Radiculopathy near Larchmont, NY

Biography: Xiannian Wu, MD is an an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. He received his Medical Degree as well as completed both his Residency and Fellowship in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Dr. Wu, originally practicing at Queens Hospital center returns to NY from his prior position out of Hershey, Pennsylvania. He is currently practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group-Westchester located at 77 Pondfield Road (Lower Level) Bronxville, NY 10708. He specializes in multiple fields of Endocrinology with special interests in Diabetes and Thyroid Pathologies. He enjoys explaining the conditions he treat as he feels this will truly enhance his patient's understanding and overall outcome. In his personal time Dr. Wu enjoys keeping up with the latest automobiles and indulging in woodworks projects.

Biography: Dr. Jaleh Farahani is a board certified Internal Medicine Specialist in Mount Vernon, New York. She attended and graduated with honors from Tehran University of Medical Science. Dr. Farahani practices at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital.

Biography: Carl L. Herndon, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. He is skilled in the operative and nonoperative treatment of hip and knee injuries, including minimally invasive total joint arthroplasty (including anterior approach hip replacement), advanced techniques like robotically assisted total knee replacement, and unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement, as well as the latest approaches to managing periprosthetic joint infection and treatment of periprosthetic fracture. He also provides advanced care for hip, knee, and femur fractures and nonsurgical management for pain and arthritis. After receiving a B.A. in communications from Northwestern University, Dr. Herndon completed medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine, in Gainesville, FL. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he also served as administrative chief resident. He completed his fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery at OrthoCarolina, one of the nation's leading independent orthopedic practices. Throughout his training, Dr. Herndon has been active in academic research and has published numerous articles in major academic journals, including the Journal of Arthroplasty, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, and Arthroplasty Today. His research interests include health policy and access to care, periprosthetic infection and fracture repair, and patient optimization. Dr. Herndon has presented papers and presentations at national meetings and has received multiple awards for research. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Herndon is passionate about his role as an educator and mentor for residents and fellows at Columbia and continues to be actively involved in global outreach and service, including volunteer work in Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras through organizations like Global Health Outreach and Operation Walk.