Robert A. Kayal, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS

Robert A. Kayal, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS is the regional pioneer of the partial knee and the patellofemoral knee replacement technology, and has performed these procedures for years.

Edward C. Friedland, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Edward C. Friedland, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has been active in the medical community throughout the 40+ years he has been in practice.

E. Jeffrey Pope, MD, FAAOS

Dr. E. Jeffrey Pope has been involved in sports medicine and adolescent orthopaedic care from very early in his training, and continues this interest in his current practice. He is the author of multiple articles in orthopaedic literature, where he focuses on both sports medicine and general orthopaedics.

Theresa Ronna, DPM

Dr. Theresa Ronna, DPM, was raised in Passaic County and aspired to be a professional dancer. She initially attended Montclair State University as a dance major, but realized that she needed a back-up plan. Dr. Ronna’s love for science and interest in sports medicine changed her direction to pre-med.

Amit Sood, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Amit Sood, MD, FAAOS, specializes in the comprehensive management of all disorders of the shoulder utilizing shoulder arthroscopy, reconstruction and replacement, including total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

Edward A. Lin, MD

Edward A. Lin, MD attended Stuyvesant High School in New York, where he distinguished himself with a perfect 1600 SAT score. He enrolled in the 8-year combined BA/MD program at New York University, where he graduated summa cum laude with honors in biology. He completed his medical degree at NYU School of Medicine, where he graduated with honors in orthopaedic surgery.

Steve M. Aydin, DO

Dr. Aydin is Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Management at Kayal Orthopaedic Center, as well as Clinical Assistant Professor at Hofstra. In 2010 he joined Manhattan Spine and Pain and was appointed clinical assistant professor of PMR in 2013. In addition to specializing in pain management, he is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Alan Zalkowitz, MD

Alan Zalkowitz, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. He has spent over 40 years helping people with complex rheumatologic problems.

Rajesh K. Pandey, MD

Rajesh K. Pandey, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. He has performed thousands of ultrasound-guided injections including carpal tunnel and knee injections. He keeps up with the latest advances in rheumatology and osteoporosis treatments.

Victor Ortiz, MD

Dr. Victor Ortiz, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, is the chief of hip services at Kayal Orthopaedic Center. He earned his medical degree at the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

Irina Raklyar, MD, FACR

Irina Raklyar, MD, FACR, has been serving patients in northern New Jersey for over 10 years as a board-certified rheumatologist, specializing in arthritis and autoimmune diseases. She is a certified clinical densitometrist and has experience in musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Michael Earl Loreti, MD

Dr. Michael E. Loreti is an award-winning sports medicine specialist with vast experience as a team physician for scholastic, collegiate and professional athletes.

Mark J. Sheehan, DPM, AACFAS

Dr. Mark J. Sheehan has certifications in foot and ankle surgery and arthroscopy.