Dr. Amy Birnbaum, MD

Dr. Amy Birnbaum, MD

Hand & Microsurgery Specialist
82 Lamberts Ln, Staten Island, NY
Dr. Amy Birnbaum is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in comprehensive care of the upper extremity, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. She provides both surgical and non-surgical treatment for a wide range of conditions, from acute trauma and sports injuries to degenerative and nerve-related disorders. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she graduated at the top of her class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. Dr. Birnbaum completed her orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Langone Health, followed by advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery and microsurgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital, both teaching hospitals of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Birnbaum has received multiple honors throughout her training, including the Ralph and Phyllis Lusskin Resident Teaching Award, the American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting Travel Scholarship, and Distinction in Medical Education. She currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Her approach to care emphasizes precise diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and personalized solutions designed to restore function, relieve pain, and help patients return to the activities they enjoy.
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Overall rating

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Average wait time

3.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Amy Birnbaum

Dr. Amy Birnbaum is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in comprehensive care of the upper extremity, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. She provides both surgical and non-surgical treatment for a wide range of conditions, from acute trauma and sports injuries to degenerative and nerve-related disorders. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she graduated at the top of her class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. Dr. Birnbaum completed her orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Langone Health, followed by advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery and microsurgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital, both teaching hospitals of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Birnbaum has received multiple honors throughout her training, including the Ralph and Phyllis Lusskin Resident Teaching Award, the American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting Travel Scholarship, and Distinction in Medical Education. She currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Her approach to care emphasizes precise diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and personalized solutions designed to restore function, relieve pain, and help patients return to the activities they enjoy.

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Popular visit reasons

Arthritis
Hand Nerve Injury
Hand Problems
Hand Surgery Consultation
Orthopedic Follow Up (Hand)
Sports Injury
Surgery Consultation
Wrist Pain
Arthritis
Hand Nerve Injury
Hand Problems
Hand Surgery Consultation

Office location

iOrtho - The Orthopedic Institute
82 Lamberts Ln, Staten Island, NY 10314

Education and background

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Education and training

  • Medical School - Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
  • NYU Langone Health, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital, Fellowship in Hand Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American Association for Hand Surgery
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Awards and publications

  • Ralph and Phyllis Lusskin Resident Teaching Award

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1427555846

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
3.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Amy Birnbaum's office is located at 82 Lamberts Ln, Staten Island, NY 10314.

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Dr. Amy Birnbaum frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Sports Injury, and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Amy Birnbaum on their profile.

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Dr. Amy Birnbaum speaks English.

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1 patients have reviewed Dr. Amy Birnbaum. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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