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About Qasim M. Husain, MD

Dr. Qasim M. Husain is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at the Orthocenter. He received advanced training in the surgical and non-surgical management of the entire range of spinal disorders from degenerative conditions to complex spinal deformity. Dr. Husain has also undergone training in minimally invasive techniques, such as 'micro' surgery and percutaneous instrumentation, to address a variety of spinal disorders.

Dr. Husain received his undergraduate degree in Neurobiology from Cornell University and went to the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University for his medical education. There he graduated with an M.D. degree with Recognition in Research and stayed on-board to complete his Surgical Internship as well as his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. As a junior resident he received the "Outstanding Resident" of the year award and was appointed as the Chief Administrative Resident in his final year.

Following residency, Dr. Husain was accepted to the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases to complete his Fellowship training in Spine Surgery. There he was trained in the surgical and non-operative management of the full spectrum of spinal conditions by several of the pioneers in the field. Throughout his career, Dr. Husain has been actively involved in research and academics. Dr. Husain has multiple publications on a variety of topics related to spine surgery in peer-reviewed journals as well as textbooks.

Dr. Husain is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and an active member of the North American Spine Society.

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Research and Publications

• Husain QM, Ewer J. Journal of Neurobiology. 2004 May;59(2):181-91. Use of targetable gfp-tagged neuropeptide for visualizing neuropeptide release following execution of a behavior.
• Husain QM, Korpi A, Krukenkamp IB. P2Y12 Receptor Inhibition Provides Cardioprotection Similar to Ischemic Preconditioning. Poster Presentation at the 2005 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association (AHA) in Dallas, Texas.
• Husain QM, Landry C, Carrion W. Intraoperative alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists (Intravenous Dexmedetomidine and Epidural Clonidine) Aid Early Mobilization and Shorten Length of Stay (LOS) Following Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Poster displayed at the 17th Annual (2010) IMAST (International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques) in Toronto, Canada
• Husain QM, Spivak, JM. Surgical Management of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. Textbook Chapter: Comprehensive Manual of Spine Care (Errico/Varlotta/Cheriyan)
• Husain QM, Toombs C, Lonner B, Sponseller P, Shufflebarger H, Shah SA, Samdani AF, Betz RR, Cahill PJ, Yaszay B, Newton PO. Spine Deformity. 2015 Jul;3(4);318-326. Body Mass Index in Adolescent Spinal Deformity: Comparison of Scheuermann’s Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Normal Controls.
• Husain QM, Poorman C, Passias P, Lonner B. The Inter and Intra-observer Reliability of the Risser Sign versus the Sanders Classification for the Estimation of Skeletal Maturity with Regards to Predicting Scoliotic Curve Progression. Poster Display at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Conference-2014
• Husain QM, Vira S, Jalai C, Paul J, Poorman GW, Poorman C, Yoon RS, Looze C, Lonner B, Passias PG. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2017 Jun;37(4)246-249. The Interobserver and Intraobserver Reliability of the Sanders Classification Versus the Risser Stage.
• Ewer J, Campo M, Clark A. Journal of Neuroscience.  2004 April, 24(17):4283-92. Neuroendocrine Control of Larval Ecdysis Behavior in Drosophila: Complex Regulation by Partially Redundant Neuropeptides.
• Brennan, BJ. Ethology: International Journal of Behavioural Biology. 2007 July, 113(7): 692-702. Abdominal Wagging in the Social Paper Wasp Polistes dominulus: Behavior and Substrate Vibrations

Professional Memberships

• Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Active Member of North American Spine Society

About Keith M. Rinkus, MD, MS

Dr. Keith Rinkus is a Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon specializing in treatments of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical regions of the Spine. At Orthocenter, Dr. Rinkus performs both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for his patients. Dr. Rinkus is affiliated with hospitals in the Hackensack Meridian, Saint Barnabas, and Mount Sinai Health Systems.

