. McCann has been cited as a high-quality physician in the annual New York Magazine Best Doctors list for many years and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation in 2011.Dr. McCann's childhood interest in sports made orthopedic surgery a natural fit in his pursuit of career in medicine. As a former competitive swimmer, Jones Beach lifeguard, lacrosse and tennis player, he understands an athlete's need to remain fit and heal when injured. As a pianist, guitarist, and organist he also appreciates the physical demands that musicians place on the upper extremity. Dr. McCann places the highest priority on providing comprehensive and personalized service to his patients. Dr. Mccann is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Mccann is currently accepting new patients.

Sheeraz Qureshi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Qureshi is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Qureshi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Qureshi is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Zuckerman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Zuckerman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bone Graft, and Tenotomy.

Charla Fischer is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Fischer is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Essig is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Essig is currently accepting new patients.

An internationally renowned spine surgeon, Frank Schwab, MD, FAAOS, specializes in complex spinal pathology, pediatric and adult spinal deformity and revision reconstruction procedures. Dr Schwab s areas of clinical focus include innovating patient-specific operative treatment, optimizing sagittal realignment guidelines, emphasizing the use of pre-operative planning technologies and techniques for complex spine surgery. He is widely recognized as a leader in the field and has pioneered many aspects of spinal deformity care, especially for patients with extensive surgical histories. Dr Schwab also developed the first definitive classification of adult spinal deformity that has become a clinical standard for spinal surgeons all over the world. Dr. Schwab is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Schwab is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Schwab is currently accepting new patients.

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 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Verma is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Verma is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Silber is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Silber is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Flat Feet, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Kohler Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Phillips is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

"Melvin P. Rosenwasser, MD, has expertise in orthopaedic hand, elbow, and trauma surgery, which makes him a unique specialist because he can accommodate any traumatic orthopaedic extremity problem as well as arthritic and congenital anomalies of the upper extremity. Dr. Rosenwasser has been co-principal investigator on numerous NIH grants and awards and has authored many book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on surgery of the upper extremity as well as trauma-related surgery for both upper and lower extremities. He presents scientific lectures on his specialty both here and abroad. Dr. Rosenwasser has also served as Chairman of many national and local hand and trauma conferences. Dr. Rosenwasser has been recognized in New York Magazines ""Best Doctors in New York"" Hall of Fame. Dr. Rosenwasser is also the hand consultant for the New York Yankees.". Dr. Rosenwasser is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Rosenwasser is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Surgery Of The Hand. Dr. Rosenwasser is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Benjamin D. Roye, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex pediatric spinal disorders including scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis. In addition to spinal disorders, he also manages skeletal trauma and complex fractures. After receiving his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Roye completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He then went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. To further his career as a clinician scientist, Dr. Roye also received a master’s degree in Public Health from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Roye maintains an active research portfolio, specifically focusing on conservative management of scoliosis and early onset scoliosis. He is a member of the Pediatric Spine Study Group and the Harms Study Group, two of the most important spinal deformity study groups in the world. Dr. Roye has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and is a recipient of many prestigious grants and awards, including the Arthur H. Huene Memorial Award and the Scoliosis Research Society Young Investigator Award. Outside of his practice, Dr. Roye is a workout enthusiast and competitive swimmer who most enjoys spending time with his wife, who is a practicing pediatrician, their four children, and two dogs. Dr. Roye is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Fusion, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Roye is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Roye is currently accepting new patients.

Vincent Leone is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Leone is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Leone is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Leone is currently accepting new patients.

Jose Rodriguez is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rodriguez is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Scoliosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

I believe in treating my patients as whole human beings, not just as body parts or injuries. I always do my best to listen to my patients and tailor my treatments appropriately according to their own prior experiences and personal preferences. I take time during each visit to explain the findings in x-rays and other tests, and make those findings relatable to symptoms and treatment. Although I m a surgeon, I do my best in every case to try appropriate non-surgical treatments first, and reserve surgery as a last resort. My goal is to keep my patients healthy, active, and pain-free with the smallest amount of medication and surgery as possible.My primary specialization is in the treatment of arthritis and other degenerative or traumatic conditions of the hip and knee. If surgery is required, I use the latest technologies including surgical x-ray and robotics to perform partial and total hip and knee replacements with the highest degree of accuracy and predictability. I also treat general orthopaedic conditions such as fractures, dislocations, tendon injuries, and joint inflammation. I believe in treating patients equally and accept nearly all insurance plans.In addition to my clinical practice, I have an interest in research and am actively enrolling patients in trials with the goal of finding more effective medications and surgical technology to benefit future generations. My orthopaedic research articles and review chapters have been accepted into prestigious publications such as the Journal of Arthroplasty and the Orthopaedic Knowledge Update. I work with a team of residents and fellows and oversee their clinical education in the office, hospital wards, and the operating room. Dr. Oh is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Bursitis, Vulvectomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Oh is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica M. Intravia, MD is a specialist in the orthopedic care of the hand, wrist and elbow. She also specializes in the care of nerve injuries and microsurgery. She is an assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra.Dr. Intravia is a Connecticut native. She attended Cornell University with a focus in Biology and Society, where she graduated Cum Laude. During her time as an undergraduate, she received a NIH grant to study traditional medicinals used to treat malaria in the Venezuelan Amazon.She remained at Cornell after graduation to obtain her Masters of Health Administration from the Sloan Program in Health Management. She was one of three students to be accepted into the prestigious five year accelerated B.S/M.H.A program.For medical school, she attended the University of Connecticut where she graduated in the top quartile of her class. While at UCONN she also organized a free clinic to treat migrant farm workers.She was one of two women in her class to complete her residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Los Angeles County Medical Center and the Keck School of Medicine at the University of California. She gained extensive experience in the management of complex polytrauma patients at this busy level 1 trauma center. During her chief resident year, she received a Young Surgeon Traveling Fellowship from the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand. She then spent two weeks in Managua, Nicaragua performing pediatric hand surgery.She obtained further sub-specialty fellowship training at the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center and Jefferson University under the tutelage of Dr. A. Lee Osterman. While in Philadelphia, she traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras with Dr. Randall Culp to perform complex hand, nerve and microsurgery.Dr. Intravia is fellowship trained in the latest advances in Nerve, Hand and Upper Extremity care with specific interests in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques, fracture management, hand trauma and nerve injuries. She has authored numerous peer reviewed publications and presented at national Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery conferences. She is excited to be part of Northwell Health's Orthopedic Institute and looks forward to inspiring future medical students and residents in her role as Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University. Dr. Intravia is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Intravia is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand Surgery. Dr. Intravia is currently accepting new patients.

Elias Kassapidis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kassapidis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Kassapidis is currently accepting new patients.

Garrett R. Leonard, MD is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. He completed a combined neurosurgical and orthopedic spine fellowship at Harvard Medical School. This unique training provides him the insights of both specialties in addressing complex spinal disorders.Dr. Leonard has experience in treating the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. His special interests include minimally invasive surgery, spinal fusion, artificial disc replacement, revision surgery, disc herniation, stenosis, microsurgery and spinal deformity. He is knowledgeable about technological advances in surgery and uses computer navigation to perform safer and less invasive surgeries. Dr. Leonard has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters. His research is presented at meetings. He won the Young Investigator Award from the Society of Lateral Access Surgeons. Dr. Leonard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Leonard is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Leonard is currently accepting new patients.

Ran Schwarzkopf is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Schwarzkopf is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

David Edelstein is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Edelstein is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovitis, and Tenosynovitis.