BronxCare Health System

Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, Chairman, Orthopaedics, reviewing schedule with Myrna Marcano-Hernandez, Administrative Staff.
Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, Chairman, Orthopaedics, reviewing schedule with Myrna Marcano-Hernandez, Administrative Staff.

Orthopaedics

Keeping Patients Moving in the Right Direction

BronxCare’s Department of Orthopaedics treats more than 50,000 patients and performs 2,000 operations annually. Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, Chairman, Orthopaedics, has focused his efforts on the development of systems that produce quality and patient satisfaction, while maximizing access.

Michael Coburn, Practice Administrator, Orthopaedics, reviewing patient information with Madelyn Tzili Xicalce, Medical Assistant.
Michael Coburn, Practice Administrator, Orthopaedics, reviewing patient information with Madelyn Tzili Xicalce, Medical Assistant.

Dr. Kirschenbaum attributes the Orthopaedic Department's success to the distinguished staff of surgeons that were recruited, as well as its administrative staff led by Michael Coburn, Practice Administrator. This team offers the most advanced and safest treatments to patients with bone and joint problems, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements; spine, hand, and foot surgery; sports medicine; and trauma care, among other specialties. Dr. Kirschenbaum is also moving forward with a Community Outreach Program where the Orthopaedic physicians provide specialty services at offices in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan.

Dr. Ronald Huang, Attending, Joint Replacement Surgery, discussing surgical options with patient.

Hip and Knee 
Replacement Surgery

Dr. Sepideh Baghian, Vice Chair, Orthopaedics/Chief, Hand Surgery, examining patient.

Hand Surgery

Dr. David Wong, Director, Foot Surgery and Wound Management, Orthopaedics, reviewing foot x-ray with patient.

Foot Surgery

Dr. Joshua Auerbach, Chief, Spine Surgery, Orthopaedics, performing microscopic spinal surgery. He is assisted by Vladimir Martinez, Surgical Technician.

Back Care and 
Spinal Surgery

Dr. Deborah Allen, Chief, Sports Medicine (right), and Kelly Carter, Physician Assistant, evaluating x-ray of patient and developing a treatment plan.

Sports Medicine

Dr. Ashok Dubey, Director of Outpatient Orthopaedics, discussing treatment plan with patient.

Outpatient Orthopaedics

Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum is into his second decade of developing and maturing the Department of Orthopaedics by consistently ensuring access and quality for all patients. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, under his leadership, has become a high-level clinical asset to the patient community of the Bronx. Its surgeons and non-surgeons have excellent national and regional reputations. The department offers state-of-the-art treatment in every subspecialty in orthopedic surgery.

“Whether in the use of advanced surgical techniques or simply an office visit, the Orthopaedics team is always there for our patients and the community.”

Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, Chairman, Orthopaedics

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