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- Neck & Back / View Profile
Dr. Bianco is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, his master's of science in applied physiology from Chicago Medical School, and his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota- Minneapolis. He also finished a fellowship involving all aspects of spine care at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital. He has a particular interest in treating adult spinal problems, including degenerative, trauma, tumors, deformities, and infections.
Dr. Bianco takes a compassionate approach to each patient and provides them with detailed information about their condition, expected outcomes, and all treatment possibilities, surgical or not.
Aaron Bianco, MD is trained in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques, including being one of the top physicians performing SI Joint Fusions.
Aaron Bianco, MD and Craig Hanifin, PA attended a SI Joint Conference in December 2021. During the conference in Arizona, Dr. Bianco taught surgeons and physician assistants on the SI Joint condition and procedure. Craig and Aaron were also able to hike Camelback Mountain:
Dr. Aaron Bianco recently completed his 550th sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion procedure using
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- Investigator 's Research Award ( Co - Author )
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- Shoulder, Sports Medicine / View Profile
Dr. Bradley Raphael is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic and ligament reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.
Dr. Bradley Raphael is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in Shoulder, Knee, Sports Medicine, PRP, Cartilage and Orthobiologics. In addition to being team orthopedist for Syracuse University Basketball, he is also head team physician for SUNY Oswego, Liverpool, Phoenix, Fayetteville-Manlius, and Baldwinsville high schools in Central New York. Dr. Raphael is a graduate of Yale University School of Medicine and completed his Orthopaedic residency at Hospital for Special Surgery at Cornell-Weill Medical School in New York City. He then performed a sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Raphael has extensive experience out in the field working in tandem with the team doctors for the Los Angeles Lakers, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the University of Southern California. After completing his medical training, Dr. Bradley Raphael returned to his hometown of Syracuse to join his father, Dr. Irving Raphael, in practice.
Dr. Christopher Fatti is a board-certified podiatrist with extensive training in diabetic foot & ulcer care and limb salvage techniques. He also specializes in elective foot surgery including bunion, hammertoes and other toe deformities, flatfoot deformity, heel pain, sports injuries, fracture care, and many other common foot ailments. He received his medical degree from Temple University, and his bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College.
David A. Quinzi, MD, is a fellowship trained surgeon with the SOS Joint Replacement Team.
Prior to joining SOS, Dr. Quinzi completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction surgery at the Rothman Institute in New Jersey. He completed his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center and received his medical degree from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Dr. Quinzi received his bachelor's degree from Cornell University, graduating with distinction. He has already published in several peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and presented at many conferences with interest in joint replacement and the complex treatment of periprosthetic fractures.
Dr. Ryan is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in care of the entire upper extremity, from shoulder to fingertip
Dr. Devon Ryan is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder care.
Prior to joining SOS, Dr. Ryan completed a fellowship in hand surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at New York University/Langone Orthopedic Hospital where he was Executive Chief Resident. Dr. Ryan received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine, received his bachelor's degree from Princeton University, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Bryn Mawr College. He has already published in several peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and presented at many conferences.
Dr. Ryan takes a patient-center approach to care and emphasizes shared decision-making with his patients. "I work to earn a patient's trust and best understand their goals. With that foundation in place, we can make a successful treatment plan which may or may not require surgery." He is expertly trained in larger procedures such as shoulder and elbow joint arthroplasty, as well as complex trauma and microvascular procedures which require the use of the operating microscope. Dr. Ryan also offers a new reconstructive technique for basal joint arthritis to minimize immobilization in patients and allows them to return to activities.
Dr. Ryan provides comprehensive care of the entire upper extremity, from shoulder to fingertip.
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- Clinical Research Foundation Annual Meeting, Herndon, VA
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- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- SOS Joint Replacement Surgeon, Answers Common Questions about Joint Re
Dr. Anthony M. Orio is a fellowship-trained board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery.
"I want my patients to know exactly what their condition is, how it impacts their life, what is the best care option for them, and have an understanding of outcomes, so that we come to an informed decision together." - Anthony Orio, MD
Dr. Orio believes in a patient-centric approach and ensures he and his patients communicate directly to determine a course of treatment together. He brings innovative techniques to the SOS joint replacement team including a surgeon-controlled 3D mini-optical navigation solution. Dr. Orio and the other members of the SOS Joint Replacement team perform robotic-assisted joint replacement at the Specialists One-Day Surgery Center, the only outpatient robotic joint replacement surgery center in Central New York.
