Welcome to Syracuse Orthopedic Surgeons

What's New at SOS?

Dear Central New York,
SOS is excited to announce its collaboration with St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center to build a regional program of orthopedic excellence. The collaboration will concentrate the efforts of both organizations, forming a comprehensive orthopedic institute. SOS physicians will focus their hospital based services at St. Joseph’s while continuing to provide services at Crouse Hospital.

The physicians at SOS are proud to have been a part of the development of high quality orthopedic programs at Community General Hospital, Crouse Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital. We have been supported by dedicated staff, and have partnered with physicians from various specialties to provide the highest quality patient experiences and outcomes.

The core mission of SOS is to be the premiere provider of orthopedic care in Central New York and provide excellence for our patients. We believe that the goals of increasing operational effi ciency and enhancing patient - centered quality outcomes can best be achieved by bringing the vast majority of surgeons and patients together through one program. This is particularly true for the provision of joint replacement, spine and fracture surgery. It is known that higher volume hospitals streamline the care of their patients which
result in better outcomes. With this in mind, SOS has chosen to work with the administration, staff and other physicians at St. Joseph’s Hospital to achieve this goal.

Your care is extremely important to us. If you have any questions regarding these changes, please do not hesitate to contact your SOS orthopedic surgeon.

Thank you for your continued support and loyalty.
Sincerely,
The Surgeons of SOS (Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists)

NEW PHYSICIANS JOINING SOS

We are proud to announce the addition of 3 new Orthopedic Surgeons to SOS in 2011.

Dr. Daniel Wnorowski is a fellowship trained, board certified Sport Medicine physician with an extensive background working on Knee and Shoulder Trauma and Reconstruction, Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy. Dr. Wnorowski recently has earned the new ABOS CAQ(Certificate of Added Qualification) in Sports Medicine, recognizing his long standing sub-specialty expertise and experience in this field. His addition greatly enhances the groups growing presence in the Sports Medicine market. He has been in practice in the Syracuse area for the last 20 years. Dr. Wnorowski will be seeing patients at our Widewaters, 4888 Taft Road and Baldwinsville offices. Dr. Wnorowski will join SOS on July 1st.

Dr. Richard DiStefano is a fellowship trained, board certified Spine Surgeon and will join our Spine Center team in October of 2011. He has experience in diagnosing and treating all spine related injuries and conditions and specializes in spinal surgery. He also practices general orthopedic surgery including trauma fracture care, joint reconstruction and replacements, arthroscopic surgeries of the shoulder and knees and hand surgery.
The addition of Dr. Di Stefano brings to six the number of Spine Surgeons providing the highest level of spinal care to the residents of Central New York. Dr. Di Stefano will be seeing patients in our Widewaters and Baldwinsville offices.

Dr. Michael Nancollas is a fellowship trained Hand Surgeon who specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. He also has a particular interest in thumb arthritis and wrist fractures. Dr. Nancollas has practiced in the Syracuse area for the last 20 years. The addition of Dr. Nancollas brings to 5 the number of fellowship trained Hand Surgeons working here at SOS. Together this group provides a comprehensive array of surgical and non-surgical treatment for illnesses, injuries and trauma to the upper extremities. Dr. Nancollas will be seeing patients in our Widewaters and Baldwinsville offices.

Red Cross Real Hero's Breakfast Awards SOS Doctors

Dr. Brett and Seth Greenky were given the "Blood Donor Award" at a Red Cross Hero's Breakfast celebration for their work with the Red Cross Blood Conservation Program. A breakfast was held at the On Center on Wednesday, December 1st for all the honorees in 10 different categories to "Central New York Hero's".

Our doctors were the first ones in the nation to participate in a study with staff from St. Joseph's Hospital to identify ways to reduce use of transfused blood and blood supplies. Their efforts to date have resulted in a 400% reduction in the per-patient requirement for concentrated red blood cells, which conserves the blood supply.

We congratulate them for their achievement and are very proud of all our doctors and the work they do throughout the year!

Opening of SOS Hand & Wrist Center!
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art, SOS Hand & Wrist Center in March of this year.

With the opening of the SOS Hand & Wrist Center and over $3 million in additional expansion projects currently underway, SOS is positioning itself as the premier destination for advanced orthopedic care in New York State.

With more than 6,000 square feet equipped with state-of-the-art imaging, fifteen exam rooms, EMG testing, on-site casting, pain management and hand therapy services, SOS Hand + Wrist Center patients enjoy the convenience of one facility with highly-skilled expert staff.

Lead by four board certified physicians with unparalleled field and research experience with hand surgery, the SOS Hand + Wrist staff of 100 plus professionals provides you with more than expertly coordinated care – they provide a uniquely satisfying patient experience – a satisfaction only possible when you know you have chosen the best care available. When it comes to your health, why settle for anything but the best?

At SOS, we're dedicated to providing you with Complete Care. Complete Care is the idea that everything you need is provided in-house, whether it's a scan, a test, or a service. No more running around to different doctors. No more frustration. Your health is the only thing you should have to think about.

SOS Workers Compensation Team:
SOS combines leading-edge technology with orthopedic physicians experienced in diagnosing and treating work-related injuries. We have a comprehensive approach when dealing with work injuries that result in employees receiving outstanding, cost effective care and early return to work. Our focus is providing excellent patient care to insure the highest quality outcome.

Our in-house Workers Compensation Coordinator, Patti Rath, SOS Nurse Case Manager Diana Jones, RN, CCM and hard - working w/comp team are employee (patient) advocates and liaisons.

They will ensure communication is timely and facilitate necessary information to our patients, insurance companies, or case management so treatment is not delayed.

Committed to helping our patients lead normal, active lives, we will work with our patient's employer to make return to work safe and manageable for the injured worker.