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Dr. Michael Guy Vitale, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
30 years of experience
Columbia Orthopedics 622 W 168th St Bsmt B, New York, NY 10032

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Brief Intro

Michael G. Vitale, MD, MPH, specializes in the nonoperative and operative treatment of children with complex spinal problems. He has a special interest in the treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis including use of the Vertical Expandable Titanium Rib Device (VEPTR) and growing rods. Dr. Vitale also performs complex limb reconstruction surgery of the lower extremity for problems such as Blount's disease, leg length differences, and malunions of bones. As director of the Pediatric Orthopedic Research Group, Dr. Vitale leads the clinical research team in their efforts, which is often funded by multi-year grants, and published in leading medical journals, as well as presented at national and international conferences. He has authored numerous original manuscripts and textbook chapters on the treatment of scoliosis. As a member of the Board of the National Chest Wall and Spine Deformity Study Group, he participates in multi-center studies aimed at improving the care of young people with scoliosis Dr. Vitale believes in improving the quality of life for all children with orthopedic problems. He has been advocating for children globally through the Institute of Medicine, as well as the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America; he also traveled to Haiti to help young earthquake survivors.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

New York Presbyterian Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons - 1995

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Columbia Orthopedics
622 W 168th St Bsmt B, New York, NY 10032
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains

Insurance Accepted

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CDPHP
STLDentalPlan| LLC
UnitedHealthcare
Medicare
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Aetna
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Cigna
MVP Health Care
Amida Care
MagnaCare
Clover Health
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Fidelis Care (NY)
Wellcare
AmeriGroup
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
HealthFirst (NY)
Oscar Health Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Horizon NJ Health
EmblemHealth
Passport Health Plan (Kentucky)
ConnectiCare
Integra
Community Health Choice

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