My Approach to Treating Patients

This website is not an "advertisement", nor is it to be construed as a solicitation for referrals. Its purpose is solely to provide useful and necessary information to individuals who have already been referred to my office and/or those offices that are already utilizing the professional services I provide, or who plan to do so in the future. For those who mught have "stumbled" into this site seeking orthopaedic/medical advice, you will note, as I have discussed in the paragraphs that follow, that I have included a number of useful links that might assist your search, but I would also urge you to speak directly to a physician before making any final decisions.

After more than thirty years of a general orthopaedic trauma and surgical practice at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson and the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, (during which time I had also held appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor at the Cornell Medical School and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), my focus has changed to a non-surgical, office oriented, consultative practice.

The majority of the examinations I carry out at this time are performed for the purpose of evaluation of complaints attributed to accident cases that are involved in litigation. I also offer second opinions, and am available to discuss treatment recommendations as well as to arrange for appropriate referrals to specialists in the field of orthopaedics or other ABMS recognized fields. Requests for consultative services regarding medical problems that fall within the scope of orthopaedics are also honored.

Individuals who have been referred for an evaluation or second opinion should be prepared to offer a complete medical and injury history and to have a complete orthopaedic physical examination performed, as necessitated by their complaints and diagnoses. Therefore since they most likely will be asked to at least partially disrobe before donning an examining gown, they are asked to dress appropriately. Patients are also asked to borrow and bring with them all films from previous imaging studies (such as MRI, CT and X-Ray).

Non English-speaking examinees or their representatives should call the office well before the scheduled appointment time to assure that there will be an employee present who will be able to translate. If there will not be one, then it is the responsibility of the person being examined to be certain that a competent translator will be present.

The AAOS has prepared a great deal of current and generally reliable patient information material about all aspects of musculo-skeletel disease, and I am pleased to make it available through this website. Please click on the "Patient Information" button on the upper left side of this page to see the index and then access these excellent resources. AAOS opinions and/or the opinions that might be found in these references, do not necessarily reflect my own opinions and experience, and I might not rely upon them.

My "Link" page will help you find sites where you can seek additional information and search the professional as well as the layperson's medical literature. In spite of their educational value, you must understand that these links might take you to sites containing general information, prepared by groups and committees, information and opinions that might not necessarily be current and might not reflect my own opinions, experience and expertise. I would recommend that you always consult with a physician after reviewing information on the web.

I also urge any patient seeking "new" or alternative therapies, or has been given a recommendation that seems "too good to be true", to first check the link to Quackwatch.

Firms planning to refer patients who are involved in litigation for evaluation, should be assured that my services are not restricted to examinations for either plaintiff or defendant, but are equally available to all.

As a convenience to the medico-legal system, my latest schedule and availability can be verified by clicking here. My Current CV can also be viewed and downloaded if you need a copy. Our office Privacy Policy can also be reviewed.

Revised 26 July 2007

Other Staff in My Practice

Ms. Sorangel Almonte(Reception)
Ms. Milly Selinger (Assistant)

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