Dr. Orio earned his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed an orthopedic residency at Boston University. Most recently, Dr. Orio completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction at the NYU Langone Medical Center.
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is pleased to announce Anthony Michael Orio, MD, wil
Congratulations Dr. Brad Raphael on being named to the 40 under 40 class of 2016. This a
Dr. Cassandra Riggs is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery. She earned her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and completed an orthopedic residency at Boston University. Most recently, Dr. Riggs completed a fellowship in hand surgery at the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center.
Dr. Duggal is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle problems. He has a particular interest in treating all types of adult and adolescent foot and ankle injuries as well as the correction of deformities involving the foot, ankle and knee.
Prior to joining Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, Dr. Duggal was the Chief of the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Service at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. His research in biomechanics was performed at the Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Duggal is on the editorial board for the journal Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery and the journal Orthopedics.
Dr. Duggal takes a compassionate approach to each patient and provides them with detailed information about their condition, expected outcomes and all treatment possibilities including non-operative and surgical solutions.
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is pleased to announce that Naven Duggal, MD, an orthopedi
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- Chairman of Awards Committee
Dr. Stephanie Hook is board certified podiatrist trained in all types of podiatric medicine and surgery including rheumatologic conditions, pediatric podiatry, and diabetic foot care. She earned her medical degree at Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and completed her podiatry residency at Catholic Health System, where she was Chief Resident in her final year.
Dr. Hook lives in Nelson, NY and in her free time enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, stepdaughter, and her three dogs. A former softball player, she is an avid sports fan and cheers on the Syracuse Chiefs and Crunch, while remaining a loyal fan to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Dr. Lemley is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle injuries. He received his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical Center and his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College. Dr. Lemley is one of the few fellowship trained foot and ankle orthopedic specialists in Syracuse.
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Dr. Alan Lemley specializes in surgery of the hand and wrist. He earned his medical degree with honors at Upstate Medical University, and his bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College in 1999. His surgical internship and wrist and hand pain residency began in 2003 at the West Virginia University Department of Orthopedics where he had the distinction of being named Resident Teacher of the Year in 2008.
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- Neck & Back / View Profile
Jessica R. Albanese, MD, is a fellowship trained spine surgeon with the SOS Neck & Back Team.
Prior to joining SOS, Dr. Jessica Albanese completed a fellowship in adult spine surgery at Duke University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and received her medical degree from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Dr. Albanese received her bachelor's degree from Arizona State University, graduating summa cum laude.
She has held several leadership positions during her academic career and presented at many conferences. Dr. Albanese is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Medical Women's Association, Association of Women Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society.
Dr. Albanese brings a unique perspective to SOS. Initially she thought of focusing on geriatric care for her medical career. As she began anatomy labs and working with her hands, she realized she "enjoyed the focus on biomechanics and fell in love with surgery. The spine offers interesting, complex problems and we're able to provide solutions for many patients, not only pain management." Her early work in geriatrics enables her to connect with the many older adults she sees with aging-related spinal issues.
Dr. Albanese is also one of a growing number of female orthopedic surgeons. In 2022, Medscape's Physician Compensation Report indicated that the percentage of female orthopedic surgeons was at its highest at 9%.
Dr. Parker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement, sports medicine and the surgical treatment of complex fractures. He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester Medical School and his bachelor's degree from Amherst College.
Dr. Parker is an avid runner and cyclist, and a ten-time Ironman triathlon finisher, including the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. He works closely with athletes to help them return to the highest possible level of performance. He is widely experienced with fitness and training regimens, and has developed the RTI Protocol, a pool-based program designed to safely return injured athletes to the impact of running.
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- First Spine Surgeon
- Neck & Back / View Profile
- SOS Spine Surgeon
Dr. Iorio is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the management of complicated spinal deformities, degenerative and arthritic conditions, infections, trauma, and fractures. His clinical interests include motion-preserving procedures for cervical spine disorders, identifying risk factors for complications and prolonged hospital stay after cervical fusion, and utilizing both minimally invasive and open techniques for safe and optimal correction of spinal disorders.
