Mitchell C. Weiser

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Mitchell

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Weiser

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Treating conditions of the hip and knee, including osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteonecrosis.&nbsp;<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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Dr. Weiser's current research interests focus on post-operative pain management, surgical outcomes, infection, and airflow patterns in the operating room.<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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<p>Mitchell Weiser, MD, is Director, Adult Reconstruction Joint Replacement Fellowship Program at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He specializes in treating conditions of the hip and knee, including osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteonecrosis. Dr. Weiser helps patients evaluate their surgical and non-surgical options, and helps them choose the most minimally invasive treatment whenever possible. When surgery is needed, he is skilled at performing both conventional and computer-navigated primary and revision (re-do) hip and knee replacements.</p><p>After completing two undergraduate engineering degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Dr. Weiser attended Cornell University, earning his Masters of Engineering. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He then completed an extra year of specialty fellowship training in joint replacement surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center and the Insall Scott Kelly Institute of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.</p><p>Dr. Weiser&rsquo;s research interests focus on post-operative pain management, surgical outcomes, infection and airflow patterns in the operating room. He has published numerous research articles in the <em>Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Journal of Arthroplasty, Arthroplasty Today</em>, and the <em>Journal of American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons</em>. He has presented his research at national meetings including the annual meetings of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Orthopedic Research Society, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He also serves as an academic journal reviewer for numerous medical journals including the <em>Journal of Arthroplasty, British Journal of Anaesthesia, Journal of Hip Surgery</em> and BMC Surgery.</p><p>Dr. Weiser is board certified, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He volunteers his time and expertise on a national level, serving as a committee member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.</p>

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Naveen Singanamala

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Naveen

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Singanamala

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<p>Hip and knee arthroplasty, knee preservation and shoulder surgeries.</p>

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<p>Infections in total joint arthroplasty.</p>

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<p> NaveenSinganamala, MD is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in hip and knee arthroplasty, knee preservation surgeries (osteotomies, ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration) and shoulder surgeries (arthroscopic and open reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroplasty, fractures around the shoulder). He also treats orthopaedic trauma injuries and musculoskeletal infections. Dr. Singanamala?s research is focused on infections in total joint arthroplasty. He also serves as a Clinical Instructor at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. </p><p> Dr. Singanamala?s medical degree was earned at Sri Devaraj-Urs Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University in India, where he was honored with the Academic Society Gold Medal for Microbiology, after which he served an orthopaedic residency at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad, India. His clinical and research fellowships were completed at Buffalo General Hospital University of Alabama School of Medicine and the Orthopaedic Research of Virginia program.</p><p> Dr. Singanamala?s research is focused on Infections in total joint arthroplasty.</p>

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Evan M. Schwechter

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Evan

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Schwechter

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1659676740

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<p>Dr.&nbsp; Evan Schwechter completed his medical degree at UMDNJ &ndash; New Jersey Medical School.&nbsp;He served as intern and resident at Montefiore Medical Center, where he was awarded the Richard Selznick Memorial Research award. He completed his fellowship in adult joint reconstruction surgery at the Brigham and Women&rsquo;s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>His research has been published in major orthopaedic journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) and the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA), and has been presented at several national meetings.&nbsp; Dr. Schwechter is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).</p>

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<p>Arthritis, adult reconstructive/joint replacement surgery, primary and revision hip and knee replacement, knee arthroscopy</p>

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<p>Prosthetic joint infection</p>

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<p><strong>Original Communications in Peer Reviewed Journals</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schwechter EM</span>, Schwarzkopf R, Fitz W. Stage IV medial femoral condyle osteochondritis dissecans treated with unicompartmental arthroplasty and trabecular metal augmentation. <em>J Bone Joint Surg Case Connect 2013;3:e32.</em></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schwechter EM</span>, Folk D, Varshney AK, et al. Optimal irrigation and debridement of infected joint implants: An in vitro MRSA biofilm model. <em>J Arthroplasty.</em> 2011 Sept;26(6):109-113.</p>
<p>Sabharwal S, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schwechter EM</span>. Five-Year Follow Up of Ankle Joint Distraction for Post-traumatic Chondrolysis in an Adolescent: A Case Report. <em>Foot Ankle Int.</em> 2007 Aug;28(8):942-948</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schwechter EM</span>, Swan KG. Raoul Hoffmann and His External Fixator. <em>J Bone Joint Surg.</em> 2007 Mar;89A(3):672-678.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schwechter EM</span>, Veliskova J, Velisek L.&nbsp; Correlation Between Extracellular Glucose and Seizure Susceptibility in Adult Rats.&nbsp; <em>Ann Neurol.</em> 2003 Jan;53(1):91-101.</p>
<p><strong>Books, Chapters in Books, and Review Articles</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schwechter EM</span>, Schwarzkopf R. The Modified Dall Approach for Total Hip Replacement. Techniques in Arthroplasty. JP Medical Publishers (in press)</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schwechter EM</span>, Fitz W.&nbsp; Design Rationale for Customized TKA: A New Idea or Revisiting the Past? <em>&nbsp;Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med</em><em>.</em> 2012 Dec;5(4)303-8.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Schwechter EM</span>. Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgery [book review]. <em>J Bone Joint Surg.</em> 2007 Oct;89A(10):2325-2326.</p>

