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Dr. Maxim Tyorkin is a leading orthopedic specialist dedicated to providing patients in New York City with the most advanced care for musculoskeletal diseases, injuries and disorders. With two practices serving both the Upper East Side in Manhattan and Forest Hills, Queens, Dr. Tyorkin offers customized care and treatment based on each patient's individual medical needs, health history and lifestyle for the most effective care and fast, long-lasting results.
After earning his undergraduate degree in biology at Binghamton University and his M.D. At Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, Dr. Tyorkin completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Stony Brook University, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys.
Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Tyorkin is skilled in diagnosing and treating a broad range of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, including conditions affecting the hips, shoulders, knees, elbows, wrists and ankles. His in-depth understanding of sports injuries helps him develop the most comprehensive treatment plans for all sorts of injuries to joints, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues so recreational and professional athletes can return to their sports as soon as possible. He also has a wealth of experience treating occupational injuries, age-related diseases such as arthritis, and traumatic injuries sustained in car accidents and slip-and-fall accidents.
Dr. Tyorkin believes strongly in patient education, and works with each patient individually to address their concerns, answer their questions and understand their expectations so he can develop the most appropriate course of care, from conservative management to surgical treatment when necessary. His experience in leading hospitals and medical centers enables him to use the safest, most advanced state-of-the-art techniques available for optimal results.
Dr. Tyorkin is committed to expanding his knowledge and mastery of novel diagnostic and treatment techniques in orthopedics and maintains memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).
During his time away from work, Dr. Tyorkin stays involved with the community to help build strong ties and support local businesses and organizations.
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.
Dr. Sharif Soliman is the co-owner and clinical director of physical therapy at Precision Rehab Occupational Physical & Hand Therapy. The office is a sports medicine and orthopedic-focused private practice serving patients in Fresh Meadows and Little Neck, New York.
Dr. Soliman earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. He went on to complete his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MCPHS University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Soliman's interest in physical therapy stems from his own journey through many sports-related injuries coupled with his drive to help people achieve their therapeutic goals.
Dr. Soliman underwent extensive training during his clinical rotations, ranging from acute-care hospital settings to sports-specific settings. He also had the opportunity to treat professional athletes from the NFL, the NBA, the MLB, and the MLS. Dr. Soliman applies skills from various backgrounds to formulate care plans that target each patient's needs and encourage them to remain confident and motivated.
Several of Dr. Soliman's professional interests include pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, and vestibular rehabilitation. He is dedicated to providing attentive, high-quality, and individualized care to every patient he treats. His approach is to personalize evidence-based treatments towards a patient's specific needs to maximize their recovery.
Dr. Soliman is focused on providing early patient education so patients can take proactive steps towards recovery while maximizing treatment benefits and helping patients understand how to stay healthy for the long term. In his spare time, Dr. Soliman enjoys watching sports — he is an avid NY Rangers fan — playing golf and various recreational sports, exercising, exploring the outdoors, and traveling.
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Eric Spencer, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He delivers exceptional services to patients in Yonkers,NY at SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE.
Dr. Spencer specializes in joint replacement surgery and hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. His specialty includes nerve compression problems like carpal tunnel syndrome. An expert in advanced sports medicine, he treats many athletes, at both the high school and collegiate level, for musculoskeletal injuries such as sports-related tendinitis.
Backed by his considerable skills and experience in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Spencer frequently performs complex upper extremity procedures such as arthroscopic labral and rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and wrist reconstruction.
He excels at surgeries such as Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology for partial knee replacement and arthroscopic knee surgery.
Dr. Spencer graduated with honors from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in Manhattan's Washington Heights, receiving several prestigious research grants and honors during his time there.
Also in New York City, Dr. Spencer went on to complete his general surgery and orthopedic residencies at Lenox Hill Hospital — one of the 100 best hospitals in the country. Dr. Spencer also completed a hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in New York.
Since 2012, Dr. Spencer has consistently been among Castle Connolly's Top Doctors for the NYC Metro Area and Westchester County. He was also voted one of the Consumer's Research Council of America's Top Surgeons and named a Top Doctor by Westchester Magazine.
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SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
“Dr. Spencer came highly recommended. He is very knowledgeable and genuinely wants his patients to get better. He has a great practice and I would recommend him to everyone.”
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon David Lent, MD, FAAOS, provides outstanding services to patients at the Yonkers office of SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE in New York.
Dr. Lent serves as the chief of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, along with serving his patients at SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE.
Dr. Lent specializes in orthopedic trauma and sports medicine and works with many local athletes. His expertise extends to joint replacement surgery, including robot-assisted total hip, total knee, and partial knee replacement.
Dr. Lent received his bachelor's degree from Yeshiva University in New York City, then earned his medical degree from NYU Robert I. Grossman School of Medicine, also in New York City.
