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Daniel Howard, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in sports medicine. He provides individualized, compassionate care to patients at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group in Mount Kisco, Fishkill, and Carmel, New York, and Danbury, Connecticut.
Dr. Howard graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the cross country and track and field teams. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis before completing his orthopaedic surgery residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, where he served as the Administrative Chief Resident during his final year. He then went on to the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles to complete his sports medicine fellowship, where he was part of the medical staff of the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Galaxy, Los Angeles Sparks, and many junior colleges and high schools.
He has written numerous peer-reviewed publications and performed research involving NFL, MLB, MLS, and NWSL athletes. His research interests and projects include injury prevention in youth and adolescent pitchers and athletes, safe return to sport after injury, improving and measuring patient outcomes, and improving surgical techniques.
He was awarded top doctor from NY Top Docs, a division of USA Top Docs, in 2024.
Dr. Howard treats a wide variety of orthopaedic and sports-related issues of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip. He has particular clinical interests in knee injuries of the ligaments, meniscus, and cartilage; shoulder injuries of the rotator cuff, labrum, and instability; working with overhead and throwing athletes; and working with runners.
Dr. Howard offers his patients specialized treatment with minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, as well as state-of-the-art technology including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell treatment. He currently serves as the Team Physician for Mahopac High School and Assistant Team Physician for Pace University. For more information about orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, and Dr. Howard’s practice, follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @DrHowardSports.
Matthew Rogell, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group. He has practiced in the greater Danbury, Connecticut, area since 2006.
With fellowship expertise in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Rogell also specializes in procedures for adult total joint and reconstruction of the knees, hips, and shoulders. He uses the latest technology, bringing to his patients the use of stem cell and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapies and patient-specific joint reconstruction.
He attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by two years of research at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Rogell attended Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his surgical internship at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He then completed his orthopaedic surgical residency at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, and St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City. Afterward, he returned to MedStar Union Memorial Hospital to complete a sports medicine fellowship.
During his years of training, Dr. Rogell was affiliated with the New York Rangers, the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Blast, Junior Olympics, and various college and high school teams. His career includes working with the Danbury Militia football team, the Danbury Whalers and Titans hockey teams, the Danbury Westerners baseball team, and local high schools. He also volunteers his time with our veterans through Warrior Hike.
He was awarded top doctor from NY Top Docs, a division of USA Top Docs, in 2024.
Dr. Rogell values his relationships with patients of all ages and working with families to keep them healthy, strong, and active. He is a caring and well-respected physician who holds the well-being of his patients in the highest regard.
Dr. Rogell is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
He has always been an athlete who enjoys playing soccer, rugby, and skiing. Dr. Rogell is an avid reader, and enjoys hiking with his family and working on his 1967 Ford Mustang. He lives with his wife, two children, and rescued black lab in Fairfield County.
Daniel Smith, MD, FAAOS, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He sees patients at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group in Carmel, Fishkill, and Mount Kisco, New York, as well as Danbury, Connecticut.
Dr. Smith graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in human development. He earned his medical degree at New York University Grossman School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center, affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He then pursued fellowship training in adult reconstruction at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, focusing on complex hip and knee replacement, revision hip and knee replacement, and robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery.
He was awarded Top Doctor by NY Top Docs, a division of USA Top Docs, in 2024.
Dr. Smith has authored numerous publications and presented at regional and national orthopaedic meetings on topics ranging from outpatient joint replacement surgery to the treatment of joint replacement infections. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. His particular interests include rapid recovery joint replacement surgery as well as navigation- and robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery.
Dean C. Perfetti, MD, MPH, is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in spine surgery. Dr. Perfetti sees patients at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group at their Mount Kisco, Carmel, Newburgh locations in New York, and their Danbury location in Connecticut.
Dr. Perfetti obtained his undergraduate degree at Columbia College (Columbia University), graduating with the highest honors of Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
He achieved a dual Medical Degree and Master of Public Health Degree from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. He graduated at the top of his class with the highest honors of Alpha Omega Alpha and Beta Ioda Chapter of Delta Omega.
He completed a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell as chief resident, followed by a spine surgery fellowship at the prestigious Texas Back Institute, which pioneered Total Disc Replacement in the United States.
Dr. Perfetti’s clinical focus is on caring for back and neck injuries, whether from acute traumas such as herniations or fractures, chronic conditions like arthritis and stenosis, or spinal abnormalities.
His goal is to promote the health of the vertebral column, spinal cord, and nerve roots to decrease pain and improve function for his patients, ultimately getting them back to their active lifestyles.
Dr. Perfetti is trained in complex cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgeries with a special focus on motion-preserving procedures, like Total Disc Replacement and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
He utilizes the latest robotics and navigation technologies and performs Orthopaedic procedures for extremity fractures.
Dr. Perfetti grew up in Scarsdale, New York, and played soccer for F.C. Westchester, winning three New York State Championships and a National Championship at Disney. He transitioned to football at Columbia, where he played four years as a kicker/punter at the Division 1 level.
DANIEL B. BUCHALTER, M.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, as well as complex primary and revision hip and knee reconstruction. He is dedicated to providing all patients with every available treatment option and utilizes the most advanced surgical and nonsurgical technologies and techniques.
