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Recognized by their peers as leaders in the field, our specialists are among the best in the country and set the standard for orthopedic excellence. Their experience and expertise can mean a better outcome for you.

Looking for the best in orthopedic care?

We’ve Got The Most Top Specialists For That

With more Castle Connolly Top Doctors® than any orthopedic practice in New York, Orlin & Cohen is proud to be ranked #1 in New York and Top 5 nationally for orthopedic care by Castle Connolly.


Meet our Top Doctors®
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Alex A. Rothfeld, M.D.

"As a sports surgeon, I listen to the patient’s goals and develop a personalized plan. There is no greater feeling than helping a patient get back to their activities and life."
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About Dr. Rothfeld

Alex A. Rothfeld, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist who has researched extensively on a number of sports medicine-related topics, including shoulder and knee MRIs, the scoring system used to assess shoulder injuries, and kneecap repair with a knotless suture.

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Hospital Affiliations
  • Plainview Hospital, Plainview, NY
  • South Shore University Hospital, Bay Shore, NY
  • Huntington Hospital, Huntington, NY
  • Peconic Bay Medical Center, Riverhead, NY
  • Mather Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY
  • North Shore University Hospital, Syosset, NY
Surgery Center Affiliations
  • Lynbrook Surgery Center, Lynbrook, NY
  • Syosset Surgery Center, Syosset, NY
Professional Affiliations
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Member
Licensures & Certifications
  • New York State License
  • Florida State License
Medical Education
  • Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago, IL, 2013
Internships
  • Orthopedic Surgery, SUNY Stony Brook Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, 2014
Residency
  • Orthopedic Surgery, SUNY Stony Brook Hospital,Stony Brook, NY, 2018
Fellowships
  • Sports Orthopedics, Miami Orthopedic Sports Institute, Coral Gables, FL, 2019
Specialties
Elbow
Knee
Orthopedic Clinical Trials
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Shoulder
Sports Medicine
Walk-in Sports Medicine Clinic
Locations
Bohemia
Smithtown
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