The Orthopedic Review

**PLEASE NOTE, YOUR APPOINTMENT IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU SPEAK WITH THE OFFICE** Alexander M. Marcus is a skilled and dedicated orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery. Dr. Marcus is currently serving his patients in Old Bridge and Edison, NJ. Dr. Marcus is certified in surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is currently affiliated with the JFK Medical Center and the Raritan Bay Medical Center. Dr. Marcus offers services that include orthopedic consultations and orthopedic follow ups. He welcomes patients to his practice who are experiencing a variety of conditions, including hand problems, elbow problems, wrist problems, and sports injuries. Dr. Marcus is dedicated to improving the quality of life for his patients. Dr. Marcus received his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed his internship and residency through the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Dr. Andrew Leo is an orthopaedic hand surgeon treating patients in Commack, New York, and the surrounding communities. His goal as a practitioner is to make sure that each of his patients leaves the office satisfied with their care. He holds certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, subspecialty certification in Hand Surgery, and is a member of professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the New York State Medical Society, and the American Society for the Surgery of the Hand. Originally from the Bronx, Dr. Leo attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in order to pursue his medical degree. He continued his medical education through the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, receiving residency training in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Leo has also completed a fellowship program at the Mount Sinai Medical Center focused on surgery of the hand and upper extremities. Patients visiting Dr. Leo can receive a full range of orthopaedic upper extremity services. He provides general consultations, X-ray imaging, and surgical procedures including endoscopic carpal tunnel release, endoscopic cubital tunnel release, tendonitis release, nerve repair, and fracture repair for the hand, wrist, and elbow. Arthroscopy for the hand, wrist, and elbow are also available.

Dr. Kincaid graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in chemistry. He went on to attend Tufts University School of Medicine, where he obtained his Doctorate of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Kincaid continued his training as a fellow of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at New York University- Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Kincaid has expertise in the latest treatment of all injuries and disorders of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder and arm. He utilizes both operative and non-operative treatment for disorders of the upper extremity. His surgical skills include microsurgery, wrist arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, cubital tunnel release, small joint replacement, complex upper extremity trauma, shoulder arthroscopy; surgical and non-surgical treatment of Dupuytren's Contractures; tendon repairs and transfers; sports/ligament injuries; and many other afflictions affecting the upper extremity. In addition, he is proficient in general orthopedic trauma and medicine. Dr. Kincaid is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. His research on biologic augmentation of tendon repair has been presented at national meetings. Dr. Kincaid continues to further his knowledge and expertise by remaining active in these societies to keep up-to-date with the latest advances in hand and upper extremity surgery.

Dr. Davis joined Englewood Orthopedic Associates expanding the sub specialty team of orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Davis completed his medical education at Georgetown University School of Medicine where he graduated with honors. His orthopedic surgical training was completed at St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. He furthered his orthopedic surgical training with a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Davis is a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He has published multiple articles on disorders of the upper extremity. Dr. Davis concentrates his practice on the Orthopedic care of injuries and medical conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. His clinical interests consist of upper extremity trauma, arthroscopy of the wrist, elbow and shoulder, and nerve compression disorders. Dr. Davis plans to continue a strong tradition of quality patient care and patient education with Englewood Orthopedic Associates, offering each patient exceptional skill and unparalleled treatment in a warm and compassionate atmosphere.

Hand Surgery, Sports Medicine, General Orthopaedic Surgery After graduating magna cum laude from Brown University in Rhode Island, Dr. Chen earned his Medical Doctorate from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He continued at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he completed his General Surgery internship followed by a four-year residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chen received his subspecialty training during his fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the renowned Philadelphia Hand Center, Thomas Jefferson University. After completing ten years of vigorous training, Dr. Chen lived in Chicago as a practicing physician in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He was a Clinical Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University and served as Team Physician for the Evanston High School football teams.

John Joseph Leppard is a skilled and experienced orthopedic surgeon based in Woodbury, NY. He earned his degree in medicine from Wake Forest University. He completed his residency in general surgery at the Roosevelt Hospital, and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York Orthopaedic Hospital. He also completed his fellowship in hand and microsurgery at Indiana University, Indiana Hand Rehabilitation Center.   Dr. Leppard is a part of Orthopedic & Sports Associates of Long Island. He is a board certified physician specializing in orthopedic surgery and surgery of the hand. Dr. Leppard is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Surgery of the Hand.   Dr. Leppard is uncompromising in his dedication to the well-being of his patients. He is committed to giving the best care and establishing long-lasting relationships with them.

Lee Kupersmith is a concerned and attentive orthopedic surgeon caring for the Woodbury, NY community. Dr. Kupersmith obtained his medical degree from the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University. He also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He continued his training by completing a fellowship in hand surgery at the State University of New York, Stony Brook. Dr. Kupersmith is a part of Orthopedic & Sports Associates of Long Island. He is board certified by the the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kupersmith is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Medical Society of the State of New York, and the Nassau County Surgical Society. Patients see Dr. Kupersmith for a variety of reasons, including hip problems, herniated disks, bunions, knee problems, and orthopedic traumas. Patients trust Dr. Kupersmith's expertise because he consistently provides high quality care that leads to positive and lasting health outcomes. He is uncompromising in his dedication to the well-being of his patients. He is committed to giving the best care and establishing long-lasting relationships with them.

