Alexa J. Karkenny

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<p>Operative and non-operative treatment of pediatric and adolescent musculoskeletal problems with a focus on neuromuscular diseases affecting the extremities and the spine, complex pediatric and adolescent hip disorders, bone deformities, limb length discrepancies, scoliosis and traumatic injuries</p>

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<p>Neuromuscular scoliosis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, intra-operative navigation in orthopaedic surgery, hip dysplasia, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Legg-Calv&eacute;-Perthes disease, vitamin D deficiency and pediatric fractures, pediatric injury prevention, occupational radiation exposure</p>

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<p>Alexa J. Karkenny, MD, is an attending physician in the pediatric division of orthopedic surgery and Clinical Instructor at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Karkenny&rsquo;s clinical interest is in the treatment of pediatric and adolescent musculoskeletal problems. She has particular focus on neuromuscular diseases affecting the extremities and the spine, complex pediatric and adolescent hip disorders, bone deformities, limb length discrepancies, scoliosis and traumatic injuries.</p><p>Her medical education began at Drexel University, earning her Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering in 2010 followed by her Doctor of Medicine in 2014. Dr. Karkenny started her postgraduate training at Montefiore-Einstein with an internship and residency in orthopedic surgery from 2014 to 2019. She then went to the Children&rsquo;s Hospital of Philadelphia to pursue a yearlong fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery, which she completed in 2020.</p><p>Dr. Karkenny&rsquo;s research interests include neuromuscular scoliosis, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, intraoperative navigation in orthopedic surgery, hip dysplasia, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Legg-Calv&eacute;-Perthes disease, vitamin D deficiency and pediatric fractures, pediatric injury prevention and occupational radiation exposure. She has shared her research through publication in peer-reviewed journals, poster presentations and podium presentations.</p><p>Dr. Karkenny is a member of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society.</p>

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Harris E. Kaplan

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Clinical focus is the diagnosis and treatment of various podiatric medical conditions while educating the community on lower extremity health.&nbsp;<quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>

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<p>Harris Kaplan, DPM, is a board certified podiatrist whose clinical focus is the diagnosis and treatment of various podiatric medical conditions while educating the community on lower extremity health. He aims to create lasting relationships with patients to enhance treatment outcomes.</p><p>In 2003, Dr. Kaplan received his Bachelor of Arts in communications, with a minor in web technology at West Chester University. He then attended the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2011. In the same year, Dr. Kaplan began a 3-year podiatric/orthopedic integrated residency at Montefiore.</p><p>Dr. Kaplan actively participated in three years of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons cadaver labs, workshops and lectures, which covered various aspects of rearfoot and forefoot surgery.</p><p>Dr. Kaplan is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. </p>

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Mani D. Kahn

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<p>Fracture repair of the pelvis and hip bone sockets; complex limb reconstruction; limb lengthening procedures; infected or failed fracture correction</p>

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<p>Enhancing the future of fracture care</p>

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<p></p>Mani Kahn, MD, is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of injuries to the upper and lower extremities as well as to the pelvis. He has a particular interest in treating periarticular fractures, fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, performing complex limb reconstruction, and the correction of failed or infected fractures.<br /><br />Dr. Kahn attended the University of Maryland for his undergraduate degree, where he pursued research in biochemistry and was awarded several research fellowships, including the Rollinson Fellowship and the famed Howard Hughes Medical Institute's fellowship. He went on to obtain a Masters of Science in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown University. Dr. Kahn continued his studies at New York Medical College, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine and Masters in Public Health. Dr. Kahn completed his residency training at Montefiore Medical Center. While a resident, he received two of the highest awards given to residents: the Anatomy Award and the Richard Selznick Memorial Research Award.<br /><br />Following his residency, Dr. Kahn continued his training at Duke University with a fellowship in trauma surgery, where he received an AOTrauma research fellowship. He was also privileged to continue his training with two sought-after traveling fellowships. Dr. Kahn received a travelling fellowship award in limb lengthening and reconstructive surgery, and he travelled across the country to work with the best limb reconstruction surgeons in the world. He was also selected as the recipient of the prestigious Jack McDaniel AO Travelling Fellowship, and studied under the guidance of Dr. Marcel Jakob at University of Basel Hospital in Switzerland.<br /><br />Dr. Kahn has authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and has been invited as faculty in a national course for the training of residents in the principles of fracture care.<p></p>

