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Office
5 E 98th St
Fl 10
New York, NY 10029Phone+1 917-890-1034Fax+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 BusinessMBA, Masters Business - Specialization Heath Care, 2018 - 2020
- Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineFellowship, Ryerson Pediatric Orthopaedic and Scoliosis, 1997 - 1998
- Shriners Hospital for ChildrenFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1996 - 1997
- University of MinnesotaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992 - 1996
- University of MinnesotaInternship, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1991, MD, Columbia [Vagelos] College of Physicians & Surgeons
- School General Studies, Columbia UnivNone, Pre-med, 1986 - 1987
- Columbia College, Columbia UnivBA, History, 1980 - 1984
- Scarsdale High SchoolDiploma, 1976 - 1980
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 2002 - 2025
- TX State Medical License 1999 - 2002
- 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
- Standardized Multimodal Pain Protocol Minimizes Inpatient Opioid Administration in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Population.Dalibel Bravo, Ryan Roach, James Feng, Noah Llaneras, David Godfried
The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal. 2024-01-01 - 4 citationsImpact of tranexamic acid on blood loss and transfusion rate in children with cerebral palsy undergoing hip reconstruction with two or more osteotomies.Karim Z Masrouha, Zabrina M Shabin, Kiran Bhutada, Debra A. Sala, David H. Godfried
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology. 2021-04-11 - 8 citationsMeasuring ambulation with wrist-based and hip-based activity trackers for children with cerebral palsy.Debra A. Sala, Helyn E Grissom, Edward M. DelSole, Mary Lynn Chu, David H Godfried
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 2019-11-01
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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Professional Memberships
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