July 2016 Vol. 18 Issue 7
ECHO STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY
Service Award Dinner Recognizes Family Members Who Influence HSS Culture and Community
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here is one thing we all agree on at
Dr. Potter Honored with Heritage Healthcare Innovation Award
HSS – the people here are what make
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our overall environment special and unique.
The main reasons they chose to work and stay at
HSS are pride and passion, a platform for success,
arlier this year, Hollis Potter, M.D., chair-
a commitment to the best and colleagues who care.
man, Department
On June 10, the dedication and hard work of our
of Radiology and
employees was recognized as 112 members of the
Imaging, received
HSS family were honored for 15, 25 and 40 years
a 2016 Heritage
of service to the Hospital.
Healthcare Innovation Award. Heritage
Nearly 300 past and present HSS employees
Provider Network
were in attendance to celebrate the honorees. The ceremony opened with an introduction from
Bruce then announced each honoree while Lou
(HPN), the nation’s
Bruce Slawitsky, senior vice president, Human
presented them with a pin commemorating their
leading physician-led
Resources and Service Excellence. Lou Shapiro,
years of service. Finally, Thomas P. Sculco, M.D.,
managed care organi-
president and CEO, then welcomed everyone to
surgeon-in-chief emeritus congratulated everyone
zation, introduced
the event, recognizing that HSS employees are
on their outstanding commitment to HSS.
these awards in 2016
the foundation on which the Hospital has built
“This event is a celebration of friendship, camaraderie
its outstanding reputation.
and community,” said Barbara. “The honorees are
C. Ronald MacKenzie, M.D., attending physician,
such great role models for current staff. They have
gave the invocation, followed by an address from
demonstrated a profound sense of commitment to
Dr. Potter received the Heritage Research Investigator
Barbara Wukovits, director of Pain Management
the care of patients and to the Hospital.”
in Translational Medicine Award for her work in MRI.
Services and current president of the Service Award
Lou expressed his gratitude adding, “Thank you to all
Club. Barbara acknowledged both the honorees and
of the honorees for your endless contributions to the
members of the Service Award Committee for their
success of HSS and for all you do each and every
time, sense of community and continued effort in
day. On behalf of the entire HSS family, I congratulate
supporting the mission and vision of HSS.
all of you for this well-deserved recognition!”
Dr. Potter poses with her Heritage Healthcare Innovation Award.
to honor New York’s most innovative leaders whose cutting-edge approach to healthcare is making a difference for patients.
According to HPN, this award was created to honor a healthcare professional who has achieved significant quantitative results by accelerating the transition of novel diagnostic tools and treatments to patients. “It is an honor to receive this award in recognition of our collaborative research efforts,” said Dr. Potter. “HSS is a unique environment that engenders a spirit of collaboration and clinical excellence, which is founded on a research environment of innovation. I am honored to work with insightful colleagues, such as Dr. Matthew Koff, associate director of our MRI laboratory, as well as scientific collaborators including Dr. Timothy Wright, Dr. Suzanne Maher and Dr. Scott Rodeo. HSS fosters the translation of basic science research directly to our patients’ bedside, allowing for application of new techniques that allow for early diagnosis, more rapid clinical intervention and improved patient function.” Congratulations to Dr. Potter on this outstanding honor!
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Annual Tribute Dinner HSS Residents and Fellows Graduate Service Excellence Internship
Dr. Kirschner Selected as United States Bone and Joint Initiative Liaison
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T
he way a person walks can tell you a lot about his or her health, according to Howard Hillstrom, Ph.D., director, Leon Root,
MD Motion Analysis Laboratory. While a limp may
onathan S.
indicate pain or a musculoskeletal condition, walking
Kirschner, M.D., RMSK,
speed can give us clues into one’s overall health.
assistant attending
“Walking speed is arguably one of the most important
physiatrist, was
measures of general health because when you’re
recently selected
sick, whether due to neurological, musculoskeletal
to represent the
or cardiovascular issues, you’re going to walk more
American Academy
and more slowly,” Dr. Hillstrom says.
of Physical Medicine
Gait analysis is the study of an individual’s walking
and Rehabilitation
patterns, and HSS has rolled out a new system –
(AAPM&R) to the
literally – to test this. It’s a portable mat that can
United States Bone
quickly and easily analyze gait to help doctors pinpoint
and Joint Initiative
areas of weakness, see how their patients are
(USBJI). The USBJI is an organization focusing
progressing and aid in the collection of data for
on improving quality of life for those with muscu-
research studies, according to Rupali Joshi, PT, Ph.D.,
loskeletal injuries and disorders, as well as advancing
research therapist in the Motion Analysis Laboratory.
the understanding and treatment of these conditions through education and research.