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Yi Guo

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Jaime A. Gomez

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<p>Dr. Gomez moved to New York City from Bogota-Colombia after earning his medical degree from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. He completed his internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Columbia University where he obtained the prestigious <em>&ldquo;Rosamond Kane Award for Excellence in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery&rdquo;</em>. Following residency, Dr. Gomez graduated from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship at Harvard&rsquo;s Boston Children&rsquo;s Hospital. Then he went on to pursue a Spinal Surgery Fellowship at NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases.</p>
<p>Dr. Gomez&rsquo; premier training enables him to provide superior care to children, adolescents and adults undergoing spinal surgery with the proficiency of a spine surgeon and the perspective of a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon.&nbsp; He has trained and applied cutting edge growth friendly techniques for young children with scoliosis such as &ldquo;MAGEC&rdquo; which is a magnetic growing rod that allows for growth of young children with early onset scoliosis avoiding repeat surgical procedures. He has significant interest in less invasive techniques such a scoliosis casting as well as the most complex deformity correction osteotomies for scoliosis both in children and adults. He treats a wide array of musculoskeletal pathology with special interest in the treatment of:</p>
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<li>Early Onset, Congenital and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis</li>
<li>Spondylolisthesis</li>
<li>Pediatric Cervical Spine Pathology</li>
<li>Cerebral Palsy</li>
<li>Hip Dysplasia</li>
<li>Pediatric Fractures and Trauma</li>
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<p>Dr. Gomez has also volunteered to perform complex surgeries in developing countries. He worked with &ldquo;Butterfly Foundation&rdquo; in Dominican Republic and with &ldquo;Healing the Children&rdquo; in Colombia providing orthopedic surgical care and training to local orthopaedists. Being a native Spanish speaker, he is particularly attuned to the different cultural backgrounds of the city of New York. Dr. Gomez is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), North American Spine Society (NASS) and the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA).</p>

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<p>Operative and nonoperative treatment of pediatric orthopedics, adult and pediatric complex spinal problems; scoliosis treatment in children and adults using techniques ranging from less invasive scoliosis casting to complex osteotomies for deformity correction</p>

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<p>Clinical outcomes in pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis</p>