Dr. Rinkus is an expert in both surgical and nonsurgical treatments of the Spine including minimally invasive and outpatient spine procedures, disk replacements, decompressions as well as complex Adult Spinal Reconstruction and deformity correction procedures.

Before turning to medicine and surgery, Dr. Rinkus studied civil and environmental engineering, earning both a B.S. and an M.S. in Engineering. He later received his Medical Degree at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. During medical school, Dr. Rinkus was the recipient of the Wake Forest Medical Alumni scholarship and was granted a National Institutes of Health Young Investigators Research Fellowship. 

In Dr. Rinkus’ pursuit of excellence, he completed an Orthopaedic Internship and Residency at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA where he received the Pfizer Scholars in Pain Management Award. He also completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Rinkus is Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the North American Spine Society. 

In addition to performing surgeries and treating spinal conditions, Dr. Rinkus enjoys hiking, biking, teaching, studying the spine and writing. He has written numerous scholarly articles and chapters about spinal disorders and Orthopaedic care.

About Nader A. Bakhos, MD

Dr. Nader Bakhos is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who provides dedicated and compassionate care at Orthocenter.   As a winner of the Patients Choice Compassionate Doctor Award, Dr. Bakhos brings a seasoned and ever-deepening skill set to his practice.  He specializes in Joint Replacement Surgery, focusing on muscle-sparing and minimally invasive hip and knee replacements.

Dr. Bakhos was born and raised in Monmouth County, NJ.  He left New Jersey to pursue his undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Dr. Bakhos then returned home earning his Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, where he graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following graduation, Dr. Bakhos completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He then furthered his sub-specialty training by completing the Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, one of the top orthopaedic and joint replacement centers in the country.  There Dr. Bakhos received extensive training in complex and revision hip and knee replacements.

Dr. Bakhos also dedicates time to expanding his field with research, particularly on topics such as soft tissue preservation in total hip arthroplasty; the reduction of blood transfusions after joint replacement; and the minimization of risks in total hip dislocation. Dr. Bakhos’ work has been presented at numerous national meetings.

While a dedicated surgeon, Dr. Bakhos is forever a student and always looks to add to his surgical skills and techniques.  He regularly attends meetings where he looks to integrate the latest developments into his practice for the betterment of his patients.

Dr. Bakhos is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction.  Dr. Bakhos has also been awarded the Honor of Top Doctor by NJ TopDocs in 2023 for his excellence in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.

 

About Larry Bloomstein, MD

A native of Livingston NJ, Dr. Larry Bloomstein is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who brings a unique set of skills and highly specialized knowledge to Orthocenter.

Dr. Larry Bloomstein received his Medical Degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following graduation

Dr. Bloomstein completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. During residency Dr. Bloomstein’s training included Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Orthopaedic Trauma at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. 

Following Residency, Dr. Bloomstein completed his first Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery at the University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN. During his Fellowship, Dr. Bloomstein was part of a relief mission to help the earthquake victims in Haiti in 2010. In a five-day period, the team of eight orthopaedic surgeons operated on over fifty patients who survived the earthquake. The surgical team was able to perform numerous surgeries to restore the patients to an independent level of functioning.

Dr. Bloomstein completed a second Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the specialty of Foot & Ankle. He shadowed several pioneers in Total Ankle Replacement and other joint sparing surgeries in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders. Dr. Bloomstein offers both surgical and non-surgical options for foot and ankle issues such as bunions, hammertoes, ankle sprains, arthritis, flatfoot, and Achilles tendon pain. •

Given his extensive experience in Orthopaedic trauma, Dr. Bloomstein also specializes in the management of fractures in upper and lower extremities. He offers both non-operative and operative treatments and helping patients achieve an improved level of function and restore independence following an injury.

Dr. Bloomstein is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a fellow of the American board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, The Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society

About Steven Friedel, MD

Dr. Steven Friedel is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Friedel brings a record of awards and recognition to people in New Jersey at Orthocenter.