“It’s an exciting technology and also very convenient,” explained Dr. Joshi. “The mat is an electronic walkway
As the liaison for AAPM&R, the national organization
that contains thousands of sensors to analyze various
representing 9,000+ physicians specializing in
aspects of the way a person walks. It’s connected
physical medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Kirschner
to a laptop computer with special software that
will represent the interests of physiatry, encourage
measures cadence, speed, step length and other
other AAPM&R members to participate in USBJI
gait parameters. Data and images of the gait pattern
Rupali Joshi, PT, Ph.D.; Michael Alexiades, M.D.; and Howard Hillstrom, Ph.D., pose with the portable gait analysis mat.
activities and assist in the dissemination of knowledge
are processed, recorded and stored in the computer.
of bone and joint health.
The walking test takes just a couple of minutes.”
Dr. Kirschner, who has been a member of AAPM&R
Michael Alexiades, M.D., who specializes in joint
for nine years, also serves as their representative
surgery for both the standard and anterior-approach
replacement at HSS, acquired the mat for the
on the Steering Committee of The Burden of
procedures. The researchers seek to determine if a
Hospital and plans to use it for research studies.
Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States:
specific technique leads to a quicker recovery in
The first priority is a study comparing early outcomes
Prevalence, Societal and Economic Cost (BMUS),
terms of pain relief and walking patterns.
of several different hip replacement techniques.
a publication that is a key resource in carrying out the mission of the USBJI.
Joint Commission Reporting Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing safe, quality care to all of its patients. In the event you have a concern regarding the safety or quality of care provided by the Hospital or the Laboratory, you may report these concerns to the Joint Commission.
different surgical techniques: standard hip replacement, the anterior approach and robotic-assisted
While most hip replacement patients consider pain
Dr. Alexiades says the mat has two major advantages.
relief as their number one priority, their walking
“Without the mat, we can ask a patient to walk down
patterns after surgery are also an important indicator
the hallway and see their gait patterns, but the more
of progress. The mobile gait analysis system is a key
subtle differences are harder to pick up and quantify,
feature of the study. Patients will be evaluated for
and that’s where the mat comes in.”
pain and walking function before surgery and again
He says the convenience of the portable system
six weeks after hip replacement.
is also a big plus. Traditional gait analysis at HSS
“Patients’ walking patterns are very important,”
entailed a trip to the hospital’s Motion Analysis
said Dr. Joshi, a co-investigator of the study.
Please be assured that no retaliatory disciplinary action will be taken if an employee makes such a report.
Laboratory at a location outside of doctors’ offices.
“If they are not walking symmetrically or have
Because the mat is mobile, it can be available right
abnormal patterns because of weakness or another
In addition, the Joint Commission has stated that your name will be treated as confidential information, and will not be shared with any other party.
in the physician’s office when the patient has an
issue, they may be compensating by putting pressure
appointment. “For an early post-op patient, it’s
on their spine or other joints. In addition to objectively
asking a lot to have them go over to the Motion
analyzing functional outcomes after hip replacement,
Analysis Lab. With the mat, if I see a patient for
the system will allow us to tailor a physical therapy
follow-up after hip replacement, we can set it up
program or provide specific exercises to help
right outside our office, and the walking test only
patients overcome weaknesses and develop
takes a few minutes.”
a normal walking pattern.”
“The level of convenience of the portable system
Dr. Alexiades seeks to recruit 80 patients for the
should assist us in our goal of achieving lean principles
study, with 20 participants for each of the four
at HSS when we recruit patients for research studies,”
different surgical techniques. Dr. Joshi, who is involved
Dr. Hillstrom noted.
in testing patients and recording gait analysis data,
For their study, Dr. Alexiades and colleagues will test
is anxious to get the word out about the portable
patients’ walking patterns both before and after hip
system. She invites HSS doctors who might be
replacement to evaluate their progress after four
interested in using it to contact her or Dr. Hillstrom.
You may file your report in the following ways: 1. By e-mail:
complaint@jointcommission.org
2. By fax:
Office of Quality Monitoring, 630-792-5636
3. By mail:
Office of Quality Monitoring The Joint Commission One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
For fax and mail reports, submissions must be on a Quality Incident Report Form available on the Joint Commission website at www.jointcommission.org. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Offices at x1236.
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HSS Stays One Step Ahead: Hospital Acquires Portable Gait Analysis System to Benefit Patient Care
HSS Honors Dr. Chitranjan Ranawat and Aldo Papone at Annual Tribute Dinner SS held its 33rd Annual Tribute Dinner
replacement prosthesis at HSS in the early 1970s
on Monday, June 6 at the Waldorf=Astoria
and has played an integral role in solidifying HSS
in Manhattan. The event raised more
as innovators of joint replacements.”