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<li>Lowenstein JE, Matsumoto H, Vitale MG, Weidenbaum M, <strong>Gomez JA, </strong>Lee FY, Hyman JE, Roye DP Jr. <em>Coronal and sagittal plane correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a comparison between all pedicle screw versus hybrid thoracic hook lumbar screw constructs. </em><strong>Spine. 2007 Feb 15; 32(4):448-52. </strong>&#8232;</li>
<li>Vitale MG, Privitera DM, Matsumoto H, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Waters LM, Hyman JE, Roye DP Jr. <em>Efficacy of preoperative erythropoietin administration in pediatric neuromuscular scoliosis patients. </em><strong>Spine. 2007 Nov 15;32(24):2662-7. </strong>&#8232;</li>
<li>Vitale MG, Matsumoto H, Roye DP Jr, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Betz RR, Emans JB, Skaggs DL, Smith JT, Song KM, Campbell RM Jr. <em>Health-related quality of life in children with thoracic insufficiency syndrome. </em><strong>J Pediatr Orthop. 2008 Mar;28(2):239-43. </strong>&#8232;</li>
<li>Vitale MG, Matsumoto H, Bye MR, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Booker WA, Hyman JE, Roye DP Jr. <em>A retrospective cohort study of pulmonary function, radiographic measures, and quality of life in children with congenital scoliosis: an evaluation of patient outcomes after early spinal fusion. </em><strong>Spine. 2008 May 15;33(11):1242-9. </strong>&#8232;</li>
<li>Matsumoto H, Vitale MG, Clayton-Krasinski D, Hyman JE, Klinge SA, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Avendano J, Roye DP. <em>Quantifying the &lsquo;burden of care&rsquo; for parents with children with neuromuscular disease. </em><strong>Developmental Medicine &amp; Child Neurology. 2008:50:S21. </strong>&#8232;</li>
<li>Vitale MG, Moore D, Roye DP, Matsumoto H, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Hyman JE<em>. MEP/SSEP monitoring in spinal deformity surgery: incidence and factors leading to significant electrophysiological events. </em><strong>J Child Orthop. 2008;2 (Suppl 1): S55. </strong>&#8232;</li>
<li>Vitale MG, Klinge SA, Matsumoto H, Clayton-Krasinski D, Hyman JE, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Avendano J Roye DP. <em>A rapid comprehensive quality of life assessment in children with neuromuscular disease</em>. <strong>Developmental Medicine &amp; Child Neurology. 2008:50: S73. </strong>&#8232;</li>
<li>Ahmad CS, Moira, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Shubinstein B. <em>The Moving Patella Apprehension Test for Lateral Patella Instability. </em><strong>Am J Sports Med, 2009 Feb 3 </strong>&#8232;</li>
<li>Roye DP, Privetera DM, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Matsumoto H, Klinge SA, Hyman JE, Vitale MG. <em>Pedicle screw placement in pediatric scoliosis surgery: do non-idiopathic patients have higher misplacment rates? </em><strong>Journal of Child Orthopaedics. </strong>2009;3:S52. &#8232;</li>
<li><strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Roye, DP Jr., Vitale MG, Hyman JE, Matsumoto H, van Bosse H JP, Marangoz S, Sala DA, Stein MI, Feldman DS. <em>Articulated Hip Distraction Arthroplasty: A Treatment Option for Avascular Necrosis of the Child and Adolescent Femoral Head</em><strong>. J Pediatr Orthop 2009 </strong>March 29: 163-169</li>
<li>Matsumoto H, Roye DP, Vitale MG, Clayton-Krasinski D, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Hyman JE. Impact on personal time in parents of children with neuromuscular disease. <strong>Journal of Child Orthopaedics. 2009</strong>:3;S14</li>
<li>Matsumoto H, Vitale MG, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Hyman JE, Kaufman B, Roye DP. <em>Femoral valgus osteotomy for advanced femoral head osteonecrosis and perthes disease in children and adolescents. </em><strong>J Bone Joint Surg Br 2010 </strong>vol. 92-B no. SUPP I 11</li>
<li>Vitale MG, Moore DW, Matsumoto H, Emerson RG, Booker WA, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Gallo EJ, Hyman JE, Roye DP Jr. <em>Risk factors for spinal cord injury during surgery for spinal deformity. </em><strong>J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 </strong>Jan;92(1):64-71.</li>
<li>Privitera DM, Matsumoto H, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Roye DP, Hyman JE, Vitale MG. <em>Are Breech Rates for Pedicle Screws Higher in the Upper Thoracic Spine? </em><strong>Spine Deformity 05/2013</strong>; 1(3):189&ndash; 195.</li>
<li>Matsumoto H, Krasinski DA, Klinge SA, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Booker WA, Hyman JE, Roye DP, Vitale MG. <em>Development and Initial Validation of the Assessment of Caregiver Experience with Neuromuscular Disease (ACEND). </em><strong>J Pediatr Orthop. 2011</strong>;31:284-92.</li>
<li>Vitale MG, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Matsumoto H, Roye DP Jr; Chest Wall and Spine Deformity Study Group. <em>Variability of expert opinion in treatment of early-onset scoliosis. </em><strong>Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2011 May;</strong>469(5):1317-22.</li>
<li>Miller DJ, Franzone JM, Matsumoto HM, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Avendano J, Hyman JE, Roye DP, Vitale MG. <em>Electronic Monitoring Improves Brace Wearing Compliance in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis- A Randomized Clinical Trial. </em><strong>Spine 2012 </strong>Apr 20;37(9):717- 21.</li>
<li>Lee JK, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Gardner T, Michelsen C, Yongjung KJ. <em>In vitro Biomechanical Study to Quantify Range of Motion, Intradiscal Pressure, and Facet Force of Three-level Dynamic Stabilization Constructs with Decreased Stiffness. </em><strong>Spine 2013 </strong>Aug 5. PMID: 23921330</li>
<li>Prince DE, Matsumoto H, Chan CM, <strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Hyman JE, Roye DP Jr, Vitale MG. <em>The Effect of Rod Diameter on Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis at Two Years Follow Up. </em><strong>J Pediatr Orthop. 2013 </strong>Jul 16. PMID: 23863413</li>
<li><strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Matsumoto H, Colacchio ND, Roye DP, Sucato DJ, Richards BS, Emans JB, Erickson MA, Sanders JO, Lenke LG, Vitale MG. <em>Risk Factors for Coronal Decompensation After Posterior Spinal Instrumentation and Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. </em><strong>Spine Deformity 09/2014; </strong>2(5):380&ndash;385.&nbsp;</li>
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<p><strong>BOOK CHAPTERS &amp; REVIEW ARTICLES </strong></p>
<p>1.David Roye, <strong>Jaime G&oacute;mez</strong>. <em>Cavus Foot</em>. In Skaggs D.L., Tolo V.T. <strong>Master Techniques in </strong>&#8232;<strong>Orthopaedic Surgery: Pediatrics. </strong>Lippincott Williams &amp; Wilkins, 2008. &#8232;</p>
<p>2.<strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Lee JK, Kim PD, Roye DP, Vitale MG. "Growth Friendly" Spine Surgery: management options for the young child with scoliosis. <strong>J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2011 Dec;19(12):722-7. </strong>&#8232;</p>
<p>3.<strong>G&oacute;mez J</strong>, Ludwig SC. Minimally invasive techniques for thoracolumbar spinal trauma. <strong>Contemp Spine Surg 2012;13(5):1-7. </strong>&#8232;</p>
<p>4.<strong>Gomez JA, </strong>Vitale MG. Measuring Outcomes in Children with Early-Onset Scoliosis. <strong>Semin Spine Surg 2012 Sept; 24(3):140-143 </strong>&#8232;</p>
<p>5.<strong>Gomez JA</strong>, Makhni MC, Vitale MG. Recurrent Spinal Deformity After Scoliosis Surgery in Children. <strong>AAOS Instr Course Lect. 2014;63:345-51. </strong>&#8232;</p>
<p>6.<strong>Gomez JA, </strong>Park, H, Vitale MG. <em>Early Onset Scoliosis: The North American Experience</em>. In Nnadi C. <strong>Early Onset Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Guide from the Oxford Meetings</strong>. Chapter 26, Stuttgart: Thieme Publishers; 2015. <em>In Print </em>&#8232;</p>
<p>7.<strong>Gomez JA, </strong>Ramirez F, Hedequist D. <em>Hemivertebrae Excision; Technique for Congenital Spine Deformity. </em>In Wang, Boachie, Lenke. <strong>Spinal Osteotomy. Springer 2015 . </strong><em>In Print </em>&#8232;</p>
<p>8.<strong>Gomez JA, </strong>Hedequist D. <em>Posterior Cervical Arthrodesis Occiput to C2 and C1-C2; </em>In Wiesel S. <strong>Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery 2nd Edition</strong>, 2015. In Print &#8232;</p>