Prior to joining Orthocenter Dr. Friedel boasted an impressive 19-year career as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the United States Army.

Dr. Friedel completed his undergraduate degree at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Following graduation, he then studied at Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD where he earned his Medical Degree.

After receiving his Medical Degree, Dr. Friedel completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Dr. Friedel’s work as an Army Surgeon has been well decorated. During his military career, Dr. Friedel received an array of awards, including the Bronze Star, the National Defense Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Asian Campaign Ribbon with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Combat Medic Badge.

Douglas Navasartian, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Orthocenter, which has locations in Red Bank, Morganville, Eatontown, and Holmdel, New Jersey. He has completed subspecialty fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine. 

Dr. Navasartian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in general biology and a Master of Science degree in biology from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Navasartian then completed medical school at the State University of New York in Stony Brook. Following medical school, he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey, one of the oldest residency programs in the state. Through his residency, he spent time training at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as UMDNJ Newark. This allowed him to obtain well-rounded training in numerous aspects of orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Navasartian then went on to complete subspecialty fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. During his fellowship, he was trained by one of the pioneers and founders of modern shoulder arthroscopy, Dr. Stephen Burkhart, MD. Dr. Burkhart invented many of the tools and techniques used in shoulder arthroscopy, and Dr. Navasartian is proud to have had him as a mentor. Because of his training with Dr. Burkhart, Dr. Navasartian is very well-versed in treating some of the most complex shoulder problems using arthroscopic techniques. 

Additionally, Dr. Navasartian is trained in complex knee surgery, including arthroscopic and open techniques. Dr. Navasartian is also a published author, with some of his published literature describing techniques in shoulder and knee arthroscopy. In addition to sports medicine, his interests in orthopaedic surgery also include fracture care and joint replacement surgery.

About Robert Borzio, MD

Robert Borzio, MD, is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in computer-navigated, minimally invasive anterior approach total hip and knee replacements and revisions. Dr. Borzio also provides general orthopaedic care and treatment of fractures in the upper and lower extremities.

Born and raised in the Middletown NJ area and former Eagle Scout, Dr. Borzio received his Medical Degree from New Jersey Medical School Rutgers, where he graduated with the distinction of acceptance into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following graduation, Dr. Borzio completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He went on to specialize in hip and knee replacements by completing his Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New York University and Insall Scott Kelly® Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Borzio is dedicated to improving the field of orthopaedic surgery, serving as a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and publishing in several well-regarded journals, such as the Journal of Orthopaedic Research and International Orthopaedics. Dr. Borzio is eager to identify his patients’ orthopaedic issues and develop a unique treatment plan precisely for their situation.

Dr. Borzio serves as Member at Large at Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center’s Medical Executive Committee and Chair of the Hospital’s Total Joint Length of Stay Subcommittee due to his low average length of stay for his patients.

Ronald Huang, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and an integral member of the team at NY Partners Orthopedics in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens and Brooklyn, New York City. Dr. Huang creates positive outcomes for those in his care through his role at the practice. 

Education has always been a guiding force in Dr. Huang’s life. He earned his medical degree at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Huang went on to complete a residency in orthopedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. 

A fellowship in adult reconstructive orthopedics through Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City further refined Dr. Huang’s skill set. Throughout his career, Dr. Huang has held numerous leadership roles and has also worked as an educator of future orthopedic specialists. 

Experience matters and Dr. Huang has successfully completed more than 2,000 hip and knee replacements over his years in practice. He also contributes to the expansion of medical literature through the publication of more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and more than 100 national and international paper presentations. 

Patients enjoy partnering with Dr. Huang as they navigate their joint health journey. His attention to detail and personable nature are just some of the things that lead patients to recommend him to friends and family.         

