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Biography: Nana Sarpong, MD, MBA, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. He is skilled in minimally invasive techniques, including partial knee reconstruction, primary hip replacement (both direct anterior and mini-posterior hip approaches), knee replacement, hip resurfacing, and complex primary and revision hip and knee replacement after failed surgeries. His practice leverages advanced technologies, including computer-assisted navigation and robotics, and offers the latest evidence-based surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Based on a rigorous process to identify healthcare providers with a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement,Super Doctors named Dr. Sarpong one of New York's Rising Stars of 2023. Dr. Sarpong was raised in New York City and attended Brandeis University, in Massachusetts, on the Posse Foundation Leadership and Merit scholarship, graduating magna cum laude. He received his MD/MBA degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received the Norman S. Stearns MD/MBA Excellence in Leadership Award. Dr. Sarpong completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he was elected as executive chief resident in his final year. As a chief resident, he was the recipient of the Nas Eftekhar award for excellence in adult reconstruction and the chief resident teacher of the year award. He completed the prestigious adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he received specialized training in navigation and computer-assisted joint replacement and complex and revision reconstruction. Dr. Sarpong is actively engaged in research, with more than 80 peer-reviewed papers, textbook chapters, editorials, and national and international scientific presentations to his credit. His ongoing research interests include the impact of enabling technologies on patient outcomes after hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Sarpong has served as a peer reviewer for many academic journals, including Foot & Ankle Specialist, the Journal of Arthroplasty, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, HSS Journal, and the Knee Journal. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Orthopaedic Association, where he was elected as an emerging leader. Dr. Sarpong is committed to developing the next generation of leaders in medicine as a mentor to medical students, residents, and fellows.

Biography: Zarah Somani is a Family Medicine Specialist at Oak Street Health specializing in care for adults on Medicare.

Biography: Joshua E. Hyman, MD, is a nationally and globally renowned specialist in the care of children with cerebral palsy and lower extremity deformity. His clinical interests as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon also include hip diseases and dysplasia, neuromuscular disorders, limb length differences, and complex fracture care. As Clinical Director of the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center, he helps oversee a team of medical professionals that carefully designs and executes personalized treatment programs for each and every patient to achieve the best possible outcomes. He is a staunch advocate for children with cerebral palsy, believing that they, like all children, require comprehensive healthcare. He is dedicated to ensuring the delivery of this high-quality care across the lifespan for patients with CP while also addressing the concerns of their families. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Hyman is a prolific scholar, dedicated medical educator, and mentor. He is actively involved in research trials on clubfoot, hip disorders, and neuromuscular diseases in pediatric patients. He is a founding member of the International Perthes Study Group and a member of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. In 2013, he was awarded the Charles S. Neer "Teacher of the Year" award for his enthusiasm, passion, and dedication to resident education. Additionally, he serves as Director of the surgical fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics & Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. Dr. Hyman also serves multiple roles within the national and international governance of orthopedic surgery. He is a past-president of the International Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SICOT) US and serves on the Executive Board of SICOT and its Foundation. He is a trustee of the World Orthopaedic Concern an international organization focused on improving orthopaedic care in low- and middle-income countries. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine and is their representative on the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability. Dr. Hyman is committed to improving the musculoskeletal health of children not only in the US, but also in medically under-resourced regions throughout the world. As Medical Director of the Children of China Pediatrics Foundation, Dr. Hyman travels to China annually to perform surgery on disabled children living in orphanages and provides clinical training and education to Chinese surgeons. He is also co-founder and medical director of Miraclefeet, an international NGO focused on promoting the care of children with clubfoot in medically under-resourced regions. Dr. Hyman is consistently listed among NY Magazine and Castle Connolly's Top Doctors. An avid skier, sailor, and cyclist, his greatest pleasure is participating in these activities with his wife and four children.