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The doctors are in (and out of the OR)! Dr. Eric Fornari and Dr. Jacob Schulz have traded scrubs for bug spray this summer, returning to their home-away-from-home camps as on-site physicians. From sprains to sniffles, they’re keeping kids and counselors safe so everyone can soak…

Montefiore Orthopedics showed up strong at LLRS 2025. Drs. Melinda Sharkey and Mani Kahn presented cutting-edge limb deformity research alongside their teams, with multiple podiums and posters featured on 7/18 in Philly. Shoutout to: 📚 Morgan Roche + Mihir Sharma, Medical…

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and while sarcoma may be rare, its impact is real. Sarcoma is a cancer of the bone and soft tissue that often goes undetected until it’s advanced. At Montefiore Einstein, we want you to know the signs, trust your gut, and seek care early. Swipe…

Welcome to our new Orthopaedic Surgery residents! Drs. Balusu, Brook, Connors, Ezeonu, Gupta, Kushner, and VanEenenaam have officially kicked off their training with us. They’re spending the entire month of July in Orthopaedic Boot Camp – an intensive hands-on training program…

Meet Ida — a true force of nature. 💪 At 75 years old, she’s an avid yoga and Tai Chi enthusiast who recently underwent a right total hip replacement with Dr. Alvarado. Just months later, she’s not only back to her active lifestyle - she hiked the Grand Canyon over multiple…

Today we had our first in person grand rounds since 2020! It was exciting to see everyone together and to have a thought provoking conversation about Orthopaedic surgery in the same room. We look forward to carrying the tradition forward in the years to come!

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and we’re kicking things off with a powerful message from Dr. David Geller—orthopedic oncologist, Professor, and a leading expert in bone and soft-tissue tumors. In the first video of our series, Dr. Geller breaks down what sarcoma is and why…

Please join us in welcoming our new Podiatry Residents! They’re kicking off their training in the surgical skills lab, where hands-on learning begins on day one. We’re excited to support and celebrate all they’ll achieve over the next three years. Drs. Devondra Pitt, Nikolay…

Dr. Lauren Crocco, attending physician and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Montefiore-Einstein, recently joined @orthobullets for a round table discussion on coinflips alongside Dr. Raveesh Richard and Dr. Landon Fine. Together, they broke down the complexities of…

Every year, Dr. Fornari travels to Ecuador with @projectperfectworld to provide life-changing orthopedic care to children and families with limited access to medical treatment. From complex surgeries to compassionate follow-up care, his work helps restore mobility, dignity, and…

Happy 4th of July from our team! We’re proud to celebrate this day of independence with our incredible staff, patients, and community. As you enjoy the festivities, here’s a friendly reminder: fireworks may be fun, but they can also be dangerous. Each year, we treat too many…

Dr. Drummond recently represented Montefiore Einstein on the international stage at the ISAKOS Meeting in Munich, Germany, held June 8–10. He presented his latest research on Discoid Meniscus and Patellofemoral conditions, contributing to important global conversations in…

Dr. Weiser had the incredible opportunity to represent Montefiore Einstein on the global stage, delivering a podium presentation at the European Orthopaedic Research Society AO Orthopaedic Research Summit in Davos, Switzerland on June 18. He joined leading orthopedic experts…

As we wrap up Scoliosis Awareness Month, we’re reminded that at Montefiore Orthopedics, scoliosis care isn’t limited to one month, it’s part of what we do every single day. Dr. Schulz, Director of our Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship, recently shared the story of a young woman…

🎓 A big congratulations to our Montefiore Orthopedic Residents, Podiatry Residents, and Orthopedic Fellows! Your dedication, skill, and compassion have left a lasting impact and this is just the beginning. We’re proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the…

On June 14, Dr. Drummond represented Montefiore Einstein at the Final X Wrestling event at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. With a packed crowd cheering on the athletes, the event was a great success—both in performance and in safety.

We recently had the honor of welcoming Jessica Rivera, MD, PhD, from LSU Health, for an inspiring and impactful talk with our department. Dr. Rivera shared her journey as a military physician, limb salvage specialist, and surgeon scientist—a career marked by service, innovation,…

Congratulations to Dr. Gruson and the team! Under Dr. Gruson's leadership, our research paper earned second place at the 4th Annual Wakefield Interprofessional Research and Quality Improvement Symposium! The study, “Does CT-based local soft tissue composition more accurately…