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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 is recognized as a NY Top Doctor for 2024–2025 by NY Top Docs (USA Top Docs Division)
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.
“This was my first time to this practice. Dr Rogell was very personable and explained everything in terms I could understand. He was very thorough and listened to my concerns. I will definitely return when needed.”
Andrew Peretz, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery. Dr. Peretz joined Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group, PLLC, in 1997, and he treats spinal disorders in both adults and pediatric patients at the practice’s locations in Fishkill, Newburgh, and Carmel, New York.
Dr. Peretz received his degree in chemistry from Princeton University and earned his medical degree from the Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. Dr. Peretz then completed his fellowship in spinal surgery at the Institute for Spinal Disorders at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
He is currently a member of the North American Spine Society, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Peretz is a member of the Medical Society of New York State, the Medical Society of Westchester County, and the American Medical Association. He has co-authored several publications and research articles involving the spine. He is recognized as a NY Top Doctor for 2024–2025 by NY Top Docs (USA Top Docs Division).
Dr. Peretz’s current hospital affiliations include Putnam Hospital Center, where he is the Director of the Spinal Institute, and Northern Westchester Hospital. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases.
Scott Levin, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in sports medicine at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group. He is proud to provide care to patients at the practice’s locations in Mount Kisco, Fishkill, Newburgh, and Carmel, New York, and Danbury, Connecticut.
Dr. Levin graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Temple University and completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Stony Brook University in New York, where he was selected as the Administrative Chief Resident during his final year. He went on to complete his sports medicine fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, where he developed expertise in evaluating sports-related injuries and the skills to treat them with a minimally invasive technique.
During his time at Lenox Hill, he also had the opportunity to work with many professional and collegiate athletes, serving as an assistant team physician for the New York Jets and the New York Islanders, in addition to Hofstra University and Hunter College. Dr. Levin continues to serve as the team physician for local high school teams, including Horace Greeley High School and Somers High School, and is the assistant team physician for Pace University. He is the co-author of several research articles, including book chapters on various orthopaedic procedures.
Dr. Levin cares for both high-level competitive athletes and weekend warriors and takes a team approach with his patients to get them back in the game. He has extensive experience in both non-operative and operative treatment of injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee with a focus on minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment. He is one of only a few providers in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley with a specialized clinical interest in arthroscopic treatment of the hip, using advanced arthroscopic techniques to treat various hip disorders, such as labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement. In addition, he performs office-based ultrasound-guided injections, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy.
Dr. Levin has been consistently selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and has been featured in the Hudson Valley Magazine Top Doctors issue every year since 2017. He is recognized as a NY Top Doctor for 2024–2025 by NY Top Docs (USA Top Docs Division).
Dr. Joel Buchalter has been in practice since 1988, and with his lifelong professional partner, Dr. Joel Buchalter, is a founding and managing partner of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Group. He is the Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital and the Medical Director at the Orthopaedic & Specialty Surgery Center in Danbury, Connecticut. He is on staff at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, Orthopaedic & Specialty Surgery Center in Danbury, and Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, New York.
He has served many years as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Putnam Hospital Center and as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Buchalter’s main interest is in joint replacement surgery. He performs minimally invasive hip and knee replacements using the most advanced technology. He utilizes robotics (MAKO) and computer navigation, as well as muscle sparing direct anterior hip replacements with the HANA table. Many patients can go home the same day after a hip or knee replacement. The remaining patients are usually 23 hour stays with a discharge to home. Advanced anesthetic techniques, local anesthetic blocks, and non-narcotic medications are used to minimize post operative pain and accelerate recoveries. Dr. Buchalter also performs shoulder replacements, hip and knee revisions, and arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery.
Dr. Buchalter received his original board certification in Orthopaedic Surgery in 1990 and has re-certified in 2000, 2010, and 2020. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has been consistently awarded top doctor from Castle Connolly and NY Top Docs since 2012, as well as many other awards.
Dr. Buchalter graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. He went on to earn his medical degree from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and completed his internship in general surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. He then completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases (now called The NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital) where he served as Chief Resident.
Victor Khabie, MD, FAAOS, FACS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group. He is Co-Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York.
He provides personalized care to patients at the practice’s locations in Mount Kisco and Fishkill, New York, and Danbury, Connecticut.
