730 Palisade Avenue Teaneck, NJ 07666 | [P] 201-928-2160 | [F] 201-287-8385
Our staff of board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians has extensive experience in orthopedic, podiatry, spine, and pain management care and also received additional training in their subspecialties, including computer-assisted joint replacement and minimally invasive procedures. Teaneck Surgical Center has combined the expertise of highly-skilled physicians and physician assistants from multiple specialties to serve the needs of an active and diverse community.
Dr. Koshibe received his medical degree from New York Medical College, graduating Phi Beta Kappa with top honors. He completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Medical Center.
Dr. Thornhill received her medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. She was chief resident and began her career there as a cardiac anesthesiologist. She is an ACLS instructor.
Dr. Archer earned his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Archer's research has been published in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons journal.
Dr. Lee earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed his residency at The Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute of New York City and a fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Lee’s research has been cited in Contemporary Orthopaedics and numerous other publications.
Dr. Owens received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his residency at New York Orthopaedic Hospital/Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a fellowship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Owens is an advisor to The American Medical Athletic Association, among other sports organizations.
Dr. Jake Zarah is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the arthroscopic and open treatment of disorders of the shoulder, hip and knee. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BS in Biology and subsequently received both a Masters in Physiology and Biophysics as well as his medical degree from Georgetown University.
Dr. Shamim is a board-certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in the most advanced techniques in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
Dr. Shamim graduated from Princeton University and earned his medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers University (formerly University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania and then went on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Dr. Teja Karukonda is a board certified, fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. He treats a variety of spinal disorders involving the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He is experienced in performing minimally invasive spinal procedures as well as robotic spine surgery.
Dr. Karukonda graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BS in Molecular and Cell Biology. He then went on to graduate from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Following medical school, he completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He subsequently completed a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of California San Diego. Throughout his career, he has written numerous book chapters and has published research in the scientific literature.
Dr. Elizabeth Baker is a Board Certified Physiatrist who specializes in the non-operative treatment of spinal conditions and musculoskeletal disorders. She has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting dancers and musicians. She is a graduate of Harvard University where she completed her major in Biology. She went on to pursue medical studies at Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons. Her internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation were both completed at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Syed Shamim is Dual Board Certified by The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. During Dr. Syed Shamim's prestigious fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, she studied and gained expertise in bedside musculoskeletal ultrasound evaluation and guided injections. She has a keen interest in using regenerative medicine and mesenchymal stem cells to successfully treat most orthopedic conditions. Dr. Shamim completed er Fellowship in Sports Medicine with a concentration in Non-Operative Management of Orthopedic Conditions, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA.Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Thomas Jefferson Medical Residency Program in Philadelphia, PA.Elected/Served as Chief Resident in her final year. Internship in Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Nora Taha is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound. She specializes in musculoskeletal disorders and interventional pain management. Her background in physical medicine and rehabilitation allows her to diagnose various acute and chronic conditions that contribute to pain.
Dr. Bevilacqua earned his doctor of podiatric medicine degree at New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center and a fellowship at Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Bevilacqua’s research includes reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and lower extremity trauma.
Having earned his bachelor of science degree from Bloomsburg State University, Pennsylvania, David Penn's expertise includes the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and post-op care.