Deepan Patel, MD, offers the latest cutting-edge techniques in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics. Dr. Patel specializes in cartilage restoration techniques and advanced shoulder reconstructive surgery. He also offers innovative treatment options for common sports-related injuries, including ACL tears, meniscus tears, and labral tears. Dr. Patel serves patients at convenient locations in Edison, Clifton, Paramus, and Jersey City, New Jersey.

Dr. Patel is fellow-trained in minimally invasive procedures, including robot-assisted partial knee replacements, hip arthroscopy, and shoulder resurfacing arthroplasty. While his experience in these surgeries is extensive, Dr. Patel doesn’t rush to surgery without first looking for noninvasive treatments that can address a patient’s mobility and pain.

Born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Dr. Patel graduated magna cum laude with a medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He was also elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. For his orthopedic surgical residency, Dr. Patel worked at the prestigious NYU Langone Medical Center Hospital in New York. He went on to fellowship training at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, where he served as the assistant team physician for a number of Los Angeles professional sports teams, including the Lakers, Dodgers, Kings, Sparks, Anaheim Ducks, and teams from Loyola Marymount University.

Dr. Patel has authored and co-authored over 15 articles for orthopedic journals and textbooks. He’s also presented his work on sports injuries at national meetings. Dr. Patel is especially passionate about treating ACL injuries, and the latest advancements in cartilage restoration techniques. He remains dedicated to learning the newest procedures and cutting-edge technologies, including robot-assisted surgeries, that weren’t available just a decade ago.

Offering a relaxed, patient-centered environment at both his New Jersey surgical locations, Dr. Patel and his medical team provides the personalized care and attention that every patient deserves.

Matt Jensen is an empathetic professional dedicated to bringing relief to patients through the broad range of safe and minimally-invasive pain management options currently available in the field.

Jensen understands the challenges that injuries and chronic pain can cause more than some would know. Growing up in Oakland he played basketball and baseball as a teen and sustained a number of injuries, including a broken ankle and stress fractures in his lower back, he was on the patient side of the health care relationship. This eventually underwent successful surgery on his ankle. “I got introduced to the field of medicine, orthopedic surgery and pain management during that time and have so much respect for the practice and its practitioners, because I saw that you can get injured but then recover and be back to full functionality under the supervision of skilled doctors and physical therapists.”

Since graduating from The College of New Jersey in 2018 with a degree in Health and Exercise Science and the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, Long Island in May with an MS in Physician Assistant Studies, Jensen is using his positive past experience as a patient to inform his approach to his own patients. “I had a great experience and got excellent care,” he said. “Similarly, I want to put my patients first and provide the best care possible.”

In his role as a PA at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics, is important but when he’s not caring for patients, Jensen remains an avid sportsman. “I enjoy playing basketball with my friends and working out, and I’m also getting married this fall, so I spend a lot of time with my fiancée,” he said.

At the practice of Igor Rubinshteyn, MD, patients can get comprehensive care for chronic bone and joint issues, as well as for acute injuries. Dr. Rubinshteyn, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, cares for patients in his Brooklyn and Rego Park, New York, offices.

During his undergraduate studies in biological sciences at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, Dr. Rubinshteyn was named to the Dean’s list for academic excellence. He went on to earn his doctorate of medicine degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center. 

After graduation, Dr. Rubinshteyn went through his residency training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where he served as chief resident during his final year. Dr. Rubinshteyn is currently board-certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Throughout his career, Dr. Rubinshteyn has worked in prestigious orthopaedic positions throughout the greater New York City area. He cared for patients at Metropolitan Hospital and Coney Island Hospital, where he provided both surgical and nonsurgical treatments of bone and joint disorders and injuries. 

Although Dr. Rubinshteyn can diagnose and treat minor to complex orthopaedic issues, he has extensive experience in chronic bone and joint conditions, trauma and fractures, sports injuries, and total joint replacements. He welcomes new and existing patients to his private practice.

