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About New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Building Community Support at the Local and State Level

NYSSOS is organized into 8 districts providing members immediate access to their local leaders and volunteers. Board District representatives serve as your direct connection to joining forces with New York's orthopaedic community to address issues/concerns and to celebrate in victories.

With this structure, NYSSOS is poised to act on legislation and regulations that effect your practice; support activities that create optimal practice environments; provide direct access to practice resources and legal counsel services; and host interactive events that foster professional and personal development.

Our Mission

NYSSOS serves the interests of New York orthopaedists and their patients by helping to create an optimal practice environment in which to provide quality and efficacious orthopaedic care.

OFFICERS

September 2018 - September 2020

James Slough, MD
Amherst
President

John DiPreta, MD
Albany
Vice-President

John Reilly, MD
Staten Island
Secretary

Samuel Flemister, MD
Rochester
Treasurer

John M. Olsewski, MD
Bronx
Immediate Past-President

Districts

District 1
Kings, Queens and Richmond

District 2
Nassau and Suffolk

District 3
New York and Bronx

District 4
Columbia, Dutchess, Green, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester

District 5
Albany, Clinton, Essex, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida and St. Lawrence

District 6
Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oswego, Seneca and Yates

District 7
Livingston, Monroe, Ontario and Wayne

District 8
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming.

District Directors & alternates

Contact Your Representative!

District 1
Orry Erez, MD (Brooklyn)
Afshin Razi, MD (Brooklyn)

District 2
Adam Bitterman, DO (Huntington)

District 3
Matthew Roberts, MD (New York)
Thomas Hickernell, MD (New York)

District 4
Richard N. Weinstein, MD (White Plains)

District 5
Patrick Marinello, MD (Albany)
Abigail Mantica, MD (Albany)

District 6
Bradley Raphael, MD (East Syracuse)

District 7
Robert D. Bronstein, MD (Rochester)
Robert Meyer, MD (Canandaigua)

District 8
David Pula, MD (Amherst)
Matthew DiPaola, MD (Buffalo)

Directors-At-Large

Barry Kraushaar, MD

John Olsewski, MD

AAOS Board of Councilor Representatives

Michael Rauh, MD
Orchard Park
March 2014    March 2020

John Reilly, MD
Richmond
March 2015    March 2021

Matthew DiCaprio, MD
Albany
March 2017    March 2020

Claudette LaJam, MD
New York
March 2017    March 2020

Barry Kraushaar, MD
Westchester
March 2019    March 2021

We Are your resource for:

Legislative/Regulatory Advocacy (local, state and federal levels)
Practice trends and changes
Leadership training for national, state, and local issues and opportunities
Assistance with establishing and maintaining a practice
Familiarity with state practice guidelines impacting the profession and patient care.

Develop Your Leadership Path and Join a Community of Physician Leaders

The work of the Society is conducted by a committed group of physician volunteer leaders. Below are opportunities for you to become involved and grow your leadership path.

Bylaws Committee

The Committee on Bylaws shall have the duty of drafting proposed revisions to these Bylaws and making recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to the same.

Communication Committee

The Communications Committee shall be responsible for developing regular communications programs and procedures for members and non-member orthopaedic surgeons that are issue-orientated, rapid in response, and designed to provide efficient and effective information and knowledge to orthopaedic surgeons in New York State. It should strive to promote understanding and a good relationship between orthopaedic surgeons and other physicians. This committee, through its members, shall act as liaison between the Society and other surgical organizations throughout the state, promote good relationships with patients, and report its findings to the Board.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall oversee the finances of the Association. The Finance Committee shall consist of the President, Past President, Treasurer, and (1) Active Member of the Society.

Legislative and Advocacy Committee

The Legislative and Advocacy Committee shall be responsible for functioning as an advocacy organization on behalf of New York orthopaedists in order to influence legislation and create a public awareness of what orthopaedists do and the issues they face that could adversely affect the quality, timeliness and comprehensiveness of musculoskeletal care to patients.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall be responsible for encouraging and developing the recruitment and retention of members.

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee shall consist of the immediate Past President of the Society as chairperson and two (2) other members selected by the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee shall present a slate of officers for election by the membership at the annual meeting of the Society. Active members seeking nomination shall submit a written letter expressing their interest. It shall carry out the mandate of the Board of Directors with regard to informing the members by mail concerning candidates for office.

Program and Education Committee

The Program and Education Committee shall be responsible for encouraging and supporting programs that assist members in positioning themselves as the most qualified caregiver for musculoskeletal diseases and their prevention and advocate for patient wellness. It shall plan and develop the scientific and socioeconomic content of the agenda for the Annual Meeting. The Committee shall solicit industry support for the Annual Meeting.

Strategic Planning / Organization Committee

The Strategic / Organization Planning Committee shall consist of (2) Past-Presidents, (1) Active Member and (1) Associate Member. The past president with the longest tenure as past president is to serve as chair. The committee shall be responsible for both long and short range planning for NYSSOS as well as recommending innovations and changes in NYSSOS policy. It shall create a flexible, rapid-response organizational structure that builds upon a strong internal structure, encourages development of future leaders, and reaches out to related national, state and local medical organizations. It shall be consultant and advisory to the Board on request.

About the Society

NYSSOS serves the interests of New York orthopaedists and their patients by helping to create an optimal practice environment in which to provide quality and efficacious orthopaedic care.

Contact Us

info@nyssos.org
1-518-439-0000
Address: PO Box 38004, Albany, NY 12203