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than $3.3 million for general support, enabling
Additionally, Aldo Papone, senior advisor at American
us to strengthen the mission and vision of HSS.
Express and Board of Trustees co-chairman emeritus,
The Gala was chaired by trustee Ellen Wright.
was honored in celebration of his business accom-
Additionally Kathryn C. Chenault, trustee, and
plishments and his instrumental role in developing
Alan S. MacDonald, vice chairman and chief client
marketing at HSS. Aldo joined American Express
officer of Citibank, served as Dinner Vice-Chairs,
in 1974 and has been credited with elevating the
and Sandra Kozlowski, board of advisors member,
company’s advertising in the 1980s. He was named
served as Dinner Committee Chair.
to the Advertising Hall of Fame in 2014 and has
Hosted by Tom Brokaw, senior correspondent
served on the HSS Board of Trustees for 33 years.
at NBC News, the dinner recognized and honored
“We are pleased to recognize the business
the outstanding achievements of two esteemed
achievements of Mr. Papone, a true trailblazer in
leaders in the healthcare and business worlds.
the marketing world,” said Lou Shapiro, president and
Chitranjan Ranawat, M.D., attending orthopedic
CEO of HSS. “Our Board of Trustees has benefitted
surgeon, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement
from Mr. Papone’s leadership for more than three
Award. For the past 50 years, Dr. Ranawat has been
decades, and we continue to look to his expertise
performing hip and knee replacements at HSS and
and guidance in support of HSS and its mission.”
has dedicated his professional life to the education
Nearly 1,000 guests were in attendance to celebrate
and training of residents, fellows and surgeons. He
and honor both individuals and enjoy a night full of
embodies the culture that is central to HSS through
great food and even better company. Friends of HSS,
his dedication and care for his patients.
as well as members of the medical staff, political
“We are honored to have Dr. Ranawat on our
leaders, business executives and celebrities all
Joint Replacement Service as he is a pioneer of
gathered to show their support. Among those in
the modern-day knee,” said Todd J. Albert, M.D.,
attendance were Kenneth Chenault, CEO and
surgeon-in-chief and medical director at HSS.
chairman of American Express; Fred Wilpon,
“Dr. Ranawat helped develop the first total knee
owner, New York Mets; and Senator Bill Bradley.
HSS Sponsors New York Red Bulls Soccer Tournament n June 25, HSS sponsored a pop-up 5v5
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soccer tournament in Brooklyn Bridge Park run by the New York Red Bulls. More than
500 people attended the event, including more than 150 participants and seven teams made up of HSS family members.
Seven teams of HSS family members participated in the tournament.
HSS served as the presenting sponsor of the 5v5 soccer tournament run by the New York Red Bulls.
In addition, we hosted the HSS Recovery Zone where players had the opportunity to stretch before and after their games. HSS physical therapists Matthew Powers, PT, DPT, CSCS, and Sabrina Cerciello, PT, DPT, along with Ann Kokinda, practice manager, Sports Medicine-Physical Therapy, were on-site to help players and teach them proper stretching techniques. HSS will be sponsoring another New York Red Bulls 5v5 pop-up soccer tournament on August 27 Honoree Chitranjan Ranawat, M.D., attended the event with his family, including his son Anil Ranawat, M.D., sports medicine surgeon at HSS.
Thomas Sculco, M.D., surgeon-in-chief emeritus, presents honoree Aldo Papone with his award.
in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Making Rounds News & Insights from Lou Shapiro, President and CEO
Access “Making Rounds” www.hssmakingrounds.com, to read the below posts and more. I look forward to your comments. – Lou Shapiro • Another Week on Our Journey • Innovation, Transformation, Disruption • Family • Sorrow and Faith Lou Shapiro poses with Dean O’Hare, co-chair emeritus of the Board of Trustees and former chairman and CEO of The Chubb Corporation.
Guests enjoyed HSS’ 33rd Annual Tribute Dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria.
• Why Read This? • Independence Day
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HSS Residents and Fellows Graduate from Prestigious Programs n June and July, seven residents and 61 clinical
team through a commitment to professionalism
fellows graduated from the prestigious Fellowship
and exceptional core values when working with
Excellence in Musculoskeletal Research and Brian
and Residency Programs at HSS. These programs
patients and their families, as well as their peers.
Werner, M.D., sports medicine and shoulder fellow,
are extremely competitive and attract top talent
After the presentation of awards, Mathias P.G.
received the Philip D. Wilson Award for Excellence
from across the world.
Bostrom, M.D., director, Orthopaedic Residency
in Orthopaedic Surgery Research.
