Meet Your Pediatric Orthopedics Team

One of the largest of its kind in the region, Montefiore Einstein Pediatric Orthopedics has expertise in all aspects of the field, with a particular focus on scoliosis, hand and upper extremity and other specialties.

Eric D. Fornari, MD

Eric D. Fornari, MD

Vice-Chairman, Faculty Affairs
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Melinda S. Sharkey, MD

Melinda S. Sharkey, MD

Vice Chair, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Mauricio Drummond Junior, MD

Mauricio Drummond Junior, MD

Attending Physician, Orthopedic Surgery
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Jaime A. Gomez Hernandez, MD

Jaime A. Gomez Hernandez, MD

Director, Spinal Deformity and Pediatric Spine Surgery
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Jenny He, PA

Jenny He, PA

Physician Assistant
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Vanessa Hernandez, PA

Vanessa Hernandez, PA

Physician Assistant
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Alexa J. Karkenny, MD

Alexa J. Karkenny, MD

Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Education
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Jacob F. Schulz, MD

Jacob F. Schulz, MD

Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship
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Dmitry Vinnikov, PA

Dmitry Vinnikov, PA

Physician Assistant
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Montefiore Einstein embraces a collaborative approach. 
If you have a patient who could benefit from our services, please reach out.
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