Dr. Buchalter completed his joint replacement fellowship at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the #1 ranked orthopedic hospital in the nation, where he was awarded the inaugural Paul M. Pellicci, MD Clinical Excellence Award by the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement faculty at HSS in recognition of his outstanding clinical skills and patient care.
He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital (LOH), the largest orthopedic residency program in the country, where he was appointed Executive-Chief Resident by the orthopedic faculty and his peers in recognition of his leadership skills and where he was awarded the Senior Resident Teaching Award by his peers. As one of two graduates of the NYU LOH 6-year, Clinician-Scientist Training Program, he was additionally awarded the Senior Resident Research Award for excellence in his performance of basic science research.
Dr. Buchalter earned his M.D. from the prestigious NYU Grossman School of Medicine where he graduated in 3 years as part of their accelerated MD Pathway, following his undergraduate studies in Biology at Cornell University where he graduated with research and Latin honors.
At every stage in his career, Dr. Buchalter has received awards and honors in recognition of his clinical, research, teaching, and leadership skills. A recipient of multiple orthopedic research grants, he has made large contributions to the orthopedic literature, having authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and having presented his work at national and international orthopedic meetings among the world’s thought leaders in orthopedics.
Dr. Buchalter is skilled in performing a range of advanced orthopedic procedures, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. He utilizes the most advanced robotic, computer, and patient-specific technologies and uses minimally invasive approaches for his joint replacements, including the direct anterior, bikini incision, Superior Transverse Atraumatic Reconstruction (STAR), and subvastus knee approaches. Whether for a first-time joint replacement, Birmingham Hip Resurfacing, or a revision procedure, he is especially adept at taking care of patients that other physicians may turn away due to their surgical or medical complexities.
Richard Levandowski, MD, specializes in orthopedic medicine and primary care medicine at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He is a primary care sports medicine specialist who is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine.
Dr. Levandowski spent ten years as a team physician and the Director of Athletic Medicine at Princeton University in New Jersey. He then became the Director of the Institute for Sports Medicine Institute, where he started the Sports Medicine Fellowship that is now part of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Dr. Levandowski has been a team physician at the Pan American Games, World Athletics Championships for USA Track and Field, and Princeton Training Camps for the USRowing, as well as for the Haitian National Athletics Team and Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Dr. Levandowski is deeply proud of his long association with Special Olympics New Jersey and is honored to be named the Head Physician for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games.
“For me relationship with Doctor is everything at this age. Joanne is an experienced professional. She understands my complicated kidney situation. Always quick in responding. Always helped me and my wife during regular visits and ER situations. I will trust her guidance. I strongly recommend her.”
Dr. Richard Levandowski, MD,
Family Physician
3131 Princeton Pike
Building 4A, Suite 100
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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Dr. Peter Wenger, MD,
Sports Medicine Physician 49.9 mi
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3131 Princeton Pike
Building 4A, Suite 100
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Peter C. Wenger, MD, is an orthopedic and non-operative sports injury specialist at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine.
Dr. Wenger graduated magna cum laude from Loyola College with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He attended and earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wenger then completed a surgical internship at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and was promoted with highest honors.
Afterward, he completed his residency in family medicine with an emphasis in orthopedics at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center. Finally, he completed his training at the University of Pittsburgh – Center for Sports Medicine, where he graduated from the Shadyside Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship with distinguished honors.
Dr. Wenger brings a unique approach to sports medicine care with his comprehensive understanding of family medicine, sports medicine, and surgery. As a multisport athlete himself, he understands a patient’s desire to safely return to their sport.
“I highly recommend Dr. Peter Wenger at Princeton Sports & Family Medicine. Dr. Wenger is very caring, personable, knowledgeable, reliable and professional. I consider myself fortunate to have him as “my” sports medicine physician!”
Dr. Peter Wenger, MD,
Family Physician
3131 Princeton Pike
Building 4A, Suite 100
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
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Dr. Michael Russonella, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon 1.4 mi
Dr. Michael Russonella is a highly skilled and experienced, board certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. Using the latest state-of-the-art procedures, he helps patients with acute and long-term injuries and conditions. This includes arthroscopies to the knee, ankle, hip, shoulder, and elbow, along with total knee and hip replacement and trauma surgery. He also performs and utilizes some of the latest cutting edge “non-operative techniques to assist his patients including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), bone marrow concentrates injections. He is the CEO of North Jersey Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Institute in Clifton and Nutley, NJ. Addressing patients’ pain is where they start, but maximizing wellness and function is their goal. Their approach is individualized to each patient based on their unique goals and their treatment plans are logical. They treat patients with compassion, integrity, and thoughtfulness and provide care that is safe and evidence based.
Michael Rieber, MD, is a skilled orthopedic surgeon who offers conservative and minimally invasive care for patients at Orthopedics Unlimited in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Rieber always tries to find alternative treatments to surgery. When surgery is needed, he is proud to provide state-of-the-art arthroscopy and robotic surgery.