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<p>Jaime A. Gomez, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with expertise in the nonoperative and operative treatment of scoliosis, pediatric orthopedics and spinal surgery. He has trained and applied cutting-edge, growth-friendly techniques for young children with scoliosis. He has significant interest in less invasive techniques, such as scoliosis casting, as well as the most complex deformity correction osteotomies for scoliosis in both children and adults. Dr. Gomez joined Montefiore in 2015 and serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Co-Director of Pediatric Orthopedic Research at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine.</p><p>After earning his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia, Dr. Gomez served his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Columbia University in New York City, where he was honored with the prestigious Rosamond Kane Award for Excellence in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. He also completed a pediatric orthopedic fellowship at Harvard Medical School?s Boston Children?s Hospital and a spinal surgery fellowship at New York University?s Hospital for Joint Diseases.</p><p>Dr. Gomez's research is focused on clinical outcomes in pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis. As a member of the largest international multicenter study group on early-onset scoliosis, the Children Spine Study Group, he has presented his research in multiple national and international conferences and has contributed to more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. He is a member of several orthopedic societies, including the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and he is a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons. He has also worked with the Butterfly Foundation in the Dominican Republic and with Healing the Children in Colombia, providing orthopedic surgical care and training to local orthopedists.</p><p>Dr. Gomez is a native Spanish speaker.</p>

