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David Godfried, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY

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Orthopaedic Surgery New York, NY

Pediatric Orthopedics

Pediatric Orthopaedic Specialist.

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  • Office

    5 E 98th St
    Fl 10
    New York, NY 10029
    Phone+1 917-890-1034
    Fax+1 646-537-9249

Summary

  • Dr. David Godfried is a seasoned Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Manhattan and Woodbury, NY, with a subspecialty in Pediatric Orthopedics. He completed his education at reputable institutions such as Columbia University College for Physicians and Surgeons, Children's Memorial Hospital and Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, and the Shriners Hospitals for Children. He has worked at prestigious healthcare centers like Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital, New York University School of Medicine, and Northwell Health's Schneider Children's Hospital. Throughout his career, Dr. Godfried has developed expertise in areas including clubfoot, hip dysplasia, scoliosis, fractures, sports injuries, extremity deformity, limb length discrepancy, cerebral palsy, bone/joint infections, Blount disease, Perthes disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, polydactyly, osteogenesis imperfecta, and osteochondromas. In addition to this, he has contributed to medical literature with numerous publications. Dr. Godfried's dedication and expertise have earned him several honors and accolades including the Teaching Awards in Orthopaedics, a Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt Certificate, and membership in the American Orthopedic Association.

Education & Training

  • NYU Stern School of Business
    NYU Stern School of BusinessMBA, Masters Business - Specialization Heath Care, 2018 - 2020
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineFellowship, Ryerson Pediatric Orthopaedic and Scoliosis, 1997 - 1998
  • Shriners Hospital for Children
    Shriners Hospital for ChildrenFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaInternship, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1991, MD, Columbia [Vagelos] College of Physicians & Surgeons
  • School General Studies, Columbia Univ
    School General Studies, Columbia UnivNone, Pre-med, 1986 - 1987
  • Columbia College, Columbia Univ
    Columbia College, Columbia UnivBA, History, 1980 - 1984
  • Scarsdale High School
    Scarsdale High SchoolDiploma, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1999 - 2002
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1996 - 1999
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Resident Teaching Award in Orthopaedics NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, 2018
  • Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt Certificate NYU Langone Medical Center, 2015
  • Outstanding Achievement in Orthopaedics Department of Orthopaedics – Northwell Health System, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Hemivertebra Excision in Young Children with Early Onset Scoliosis: Transpedicular Monosegmental Instrumention and Need for Revision.
    Oren J, Petrizzo AM, Godfried DH, The 6th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis and the Growing Spine, Dublin, Ireland
  • The Role of the Small AO External Fixator in Proximal Tibial Osteotomies in Children.
    Handelsman JE, Weinberg J, Godfried DH, Edobor-Osula F, The Annual AOA Meeting, Washington, DC
  • Blood Avoidance Program in Surgical Management of Pediatric Spinal Deformity Patients: a Prospective Case Series.
    Godfried DH, Petrizzo AM, the 2nd International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis & Growing Spine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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