Dr. Khabie received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, followed by an internship in general surgery at the New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. After his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, he went on to complete his fellowship in sports medicine surgery at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, a world-renowned center in diagnosing and treating orthopaedic and sports medicine injuries.
During his fellowship, Dr. Khabie cared for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Los Angeles Sparks, and the University of Southern California football and basketball teams.
Dr. Khabie is a leading expert in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine surgery and possesses a particular interest in shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery, as well as robotic- assisted knee replacement surgery. He is the creator of a unique, patented knee brace with a multidimensional neoprene support called the “Victory Knee Brace,” which was first introduced at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in San Francisco in 2004.
He is a Diplomate of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and possesses a subspecialty certificate in orthopaedic sports medicine. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Khabie is the former Chief of Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital, where he is also the co-director of the Orthopaedic and Spine Institute. He is a former Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU and currently is an Assistant Clinical Professor at New York Medical College. He is recognized as a NY Top Doctor for 2024–2025 by NY Top Docs (USA Top Docs Division)
Dr Khabie serves as the Medical Director and Orthopedic Surgeon to Pace University Athletics, an NCAA Division II sports program.
When Dr. Khabie is not performing arthroscopic surgery, he is a senior ringside physician for the New York State Athletic Commission, where he cares for professional boxers and has been ringside for numerous world championship bouts. He also cares for professional, collegiate, high school and recreational athletes.
Dr. Khabie is a published author of medical literature and has made numerous presentations to both local and national groups. He was the sports medicine column writer for a local newspaper, The Patent Trader. He has appeared on NBC News, The Today Show, and local TV programs. He has been widely quoted in the media by organizations, such as ESPN, The Associated Press, and Reuters. Dr. Khabie was featured in the New York Times article, "When the Bell Sounds, Surgeon Answers Ringside Calling.” He was also a featured guest on Sirius XM Radio, Starz Channel’s "Broadminded," and the CBS Early Morning Show’s "Surgeon by Day, Ringside Doctor by Night.” He is also a regular guest host on "Talk Back Live" WOR Radio, New York 710 AM.
“Dr.Khabie is the best- he is always so patient with you. You can ask him anything and never gets annoyed. I am glad I choose him- and he makes you feel very comfortable.”
Yariv Maghen, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group in Fishkill and Carmel, New York, and Danbury, Connecticut. In addition to general orthopaedic conditions, Dr. Maghen employs both surgical and non-surgical options in treating various musculoskeletal disorders.
Dr. Maghen graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with honors and earned his medical degree at New York Medical College. He completed his general orthopaedic training at Westchester Medical Center in New York, a level 1 trauma center serving the entire Hudson Valley. Dr. Maghen then completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery in Mount Sinai Hospital and Tisch Hospital in New York City, where he was trained by world leaders in the field.
He is recognized as a NY Top Doctor for 2024–2025 by NY Top Docs (USA Top Docs Division)
He is strongly committed to evidence-based medicine, patient education, and shared decision-making. Evidence-based medicine means that Dr. Maghen incorporates the most updated scientific literature regarding state-of-the-art treatments into his practice. Communication with the patient is of vital importance in his practice, and he makes every effort to accomplish this. An informed patient can help make the best, educated treatment decision regarding their condition.
Dr. Oren I. Feder is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction, including total joint replacement, minimally invasive techniques, and complex revision procedures.
Dr. Feder completed his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Orthopedic Surgery, one of the nation’s top programs for joint replacement. There, he trained extensively in robotic-assisted surgery, outpatient and same-day joint replacement, and recovery protocols. His clinical focus includes infection prevention and multimodal pain management to support a smoother recovery experience. He uses advanced, evidence-based techniques and technology and aims to help patients return to function safely and comfortably after surgery. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at NYU Langone Health, where he developed broad experience in complex primary and revision hip and knee surgery.
Dr. Feder earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received the Richard Selznick Memorial Research Award for best original orthopedic research. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering, reflecting his strong foundation in biomechanics and medical innovation.
An accomplished researcher, Dr. Feder has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on infection prevention, outpatient arthroplasty, and outcomes in hip and knee replacement. His work has appeared in leading orthopedic journals and has contributed to improving patient safety in joint reconstruction.
