John Feder, M.D.
"We don't stop playing because we get old, we get old from not playing."
About Dr. Feder
The first fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist on Long Island, John Feder, M.D., is board certified and specializes in sports medicine, trauma, and degenerative and congenital conditions of the foot and ankle.
Read MoreHospital Affiliations
- Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, Valley Stream, NY
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
- Syosset Hospital, Syosset, NY
- North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
Surgery Center Affiliations
- Lynbrook Surgery Center, Lynbrook, NY
- North Shore Surgi-Center, Smithtown, NY
Professional Affiliations
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- Nassau County Medical Society
- Suffolk County Medical Society
Licensures & Certifications
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 1997, 2007, 2017
Medical Education
- New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, 1987
Internships
- General Surgery, New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, New York, 1987–1989
Residency
- Orthopedic Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1990–1994
Fellowships
- Foot and Ankle Surgery, Junior Associate Attending, Hospital for Special Surgery and Roosevelt Hospital, New York, 1994–1995
Academic Appointment
- Clinical Associate/Attending Physician, Northwell Health, NY
- Residency Instructor, Long Island Jewish Medical Center/North Shore University Hospital New Hyde Park and Manhasset, NY
- Residency Instructor, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Queens, NY
- Residency Instructor, St. Johns Episcopal Hospital, Queens, NY
Dr. Feder presents arthritis research to the American PT Association
On February 4th, Dr. John Feder, along with his co-authors Frank Hoeffner, PT & Smita Rao, PhD, ...
2021 Top Foot & Ankle Surgeon
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Anne Regan
Procedure
Fracture of Ankle
I sprained my right ankle and had a fracture as well back on 9-12-23. Doctor Feder is a wonderful, c...
Lindq Hain
Procedure
Knee injection and foot pain
Orlin has always been my go to for orthopedic issues. They are professional and compassionate I saw ...
Larry Sebok
Procedure
Right & Left Big Toe Joint
Dr. John Feder, M.D. is the best Doctor in the US. I live in Florida and I was deployed to New York ...
Brian Caraveo
Procedure
Achilles Surgery
I had the privilege of being under the care of Dr. John Feder at Orlin & Cohen, and I couldn't b...
Sari Arrow
Procedure
Right Ankle Surgery
Dr. Feder was an incredible and comforting doctor to work with. He was very clear with the issues of...
Emily Mullinax
Procedure
Ankle Surgery
In august of 2022 Dr. Feder performed surgery on the ligaments on my left ankle due to Ehlers Danlos...
Elwira Pelszynska
Procedure
Rehabilitation
My name is Elwira and I am patient at Orlin & Cohen for many years. My health condition graduall...
Charmaine Nichols
Procedure
Severe Ankle Sprain
In 2018 I severely sprained my ankle in three places. I made the mistake of initially going to an Ur...
Majidah Ali
Procedure
Ankle Fracture Care
I fractured my left ankle on January 5, 2022 and had to stay off my left foot for about two months. ...
Andrea Collins
Procedure
Ankle surgery
In August if 2021 at age 49 I tried to get back on roller skates, well; that didn’t work out to my...
Eunice M Ellis
Procedure
Right ankle surgery
I Eunice Ellis would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your professionalism and the...
Marc Stromberg
Procedure
Knee, Foot, Tennis Elbow
I have been using O&C since Drs. Orlin & Cohen had only the RVC office. When Dr. John Fede...
Priscilla Skolnick
Procedure
Revision Forefoot Reconstruction
Dr. Feder, I just wanted to say what a great job you did with the surgery you performed in Februa...
Richard Landau
Procedure
Shoulder and Ankle
I have been a patient of Dr. Feder for over 15 years being treated for a fractured scapula and a bro...
Donna Dempsey
Bohemia
Procedure
Rostrum-Gould (Ankle Instability Surgery)
I believe the true test of a feeling of trust and admiration for a doctor and a practice is when ask...
Ava Bonomolo & Family
Rockville Centre
Procedure
Ankle Surgery
My daughter Ava broke her ankle in two places at a softball practice in September 2012 and had to ha...
Leslie Wecksler & Pat Daly
Procedure
Knee Surgery, Hips, Groin, and Hand Steroid Injections, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Hip, Foot
We are long-time patients of Orlin & Cohen orthopedists and treated at Orlin & Cohen physica...
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Q:
Why did you want to start a career in orthopedics?
A:
I have always loved science and had an active lifestyle. Orthopedics is the perfect synthesis of both.
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Q:
What has been your favorite part about working at Orlin & Cohen?
A:
I have been involved with Orlin & Cohen since its inception. I initially met Dr. Orlin in 1979 when his daughter Caryn and I become close friends at college. I had a vision to create a comprehensive musculoskeletal practice. Although arduous at times, it is immensely satisfying to see the practice evolve and provide exceptional patient care.
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Q:
What do you do in your free time, when you’re not seeing patients?
A:
My favorite free time activity is spending time with family and friends. I enjoy skiing, triathlons, gardening, traveling, and virtually any sport.
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Q:
Do you have any fun facts that you would like to share with your patients?
A:
I am a trivia junkie and can juggle.