As a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Alan J. Dayan, MD, specializes in joint reconstructive surgeries that relieve pain and help his patients get their active lifestyles back on track. At his practice in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Dayan expertly treats degenerative joint conditions and injuries with the latest technology and state-of-the-art procedures. He and his highly trained staff are second to none, and with their desire to exceed patient expectations at every visit, make sure everyone feels welcomed and comfortable.

Dr. Dayan began earning his reputation for excellence as an undergraduate at the James Striar School, Yeshiva University, in New York City, where he served as valedictorian and graduated summa cum laude. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York in 1991.

After earning his medical degree, Dr. Dayan completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he served as chief resident. He also performed a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York (now New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital), where he has been an active member for over 20 years.

In addition to his private orthopedic practice, Dr. Dayan also served as medical director of NYU Langone’s Samuels Orthopedic Immediate Care Center, and is currently a clinical assistant professor at the New York University Medical Center. He is distinguished as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (FAAOS) and in 1996, the Guardians of the Sick in Brooklyn, New York, proclaimed Dr. Dayan “Physician of the Year.”

Dr. Dayan is an associate editor for the Orthopedic Bulletin, and his research is published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals.

SPECIALTY Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Arthroscopic Surgery   BOARD-CERTIFIED Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine   FELLOWSHIP Arlington Hospital Orthopedics   RESIDENCY Mount Sinai Hospital Orthopedic Surgery   INTERNSHIP Mt. Sinai Hospital Surgery   MEDICAL SCHOOL Mount Sinai School of Medicine   UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL New York University

Dr. Edmond Cleeman Dr. Cleeman's Youtube Channel   Edmond Cleeman, MD, is a highly experienced and skilled orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Manhattan Orthopedics, with locations in Midtown Manhattan and Astoria, New York. Board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, Dr. Cleeman is committed to performing advanced minimally invasive procedures that address his patients’ issues and allow them to go home the same day. Dr. Cleeman was featured in New York Magazine’s Best Doctors listing, as well as Castle Connolly Top Doctors. His specialty areas include cutting-edge techniques for relieving shoulder pain, bursitis, tears to the meniscus, ACL, biceps and labrum, dislocated shoulder and rotator cuff issues, and frozen shoulder. Dr. Cleeman studied in New York City and received his undergraduate degree at New York University in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, and his medical degree at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed a surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Cleeman rounded out his postdoctoral training with a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Nirschl Orthopaedic Center for Sports Medicine in Arlington, Virginia. In addition to his clinic work, Dr. Cleeman serves as an assistant clinical professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and conducts orthopedic research. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Cleeman’s artistry goes well beyond the surgical suite. He’s an accomplished painter whose work has been featured at several art exhibits. In his spare time, Dr. Cleeman enjoys cycling with the New York Cycling Club and has volunteered at the New York City Triathlon.

SPECIALTY Surgery of the Hip and Knee Primary and Revision Joint Replacement General Orthopedics and Sports Medicine   BOARD-CERTIFIED Surgery of the Hip and Knee American Board of Orthopedic Surgery   ADULT RECONSTRUCTION AND JOINT ARTHROPLASTY FELLOWSHIP Hospital for Special Surgery   ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY RESIDENCY Yale Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Chief Resident, Orthopedic Surgery   MEDICAL SCHOOL Yale School of Medicine *Honors Awarded for Graduation Thesis   UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL Yale University

