Lane Palmer is a Pediatrics provider in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Palmer is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Testicular Torsion, Varicocele, Hypospadias, Meatal Stenosis, and Orchiectomy.

Dr. Sarwahi, heads the Center for Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery and the Center for Advanced Pediatric Orthopedics at Cohens Children s Medical Center, which brings together a dedicated team of fellowship-trained Scoliosis surgeons, neurologists, anesthesiologists, hospitalists, nursing staff and others in state of the art treatment of scoliosis. Few centers in the world offer this technique, technology and team approach.Dr Sarwahi was the Edwin Warner Ryerson Fellow in Pediatric Orthopaedics at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. and completed another fellowship in spine deformity at the Hospital for Special Surgery of Cornell University, New York. This extensive training uniquely qualifies him to treat children and adolescents with the expertise of a spine surgeon and the approach of a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. He is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society, North American Spine Society and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.Dr Sarwahi has pioneered the minimally invasive scoliosis surgery for idiopathic scoliosis and published the first journal article in the world in the August 2011 issue of Scoliosis and a two-year follow up in the May 2014 issue of the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques. Dr Sarwahi is leading the field again by providing this approach to children with neurological disorders. He is actively involved in basic and clinical science research, and has won numerous national and international awards and nominations. Russell Hibbs science Award (2015, 2013 nomination Scoliosis Research Society),Thomas Whitecloud Award ( 2014, 2014 nomination, 2011 won, Scoliosis Research Society), Young Investigator Research Award- clinical and basic science (2013, 2013 Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America), Value Award (North American Spine Society 2013 nomination), Richard D Selznik, MD Award (2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006 Albert Einstein College of Medicine), Louis Goldstein Award (2010 nomination, Scoliosis Research Society), Teacher Of the Year Award 2009, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, Bronx, New York, Joseph L Posch, MD Award 2004, Best Paper-American Association of Hand Surgeons, 2004 are some of the many. He has co-edited the textbook Spondylolisthesis: Diagnosis, Non-Surgical Management, and Surgical Techniques.Dr Sarwahi is ranked by Becker s Spine review amongst the 12 spine surgeons performing minimally invasive scoliosis surgery in the country. He has been invited by multiple organizations and has presented his technique at a half day course organized by the Scoliosis Research Society at its 47th Annual meeting. His surgical innovations and surgical results have been profiled by NY Daily News, NY1, the Journal News, Sanjay Gupta at www.everydayhealth.com/sanjay-gupta/star-tennis-play etc. He is actively involved in the training of fellows, residents and medical students and annually donates his time to the education of spine surgeons in India. Dr. Sarwahi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Amaral is an Associate Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Cohen s Childrens Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He focuses on scoliosis and pediatric spine surgery, hip reconstruction, fractures, sports medicine, and pediatric foot and ankle disorders.Dr. Amaral received his undergraduate degree at the University of Rhode Island and his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in the Bronx, NY. He completed his internship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University/ Montefiore Medical Center and fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery/New York Hospital/ Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York, NY.He is a fellow of the Scoliosis Research Society, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a member of the American Medical Association. He is involved in clinical research in pediatric orthopaedics and has published and presented at conferences such as Scoliosis Research Society and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He is also actively involved in mentoring and teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Amaral is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

Henry Bernstein is a Pediatrics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Bernstein is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tetanus, Pertussis, Diphtheria, and Delayed Growth.

Michelle Katzow is a Pediatrics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Katzow is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Paulette Stewart is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Cambria Heights, New York. Dr. Stewart is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis.

