Professional Experience

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Paley Advanced Limb Lengthening Institute, Tenet Florida Physician Services, West Palm Beach, FL, 2015 – Present

Founder & Director, The Center for Children at NYU Langone Medical Center / Hospital Joint Diseases, New York, NY

Chief, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, NYU Langone Medical Center / Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY

Attending Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon,, NYU School of Medicine / Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopedic Institute, New York, NY

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, David S. Feldman, MD, New York, NY

Clinical Director, Immediate Care Unit, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY

Areas of Interest

• Scoliosis and Spinal Deformities in Children and Adults
• Hip Dysplasia and Hip Deformities (Perthes Disease, AVN)
• Arthrogryposis
• Cerebral Palsy
• Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction
• Congenital Deformities
• Cosmetic Stature Lengthening
• Constitutional Short Stature
• Post Traumatic Limb Deformities
• Limb Length Discrepancies
• Bone Healing Problems, Bone Defects, Bone and Joint Infections
• Skeletal Dysplasia and Dwarfism
• Tumor-like Conditions (MHE, Ollier’s, Fibrous Dysplasia, NF1)
• Developmental Deformities
• Joint Contractures and Joint Stiffness
• Short Residual Limb Following Amputation
• Joint Preservationa Tratment for Arthritis

Professional Affiliations

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Member, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America

Member, American Medical Association

Member, Scoliosis Research Society

Member, Association for the Study and Application of the Methods of Ilizarov-North America

Member, Shands Circle

Member, American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)

Honors and Awards

• Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctor – 2018
• Executive Chief Resident, Award for Excellence in Clinical Research, Frauenthal Clinical Research, 1992-1993
• Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime Member, 1999-Present
• New York Magazine Best Doctors In New York, June 2000-June 2001
• New York Magazine Best Doctors In New York, June 2002-June 2003
• Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctor 2nd Edition, 2002-Present
• New York Magazine Best Doctors In New York, June 2004-June 2005
• New York Magazine Best Doctors In New York, June 2006-June 2007
• Children’s Tumor Foundation: Children’s Humanitarian Award, 2006-2007
• New York Magazine Best Doctors In New York, June 2007-June 2008
• New York Magazine Best Doctors In New York, June 2008-June 2009
• New York Magazine Best Doctors In New York, June 2009-June 2010
• Children of Meshi: Children’s Benefactor Award, 2009-2010
• Star of the Month Award, 8 North UPC and Pediatric Interdisciplinary Team, 2009-2011
• KIDS NYU Spring Fling Benefit for Excellence in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, 2010-2011
• New York Magazine Best Doctors In New York, June 2011-June 2012