Resident Graduation Ceremony
Program, and Anne Kelly, M.D., associate director,
The ceremonies ended with closing remarks
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fellow, received the Charles Christian Award for
The resident graduation ceremony, which took
Orthopaedic Residency Program, introduced the
by Timothy Wright, Ph.D., F.M. Kirby Chair of
place on June 13, began with a welcome from
seven graduates and presented them with
Orthopaedic Biomechanics, on June 20 and
Todd J. Albert, M.D., surgeon-in-chief and medical
their diplomas.
John P. Lyden, M.D., attending orthopaedic
director. Following, numerous awards were presented
The ceremony ended with closing remarks
surgeon, on July 18.
to well-deserving residents.
by Matthew M. Roberts, M.D., chief, Foot and
Stephen Warner, M.D., Ph.D., was given with the
Ankle Service.
Lewis Clark Wagner Award, which is presented
Fellow Graduation Ceremonies
each year to a resident for excellence in orthopaedic clinical/translational research. Samir Trehan, M.D.,
Once again, HSS held two fellow graduation ceremonies – the first on June 20 and the
received the Russell F. Warren Award, which recognizes a resident for his or her excellence in
second on July 18. Both ceremonies opened
Orthopaedic Basic/Translational research. Finally,
with a welcome from Dr. Albert, followed by the
David Dare, M.D., and Brian Rebolledo, M.D., were
presentation of certificates to the fellows by both
both presented with the Thomas P. Sculco Award,
Dr. Albert and David S. Wellman, M.D., director,
which recognizes a graduating resident who distin-
Fellowship Programs.
guishes him or herself as an outstanding clinician
Dr. Albert also presented two deserving fellows with
and member of the interdisciplinary health care
awards. Elizabeth Schulman, M.D., rheumatology
HSS 2016 fellow graduates at June ceremony
HSS 2016 resident graduates
HSS 2016 fellow graduates at July ceremony
2016 Graduates Orthopaedic Surgery Residents
David William Meister, M.D.
Sports Medicine and Shoulder
Physiatry Fellows
David Mountain Dare, M.D. Alexia Marie Hernandez-Soria, M.D. Brian Joseph Rebolledo, M.D. Morgan M. Swanstrom, M.D. Samir K. Trehan, M.D. Ekaterina Y. Urch, M.D. Stephen James Warner, M.D., Ph.D.
Mark J. Winston, M.D.
Shawn G. Anthony, M.D., MBA
Spine and Sports Medicine Angelie L. Mascarinas, M.D. Priyesh Mehta, D.O. Michael Roger Monfett, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Fellows Adult Reconstruction Spencer Hayden Amundsen, M.D. Jeffrey Kenneth Lange, M.D. Alexander Stewart McLawhorn, M.D., MBA Scott Robert Nodzo, M.D. Benjamin Fox Ricciardi, M.D. Sherwin Leu Su, M.D. T. David Tarity, M.D. Bradford Sutton Waddell, M.D. Foot and Ankle Andrew J. Rosenbaum, M.D. Stuart McIver Saunders, M.D. Rachel Joy Shakked, M.D. Hand Jeffrey M. Coppage, M.D. Asher Isaac Kupperman, M.D.
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Hip Preservation
Nicole S. Belkin, M.D.
Geoffrey P. Wilkin, M.D.
Ryan Michael Degan, M.D., FRCSC
Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction
Andrea M. Spiker, M.D.
Stephen Thomas Greenfield, M.D.
Brian C. Werner, M.D.
Ettore Vulcano, M.D.
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow
Orthopaedic Trauma
Stavros Niarchos Foundation— Thomas P. Sculco International
Yelena Bogdan, M.D.
Vasileios Soranoglou, M.D.
Gele Brown Moloney, M.D.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Fellow
Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellows
Paul William Perdue, Jr., M.D.
Harry Gus Greditzer, IV, M.D.
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellows
Paz Kedem, M.D.
Ian Blake Amber, M.D.
Spine
Jennifer Lauren Berkowitz, M.D.
Pouya Alijanipour, M.D.
Swati Devendra Deshmukh, M.D.
Justin A. Iorio, M.D.
Shrita Marie Smith, M.D.
Stelios A. Koutsoumbelis, M.D.
Neuromuscular Medicine Fellow
Pramod B. Voleti, M.D.
Sports Medicine Dallas Kingsbury, M.D. Nicole Tolentino Boniquit, M.D.
Ashish Patel, M.D.
Pantelis Parissis Pavlakis, M.D., Ph.D.
Lila Renee Baaklini, M.D. Jennifer Winsa Charles, M.D. Daniel L. Feldman, M.D. Yulia Gadulov, M.D. Lauren Georgiades Keeney, D.O. Eugene Kremer, M.D. Iyabo Olubunmi Muse, M.D. Lee Attia Rasamny, M.D. Douglas Scott Wetmore, M.D.
Patrick Reid, M.D.