Dr. Craig H. Dushey   Craig H. Dushey, MD, is a highly skilled and highly trained orthopedic surgeon at Manhattan Orthopedics. Dr. Dushey completed his orthopedic training at Yale and his fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He specializes in hip and knee surgery, primary and revision total joint replacements and treatments for sports injuries and arthritis. Dr. Dushey is strongly committed to patient education and provides customized treatment plans that respond to the specific needs and expectations of his patients. Dr. Dushey engages in both teaching and research and uses the most up-to-date techniques and technologies when treating his patients. Dr. Dushey received his undergraduate degree from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He earned his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors. He completed his postdoctoral training in orthopedic surgery at the Yale Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Dushey then completed his fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. In addition to serving his patients, Dr. Dushey helps train future physicians in New York City as an assistant clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in Manhattan. He has published scientific papers on complex hip reconstructions, strategies to avoid blood clots after surgery, and rare genetic bone problems. He has won numerous awards and has been featured in the New York Times “Best Doctors” supplement. In his spare time, Dr. Dushey enjoys tennis, skiing, and film, as well as doing volunteer work.

Neil Mulchandani, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine and the founder of City Orthopedics in Flushing and Chinatown, New York City. 

He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. From there, he returned to his hometown of New York and attended State University of New York Downstate School of Medicine. During this time, his passion for orthopedics began as he worked diligently with the orthopedic department in significant research endeavors. Dr. Mulchandani went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate, where he served as chief resident during his final year. It was here that he developed a strong foundation of both general orthopedics and orthopedic trauma.

With a desire to continually refine his skills and expertise, Dr. Mulchandani went on to complete a fellowship in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he trained under renowned surgeons in the field. In addition to expert clinical training, Dr. Mulchandani served as a team physician for Bronxville High School and Manhattanville College men’s and women’s ice hockey team. In addition, he served as associate team physician of the New York Jets professional football team as well as the New York Islanders professional ice hockey team.

As a native New Yorker, Dr. Mulchandani takes pride in helping patients get back to their daily lives. Although City Orthopedics sees a wide range of conditions, Dr. Mulchandani’s special interests include fracture care, cartilage preservation and restoration, ligament reconstruction, complex shoulder and knee conditions, and arthroscopic surgery.

Outside of his career as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mulchandani enjoys hiking, economics, traveling, playing basketball and soccer as well as spending time with his family and golden retriever.

Multi-Specialty Diagnostic and Treatment Center located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY

Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC is an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center that is conveniently located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York and has been serving the community since 2004. The center is a one-stop-shop health care facility serving patients of all ages. In addition to providing evidence-based comprehensive primary care services with a strong focus on preventative care, patients have access to an extraordinary range of specialty services including dentistry, ophthalmology, optometry, and physical therapy. Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC is a state-of-the-art facility designed to improve patients’ overall health outcomes and well-being.

The center is licensed by the NYS Department of Health since February of 2004. It is also recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), for its combination of exceptional medical care and outstanding patient communication and services. PCMH recognition means that the practice emphasizes care coordination and communication to provide a team-based approach to primary care where the patients are at the center.

Patients always come first for the physicians and staff at Be Well Primary Health Care Center. Whether patients need routine annual physicals or more specialized care following a new diagnosis, hospitalization or surgery, the team focuses on delivering the best possible patient outcomes.

The center accepts most insurances and is currently welcoming new patients. Appointments are available by calling the practice or through the online booking agent.

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.

Jong Choi, DPM, works at the Foot and Ankle Center of Fort Lee, LLC, providing major foot and ankle surgery and podiatric medical care to patients. The Foot and Ankle Center of Fort Lee, LLC, has offices in Forest Hills, Gramercy, East Williamsburg, Woodhaven, Remsen Village, New York, and Fort Lee and Ringwood, New Jersey.

Dr. Choi’s training focused on major foot and ankle trauma. He has special interests in elective foot surgery, sports medicine, pediatric podiatry, diabetic limb salvage, hyperbaric wound care, and geriatric podiatry. 

After receiving his medical degree in 2016 from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan, Dr. Choi trained at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, St. John’s Hospital system in Yonkers, and Gramercy Surgery Center and Midtown Surgery Center in Manhattan. In addition to his areas of special interests, Dr. Choi trained extensively with plastic, vascular, and orthopedic surgeons. 

Dr. Choi is fluent in English and Korean.