Get to know Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Richard D’Agostino and learn what drives his personal approach in caring for patients. What is your own practice philosophy? I have devoted my practice to the care and treatment of athletes and their injuries. I have treated athletes at all levels, including
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Winter weather conditions may increase the risk of an upper extremity injury warns hand surgeon Dr. Peter Stein.
Winter sports and slippery sidewalks pose risks to many parts of the body, but hands and wrists in particular take a beating when temperatures plummet and snow and ice accumulate, according to Peter Stein, MD fellowship trained hand and wrist specialist. “The most common upper extremity injuries in the winter months occur when people extend
Read MoreOAM Physician Spotlight on Dr. Jeffrey Richmond
Get to know joint replacement and trauma surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Richmond and learn what drives his personal approach in caring for patients. Dr. Richmond is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. His practice focuses on operative and nonoperative treatment of fractures of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis and acetabulum (hip socket), as well as hip replacement
Read MoreBeware the Holiday Hazards Warns Dr. Kevin Cassidy
The holidays are great times for family members from near and far to get together to celebrate, but nothing ruins the fun faster than a mishap or injury that lands someone in the emergency room. According to OAM orthopedic surgeon, Kevin Cassidy, MD, a few simple precautions can help you and your loved ones avoid that
Read MoreOAM Physician Spotlight on Orthopaedic Surgeon and Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist Dr. Kevin Cassidy
Get to know Dr. Kevin Cassidy and learn what drives his personal approach in caring for patients. Dr. Cassidy is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, and he specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. He sees patients in the OAM offices in Great Neck and Commack. How would you describe your own practice philosophy? I have
Read MoreTraining for the NY City Marathon? Here are some final tips to stay the course
Sports Medicine Specialist Richard D’Agostino, MD offers some tips to help you stay the course all the way to race day. How do you handle the last few weeks leading up to a big race? You have dedicated months to training. You’ve re-arranged your schedule to fit it all in. You’ve spent hours of time
Read MoreOAM Physician Spotlight on Physiatrist Dr. Amir Annabi
Get to know board-certified physiatrist Dr. Amir Annabi and learn what drives his personal approach in caring for patients. Dr. Annabi specializes in sports medicine and nonsurgical spine treatments. He sees patients in the Great Neck office. What is your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is the restoration of function. Patients will often see a
Read MoreOAM Physician Spotlight on Orthopaedic Surgeon and Hip & Knee Replacement Specialist Dr. Kevin Cassidy
Get to know Dr. Kevin Cassidy and learn what drives his personal approach in caring for patients. Dr. Cassidy is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, and he specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. He sees patients in the OAM offices in Great Neck and Commack. How would you describe your own practice philosophy? I have
Read MoreOAM Physician Spotlight on Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Brian Capogna
Get to know Dr. Brian Capogna and learn what drives his personal approach in caring for patients. Dr. Capogna is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with a fellowship in Sports Medicine. He sees patients in the OAM offices in Great Neck and Commack. What is your own practice philosophy? My practice philosophy centers around the
Read MorePlatelet Rich Plasma – Regenerative medicine that’s growing in popularity
Does your own blood hold the key to healing your medical condition? The evolving field of regenerative medicine uses biomedical materials, often from your own body, to regenerate cells and rebuild diseased and damaged tissues to treat pain and cure complex, often chronic conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Interventional physiatrist Amir Annabi, MD specializes in
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