At Somers Orthopaedics, Dr. Feder provides individualized, evidence-based care that prioritizes each patient’s comfort, function, and long-term health. His practice integrates the latest advancements in surgical technology with a compassionate, collaborative approach to care.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Feder enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, as well as skiing, scuba diving, cooking, and playing guitar, and he is conversational in Spanish.
Searching for an “Orthopaedic Surgeon Near Me”?
Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group proudly serves patients across New York and Connecticut with multiple convenient locations:
Carmel, NY – 664 Stoneleigh Avenue, Suite 300, Carmel, NY 10512
Newburgh, NY – 2 Victory Court, Newburgh, NY 12550
Mt. Kisco, NY – 657 E. Main Street, Suite 3, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Fishkill, NY – 400 Westage Business Center Dr., Suite 106, Fishkill, NY 12524
Danbury, CT – 40 Old Ridgebury Rd, Suite 101, Danbury, CT 06810
Please contact our offices to request an appointment: 845-278-8400.
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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 is recognized as a NY Top Doctor for 2024-2025 by NY Top Docs (USA Top Docs Division)
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.
Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, Stuart Styles, MD, FAAOS, has been with the team at Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group since 1997. He currently treats patients at the practice locations in Fishkill, Mount Kisco, Newburgh, and Carmel, New York.
Dr. Styles is a graduate of Hofstra University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he earned his medical degree in 1991. He served as chief resident of orthopaedic surgery at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, where he was also an orthopaedic research fellow.
He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and Westchester County Medical Society. Until recently, Dr. Styles was a committee member of the Putnam Hospital Health Information Management Committee, was the Co-Director of Joint Replacement Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital, and sat on the Board of Trustees at Trinity-Pawling School. He is recognized as a NY Top Doctor for 2024–2025 by NY Top Docs (USA Top Docs Division)
Dr. Styles is a co-author of several articles and textbooks involving orthopaedic subjects and attends sporting events as an orthopaedic team doctor. He has been a featured guest on “Talk Back Live” WOR Radio, New York 710 AM.
He is on the faculty at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, where he serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also on staff at Putnam Hospital Center and Northern Westchester Hospital.
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.
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.
He is recognized as a 2025 NY Top Doctor by NY Top Docs (USA Top Docs Division). 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.
“Dr. Perfetti is great. He really listened to my concerns and pain I am having. He gave me recommendations that helped truly uncover the issue I was having & in the follow up, was able to explain to me what was wrong in terms I understood. I’ve had doctors explain things like I am also a doctor & I then leave more confused with no answers. I am now on a path to a solution & understanding of the next steps to help me. On top of that, he is very polite, the office staff is polite & I highly recommend.”
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Dr. Daniel Howard
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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.
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.
SPECIALTY Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Foot & Ankle Surgery
FELLOWSHIP Medstar - Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore MD
RESIDENCY Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY Orthopedic Surgery
INTERNSHIP Mt. Sinai Hospital Surgery
MEDICAL SCHOOL Mount Sinai School of Medicine
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Dr. Guillermo Duarte
Guillermo Duarte, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon practicing at Manhattan Orthopedics which has locations in Brooklyn Heights, Midtown Manhattan and Astoria, Queens, in New York City. Dr. Duarte specializes in non-operative and operative management and care of the foot and ankle – including sports and tendon injuries, degenerative arthritic disorders, bunions and hammertoes, hindfoot deformities, flat foot, arthroscopic surgery, and fracture care.
Dr. Duarte received his bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. He then completed medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and an orthopedic residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. He completed fellowship training at Union Memorial under the tutelage of Dr. Lew Schon and other world-renowned foot and ankle specialists.
Dr. Duarte focuses on ensuring that patients understand their condition and collaborates with them to tailor treatment plans that take into account each patient’s specific needs. He is passionate about ensuring that his patients of all ages remain functional during recovery and return to their daily activities in a safe but timely manner.
Dr. Duarte is fluent in both Spanish and English, making him accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
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.
“Ten years ago, I needed bilateral knee replacements and Dr DuShey did
both replacements in one week. I had virtually no pain and quickly
resumed my usual activities.
This year, I needed a hip replacement and of course went to Dr DuShey
who did the surgery in September. It went very well but being ten years older, recovery took a little longer. He is caring and listens.”
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.
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