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Eric D. Fornari

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<p>Dr. Fornari earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn and completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where he was recognized as the outstanding chief resident with the Henry H. Banks award.&nbsp; He then completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis at Rady Children&rsquo;s Hospital in San Diego.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Dr. Fornari&rsquo;s main focus and passion is the care of his patients and their families.&nbsp; Dr. Fornari&rsquo;s expertise is in the management of complex pediatric and adolescent hip disorders as well as pediatric and adolescent sports medicine.&nbsp; He has presented his research at numerous national meetings and has been published in major orthopedic journals, including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Dr. Fornari has also volunteered overseas, working with Health Volunteers Overseas and Orthopedics Overseas to provide orthopedic surgical care and training in Malawi, Africa. &nbsp;He is actively involved in the education and training of medical students, residents, and pediatric orthopedic surgery fellows.&nbsp; Dr. Fornari is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA).</p>

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<p>Complex pediatric and adolescent hip disorders including congenital hipdysplasia, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, femoroacetabular impingement, adolescent and young adult hip preservation surgery, pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, pediatric orthopedic surgery, pediatric orthopedic trauma, neuromuscular disorders, scoliosis surgery</p>

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<p>Congenital hip disorders, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, femoroacetabular impingement, and the impact of childhood obesity on the pediatric musculoskeletal system</p>

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<p>Eric D. Fornari, MD, is Co-Director of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedics at the Children&rsquo;s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. He is the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, as well as the Well-Being Officer for the department. Dr. Fornari is also Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Fornari is an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in pediatric orthopedics. His clinical focus is on pediatric and adolescent hip disorders and sports medicine. He is passionate about patient care, clinical research and the advancement of the field of pediatric orthopedic surgery.</p><p>After completing his undergraduate training at Colgate University, Dr. Fornari went on to attend medical school at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where he graduated <em>magna cum laude</em> and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA). He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston where he was awarded the Henry H. Banks Award for the outstanding chief resident. He then went on to complete his fellowship in pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis at Rady Children&rsquo;s Hospital in San Diego, and later completed a fellowship in Bern, Switzerland, focusing on hip preservation surgery.</p><p>Dr. Fornari has a robust research portfolio. He is an active member of the International Perthes Study Group, serving as the Patient Reported Outcome Lead. He is also an active part of multicenter research with the International Hip Dysplasia Registry (IHDR) and SCFE Longitudinal International Prospective (SLIP) Registry, as well as the Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society&rsquo;s (PRiSM) Hip Research Interest Groups.</p><p>Dr. Fornari joined the faculty at Montefiore Einstein and the Children&rsquo;s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein in the Bronx, NY, in 2012. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has been heavily involved with the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) since starting his practice. He previously served on the Children&rsquo;s Orthopaedics in Underdeveloped Regions (COUR) Committee and, while chair of this committee, he led the transition to the Pediatric Orthopedic Global Outreach committee. He has also served on the Communications Committee as well as the Bylaws Committee. He is a founding member of PRiSM and has been active with a number of committees and research groups within the organization. He is also an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.</p><p>In 2023, Dr. Fornari was awarded the Angela Kuo Award by POSNA for his research on the impact of mental health on adolescents undergoing scoliosis surgery. He has won numerous awards and accolades, including being chosen as the Department of Orthopedic Surgery 2017 Attending of the Year by the graduating chief residents. He was selected to be part of the inaugural cohort for the Montefiore Physician Leadership Program and subsequently completed The Health Management Academy Physician Leadership Program.</p><p>Dr. Fornari is an active volunteer, administering orthopedic surgical care and training worldwide. He has partnered with Health Volunteers Overseas and Orthopedics Overseas in Malawi, Africa. For the last decade he has partnered with Project Perfect World, traveling annually to Guayaquil, Ecuador, to provide comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care to children in need and training to local residents and surgeons.</p>