Pediatric Rheumatology Fellows
Rheumatology Fellows
Daniel Shein, M.D.
Farzana Nuruzzaman, M.D.
Craig D. Steiner, M.D.
Sarah Faith Taber, M.D.
David Rafael Fernandez, M.D., Ph.D. Shanthini Kasturi, M.D. Elizabeth Schulman, M.D.
Service Excellence Introduces New Internship in Continued Commitment to Patient-Centered Care
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s we continue on our journey to becoming
throughout the year by checking in with patients
the leader in musculoskeletal health, it is
and collecting their feedback in real time,” said
important to remember all aspects of the
Bella. “It was important to find candidates who
patient experience. Countless numbers of patients
were both highly analytical and compassionate
and their visitors pass through the Hospital doors
with patients.”
every single day, and caring for them is our highest
The first candidate selected for the program was
priority. Many non-clinical needs of our patients, their
Meghna Chaudhary, an MPH student from India
support persons, family members and friends are
who is currently studying nearby at Hunter College.
addressed by our Department of Service Excellence.
Meghna worked in the Hospital daily, visiting different
The mission of this department is to make sure that
waiting areas to ask patients and their support persons
we continually deliver the highest quality of patient-
about their experience at HSS, their awareness of
centered services and create the most comfortable
Epic and any issues they might have encountered.
Bella Elogoodin reviews patient feedback with Randi Horowitz and Meghna Chaudhary.
and compassionate environment of care.
Their answers were recorded on a tablet that she
“We found patients to be extremely grateful for
The Department of Service Excellence recently
carried with her.
having someone there,” said Sandra. “Having a
created a new Patient/Visitor-centered Service
After speaking with the patients and visitors,
dedicated person available to interact with patients,
Program internship. The idea for this internship
Meghna input the data she gathered, ran reports
family members and visitors is so valuable because
came about as a result of our Patient Happiness
and followed up with the IT desk or other relevant
we are addressing issues in real time. Patients are
and Service Recovery programs that were initiated
departments to help resolve any problems. Finally,
aware that we care and that we are able to provide
with the launch of Epic to support patients during
she followed up with patients to make sure their
them with any assistance that they need.”
implementation. Bella Elogoodin, senior director,
issues were successfully resolved.
Moving forward, the Department of Service Excellence
Meghna was recently offered a part-time position
plans to continue the program with even more interns
at HSS and now serves as a patient services liaison.
over the course of the year. Added Bella, “This is a
The Service Program internship will continue in
large step in continuing to reduce issues or problems
“We knew we needed to dedicate one person
late August with Randi Horowitz, also a student
for our patients and guests and ensuring that they
to continue with the Service Recovery program
at Hunter College.
have the best experience possible here at HSS.”
Service Excellence, and Sandra Bossi, manager, Service Excellence, led the charge in developing the internship program and selecting candidates.
Dr. Toresdahl Visits Elementary School to Speak about Sports Medicine
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hird grade student Tyler Landusky wrote to
materials make a shin guard. He also asked
“Speaking with Tyler and his classmates at Central
HSS asking for the answers to soccer-related
Dr. Toresdahl how often he treats soccer players
Valley Elementary School was a terrific and unique
questions as part of an independent research
and who he thinks is the better soccer player –
experience,” said Dr. Toresdahl. “I was impressed
project for his school’s Gifted and Talented program.
Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
with the enthusiasm the students had for learning
Tyler and his teachers were given a great surprise
Following the interview, Dr. Toresdahl presented
about sports medicine and injuries and the high
when, instead of responding to Tyler’s letter in writing,
to Tyler, along with more than 60 of his classmates
caliber of questions that they asked. I wouldn’t
we decided to send Brett G. Toresdahl, M.D., primary
and other students from the Gifted and Talented
be surprised if I saw some future HSS physicians
care sports medicine physician and research director
program. He spoke about his background and interest
in that room.”
of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Service, to
in sports medicine and provided an overview of sports
Central Valley Elementary School in Central Valley,
medicine in general, as well as information related
NY to speak with Tyler and his classmates in person!
to injuries in soccer and other sports. The students
On June 13, Dr. Toresdahl traveled to the school for
enthusiastically asked many questions about topics
a one-on-one interview with Tyler and a presentation
like concussions and treating professional athletes.
to a larger group of students. Tyler asked Dr. Toresdahl
At the end of the presentation, Dr. Toresdahl
several questions specifically related to soccer and
talked about the anatomy of the knee and did
injuries, such as, what makes a good soccer player,
an ultrasound demonstration using a portable
what is the most common soccer injury and what
machine on one of Tyler’s teachers.