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<p>Evan Schwechter, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult primary and revision hip and knee reconstruction, with a particular interest in complex joint replacement. Dr. Schwechter also serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine.</p><p>After receiving his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Dr. Schwechter served his internship and residency at Montefiore Medical Center, where he was honored with the Richard Selznick Memorial Research Award. He then completed his fellowship training in adult joint reconstructive surgery at the Brigham and Women&rsquo;s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.</p><p>Dr. Schwechter&rsquo;s research is focused on periprosthetic infection, joint replacement in young adults, direct anterior hip replacement and emerging technology in arthroplasty. His research has been published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) and the Journal of Arthroplasty (JOA), and he has presented at several national meetings. He is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).</p>

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John B. Pope

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John

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Pope

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Adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery, primary and revision hip and knee replacements, and nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis

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<p>John B. Pope, MD, specializes in adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery, primary and revision hip and knee replacements, and nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis.</p><p>Dr. Pope earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Following his residency training at Montefiore, he completed an adult reconstruction fellowship at Vanderbilt Orthopedic Institute.</p>

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Sun Jin Kim

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Sun Jin

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Kim

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<p><strong>Practice Specialty:</strong></p>
<p>Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive/Joint Replacement Surgery (Orthopaedics), Surgical Specialties</p>
<p><strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Education:</strong></p>
<p>Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University</p>
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<p>Northwestern University Medical School</p>
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<p>Assistant Professorof Orthopaedic Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine</p>
<p><strong>Administrative Title:</strong></p>
<p>Chief of Adult Reconstruction, Montefiore Medical Center</p>
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<p>Nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis, Adult Reconstruction; Primary and revision hip and knee replacements; minimally invasive approaches; patient specific technology; Partial Knee Replacements; Blood-conserving surgical options</p>
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<p>Dr. Kim practices orthopaedic surgery with an emphasis on hip and knee arthritis and joint reconstruction. He specializes in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee.</p>
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<p>Korean, Spanish</p>
<p><strong>Biography:</strong></p>
<p>Dr. Kim attended the prestigious Honors Program in Medical Education at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He subsequently completed his orthopaedic internship and residency at Northwestern University. Following his residency, he participated in the Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York where he was awarded the Philip D. Wilson Award for Outstanding Fellowship Research.</p>
<p>Dr. Kim is Chief of the Arthroplasty Service at Montefiore Medical Center and the Clinical Director of the Joint Replacement Center. Dr. Kim is well published, and a recognized expert in his field. His interests include minimally invasive hip and knee surgery, primary and complex joint reconstruction. He is fluent in both Spanish, and Korean.</p>
<p>He is an active member of the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Korean American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).</p>
<p>In addition to the Philip D. Wilson Award for Outstanding Fellowship Research, Dr. Kim has earned the Attending of the Year Award in 2007 and 2011, the Patients' Choice Award from 2008 through 2011, and Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2010 and 2011.</p>

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<p>Nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis, adult reconstruction; primary and revision hip and knee replacements; minimally invasive approaches; patient-specific technology; partial knee replacements; blood-conserving surgical options</p>

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<p>Orthopedic surgery with an emphasis on hip and knee arthritis and joint reconstruction, minimally invasive procedures in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee; translational research on prevention and early nonsurgical intervention of knee arthritis; longitudinal study of implant survival and design</p>