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John Devens Fisher

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<p>Position: Dr. Fisher is Professor of Medicine at AECOM, and Director of the Einstein-Montefiore Arrhythmia Service, which includes two component services, namely Clinical Electrophysiology and Pacemakers/ICDs. The Arrhythmia Service has close ties withy CT surgery, imaging, basic EP, and pediatric EP. He is also the Training Program Director for the ACGME-accredited fellowship in clinical EP (CCEP). Education: Yale BA, Wayne State MD, Boston City Hospital and NY Hospital-Cornell (Int. Med Residency), Montefiore and Royal Postgraduate Medical School-Imperial College London UK (Cardiology and EP). Interests: Arrhythmia mechanisms and treatment, ablation, VT, VF, SVT, AF, WPW, pacemakers, ICDs, heart failure resynchronization devices, syncope. R-1006</p>

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<p>All aspects of Arrhythmias, especially clinical diagnosis, decisions, and treatment. Teaching, as well as local, national, international cardiology improvements.</p>

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<p>Heart rhythm abnormalities: prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Among the first electrophysiologists to develop anti-tachycardia pacing and ablation.</p>

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<p>John D. Fisher, MD, is an Attending Physician,&nbsp;Program Director CCEP Fellowship, and an Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at Montefiore and our <a href="http://www.einstein.yu.edu/faculty/7520/john-fisher/&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Albert Einstein College of Medicine</a>. His clinical focus is on all aspects of arrhythmias, especially clinical diagnosis, decisions, and treatment. He is also interested in teaching local, national, and international cardiology improvements.</p><p>Dr. Fisher received his Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1965. He received his Doctor of Medicine in 1969 from Wayne State University School of Medicine. In 1970, Dr. Fisher completed a medical internship at Boston City Hospital Tufts Medical Service. He completed his first-year residency at Boston City Hospital, followed by a second year at New York Hospital ? Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Fisher completed three&nbsp;years of cardiac fellowships;&nbsp;the first at Montefiore,&nbsp;followed by a year at Hammersmith Hospital (London), and&nbsp;returning to Montefiore to finish his final year.</p><p>Dr. Fisher?s research focus is on heart rhythm abnormalities and their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. His work has been published in more than 500 reviewed journals and abstracts and chapters, and numerous national and international meetings.</p><p>Dr. Fisher is board certified in Medicine, Cardiology, and Electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of many professional societies, including the American College of Physicians, the American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, European Society of Cardiology, and the American Medical Association.&nbsp;</p>

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Sameen Farooq

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Sameen

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Farooq

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1912391822

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16635

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<p>Dr. Farooq is board certified in Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Palliative and Hospice Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He works as a direct care Internal Medicine hospitalist at Moses campus.</p>

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76398

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Elisabeth C. Elsinger

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Elisabeth

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Elsinger

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1750466058

Faculty ID

496

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Voluntary

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Female

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<p>Podiatric surgery, medical and surgical treatment of problems and injuries of the foot</p>

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<p>Second metatarsophalangeal joint, second toe instability, plantar plate pathology</p>

