Adam D. Bitterman, DO is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is a foot and ankle specialist and has a focus in treating conditions of the lower leg. His clinical interests include arthritis of the foot and ankle, deformity correction, Achilles tendon disorders, and sports-related injuries to the ankle and foot. He is highly skilled in arthroscopic, minimally invasive, and open approaches for various conditions surrounding the lower foot and ankle.
Dr. Bitterman is a graduate of Binghamton University and pursued his medical education at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at North Shore-LIJ Plainview Orthopaedic Consortium before graduating from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois where he completed his foot and ankle fellowship training. While in Chicago, he worked along side the team physicians for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. Additionally, he won the Jorge A. Galante Research Fellow Award for his work on Achilles tendinosis.
Adam serves as the co-chair of the Research Committee for the Plainview Hospital Orthopaedic Residency program. His research interests include clinical outcomes after foot and ankle surgery, Achilles tendon pathology, patient comprehension and residency training. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in orthopaedic journals and books chapters in orthopaedic textbooks. Dr. Bitterman has lectured to his peers as well as allied health professionals on various topics involving the lower extremity at local, regional and national meetings.
Dr. Bitterman s goal is to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient in order to relieve pain, restore function, improve one s quality of life and return them to their pre-injury state.
A native of Commack, born in Huntington Hospital, he is excited to return home and practice at the Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute at Huntington.
Board certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Administrative titles
Chief of Division – Spine Surgery of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital
Vice Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital
Academic titles
Assistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Education
Albany Medical College
Residencies
Hospital for Special Surgery
North Shore University Hospital
Fellowships
Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center
Board certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Academic titles
Assistant Professor, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Chief resident
Montefiore Medical Center
Education
University of California San Francisco Sch of Med
Residencies
Montefiore Medical Center
Fellowships
Saint Vincents Hospital
NYU Langone-Hospital for Joint Diseases
Dr. Daniel Seidman is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in foot and ankle surgery. The goal of his practice is to get you back to being you, whether that be running marathons, competing in tough mudders, or walking along the Highline. He is especially interested in the treatment of high end athletes and returning them to elite condition. He focuses on the treatment of lower extremity sports injuries, cartilage restoration, and joint stabilization. He has interests in the treatment of degenerative and post traumatic conditions of the foot and ankle including arthritis, deformity, and joint reconstruction. He also is well versed in treatment of all extremity fractures. He looks forward to taking care of you and/or your loved ones.