Dr. Finelt is an Assistant Professor and Director of Pediatric Dermatology for the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell. She is board certified in Dermatology as well as Pediatric Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.Dr. Finelt earned her medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine where she was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society. She completed her internship in pediatrics at Cohen Children's Medical Center and residency in dermatology at Stony Brook University where she served as chief resident. She completed her pediatric dermatology fellowship at Lurie Children's Hospital at Northwestern University.Dr. Finelt has been awarded the Departmental Chairman's award in 2018 the Departmental Teacher of the Year award in 2019 and was one of the awardees of Northwell's Teacher of the Year award in 2020. She teaches medical students as well as pediatric and dermatology residents. She is an active member of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) Long Island Dermatology Society and American Academy of Dermatology.Dr. Finelt's subspecialty expertise is interdisciplinary based in caring for patients with a broad spectrum of pediatric dermatology needs including vascular growths (such as infantile hemangiomas) vascular malformations (such as port wine stains) eczema nevi and other birthmarks acne genetic skin disease psoriasis hidradenitis suppurativa alopecia vitiligo and other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She is a member of the multidisciplinary vascular anomalies team at Cohen Children's Hospital. Dr. Finelt has given regional national and international talks on these topics and others. She has published a number of articles in the peer-reviewed literature and has authored several book chapters. Dr. Finelt is highly rated in 65 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Linear Hamartoma Syndrome, Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei, Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark.

Dr. DiMauro is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and the Director of Pediatric Orthopaedic Education at Cohen s Children s Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He focuses on sports medicine, hip, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscal tears, arthroscopy, osteochondral defects, scoliosis and spinal deformity, spinal fusions, and congenital musculoskeletal anomalies.Dr. DiMauro received his undergraduate degree at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY and his fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at the Children s Hospital of Boston in Boston, MA.He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an active member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. He is involved in clinical research as well as teaching and mentoring both medical students and residents. He is fluent in English and Italian. Dr. Dimauro is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Spinal Fusion.

Anne Moscona is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Moscona is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Parainfluenza, Measles, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis.

Shakeel Modak is a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Modak is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Infantile Neutropenia, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Sha Zhu is a Pediatrics provider in Flushing, New York. Dr. Zhu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Menkes Disease, Obesity in Children, Wilson Disease, and Delayed Growth.

Jeffrey Avner is a Pediatrics provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Avner is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Apnea, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Infantile Neutropenia.

Afshin Shahkoohi is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Shahkoohi is highly rated in 68 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, and Chickenpox.

Li Kan is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Flushing, New York. Dr. Kan is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Tic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tolosa Hunt Syndrome, and Absence Seizure.

Hal Schwartzstein is a Pediatrics provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Schwartzstein is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, Coloboma, and Nerve Decompression.

Lior Shabtai is a Pediatrics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Shabtai is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Jean-laurent Casanova is a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Casanova is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Pyle Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Lymphadenectomy.

Ariel Nunez is an Adolescent Medicine provider in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Nunez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anorexia, Protein Deficiency, Bulimia, and Malnutrition.

Wojciech Czoch is a Pediatrics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Czoch is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sprengel Deformity, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, and Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.

Dr. Allison Spitzer is a board-certified pediatric orthopaedic surgeon in New York City.Dr. Spitzer completed her residency training at King s County Hospital / SUNY Downstate Medical center, where she was a chief resident. She subsequently completed her pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship at Children s Healthcare of Atlanta at Atlanta Scottish Rite, one of the highest volume centers for scoliosis surgery in the country, which has prepared her to treat scoliosis and spine deformity patients of all backgrounds and etiologies. One of the highlights of Dr. Spitzer s time at Atlanta Scottish Rite was participating in a medical mission trip to El Salvador in order to operate on underserved local patients with advanced spine and extremity deformities, utilizing a team-based approach with local orthopaedic surgeons.Dr. Spitzer treats all pediatric orthopaedic conditions, including but not limited to spine, sports, limb length discrepancy and deformity, hip disorders, tumor, foot and ankle, trauma and neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy. Dr. Spitzer s research focuses on orthopaedic resident education, trauma, and scoliosis surgery, and she has written a chapter about multi-specialty clinics for orthopaedic patients with soft tissue and bone sarcomas. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA), and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS), which focuses on supporting and mentoring women in orthopaedics. She was selected to serve on national committees for both POSNA and RJOS.In college at Yale University, Dr. Spitzer was named an Academic All-American from 2004-2007 while playing on the Varsity Field Hockey team. She majored in Behavioral Neuroscience while completing her pre-medical studies and serving an elected position on the Yale Senior Class Council. In medical school at the George Washington University School of Medicine, she provided medical care to patients living in rural parts of Haiti as part of a medical mission with Project Medishare. Dr. Spitzer is also a certified yoga teacher instructor. In her free time, Dr. Spitzer enjoys yoga, hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with her friends and family.Board certificationsOrthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryAcademic titlesClinical Assistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellChief residentState University of NY Health Science Ctr/BrooklynUndergraduate EducationYale University, BA Behavioral NeuroscienceMedical SchoolGeorge Washington University School of Medicine, MDResidenciesGeorge Washington University Medical CenterState University of NY Health Science Ctr/BrooklynFellowshipsEmory / Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. Dr. Spitzer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Caudal Regression Syndrome, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Flat Feet.