He earned his medical degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and completed an orthopedic residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Iorio has completed a fellowship in spinal surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY, where he was accepted into the Cobb Fellowship, which focuses on the treatment of scoliosis.
A native of Upstate New York, Dr. Iorio is eager to return to the area and aspires to provide excellent spine care to all patients by maximizing conservative treatment and performing safe procedures from the neck to the lower back.
Justin Iorio awarded as "20 [surgeons] under 40" by the SpineLine Editorial Board (2022)
Dr. Justin Iorio has been Named a Top Spine Surgeon Younger than 45
As reported by Spine Leaders, Dr. Justin Iorio has been named a Top Spine Surgeon Younge
Dr. Justin Iorio named to 2022 class of 20 Under 40 by the SpineLine Editorial Board
SOS Spine Surgeon, Dr. Justin Iorio, has been named to 2022 class of 20 Under 40 by the Sp
Dr. Justin Iorio is First Spine Surgeon in Area Trained in Prone Transpsoas Surgery
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) announced that Justin Iorio, MD, a spinal surgeon wi
Dr. Justin Iorio is First Spine Surgeon in Area Trained in Prone Transpsoas Surgery
Dr. Justin Iorio is First Spine Surgeon in Area Trained in Prone Transpsoas Surgery
Dr. Kevin Kopko is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery. He earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed an orthopedic residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Kopko has completed a fellowship in joint replacement surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, part of the Harvard combined orthopedic surgery program, in Boston, MA.
Dr. Kopko is skilled in primary and revision joint replacements of the hip and knee, fracture care, orthopedic trauma surgery, and nonoperative management of osteoarthritis.
As a Syracuse University graduate and former member of the Orange football team, Dr. Kopko is very excited to come back to Central New York with his wife, a Camillus native, and children. He looks forward to providing high quality care by working with his patients to provide the best surgical outcomes possible.
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is pleased to announce that Kevin Kopko, MD, a member of t
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- Certified and Fellowship Trained Orthopedic Surgeon
- Shoulder, Sports Medicine / View Profile
- Team Physician for Cornell University Men
Dr. Ryan Smart is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who is extensively trained in treating sports injuries including treatment and surgical repair of injuries of the shoulder and knee. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, and his bachelor's degree from Cornell University. Dr. Smart completed his orthopedic residency at Yale University, and his orthopedic fellowship training in sports medicine at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Smart has an active and personal interest in sports medicine given his background as a former member of the Cornell University Men's Varsity Hockey team. A talented player, he was drafted by the New Jersey Devils during the NHL hockey draft in 1994 and participated in the US Olympic Festival for Hockey in 1995. His on-the-ice experience gives him first hand knowledge of the injuries athletes endure and their mindset for recovery.
Dr. Ryan Smart is the team physician for Cornell University Men's ice hockey team as well as numerous high schools in Central New York.
Dr. Fitzgerald is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, and elbow care. He earned his medical degree with high honors at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and completed an orthopedic residency at the University of Vermont. Dr. Fitzgerald also completed an upper extremity fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. He is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the upper extremity including trauma, arthritis, tendinopathies, soft tissue disorders, nerve compression disorders and ligamentous injuries. He is skilled in the treatment of all disorders from shoulder to fingertip in adult and pediatric cases.
Born in Syracuse, NY and raised in Fredonia NY, Dr. Fitzgerald is familiar with the medical environment as his father is also an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Fitzgerald admires the art of teamwork and believes in educating patients and working together to provide the best treatment for individual patients.
Dr. Fitzgerald has an avid interest in many active sports, including snowboarding, slalom skiing, soccer, basketball, hiking and golfing. He enjoys rooting for local sports teams with his wife, with whom he resides in the area.
Dr. Michael Fitzgerald was recently interviewed about how smoking impacts bone health on
Dr. Clarke is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, board-certified by The Royal College of Surgeons. He performs primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery, with a particular interest in hip resurfacing, having one of the longest and largest experiences of this procedure in the entire USA. Dr. Clarke is a respected lecturer both nationally and internationally on Hip Replacement and Resurfacing, and has published original research in this field. He is an invited peer reviewer for several of the leading orthopedic journals read by orthopedic surgeons worldwide.