He completed general surgery and orthopedic residencies at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York City, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at both the Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island and the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Dr. Lent has extensive experience in robot-assisted joint replacement surgery and is an instructor for Stryker's Mako® technology. He travels around the world teaching other surgeons about robot-assisted joint replacement.
He is a leader in minimally invasive surgery using advanced arthroscopic techniques, performing procedures such as ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction in the knee and SLAP (superior labrum from anterior to posterior) repair in the shoulder.
Dr. Lent is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has been selected for the Castle Connolly Top Doctors List, is consistently named as a Top Doctor in the Westchester community, and has been recognized in Westchester Magazine's Top Doctors list for five consecutive years.
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SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
Howard Luks, MD, is an orthopedic specialist at Symphony Medical, working at the Dobbs Ferry, New York, office.
Dr. Luks focuses on arthroscopic and complex surgeries for knees, shoulders, and elbows. He also specializes in knee reconstruction and replacement, meniscus preservation and transplant, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and rotator cuff surgeries.
A member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Dr. Luks was also the recipient of the Distinction for Outstanding Service Award from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Westchester County Medical Society, and the Medical Society of the State of New York.
Dr. Luks earned his medical degree at New York Medical College before pursuing his fellowship training in sports medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City,. He also completed an internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York.
Board-certified orthopedist Mitchell Goldstein, MD, is an experienced physician providing exceptional care for men, women, and children living in East Meadow, New York. The practice philosophy at Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, PC is to take a holistic view of the whole patient, and not just treat an injured limb or arthritic joints. Dr. Goldstein puts his patients first and designs treatment plans that improve their overall health and well-being.
Dr. Goldstein attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, graduating in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in science. He completed his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, then undertook an internship in general surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan, New York. He returned to New York Medical College in 1981 for his four-year residency in orthopedics.
Dr. Goldstein’s first role in private practice was at South Nassau Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, PC in Valley Stream, New York. A decade of experience in the role more than prepared him for the move to opening his practice, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, PC in 1995. Dr. Goldstein has a particular interest in sports medicine and has previously been a team doctor at St. John’s University in New York City, and an orthopedic consultant and team doctor for the United States men’s foil fencing team.
Dr. Goldstein combines his considerable expertise and experience with the latest state-of-the-art technologies and advances in orthopedic medicine to provide his patients with the highest quality services. Dr. Goldstein expertly carries out a range of treatments from steroid injections to minimally invasive surgery. He also offers regenerative medicine therapy, a cutting edge approach that uses potent natural cells including PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and stem cells to stimulate repair and new tissue growth.
For all your musculoskeletal problems, call Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, PC, today, or book an appointment online.
Steve Paragioudakis, MD, is an experienced orthopedic spine surgeon at the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine, with locations in Shrewsbury, Toms River, and Edison, New Jersey.
Dr. Paragioudakis received his Bachelor of Arts from Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree from the Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Paragioudakis completed his internship and residency program at the RBHS in the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Department of Orthopaedics.
Dr. Paragioudakis has received recognition for his research throughout his career, and his clinical science paper received the International Volvo Award for Low Back Pain Research in 2000. He is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, as well as the National Board of Medical Examiners.
In addition to serving patients at the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine, Dr. Paragioudakis provides care at Orthopaedic Spine Specialists of NJ.
Marc Menkowitz, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in the operative and nonoperative treatment of adult and pediatric spinal disorders. He provides care to patients at the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine in Shrewsbury, Toms River, and Edison, New Jersey.
Dr. Menkowitz started his education at The Hill School, a prestigious secondary boarding school in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and earned his medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, also in Philadelphia. He completed his orthopaedic surgery training at the Monmouth Medical Center, one of the oldest programs in New Jersey. Afterward, Dr. Menkowitz completed his spine surgery fellowship at The New York Spine Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Upon completing his fellowship, he moved back to Monmouth County, New Jersey, and together with another fellowship-trained spine surgeon, they established the Center for the Functional Restoration of the Spine. Concurrently, he was appointed to the academic committee of the Monmouth Orthopaedic Surgery program. He is also an assistant professor at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Dr. Menkowitz has co-authored several articles pertaining to spinal surgery, which have been presented at international meetings. His areas of expertise include the operative and nonoperative treatment of adult and pediatric spinal deformity, disc herniations, degenerative conditions of the spine, tumors, and sports-related injuries.
Amish Naik MD PHD Orthopedics Surgery is a full-service orthopedic practice that offers cutting-edge technology for diagnosing and treating bone and joint conditions and injuries. Amish Naik, MD, PhD, is an experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, he provides women, men, and children in the North Jersey and New York Metropolitan areas a seamless, patient-first therapeutic experience. Because injuries and debilitating pain can strike at any time. Naik is a member of the RWJ Barnabas Orthopedic Group and is affiliated with the following hospitals and surgery centers: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston New Jersey, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City New Jersey, Short Hills Surgery Center in Melbourne New Jersey, and Livingston Surgery Center in Livingston New Jersey.
