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    MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Contracture Deformity near Uniondale, NY. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

    Location:
    Uniondale, NY, US
    22 providers found

    North Shore - Lij Medical PC

    300 Community Dr, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (7.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Oreste is a Physiatrist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Oreste and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, Paraplegia, Contracture Deformity, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    North Shore - Lij Medical PC

    300 Community Dr, 
    Manhasset, NY 
     (7.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Polatsch is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Polatsch and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.

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    Physiatry | Pediatrics
    Physiatry | Pediatrics

    United Cerebral Palsy Association Of Nassau County Inc

    380 Washington Ave, 
    Roosevelt, NY 
     (1.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janet Pomerantz is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Roosevelt, New York. Dr. Pomerantz and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Dysarthria.

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    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine
    310 Woods Ave, Suite 3, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (4.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Koldayev is an Internal Medicine provider in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Koldayev and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Msk Nassau

    1101 Hempstead Tpke, 
    Uniondale, NY 
     (1.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christian Custodio is a Physiatrist in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Custodio and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphangiectasis.

    333 Earle Ovington Blvd, 
    Uniondale, NY 
     (1.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Long is an Orthopedics provider in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Long and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Lordosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Orthopedics
    Orthopedics

    Mark Drakos MD PLLC

    333 Earle Ovington Blvd, Suite 101, 
    Uniondale, NY 
     (1.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Drakos is an Orthopedics provider in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Drakos and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Occupational Medicine | Physician Assistant
    Occupational Medicine | Physician Assistant
    380 Washington Ave, 
    Roosevelt, NY 
     (1.8 mi)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon O'brien is an Occupational Medicine specialist and a Physician Assistant in Roosevelt, New York. O'brien has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top area of expertise is Contracture Deformity.

    Mount Sinai School Of Medicine

    440 Merrick Rd, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (3.7 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Cruz is a Physiatrist in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Cruz and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Concussion, Bursitis, and Frozen Shoulder.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    44 Cutter Ln, 
    Levittown, NY 
     (4.9 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Denise Santucci is a Family Medicine provider in Levittown, New York. Dr. Santucci and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Kerion Celsi, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, Cellulitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    187 Dot Court E, 
    Oceanside, NY 
     (5.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aijaz Khan is a Family Medicine provider in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Khan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Physiatry
    Physiatry

    North Shore - Lij Medical PC

    27005 76th Ave, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (7.0 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Yee is a Physiatrist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Yee and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Tendinitis, Contracture Deformity, and Stroke.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care And Rehabilitation

    27111 76th Ave, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (7.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Musammat Jahan is an Internal Medicine provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Jahan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Contracture Deformity, and Rhabdomyolysis.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine

    Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care And Rehabilitation

    27111 76th Ave, 
    New Hyde Park, NY 
     (7.1 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vimalson Monickam is an Internal Medicine provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Monickam and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Contracture Deformity, and Hemiplegia.

    Rheumatology Consultants, Llp

    1157 Broadway, 
    Hewlett, NY 
     (7.3 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Eric Lippman is a Physiatrist in Hewlett, New York. Dr. Lippman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Fractured Spine, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine
    100 Warwick Rd, 
    Island Park, NY 
     (7.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sumathy Reddy is a Family Medicine provider in Island Park, New York. Dr. Reddy and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Contracture Deformity, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine
    267 Lincoln Blvd, 
    Long Beach, NY 
     (8.4 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harish Sood is an Internal Medicine provider in Long Beach, New York. Dr. Sood and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Contact Dermatitis, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura.

    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine

    North Shore - Lij Medical PC

    560 Northern Boulevard, Suite 203, 
    Great Neck, NY 
     (8.5 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jung Chang is a Family Medicine provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Chang and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. Her top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Amenorrhea, and Obesity.

    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    True North Medical Group PC

    123 Maple Ave, 
    Cedarhurst, NY 
     (8.6 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Mitgang is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Cedarhurst, New York. Dr. Mitgang and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Trigger Thumb, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    467 5th Ave, 
    Cedarhurst, NY 
     (8.8 mi)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shilo Kramer is a Physiatrist in Cedarhurst, New York. Dr. Kramer and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, Neuralgia, and Contracture Deformity.

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    Last Updated: 03/06/2025

    What is the definition of Contracture Deformity?

    A contracture develops when the normally stretchy (elastic) tissues are replaced by nonstretchy (inelastic) fiber-like tissue. This tissue makes it hard to stretch the area and prevents normal movement.

    Contractures mostly occur in the skin, the tissues underneath, and the muscles, tendons, and ligaments surrounding a joint. They affect range of motion and function in a certain body part. Often, there is also pain.

    When should I see a Contracture Deformity doctor near Uniondale, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Contracture Deformity doctor near Uniondale, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Contracture Deformity doctors near Uniondale, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Contracture Deformity doctors near Uniondale, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Contracture Deformity doctor near Uniondale, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Contracture Deformity doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Contracture Deformity doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Contracture Deformity doctor near Uniondale, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Contracture Deformity doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Contracture Deformity doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Contracture Deformity doctors near Uniondale, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Contracture Deformity doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Contracture Deformity doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Contracture Deformity doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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