“Best Doctor in America” – Best Doctors Organization
"Top Surgeon in America" - Consumers Research Council of America
"Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area" - Castle Connelly Guide
“Top Doctor in New York” - Better Living Magazine
"Top Doctor in the Bronx" - Better Living Magazine
HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or
revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Appointments:
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Chief, Adult Reconstructive Surgery (Total Hip and Knee Replacement)
Director, Bloodless Surgery Program
Professional Affiliations/Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American College of Sports Medicine
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Committees:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Knee Algorithm Task Force
Professional Interests:
Hip & Knee Replacement, Reconstructive and Arthroscopic Surgery: Treatment of Arthritis, Sports Medicine and ACL Reconstruction. Bloodless med
In founding The Center for
Reconstructive Joint Surgery,
Dr. Harwin wanted to create a joint
treatment center where patients would
receive the specialized, individualized
care they need. Because each patient’s
physical, emotional and financial
condition is unique, Dr. Harwin
believes that a personalized
approach to patient care is best.
At The Center for Reconstructive
Joint Surgery, Dr. Harwin supervises
patient care and performs all surgical
procedures. His personal staff of
orthopaedic nurses, technicians,
and physician assistants, as well
his clerical and administrative staff,
share his commitment to personalized
care and take pride in getting to know
each patient individually.
Experience / Training
Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Steven F. Harwin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
State University of New York Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY 1971
Internship:
Beth Israel Medical Center New York, NY 1972
Residency:
Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1975
Fellowship:
Centers of Hip and Knee Surgery 1977
Undergraduate School:
St. John’s University New York, NY 1967
Disciplinary Actions
HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Steven F. Harwin, MD
as of 12/02/2009. Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.
Malpractice History
HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for
Dr. Steven F.
Harwin, MD
in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia.
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