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Providing compassionate, patient-centered care
Our experts treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions, creating treatment plans tailored just for you. It's personalized care that reflects our dedication to quality, safety and the very best outcomes.

About us

Northwell Health’s Orthopaedic Institute provides advanced care for a wide range of conditions. From initial consultation and diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, we actively involve you in the decision-making process in order to address your unique needs and achieve the best possible outcome.

A multidisciplinary approach

Our expert orthopedists are world renowned within their respective subspecialties, which include:

  • Joint reconstruction
  • Spine surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Trauma and fractures
  • Musculoskeletal oncology
  • Pediatrics
  • Hand and wrist 
  • Foot and ankle
  • Shoulder and elbow

When necessary, our doctors collaborate with other readily available specialists within Northwell Health, including neurosurgeons, rheumatologists, rehabilitation specialists, medical internists, cardiologists and pain management physicians, to ensure that you receive leading-edge, evidence-based care.

Convenient locations

We provide care at 11 hospitals and a growing number of practice locations throughout the New York metropolitan area.

Leadership

Nicholas A. Sgaglione, MD

Nicholas A. Sgaglione, MD

Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery - Research & Education, North Shore University Hospital

Sports Medicine (surgical), Knee surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Frank Johann Schwab, MD

Frank Johann Schwab, MD

System Chief - Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Vice President - Orthopaedic Surgery, Western Region, Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital

Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Elliott Bruce Hershman, MD

Elliott Bruce Hershman, MD

Chairman Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital

Sports Medicine (surgical), Orthopedic Surgery
Giles R. Scuderi, MD

Giles R. Scuderi, MD

Vice President - Orthopaedic Service Line

Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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