NY Top Docs Proudly Presents Dr. Andrew M. Peretz of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group For 2025 NY Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Andrew M. Peretz of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group For 2025. Andrew Peretz, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery. Since joining Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group in 1997, Dr. Peretz has been committed to helping patients of all ages overcome spinal disorders and return to active, pain-free lives. Dr. Peretz earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Princeton University and went on to receive his medical degree from the Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City and advanced his expertise with a fellowship in spinal surgery at the Institute for Spinal Disorders at Baylor College of Read the full article →

Dr. Steven Batash Approved By NY Top Docs For 2025 Dr. Steven Batash of Batash Medical has been reviewed and approved by NY Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Batash is a  board-certified gastroenterologist with more than 30 years of experience providing exceptional care to patients in New York City and around the world. He has worked closely with the physicians who pioneered many of the advanced techniques he now practices, earning an international reputation for excellence with numerous patient success stories across the U.S., Europe, and South America. A graduate of Columbia University, Dr. Batash earned his medical degree from the NYU School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Gastroenterology at New York University. He is affiliated with several leading medical institutions, including NYU Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. In addition, he is a Fellow of the Read the full article →

Dr. Nicholas DeBellis Approved By NY Top Docs For 2025 Dr. Nicholas DeBellis has been reviewed and approved by NY Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Nicholas DeBellis is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, serving as the Medical Director and President of South Island Orthopedics in Cedarhurst, NY. Deeply committed to the Long Island community, Dr. DeBellis is recognized for his expertise in treating sports-related, car accident, and work-related injuries in both adults and children. After completing a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Southern California, Dr. DeBellis gained valuable experience as an assistant team physician for USC’s football and women’s volleyball teams. Today, he proudly serves as the official team physician for Molloy University Athletics, where he provides comprehensive care to athletes of all ages and activity levels. At South Island Orthopedics, Dr. DeBellis offers advanced trauma and sports injury care for patients throughout Read the full article →

NY Top Docs Proudly Presents Dr. Munif Hussain of South Island Orthopedics For 2025 NY Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Munif Hussain of South Island Orthopedics for 2025. Munif Hussain, DO, MS, CAQSM, is a non-surgical sports medicine specialist at South Island Orthopedics, where he provides expert care for adults and children across Long Island. As part of the Non-Operative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine division, Dr. Hussain is dedicated to helping patients recover from sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions through innovative, evidence-based treatments that emphasize healing without surgery. His approach empowers patients to return to their favorite activities safely, efficiently, and with confidence. Fluent in Bengali, English, and Spanish, Dr. Hussain brings both technical precision and cultural understanding to his practice. He holds advanced certifications in musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided injections and orthobiologic therapies, offering state-of-the-art solutions. Dr. Hussain’s care philosophy focuses on utilizing every effective non-surgical option before considering Read the full article →

Dr. Garrett Moss Approved By NY Top Docs For 2025 Dr. Garrett Moss has been reviewed and approved by NY Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Dr. Moss is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at South Island Orthopedics, where he combines advanced surgical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. A trusted specialist serving communities across Long Island, Dr. Moss recently returned to South Island Orthopedics after five years as the Director of Adult Reconstruction at Catholic Health Services of Long Island’s Mercy Medical Center.  A native New Yorker who grew up in Boulder, Colorado, Dr. Moss brings an impressive academic and professional background to his practice. He earned dual bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering and economics from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by an MBA from Harvard Business School and a medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He went on to complete his orthopedic Read the full article →