Dr. Pizzillo specializes in shoulder surgery in addition to hand and upper extremity surgery. This specialty encompasses arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repairs as well as the more traditional open shoulder surgery. He also performs arthroscopic and open surgery on the elbow and wrist. His practice focuses on sports injuries of the shoulder and upper extremity, addressing complex rotator cuff pathology in both the active and mature population. Similarly, his specialty training in shoulder surgery addresses the treatment of arthritic conditions of the shoulder joint, providing the patient with the latest options in joint replacement. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Pizzillo also holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Hand Surgery, enabling him to extend his expertise from the shoulder, through the elbow and down to the wrist and hand. Dr. Pizzillo also holds a second Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Sports Medicine, making him one of thirty six physicians nationwide and one of five physicians in New Jersey to hold two orthopedic subspecialty certificates (2012 ABOS data).

Omri Ayalon, M.D. is a licensed Orthopaedic Surgeon with subspecialty training in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. Dr. Ayalon grew up in Potsdam, NY, and later received his undergraduate degree at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He graduated from Brandeis cum laude, and was a four-year Division 3 Academic All-American member of the Men’s Varsity Basketball Team. He then completed his medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire, where he was recognized as an Urban Health Scholar and was selected to join the Mosenthal Surgical Society. Dr. Ayalon went on to complete his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York, NY. While at NYU, he received the Nate Bondi award, a peer-selected honor given annually to a resident who exhibits leadership, teamwork, and academic integrity. Following residency, Dr. Ayalon completed his training at the Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Ayalon is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, where he is involved in training residents, fellows, and medical students. In his clinical practice, Dr. Ayalon is an expert in the management of upper extremity conditions, especially those affecting the fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. However, he is able to treat a wide range of orthopaedic problems, including hip, knee, foot, and ankle injuries in adults, adolescents, and children. Dr. Ayalon has authored numerous publications in the medical literature; topics include wrist fractures, ligament and tendon injuries, hip and knee replacements, and the biomechanics of fracture fixation. He has presented on these topics at several national orthopaedic conferences.

Dr. Pae is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. A respected author and lecturer, Dr. Pae’s articles have been published in professional journals, including Principles of Orthopaedic Practice, and he has made presentations to peer groups throughout the country. After earning both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Connecticut, Dr. Pae completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook and a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Pae specializes in surgery of the upper extremity including the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, with a special interest in congenital hand problems.

Dr. Steve K. Lee is an Associate Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). He also holds the appointment of Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Weill Cornell Medical College and is an orthopaedic surgeon at the NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Center. At HSS, he holds a number of leadership positions such as Research Director of the HSS Center for Brachial Plexus and Traumatic Nerve Injury where he is involved with cutting edge research in clinical outcomes and basic science for the improvement of care of the patient with devastating nerve injuries. Dr. Lee’s clinical interests are broad with regard to all hand, wrist, elbow conditions and brachial plexus and peripheral nerve problems throughout the entire body, in adults and children. He received his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine and completed his training in orthopaedic surgery at the Yale University School of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in hand surgery at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. Dr. Lee is an educator of surgeons. He is the Chair of the Council of the HSS eAcademy, a web based platform for professional and patient education. He has trained more than 40 hand surgery fellows and more than 400 orthopaedic surgery residents. He has been a chair and instructor of numerous courses and symposia which teaches practicing surgeons and physicians nationally and internationally. Dr. Lee also serves on the HSS Professional Education Advisory Committee, the HSS Journal Editorial Board, and the Psychomotor Education Lab (PSEL) Advisory Committee. Dr. Lee and his office staff are committed to giving the best possible care for each and every patient. From the minute you call, to the office visit and aftercare, we hope that every patient is taken care of in the best possible manne

Vincent Fietti is a diligent and detail-oriented orthopedic surgeon treating his patients in both New York City and Clifton, NJ. Dr. Fietti is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery for Hand Surgery. He is Spanish-bilingual and affiliated with the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center. Dr. Fietti attended Boston University to receive his medical degree. He completed both his general surgery and orthopedic surgery residencies at the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, before he attended the Thomas Jefferson University to complete his hand surgery fellowship. Dr. Fietti’s clinical interests are in treating carpal tunnel syndrome, elbow injuries, hand and wrist orthopedics, treating osteoarthritis, treating rheumatoid arthritis, treating sclerodermas, shoulder injuries, and trigger finger. Dr. Fietti is currently serving as an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at the Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Patel grew up in Queens, went to medical school in Brooklyn and obtained orthopedic surgical training in Manhattan. After practicing outside the city, he decided to return to Brooklyn where he started his medical journey. Dr. Patel is a board-certified Orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty training in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Patel attended medical school in Brooklyn at State University of New York Downstate Medical School (SUNY Downstate), graduating in the top of his class where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. He subsequently did his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at NYU/ Hospital for Joint Diseases, one of the nation’s top orthopedic surgery residency programs. Dr Patel then pursued further training at Harvard Medical School where he completed at fellowship in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular surgery at the Massachussets General Hospital where he gained extensive experience in complex hand and upper extremity conditions. He has obtained additional microsurgery training at the Microsurgery Training and Research Laboratory at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Patel completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Biomechanics at the Musculoskeletal Research Center at New York University Hospital For Joint Diseases. Dr Patel has served as the in-house physician for Madison Square Garden, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Martha Graham Dance School. He has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, has authored several book chapters in his field of expertise and has presented at National and Regional Orthopedic surgery/Hand Surgery Annual meetings. Dr Patel has received numerous accolades for his clinical excellence including awards at the 2005 and 2006 Annual Smith and Nephew national resident research competition and Senior resident research award for basic science research in orthopedic surgery in 2008. Dr Patel’s interest are in complex hand and upper extremity problems with a focused approach on both nonsurgical and surgical problems.