SomaticNerveBlock near Scarsdale, NY

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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.

Biography: Karan Dua, MD is an Orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of structures affecting the form and function of the entire arm. Karan is a Brooklyn native, and a proud member of the New York community. After earning his Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from Stony Brook University School of Medicine, he completed an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He has dedicated his career to studying and training in the surgical management of the Upper Extremity. He first completed a Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Upon completion, he trained at Harvard Medical School for his Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Karan is on the forefront of researching and designing innovative, novel surgical techniques for reconstructing the arm. He has an avid interest in open and arthroscopic tendon transfers of the shoulder, complex reconstructions after failed surgery, arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques for nerve decompression including the brachial plexus and around the shoulder blade, and tendon transfers for scapular winging. Karan is a passionate researcher and writer. He has been awarded multiple research grants studying wrist and elbow reconstruction techniques, nerve gliding in the upper extremity, and continues to pursue these efforts at Columbia University. He has published over 30 peer reviewed journal articles, authored several book chapters in leading Orthopedic surgery textbooks, and presented his research at national and international conferences. Dr. Dua is a participating member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). Karan strives to help his patients achieve their functional goals and works rigorously to improve their experience. He strongly believes in incorporating new technologies to accomplish this, and works in a collaborative manner with his colleagues to create unique treatment plans that are specifically tailored to each patient. He continues to foster an inclusive care environment while developing meaningful relationships with the members of this community.