Compliance Helpline Reminder The Compliance Helpline is a service for employees who wish to anonymously or confidentially report suspected violations of the Hospital for Special Surgery’s Code of Conduct, officially stated policies or relevant public laws and regulations. This includes concerns about patient safety. The Helpline does not replace other resources available to you, including supervisors, managers and Human Resources staff, but it is an alternative channel available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is operated on our behalf by National Helpline Services, Inc., an independent firm. The Compliance Helpline number is 888-651-6234. All information will be kept confidential unless the law requires it to be shared with law enforcement authorities. Hospital for Special Surgery policy forbids any retribution or retaliation against an employee who reports a compliance issue in good faith.
Dr. Toresdahl poses with third grader Tyler Landusky.
Dr. Toresdahl presented to more than 60 elementary school students.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Corporate Compliance office directly, at x2398.
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New Medical Staff Stephen J. Massimi, M.D. Stephen J. Massimi, M.D., is an assistant attending physiatrist at Hospital for Special Surgery based out of the Stamford, CT office. He specializes in the non-surgical treatment of spine and hip conditions. He has subspecialty training in the use of minimally invasive procedures performed under fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance, including special procedures for the spine, hip, knee and shoulder areas. These include epidural and facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation and intradiscal procedures for the spine, as well as corticosteroid, platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) and viscosupplementation injections for joint disorders. Dr. Massimi earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He then completed his residencies at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Massimi went on to complete a fellowship here at HSS in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Spine Intervention Society, as well as a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
David R. Fernandez, M.D., Ph.D. David R. Fernandez, M.D., Ph.D., is a rheumatologist in the Department of Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery specializing in dermatomyositis, polymyositis, inclusion body myositis and systemic lupus erythematosus. He also serves as the medical advisor of the Myositis Support Group at HSS. Dr. Fernandez earned his medical degree and Ph.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University and completed his internship and residency at New York Presbyterian - Weill Cornell Medical Center. He then went on to complete his fellowship here at HSS. Dr. Fernandez won a Lupus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome Center of Excellence Research Fund Award in 2016. In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Fernandez is focusing his research on the role of cell-free mitochondrial DNA in triggering interferon production and disease flares in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. He is also studying the effect of medications used to treat lupus patients on mitochondrial DNA release.
Jennifer L. Berkowitz, M.D. Jennifer L. Berkowitz, M.D., is an assistant attending radiologist at Hospital for Special Surgery specializing in all aspects of musculoskeletal imaging, including interventional musculoskeletal procedures. Dr. Berkowitz received her medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her internship at Lenox Hill Hospital and her residency at North Shore – Long Island Jewish Health System. She then went on to complete her fellowship here at HSS where she was the recipient of the Department of Radiology and Imaging Fellowship Research Award. Additionally, Dr. Berkowitz has been awarded the Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award from the Radiological Society of North America in 2014 and 2016, the Toshiba America Residents Program Grant from the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound in 2013 and the Walter E. Berdon Award: Best Clinical Research Paper from Pediatric Radiology in 2011. She has also presented her research at multiple meetings across the country.
Akansha Chowdhary, M.D. Akansha Chowdhary, M.D., is an assistant attending physician at Hospital for Special Surgery specializing in internal medicine. Dr. Chowdhary completed her medical degree at the New York University School of Medicine. She then went on to pursue her residency training in internal medicine, as well as her internship, at New York University Langone Medical Center. Throughout her training, Dr. Chowdhary has been actively involved in multiple research projects. Her interests encompass a wide variety of research related to cancer, as well as medical ethics. Her work has been presented at prestigious national meetings and has been published in multiple medical journals.
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Child Life Program Throws Annual Summer Party for Pediatric Patients
Back in the Game SS’ online patient forum – Back in the Game –
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now has more than 1,300 patient stories!
he Child Life Program at HSS aims to create
Volunteers from HSS and CA Technologies provided
an atmosphere at the Hospital that balances
valuable support, helping the children in attendance
medical need with a comforting, supportive
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The postings share how HSS helped patients
get “back in the game.” Every month we will include
enjoy the activities.
one of the stories that highlights the extraordinary
setting for children and their families, and this was
“The summer party is a favorite event, as it allows
care members of the HSS family provide.
certainly accomplished with the Annual Summer
the children to celebrate all they achieved throughout
Party (formerly the Annual Pajama Party) at HSS
Read how HSS helped Tomas Hoyos of New York, New
the school year alongside their medical team, other
York get back in the game.
on June 23.
patients and their families,” said Peyton Katz, CCLS,
Children seen throughout the Lerner Children’s
pediatric patient and family care coordinator in the
Pavilion were invited to join in on the fun. The event
Department of Pediatrics and a certified child life
was held in the pediatric waiting room on the
specialist. “The Child Life Program seeks to make
5th floor, with the space kids usually associate
the Hospital experience as stress-free as possible
with doctors’ visits transformed into a party room.
for children and families, and this party is a great
There was music by the Ronald McDonald House
way for the children to interact with the Hospital
band “Musical Magic,” craft activities and a photo
and staff in a fun, non-threatening manner.”
booth station provided by Project Sunshine and a
The Annual Summer Party was made possible through
raffle prize from Make-A-Wish Metro New York.
funding from the Handal Holiday Pediatric Fund.