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<p></p>As Chief of Adult Reconstruction at Montefiore, Sun Jin Kim, MD, specializes in adult reconstruction, primary and revision hip and knee replacements, nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis. He is well versed in patient-specific technology, minimally invasive approaches, and blood-conserving surgical options. He also serves as an Assistant Professor at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine.<br /><br />Dr. Kim received his medical degree from the prestigious Honors Program in Medical Education at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. Following his orthopedic residency, also at Northwestern University, he participated in the Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, where he received the Philip D. Wilson Award for Outstanding Fellowship Research.<br /><br />He holds memberships in the Eastern Orthopedic Association, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Korean American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). A respected expert in his field, his work is widely published.<br /><br />In addition to his Philip D. Wilson Award, Dr. Kim has earned the Attending Physician of the Year Award (2007 and 2011), the Patients' Choice Award (2008 through 2011) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010 and 2011). Dr. Kim is fluent in both Korean and Spanish.<p></p>

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Eli Kamara

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Eli

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Kamara

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<p>Eli Kamara, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon at Montefiore and a Clinical Instructor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He specializes in adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery, mainly hip and knee replacements. He also focuses on primary joint replacement, as well as revisions of hip and knee arthroplasty, anterior hip arthroplasty, partial knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, and fractures of the lower extremity.</p>
<p>Dr. Kamara received his Doctor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed a residency in Orthopedics at Lenox Hill Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at the University of San Francisco School of Medicine.</p>
<p>Dr. Kamara has published articles and book chapters on hip and knee replacement, focusing on anterior approach hip replacement, robotic surgery, infection, and wound healing. He has presented his research at national and international meetings.</p>
<p>Dr. Kamara is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.</p>
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<p>Adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery; Primary joint replacement including revisions of hip and knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, partial knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, and fractures of the lower extremity</p>

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<p>Anterior approach hip replacement, robotic surgery, infection, and wound healing</p>

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<p>Eli Kamara, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon at Montefiore and an Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He specializes in adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery, mainly hip and knee replacements. He also focuses on primary joint replacement, as well as revisions of hip and knee arthroplasty, anterior hip arthroplasty, partial knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, and fractures of the lower extremity.</p><p>Dr. Kamara received his Doctor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed a residency in Orthopedics at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He then completed a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at the University of San Francisco School of Medicine.</p><p>Dr. Kamara has published articles and book chapters on hip and knee replacement, focusing on anterior approach hip replacement, robotic surgery, infection, and wound healing. He has presented his research at national and international meetings.</p><p>Dr. Kamara is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons.</p>

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David M. Hirsh

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David

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Hirsh

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Nonoperative and operative treatment for problems of arthritis of the hip and knee

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Pain control after total knee replacement surgery; improved management and surgery of infected joint replacement; biomaterials used in joint replacements of the hip and knee

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<p>Dr. Hirsh attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1963. He completed his surgical internship at Montefiore Medical Center and his orthopedic residency at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Jacobi Medical Center.</p><p>He continued as faculty in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery following his traveling fellowship to study total hip replacement in the United Kingdom.</p><p>Dr. Hirsh is a well-known expert in the field of joint reconstruction of the hip and knee. He has performed research in areas such as the treatment of total joint replacement infections, and cartilage degradation and regeneration in arthritis. He has published, and presented in the field of joint replacement. An experienced surgeon, Dr. Hirsh is also actively involved in the education of medical students and in the training of orthopedic residents in techniques of Joint Replacement Surgery.</p><p>Dr. Hirsh is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and is affiliated with the following organizations: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Eastern Orthopedic Association, New York Academy of Medicine, New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons.</p><p>He has also received the &ldquo;Best Doctors&rdquo; award from New York magazine, is listed among the &ldquo;Top Doctors&rdquo; by Castle Connolly, and received the Alumni Faculty Award from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is listed among &ldquo;The Best Doctors in America&rdquo; and as a preferred provider by the Center for the Study of Services.</p>

Neil J. Cobelli

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<p>Neil J. Cobelli, M.D. is a recognized expert in the field of orthopedic adult reconstructive surgery. The focus of his clinical practice is knee and hip replacements. From March 2002, he served as&nbsp;Director of the Orthopedic Division of Surgery, until his appointment as Chairman of the re-established academic department at Einstein in June 2012. He is University Chairman of the unified Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Einstein and its university hospital, Montefiore Medical Center.</p>
<p>During the past decade, Dr. Cobelli has worked to strengthen the academic side of the department, developing a laboratory research base at Eintein by collaborating with and supporting Einstein scientists whose programs relate to connective tissue biology. He has also developed one the most competitive residency programs in the country, attracting top medical school graduates for orthopedic training.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Dr. Cobelli received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1973 and his M.D. from Dartmouth Medical School in 1976. Dr. Cobelli completed his orthopedic surgery training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center in 1983 after a term of service in the U.S. Public Health Service. His primary research interest is&nbsp;the relationship between osteolysis and&nbsp;the immune system.</p>