Dr. Rieber earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He went on to pursue further training through an orthopedic surgery residency at Albany Medical Center in Upstate New York. Dr. Rieber completed his sports medicine fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
In the early 2000s, Dr. Rieber realized there was a need for more surgical joint replacement treatments as he observed patients struggling to recover from broken hips. This insight led him to develop an institute that improves the overall experience of those who need a total joint replacement in the hospital. The changes recognized include pre-operative planning, better nurse-patient ratios, and a customized recovery experience.
Another patient-focused solution Dr. Rieber volunteered to implement was pioneering the breakthrough anesthetic drug Exparel during knee surgeries. The pain medication numbs the area where it was administered for up to three days, providing more comfort to the patient post-surgery. Dr. Rieber's patients claimed that their life had improved only a week after surgery because of greater mobility.
David N. Feldman, MD, is a highly respected, pioneering orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint surgery. Dr. Feldman is delighted to be providing services to patients at Active Joints Orthopedics in Englewood, New Jersey, using the most up-to-date technologies and innovative techniques to optimize outcomes for patients.
Dr. Feldman is a leading practitioner in the field of orthopedic surgery and has long been an advocate of computer-assisted, minimally invasive hip and knee replacements using partial joint prosthetics and resurfacing techniques. His research into finding ways of extending the life of replacement hip joints led to the development of metal-on-metal hip replacement surgery at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center.
Among his research efforts, Dr. Feldman played a key role in the design of hip-resurfacing arthroplasties and undertook the role of the clinical investigator for two FDA hip-resurfacing trials that took place at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center and Holy Name Medical Center. Dr. Feldman specializes in customizing minimally invasive forms of surgery to suit his patients’ individual needs and always strives to reduce their recovery times by refining existing techniques.
Dr. Feldman has certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. He is also a founder member of the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management.
Several honors have been bestowed on Dr. Feldman, including being named Castle Connolly Top Doctors for the New York metropolitan area from 2005-07; a Patient's Choice Award from 2008-09; and Home Care Bergen County’s Physician of the Year award in 1997.
David Konigsberg, MD, is a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon with over a decade of experience treating musculoskeletal conditions in children and adolescents. He provides expert care to patients at Konigsberg Pediatric Orthopaedics in Midland Park, New Jersey.
A graduate of Dartmouth College, Dr. Konigsberg earned his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he also completed his residency and was inducted into the AOA Medical Honors Society. His passion for pediatric orthopedics was sparked during a rotation at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, leading him to complete a prestigious fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Dr. Konigsberg’s clinical research on Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip has been presented internationally and published in respected medical journals such as Spine and the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. In 2011, he founded his own pediatric orthopedic practice in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and remains on staff at The Valley Hospital and Hackensack University Medical Center.
A recognized leader in his field, Dr. Konigsberg has received numerous accolades, including New Jersey Monthly’s “Top Doctor” and the Bergen County Distinguished Health Care Service Award. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and twin sons.
Michael Rieber, MD, is a skilled orthopedic surgeon who offers conservative and minimally invasive care for patients at Orthopedics Unlimited in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Rieber always tries to find alternative treatments to surgery. When surgery is needed, he is proud to provide state-of-the-art arthroscopy and robotic surgery.
Dr. Rieber earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He went on to pursue further training through an orthopedic surgery residency at Albany Medical Center in Upstate New York. Dr. Rieber completed his sports medicine fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
In the early 2000s, Dr. Rieber realized there was a need for more surgical joint replacement treatments as he observed patients struggling to recover from broken hips. This insight led him to develop an institute that improves the overall experience of those who need a total joint replacement in the hospital. The changes recognized include pre-operative planning, better nurse-patient ratios, and a customized recovery experience.
Another patient-focused solution Dr. Rieber volunteered to implement was pioneering the breakthrough anesthetic drug Exparel during knee surgeries. The pain medication numbs the area where it was administered for up to three days, providing more comfort to the patient post-surgery. Dr. Rieber's patients claimed that their life had improved only a week after surgery because of greater mobility.
Louis Peter Re Jr., MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma at his office in the Midtown West area of Manhattan, New York City. He is a fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, repairs and revisions of complex rotator cuff tears, and shoulder replacement surgery.
Dr. Re completed his residency in the Department of Orthopaedics at Yale University School of Medicine and completed the Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute. He has published several research projects involving shoulder and knee reconstructions. He has been a Clinical Instructor when he was at Yale, an Assistant Clinical Professor, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and is currently Clinical Instructor, Shoulder Reconstruction and Arthroscopy Lenox Hill Hospital.
Dr. Re is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Sports Medicine.
Besides surgery, in the office he offers various forms of ultrasound-guided injection treatments including Viscosupplementation and PRP injections. He is an expert using the Ultrasound Machine to diagnose injuries and guide treatment injections.
He has been voted teacher of the year twice and is currently continuing to investigate the outcome of Graft Reconstruction for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears. As a tennis player and skier, Dr. Re has been a patient as well as caregiver, which gives him a unique perspective. (Ask him about his meniscus tear and his rotator cuff injury.)
He looks forward to meeting new patients and helping them achieve their best possible physical health. To learn more about your treatment options, call the office or book an appointment online today.
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