Dr. Shetty is as capable and supportive a physician as one will encounter. Due to her world-class medical care, treatment plan, and support, I have recovered fully from my injuries and am Back in the Game! I saw Dr. Shetty after sustaining two concussions while playing varsity lacrosse at Harvard. Following those injuries, I experienced various post-concussive symptoms: headaches, migraines, and difficulty focusing, reading, and sleeping, among others. Dr. Shetty diagnosed me with post-concussion syndrome (PCS), created an effective treatment plan, and set up follow-up appointments to monitor
Save the Date – HSS Wellness Fair
my progress. Dr. Shetty also communicated with coaches, trainers, and school administrators to update them on my progress and to ensure I had a
Come and get a taste of all the wellness opportunities available to the HSS family at the Wellness Fair!
well-informed support system during my recovery.
Learn about gym discounts, hear nutrition tips from registered dietitians, talk to physical therapists about
I am 100% recovered and feel great!
Pilates and body mechanics, get your flu shot and more. You can also sign up for Vitality and earn Vitality points on-site. Refreshments will be served, and everyone in attendance will have the chance to enter a raffle for great prizes.
The six months following my concussions were very difficult. I owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Shetty for her world-class medical care, guidance, and support
Date: Thursday, September 8
during that time. I am fortunate to have received
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
care from such an excellent physician. Thank you,
Location: Richard L. Menschel Education Center
Dr. Shetty and HSS!
Employee of the Month Geri Pimentel, July 2016 Congratulations to Geri, Employee of the Month for July! Geri is a clinical nurse II in the department of Private Ambulatory Service who has been a member of the HSS family since 1969. In her more than 40 years at HSS, Geri has demonstrated that she will do anything needed to go above and beyond the call of duty in supporting patients toward recovery. Geri has been described by her colleagues as a role model for others, an asset to HSS and a team player with a heart of gold. She always greets patients and coworkers alike with a warm smile, and her positive attitude makes a difference for everyone around her. Her professional demeanor allows her to remain calm in the face of even the most overwhelming obstacles and allows her to quickly resolve any problems that arise. In the words of a colleague, “I think she not only deserves Employee of the Month, but Employee of the Year, Decade, Century and Millennium! She should be the measuring stick for all new nurses hired!”
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Milestones • Kristi Rocks, PT DPT, CHT, CKTP, became a
Radiology & Imaging
Abstract Submissions
Presentations
• John A. Carrino, M.D., MPH, served as a co-author
• John A. Carrino, M.D., MPH, was a Visiting Professor at Winthrop Hospital in Minneola, NY where he presented “Peripheral Nerve Imaging
of “Imaging Biomarkers in Crohn’s Associated Spondyloarthritis,” an abstract submitted at the 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting.
Rounds. Additionally, he presented “What Spine
Research, Academic and External Activities
MRI findings are Relevant for Pain” at the NAN’s
Lectures and Symposia
with US and MRI” on June 24 at the Grand
Midyear Meeting in Baltimore, MD on June 25.
Certified Hand Therapist. • Marlena Albanese, PT, DPT, CSCS, became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. • Jamie Lamb, PT, DPT; Kristi Foxx, PT, DPT; and Giusi Gerbino, PT, DPT, passed the Polestar Pilates Centralized Exam to become Polestar Practitioners. • Danielle Edwards, PT, DPT, completed the HSS
• Robert L. Buly, M.D., traveled to Cape Town,
Leadership Academy.
Grants
Africa to lecture at the 13th Combined Orthopedic
• HSS Research Institute Rheumatology is in
(COMOC) Meeting on Hip Arthroscopy for DJD,
editor of Journal of Hand Therapy. She also co-
the process of submitting a grant for “Does
Hip Arthroscopy Labral Position with capsule-
authored “Rehabilitation for scapholunate injury:
Inflammation Predict 1-Year Outcomes after
spearing sub-capsular approach for FAI and
Application of scientific and clinical evidence to
Total Knee Replacement for Osteoarthritis?”
the role of 3D CT Scans in Hip Arthroscopy
practice” for the issue. Gwen Weinstock-Zlotnick,
and Hip Preservation.