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<p>Dr. Cobelli is a recognized expert in the field of orthopedic adult reconstructive surgery with a focus on adult hip and knee replacements. From March 2002, he served as Director of the Orthopedic Division of Surgery, until his appointment as Chairman of the re-established academic department at Einstein in June 2012. As the University Chairman of the unified Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore and our Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he has worked to strengthen the academic side of the department, developing a laboratory research base at Einstein by collaborating with and supporting Einstein scientists whose programs relate to connective tissue biology. He has also developed one the most competitive residency programs in the country, attracting top medical school graduates for orthopedic training.</p>

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<p>Adult reconstruction, hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive joint replacements, and nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis</p>

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<p>Causes of osteolysis, the degradation of bone tissue, a major reason for the premature failure of joint replacement surgery along with physiologic reaction to wear debris generated by joint replacement</p>

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<p>Neil J. Cobelli, MD, is a recognized expert in the field of orthopedic adult reconstructive surgery with a focus on adult hip and knee replacements. Dr. Cobelli has served as Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine since March of 2002 and is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. Under his leadership, the Department has developed a strong academic reputation and a nationally renowned laboratory research base at Einstein in addition to its extraordinary clinical presence. He has also developed one the most competitive residency programs in the country, attracting top medical school graduates for orthopedic training.</p><p>Dr. Cobelli received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed his orthopedic surgery training at Einstein and Montefiore after a term of service in the U.S. Public Health Service. His primary research interest is the physiologic reaction to wear debris generated by joint replacements.</p>

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Yossef C. Blum

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<p>Nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis, adult reconstruction, hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive joint replacements, revision hip and knee replacements, unicompartmental knee replacement, blood-conserving surgical options, hip resurfacing, dysplasia, periprosthetic fractures, custom knee replacement</p>

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<p>Adult hip and knee reconstruction, nonsurgical treatment of knee and hip arthritis and other conditions affecting these joints</p>

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<p>Yossef Blum, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a focus in primary and revision hip and knee replacement, as well the nonsurgical management of hip and knee arthritis. He specializes in less-invasive techniques, blood conserving options, advanced pain management, custom joint replacement, and partial knee replacement. Dr. Blum currently serves as Assistant Clinical Director of the Joint Replacement Center.</p><p>Dr. Blum received his B.A. at Yeshiva University, where he was class valedictorian. Dr. Blum received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Montefiore and a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery with a focus on knee and hip replacement.</p><p>In addition to presenting his findings at national meetings, Dr. Blum has authored several papers and chapters on his specialty. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), a fellow member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and a member of the Eastern Orthopedic Association (EOA). He speaks Spanish and Hebrew fluently.</p>

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Carlos Alvarado

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<p>Minimally invasive anterior approach total hip replacement, robotic assisted hip and knee replacement, custom made hip and knee replacement, complex revision and post traumatic hip and knee reconstruction</p>

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<p>Patient outcomes studies in revision and conversion total joint replacement. Technology in hip and knee replacement including robotic surgery and custom made implants. Cost containment in hip and knee reconstruction</p>

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<p>Carlos M. Alvarado, MD is an attending physician in orthopedic surgery and Assistant Professor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Alvarado&rsquo;s clinical focus is on hip and knee replacement, including robotic-assisted procedures, custom-made implants, post-traumatic reconstruction and minimally invasive anterior approach total hip replacement.</p><p>After earning his Bachelor of Science in chemistry and Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry from the University of Chicago in 2003, Dr. Alvarado attended University of Michigan Medical School. He earned his Doctor of Medicine in 2008. He started his postgraduate training at New York University Langone Medical Center Hospital for Joint Diseases, completing a general surgery internship in 2009 and a four-year orthopedic surgery residency in 2013. He then went to Brigham and Women&rsquo;s Hospital/Harvard Medical School for a total joint replacement/adult reconstruction fellowship.</p><p>Dr. Alvarado&rsquo;s research investigates patient outcomes in revision and conversion total joint replacement as well as technology in hip and knee replacement including robotic surgery and custom-made implants and cost containment in hip and knee reconstruction. His work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and shared at annual meetings and conferences.</p><p>Dr. Alvarado is a member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons.</p>

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