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George Pianka, MD

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Gender Male
Board certification

Orthopedic Surgery

Medical School University of Connecticut Medical School
Internship Orthopedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
Residency Orthopedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
Fellowship Orthopedic Hand Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases
Group White Plains Hospital Physician Associates
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About

Dr. George Pianka joins WPHPA with 33 years of experience in private practice in the specialty of Hand Surgery.

Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and with a certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand, Dr. Pianka has expertise in Orthopedic and Hand Surgery, teaching Orthopedic residents and colleagues throughout his career; managing difficult soft tissue and bone conditions including specialized minimally invasive techniques. Treating professional athletes, musicians and weekend warriors, allows him to provide state of the art treatment expediting their recovery.

After his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Pianka completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Hand Surgery at The Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopedic Institute.

Before joining WPHPA, Dr. Pianka held the following positions:

  • Senior attending physician at Phelps Hospital
  • Emeritus Chief of Hand Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Former consultant for both the Nicholas Institute of Sports and Athletic Trauma and the New York Jets

In the news

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Innovative Hand Surgery Technique Offers Comfort and Convenience

Relief from Trigger finger and Dupuytren’s contracture is now available in as little as one short office visit.

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