Dr. Clarke performs and oversees both laboratory and clinical research projects that aim to further advance the art of treating diseases of the hip, including hip resurfacing. He has been awarded many research grants from both corporate and governmental agencies and continues to conduct laboratory and clinical research in novel orthopedic technologies.
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- CEO, Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists
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- Surgeon
- SOS Hand & Wrist and Shoulder Physician Discusses Shoulder Replacement.
- Upper Extremity Surgeon With SOS Specializing in Hand, Wrist, El
Dr. Nathan Everding is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of upper extremity injuries, arthritis, tendinopathies, rotator cuff disorders, and nerve compression syndromes. After completing two fellowships, one in hand and wrist and another in shoulder and elbow surgery, he is skilled in treating all disorders of the upper extremities in children and adults. In particular, his interests include shoulder and elbow joint replacement surgery.
As a native of Central New York, Dr. Everding is excited to return home and improve the management of the upper extremity in our community. His compassionate approach focuses on educating patients to better understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
Nathan Everding, MD, an upper extremity specialist with SOS, will be presenting a paper to
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- Reverend James C. Coburn Lacrosse Trophy
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- Neck & Back, General Orthopedics & Trauma / View Profile
Dr. DiStefano is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery and also practices general orthopedic surgery, including trauma fracture care, joint reconstruction and replacements, arthroscopic surgeries of the shoulders and knees, and hand surgery. He received his medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse School of Medicine and a degree in chemical engineering from Yale University.
Dr. DiStefano has also participated in a humanitarian medical expedition providing surgical services in Lima, Peru.
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- Surgeon
- Head of the Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Sports Medicine
- Member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America
- SOS Surgeon
- Sports Medicine, Shoulder / View Profile
Dr. Battaglia is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, and head orthopedist for Syracuse University and Le Moyne College athletic teams
Dr. Todd Battaglia is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of sports injuries of all types, with a primary focus on arthroscopic surgery, open reconstructive surgery, and complex revision surgery of the knee and shoulder. This includes treatment of rotator cuff and instability problems of the shoulder, as well as ligament, cartilage, and meniscal injuries of the knee. He is the leading cartilage surgeon in central New York, with experience in meniscus and articular cartilage transplant and cartilage regrowth techniques. He is currently president of Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC, and serves as the head orthopedic surgeon for numerous area athletic programs, including Syracuse University, Le Moyne College, SUNY-ESF, Bryant and Stratton College, and the Syracuse Stallions professional basketball team. He is also an official orthopaedic provider for US Ski and Snowboard.
Dr. Battaglia is an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the International Cartilage Research Society (ICRS). He has authored or co-authored more than 40 scientific articles and book chapters, and is a clinical instructor for AANA, teaching advanced arthroscopic methods to other physicians across the country. Dr. Battaglia is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (ABOS), and is the only area physician to have also earned Subspecialty Board Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine from the ABOS.
Dr. Todd C. Battaglia has been named to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Physician Pool
Todd C. Battaglia, MD, MS, of Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC, has been named to the U
Todd C. Battaglia, MD, MS, head of the Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Sports Medicine Team and the SOS Cartilage Center, as well as the lead orthopedist for the Syracuse University football team, has recently been named Chief of Orthopedics at Crouse Health.
SOS Surgeon, Todd C. Battaglia, MD, MS, Named to AAOS Sports Medicine Panel of Experts
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is pleased to announce that the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) has named Todd C. Battaglia, MD, MS, head of the SOS Cartilage Center and SOS Sports Medicine Team, to the AAOS Sports Medicine Panel of Experts.
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- Surgeon
- General Orthopedics & Trauma, Neck & Back / View Profile
- SOS Spine Surgeon, Shares What You Need to Know about Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
Dr. Wulff is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery. He specializes in cervical and lumbar spine surgery as well as minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Vermont Medical School and his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University.
Dr. Wulff actively partners with Eagle Condor Humanitarian, and has participated in humanitarian medical expeditions providing surgical services in Lima, Peru.
Dr. Wulff is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in: Cervical and lumbar spine surgery, Minimally invasive outpatient spine surgery, General orthopaedic surgery
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- Hospital, New Haven CT, Chief Resident, Podiatric Surgery, July 2010 - June 2011