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Paul Issack, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Brooklyn, NY

PaulSIssackMDPhD

Orthopaedic Surgery Brooklyn, NY

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Musculoskeletal Oncology/Cancer, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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  • Office

    263 7th Ave
    Ste 2B
    Brooklyn, NY 11215
    Phone+1 718-246-8700
    Fax+1 718-246-8705

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2010 - 2011
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2006 - 2007
  • Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center
    Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2006 - 2006
  • Hospital for Special Surgery
    Hospital for Special SurgeryFellowship, Musculoskeletal Oncology, 2005 - 2006
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2005
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2001 - 2002
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 1999 - 2000
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1998 - 1999
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science
    New York University Graduate School of Arts and SciencePh.D, Biochemistry, 1992 - 1997
  • New York University
    New York UniversityPh.D., Biochemistry, 1997
  • New York University Graduate School of Arts and Science
    New York University Graduate School of Arts and ScienceM.S, Biochemistry, 1992 - 1995
  • New York University
    New York UniversityMSc, Biochemistry, 1995
  • Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (7 year BA/MD Program)
    Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (7 year BA/MD Program)B.S., Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude, 1987 - 1990
  • Brooklyn College
    Brooklyn CollegeB.S., Mathematics, 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsF.A.A.O.S.
  • Fellow of the American College of SurgeonsF.A.C.S.

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Listed in "Guide to America's Top Orthopedists" 2012
  • Listed in “Guide to America’s Top Orthopedists” 2012
  • Patients’ Choice Award Vitals.com, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The axial transsacral approach to interbody fusion at L5-S1  
    Issack, P.S., Kotwal, S.Y., and Boachie-Adjei, O., Neurosurgical Focus, 1/1/2014
  • Bisphosphonate-associated subtrochanteric femoral fracture with profound proximal cortical thickening and canal narrowing requiring blade-plate fixation: A report of t...  
    Issack, P.S., Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Case Connector, 1/1/2014
  • Surgical management of metastatic disease of the proximal part of the femur  
    Issack, P.S., Barker, J., Baker, M., Kotwal, S.Y., and Lane, J.M., Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Fatal cerebral swelling associated with scoliosis surgery in a patient with neuromuscular scoliosis and congenital hydrocephalus.
    Boachie-Adjei, O., and Issack, P.S., Scoliosis Research Society, 46th Annual Meeting, 1/1/2011
  • Safety and efficacy of transsacral axial interbody arthrodesis at the end of long fusion constructs.
    Issack, P.S., and Boachie-Adjei, O., Spine Institute of New York 16th Annual Fellows Conference, Beth Israel Medical Center, 1/1/2011
  • PTH and alendronate improve osteotomy healing in an osteoporotic rat model.
    Toro, J.B., Tomin, A., Meyers, K., Shore, B., Lauerman, M., Issack, P.S., and Lane, J.M., Orthopaedic Trauma Association, 23rd Annual Meeting, 1/1/2007
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Lectures

  • "Synthesizing the Evidence through Case Discussion." 
    Coronado, CA - 1/1/2014
  • "Current Concepts in Joint Replacement" 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2013
  • "Advanced Trauma Life Support Course" 
    New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY - 1/1/2013
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