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Amish Naik MD PHD Orthopedics Surgery is a full-service orthopedic practice that offers cutting-edge technology for diagnosing and treating bone and joint conditions and injuries. Amish Naik, MD, PhD, is an experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, he provides women, men, and children in the North Jersey and New York Metropolitan areas a seamless, patient-first therapeutic experience. Because injuries and debilitating pain can strike at any time. Naik is a member of the RWJ Barnabas Orthopedic Group and is affiliated with the following hospitals and surgery centers: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston New Jersey, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City New Jersey, Short Hills Surgery Center in Melbourne New Jersey, and Livingston Surgery Center in Livingston New Jersey.
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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.
Paul Codjoe, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics, serving patients in Hamilton, Princeton, and Lawrenceville, New Jersey, as well as in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Dr. Codjoe is passionate about sports medicine and specializes in knee and shoulder injuries, including ACL tears,rotator cuff tears,knee and shoulder arthritis, and shoulder reconstruction.
Whether a patient is a high-performance athlete, a weekend warrior, or pursues an active lifestyle, Dr. Codjoe treats them uniquely and customizes their treatment to help them reach their full potential and enjoy a pain-free life.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Rutgers University in New Jersey, Dr. Codjoe received his Doctor of Medicine from the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He went on to complete an orthopedic surgery residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and fellowship training in sports medicine at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia, an internationally recognized center of excellence.
Dr. Codjoe maintains active membership in numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Academy of Regenerative Medicine. He holds medical licenses in six states and performs independent medical evaluations for workers' compensation claims.
Dedicated to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and research for treatment protocols and surgical procedures, Dr. Codjoe was an early provider of OrthAlign, a computer-assisted surgical tool for precision joint replacement. He was also one of the initial surgeons to perform anterolateral ligament reconstruction, a complex surgical procedure to improve rotational stability in the knee.
Dr. Codjoe has been an attending physician and has served for more than 10 years as the director of the Sports Medicine and the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Capital Health Hospitals in Central New Jersey. He has been honored to work with renowned experts at the top clinics and facilities in the United States, including the Hughston Clinic, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, and Temple University Hospital.
People of every age and fitness level receive exceptional care from Dr. Codjoe. His goal is to put each patient first and provide compassionate care that eliminates pain and restores mobility, function, and strength.
Fredric Kleinbart, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon working closely with patients at Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics, with offices in Hamilton, Lawrenceville, and Princeton, New Jersey, and Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
He was the former director of sports medicine and was an active member at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Additionally, he is an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine.
He has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, and for the last five years, he has been an associate master instructor of arthroscopy at the Orthopaedic Learning Center, which allows him to teach arthroscopies nationally.
A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Kleinbart completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Kingsbrook Jewish- Beth Israel Medical Centers and his sports medicine fellowship at Temple University Hospital.
Dr. Kleinbart’s USA Olympic experience includes serving as the orthopaedic surgeon at the San Diego Olympic training center, as a ringside physician for USA Boxing, and a ringside physician for the Olympic boxing trials.
He was the head orthopaedic surgeon and co-team physician for Drexel University. He was also the orthopaedic consultant for the American Repertory Ballet and the Princeton Ballet School and has a long history as a team physician for various collegiate and high school teams.
Dr. Kleinbart has been instrumental in creating specialty sports clinics, including the Arts Medicine Center, the Women’s Sports Medicine Center, and the Pediatric Sports Medicine clinics at Hahnemann University Hospital and the Drexel University College of Medicine.
Dr. Kleinbart established the Hahnemann University Hospital and Drexel Sports Medicine Arthroscopy lab and is an associate master instructor for various national arthroscopy courses. Currently, he is the Medical Director at Mercer County Surgery Center.
He frequently lectures on such varied topics as “The Weekend Warrior,” “The Female Athlete," and “Common Orthopaedic Injuries”. He has a special interest in shoulder and knee reconstruction and the Female Triad.
Frank Colarusso, DO, is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics in Hamilton, Lawrenceville, and Princeton, New Jersey, and Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Colarusso maintains double-board certification, having recently recertified with both the American Medical Association, the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and the American Osteopathic Association. With an attention to detail and passion for continuing education, Dr. Colarusso is proud to provide comprehensive non-operative musculoskeletal, spine, and sports medicine.
He specializes in MSK neck and back pain, EMG services, acute and chronic pain syndromes with medication management, dry needling, Osteopathic Manual Manipulation treatments as well as ultrasound-guided injections, nerve blocks, and biologics.
After receiving honors at Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania, Dr. Colarusso remained in Pennsylvania to intern at St. Barnabas Health Care System. He later was the chief resident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Boston University Medical Center in Massachusetts.
Previously serving as one of three attending physicians at the 15th largest rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, Dr. Colarusso is proud to serve new and returning patients from the Mercer-Bucks Orthopaedics offices.
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.