Somers Orthopaedics is pleased to announce that several of our physicians have been named Castle Connolly 2025 Top Doctors. This prestigious honor places them among the top 7% of physicians nationwide.
Dr. Buchalter is a founding partner of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group. His practice focuses on hip and knee replacement surgery, including the use of robotic and computer-assisted techniques. He serves as Chief of Joint Replacement Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital and Medical Director at the Orthopaedic & Specialty Surgery Center in Danbury, Connecticut.
Dr. Fauser is a founding partner of Somers Orthopaedics and has been practicing for more than 30 years. His focus is on sports medicine and joint replacement surgery. He has served as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Co-Director of the Orthopaedic Institute at Putnam Hospital Center.
Dr. Levin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in sports medicine. He provides care to athletes and individuals with orthopedic conditions and has experience treating sports-related injuries.
Dr. Khabie is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Co-Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital. His areas of focus include shoulder and knee arthroscopic procedures and robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. Dr. Khabie is also the Medical Director and Orthopedic Surgeon for Pace University Athletics.
Dr. Carlesi is a board-certified anesthesiologist with subspecialty certification in pain management. His practice focuses on the management of chronic pain conditions.
Dr. Kornel is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has worked with spine and brain conditions. He has experience with minimally invasive spine surgery techniques.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctors recognition is based on peer nominations and a physician-led research process that evaluates candidates on factors such as professional qualifications, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, and disciplinary history. Physicians do not pay to be included in the list.
