James A. Germano, M.D.
"My patients benefit from my in-depth fellowship training, knowledge of cutting-edge concepts and techniques, and passion for providing quality, personal care."
About Dr. Germano
James A. Germano, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedist who subspecializes in total hip and knee replacement, with a special interest in revision arthroplasty. One of Long Island's only hip arthroscopy surgeons, he joined Orlin & Cohen in 2008.
Read MoreHospital Affiliations
- Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, Valley Stream, NY
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
- Plainview Hospital, Plainview, NY
- Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, Oceanside, NY
Surgery Center Affiliations
- Lynbrook Surgery Center, Lynbrook, NY
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Candidate
Medical Education
- Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, 2002
- Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY, 1998
Internships
- General Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA, 2003
Residency
- Orthopedic Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA, 2007
Fellowships
- Adult Reconstructive Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA, 2008
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Paula Sicari
Procedure
Joint Replacement
I originally contacted Orlin & Cohen to have my knees evaluated because my husband was so please...
James Reilly
Procedure
Total Hip Replacement
I am a 70-year-old male who had a hip replacement on the right side of 2023.. I had the surgery in L...
Sandra Mills
Procedure
Total Hip Replacement
In 2013 I had pain to my groin and hip area I was referred to Dr Germano by a patient of his so I se...
Herbert Julich
Procedure
Back Surgery/Hip Replacement
Over the last couple of years, I had to have two (2) operations performed. The first was "Spinal Dec...
Frederick Metacarpa
Procedure
Knee replacement
This was the second knee I had replaced by Dr. Germano and my first time going to Orlin & Cohen ...
Peter Dimartino
Procedure
Partial knee replacement
I feel like a million bucks!!! So happy I’m able to get back to a pain free life style. Thanks to ...
William Youngson
Procedure
Spinal/Hip Surgery
In, December I began a journey requiring Dr. James Germano to replace my second hip, followed by Dr....
Liudmila N Tobon Mota
Procedure
Left Hip Surgery
Before Surgery, I had trouble walking, lifting my leg, and I was having a lot of pain on my left sid...
Charles Egbert
Procedure
Right Knee Replacement
I just had my right knee replacement a week ago. This was my second knee. I already feel so much b...
Laurine Muratore
Procedure
Left Hip Replacement
Dr James Germano was a wonderful surgeon. He performed my surgery on Feb 2, 2023. That morning I was...
Mark Doran
Procedure
Knee Replacement
My surgery was successful. Dr. Germano was excellent and I started therapy. My therapy was interrupt...
William Youngson
Procedure
Left / Right total hip replacement
I have just completed my 2-month post-surgical exam. I've been told Im healing nicely. When you look...
Barbara Stay
Procedure
2 total knee replacements
I had both of my knees replaced by Dr. Germano. They were done 5 years apart. After both of my surge...
Siba Walker
Procedure
Right knee replacement
He is the best he did and amazing. I would recommend him to anyone with a bad knee...
Jose Rodriguez
Procedure
Knee replacement
I am very happy with the work Dr. Germano and Julie O’lansen have performed. I truly feel 100 % ...
Jack Goodman
Procedure
Bilateral hip arthroscopy
When I arrived at Orlin & Cohen I was experiencing severe pain in both of my hips. After conserv...
John Modiest
Procedure
Hip replacement
I can’t say enough, Dr Germano is not only an excellent Surgeon and he cares very deeply for the w...
Pablo Courtade
Procedure
Hip Replacement
I had a motorcycle accident 7 years ago in FL and was told many times by doctors in the ER that they...
Marie DeVita
Procedure
Hip Replacement
For 6 years I searched for a surgeon who would operate. Dr. Germano said he could do it if I lost ...
Tony Stricklin
Procedure
Hip Replacement
On May 3, 2012, I had hip replacement surgery performed by Dr. Germano. My contact with Dr. Germano ...
Lauranne & Barry Turgen
Procedure
Knee Replacement Surgery
For many years, we have been bothered by chronic knee pain. This was becoming progressively worse as...
Jim Bendernagel
Procedure
Hip Replacement
After getting numerous opinions from other doctors, I chose Dr. Germano from Orlin & Cohen Ortho...
James Bernard
Procedure
Knee Replacement Surgery, Ankle Replacement Surgery
I feel compelled to write this letter of commendation to these outstanding and dedicated doctors. Th...
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...
Don Phillips
Procedure
Hip Replacement
I'm a professional speed skater, and the pain of osteoarthritis almost forced me to hang up my blade...