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<p class="title"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23632071">Synovial sarcoma of the foot.</a></p>
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<p class="desc">Bekarev M, Elsinger EC, Villanueva-Siles E, Borzykowski RM, Geller DS.</p>
<p class="details"><span class="jrnl" title="The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons">J Foot Ankle Surg</span>. 2013 Jul-Aug;52(4):513-7. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2013.03.012. Epub 2013 Apr 28.</p>
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<p class="title"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11694432">The plantar plate of the lesser metatarsophalangeal joints: potential for injury and role of MR imaging.</a></p>
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<p class="desc">Umans HR, <strong>Elsinger E</strong>.</p>
<p class="details"><span class="jrnl" title="Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America">Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am</span>. 2001 Aug;9(3):659-69, xii. Review.</p>
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<p class="title"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8915861">Coralline hydroxyapatite bone graft substitutes.</a></p>
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<p class="desc">Elsinger EC, Leal L.</p>
<p class="details"><span class="jrnl" title="The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons">J Foot Ankle Surg</span>. 1996 Sep-Oct;35(5):396-9. Review.</p>
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<p class="title"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7562450">Antiseptics and disinfectants. Current issues.</a></p>
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<p class="desc">Terleckyj B, Elsinger EC, Axler DA.</p>
<p class="details"><span class="jrnl" title="Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association">J Am Podiatr Med Assoc</span>. 1995 Aug;85(8):439-45. Review.</p>
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8996

Biography

<p>Elizabeth C. Elsinger, DPM, MPH, FACFAS, is a board certified podiatrist specializing in foot problems and injuries at Montefiore and an Assistant Professor at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine.</p><p>Dr. Elsinger received her medical degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. She completed her residency at Hoboken University Medical Center, Hoboken, NJ, and her fellowship at Capital Area Health Consortium, Farmington, CT, with the following sponsoring institutions: New Britain General Hospital, New Britain, CT; Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT; Veterans Affairs Medical Center, West Haven, CT; and Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C.</p><p>In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Elsinger conducts research focused on the second metatarsophalangeal joint, second toe instability and plantar plate pathology. She is very involved with teaching residents and was awarded &ldquo;Teacher of the Year&rdquo; by the 2015 chief residents. Dr. Elsinger is fluent in German.</p>

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Shane M.A. Drakes

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Shane

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Drakes

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1184920464

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16242

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Non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. He uses ultrasound technology for injury evaluation and guidance when performing various procedures on musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Drakes is also interested in injury prevention and patient education.

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Injury epidemiology and mechanisms He is also interested in interventions to assess injury risks and the prevention of injuries, and evidence-based recommendations on best injury treatment modalities. His work has been published in a number of peer-reviewed journals and presented internationally.

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53960

Biography

<p>Shane Mario Andr&eacute; Drakes, MBBS, is Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship and Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus centers on non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. He uses ultrasound technology for injury evaluation and guidance when performing various procedures on musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Drakes is also interested in injury prevention and patient education.</p><p>After obtaining his Bachelor of Medical Sciences in basic medical sciences from the University of the West Indies in Mona, Jamaica in 2004, Dr. Drakes earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at the University of the West Indies in Cave Hill, Barbados in 2006. He then came to Montefiore, where he completed his preliminary general surgery internship in 2011 and his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency in 2014. Dr. Drakes remained at Montefiore to complete a sports medicine fellowship in 2015.</p><p>Building on his clinical focus, Dr. Drakes&rsquo; research focuses on injury epidemiology and mechanisms. He is also interested in interventions to assess injury risks and the prevention of injuries, and evidence-based recommendations on best injury treatment modalities. His work has been published in a number of peer-reviewed journals and presented nationally and internationally.</p><p>Dr. Drakes is board certified in Physical Medicine &amp; Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Barbados Sports Medicine Association. In 2013, Dr. Drakes received the Montefiore Resident of the Year Award from the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program. He was also named as the Attending of the Year by that Residency Program in 2020. He has experience working with athletes at the high school, collegiate and professional/elite levels. Dr. Drakes was a team physician for the Barbados team at the Commonwealth Games in Australia in 2018 and is currently a team physician for the New York City Football Club.</p>

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