Summit Health Names Timothy Reish, M.D., Chair of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Pain Management and Podiatry

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Timothy Reish, M.D., has been named Chair of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Pain Management and Podiatry of Summit Health’s NY South region. He has been a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon in New York City for more than 20 years.

“We are thrilled that Dr. Reish will be leading three of our key departments that are essential to the health and well-being of our patients throughout their lifetime,” said Christine Masterson, M.D., executive vice president at Summit Health. “He brings strong leadership experience, and he is highly regarded as a surgeon for providing high-quality and compassionate care to our patients.”

As a leader in the field, Dr. Reish has published on multiple topics including developing critical pain protocols for outpatient shoulder replacement and rotator cuff sparing shoulder arthroplasty. He lectures extensively on research and techniques related to shoulder replacement surgery.

“I look forward to helping our Orthopedics, and Sports Medicine, Pain Management and Podiatry departments stay at the forefront of healthcare by offering the latest advancements and cutting-edge techniques in the fields of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Pain Management and Podiatry,” said Dr. Reish. “I am honored to lead our talented and innovative department to provide exceptional care for patients in our communities.”

Dr. Reish specializes in treating sports-related and degenerative disorders of the shoulder, elbow and knee, with a specific interest in shoulder replacement surgery. He is also an expert in total knee replacement and knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Reish welcomes patients at the Summit Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine practice at 260 East 66^th in Manhattan, 222 Westchester Ave. Suite 308 in West Harrison, N.Y., and 901 Franklin Ave in Garden City, N.Y. To learn more or to make an appointment, please call 646-293-7505 or visit the department’s website.

About Summit Health

Summit Health, which is a part of VillageMD, helps patients with all of their comprehensive primary care and multispecialty care needs. Whether it’s getting annual checkups, raising a family, or prioritizing healthy aging, Summit Health works as a team to deliver care that helps patients make the right choices and stay a step ahead of any issues. Summit Health offers high-quality connected care services covering nearly every medical specialty including orthopedics, urology, dermatology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and more. If patients ever need urgent care, they can visit Summit Health’s urgent care partner, CityMD, which has 180+ locations throughout N.Y. and N.J. Together, Summit Health and CityMD are one connected care team.

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