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Dr. Nelson Botwinick, MD

Dr. Nelson Botwinick, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Nelson Botwinick, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in New York, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

170 William St New York, NY 10038
Telehealth available

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Dr. Botwinick's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Botwinick

4.2
18 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Thumb Replacement
Dr Botwinick performed both my thumb joint replacements, I think 2016 & 2017 and was back at work quickly with virtually no pain. 2023 and my thumbs are performing perfectly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 27, 2023
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2 unsuccessful surgeries
He performed 2 surgeries on my thumb, both were unsuccessful. Both were presented by him to me as highly routine surgeries with almost guaranteed success. So one of two things happened: 1) Either he was not transparent and overplayed the chances of success, or 2) He's not a very good surgeon. Neither is a good answer.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Bilal Zaidi – Jan 23, 2023
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On time spends time with patient
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Suzie Eisenstat – Jun 01, 2020
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Dr Bot performed 3 surgeries on my hands. 2 were carpal tunnel, one was thumb replacement. All were successful, without pain or complications. He's the best !
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
19 others found this helpful
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Sea Cliff, NY – Jul 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

The hand is a unique area of the human body that is made up of bone, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, skin, and blood vessels. These elements must all be in good working order for the hand to function well. The relationship between...read more

biography

Dr. Botwinick's expertise is in the treatment of disorders of the upper extremity, with a special interest in traumatic injury and fracture care. Dr. Botwinick holds a faculty appointment at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital and an...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • Bellevue Hospital Ctr/nyu Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • Bellevue-nyu

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • New York University Medical Center-tisch Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980

  • Brown University

    Undergraduate School, 1976

  • Brown University Alpert Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital170 William St New York, NY 10038
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