Dr. Jan is the Division Director of General Pediatrics where she oversees clinical, teaching, and research operations for the Division of General Pediatrics for Cohen Children's Medical Center. She is also the Medical Director of the Health Homes Serving Children Program for Northwell Health, a care management program for pediatric Medicaid beneficiaries with complex medical or behavioral health needs. Dr. Jan has over a decade of clinical, programmatic and research experience in general pediatrics and general internal medicine. She specializes in the care of children and adults with complex medical needs and intellectual/developmental disabilities. She is the principal investigator of several federally and foundation funded research projects focusing on the delivery of healthcare and long-term care services for children and adults with chronic conditions originating in childhood. Dr. Jan earned her bachelor's degree from the City University of New York at Brooklyn College and her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. She completed a dual residency in both pediatrics and internal medicine from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where she was also Chief Resident. She continued her fellowship training as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar at the Perelman School of Medicine at UPenn, earning a master's in health policy research. Dr. Jan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Thanatophoric Dysplasia.

Dr. Khalida Itriyeva is a highly dedicated physician specializing in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. She provides compassionate and comprehensive care to her patients in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Cohen Children's Medical CenterBoard certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Itriyeva is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of her young patients. Her areas of focus include primary care, eating disorders, adolescent mental health, gynecologic and menstrual conditions, among others.Dr. Itriyeva received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Cohen Children's Medical Center and further specialized in Adolescent Medicine through a fellowship at the same institution. Her rigorous training and clinical experience have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the highest standard of care to her patients.Passionate about medical education and advancing healthcare, Dr. Itriyeva is actively involved in instructional pursuits and remains up-to-date with the latest advancements in her field. She is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.With her warm demeanor and patient-centered approach, Dr. Itriyeva strives to create a comfortable and supportive environment for her young patients and their families. She believes in building strong and open relationships with her patients, ensuring that they have the resources and knowledge to make informed decisions about their health.In summary, Dr. Khalida Itriyeva is a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine specialist. Her extensive training, expertise, and commitment to providing comprehensive care make her a valued member of the Northwell Health team. Dr. Itriyeva is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bulimia, Protein Deficiency, Malnutrition, Meckel's Diverticulum, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Tran is a Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon at Cohen s Children s Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She has a focus on scoliosis, hip, foot, and ankle, congenital anomalies, neuromuscular conditions, musculoskeletal infections, and trauma.Dr. Tran received her undergraduate degree at Brown University in Providence, RI, and her medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. She completed her internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Albany Medical Center and her fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at the internationally renowned Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX.She is a member of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. Dr. Tran is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Scoliosis.

Robert Katz is a Pediatrics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Katz is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.

Todd Sweberg is a Pediatrics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sweberg is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are High Blood Pressure in Infants, Spondylocostal Dysostosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Cerebral Hypoxia.