PhD, OTR/L, CHT, co-authored “A structured
Publications • John A. Carrino, M.D., MPH, co-authored the publication “Second-Opinion Subspecialty
• Aviva Wolff, OTR, CHT, EdD, served as the guest
literature synthesis of wrist outcome measures:
Rehabilitation
An evidence-based approach to determine use
• Julie Khan, PT, DPT, SCS, USATF-L1; Michael
among common wrist diagnoses” and Emily
Consultations in Musculoskeletal Radiology” pub-
Levinson, PT, SVS, CSCS; and Michelle Shafiro,
Altman, PT, DPT, CHT, OCS, CLT, contributed
lished in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, became Board Certified
“The ulnar side of the wrist: Clinically relevant
Specialists in Sports Physical Therapy.
anatomy and biomechanics.”
Awards • John A. Carrino, M.D., MPH, was named in The American Registry’s “Best of the Best – America’s Most Honored Professionals” list on June 24. He was also awarded the AUR Trainee Prize – Second Place, Scientific Paper by the Association of University Radiologists in March and the Moses Greenfield Award for Best Paper,
• Sarah Andrus, PT, DPT, OCS; Will Behrns, PT,
• Aviva Wolff, OTR, CHT, EdD, delivered two
DPT, OCS; John Castro, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS;
poster presentations at the 28th European
Samantha Kohane PT, DPT, OCS, Cert MDT;
Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD) Annual
Hector Lozada, PT, DPT, OCS; and Andrea
Meeting in Stockholm: “Effect of Inter-manual
Minsky, PT, DPT, OCS, became Board Certified
training on hand shaping during grasp in children
Specialists in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. • Karen M. Resnik, PT, DPT, PCS, CKTP, became
with Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy” and “Kinematics during gait in hemiplegic cerebral
“Cascaded systems analysis of photon counting
a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric
palsy and typically developing children: ages 4-18”
detectors” in June.
Physical Therapy.
with Aaron Daluiski, M.D.
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Welcome Joseph Alonsozana, Bergos Jessica Andres, Alexandra Avilov, Rhaudh B. Baille, Daniel S. Balis, Olga F. Bernal, Alexis A. Bivona, Marissa L. Bond, Oumaima Bougazzoul, Crisor A. Boyard, Alaine Caccavallo, David Cataffo, Jonathan T. Cheah, Catherine Chen, Akansha Chowdhary, Justin Conway, Nicole Cortez, Taylor Cogsil, Erica R. Cohenmehr, Anne M. Considine, Kelianne E. Cummings, Jasmin E. Dent, Katherine DiLorenzo, Matthew Duske, Sabrina Esclavon, Danielle G. Feliccia, Timothy C. Finck, Amy Fink, Michelle V. Gagliardi, Dan Gardner, Lily Gavronskaya, Pamela H. Geisel, Dan Gonzalez, Candace Gopaul, Merit Gorgy, Nicholas M. Gutierrez, Mekema Hamilton, Dean P. Hamilton, Nicole Hurwitz, Lai Xin Jiang, Brian F. Jones, Mackenzie Jones, Vivek Kalia, Sydney M. Kersten, Sobiah I. Khan, Julia Kim, Laura J. Kleeblad, Karim Ladak, Edna A. Laryea, Susan C. Lee, GangHyuk Lim, Jyothi Mammen, Tara Marcus, Brian A. Martinez, Stavroula Michaletos, Amanda K. Morales, Shannon Morgan, Tara M. Mullin, Linh
This July, the HSS Cycling Team traveled to the Dolomites, a mountain range located in northeastern Italy. This marks the 12th year that the team has traveled to Europe for their annual bike trip. Additionally, the HSS Cycling Team, which is made up of physicians and other members of the HSS family, meets daily for a morning ride in Central Park.
Nguyen, Jennifer L. Nuviola, Barbara M. Paradis, Sherman Penaflor, Yuliya Pravosudova, Catherine B. Puangco, Daniel C. Ramirez, Rafi Reyasat, John A. Roldan, Sadasia A. Romaine, Diana M. Romero, Natalie L. Rosenwasser, Gayle D. Rudder, Meghan E. Sahr, Rehan Saiyed, Lisa Salfarlie,
Editor:
Marisa DeFilipps
Austin Sanders, Eddie Santos, Jessica Schwartz, Yoshiharu Shimozono,
Executive Editor:
Rachel Sheehan
Noa Shwartz, Carla A. Smith, Sarah Smith, William T. Streeter, Joash
Editorial Committee:
Lisa Goldstein, Bruce Slawitsky, John Englehart
Next Issue:
August 2016 echo@hss.edu
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Suryavanshi, Ayana Thomas, Brian T. Tischler, Nicole Tong, Erin M. Treemarcki, Emil Stefan Vutescu, Elijah L. Waife, Sarah M. Weinstein, Pauline Woo, Catherine Wysin