Dr Richard M Seldes

Curriculum Vitae
Richard M. Seldes, M.D.

Office Addresses:

740 Broadway
6th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-604-1367 (phone)
212-400-3949 (fax)

401 Hackensack Ave
10th floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-343-3999 (phone)
201-343-0554 (fax)
rseldes@seldesmd.com
www.seldesmd.com

Board Positions:

2008-20 Viimed – Virtual Health Company
2006-present Forest Hills Hospital Medical Board

Hospital Appointments:

Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, NJ
Bayonne Hospital, Bayonne NJ
North Shore University Hospital, Forest Hills,
Director of Orthopaedic Surgery

Board Certification:

2003   American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
2010   Certificate of Added Qualification Sports Medicine, ABOS 2010
2013   Recertification ABOS, CAQ Sports Medicine

Fellowship Training:

2000-01      Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

Residency Training

1999-00 Sports Medicine Chief Resident, Pennsylvania Hospital, Booth, Bartolozzi, Balderston Orthopaedics, Philadelphia
1998-99 Chief Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
1996-97 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Orthopaedic
Surgery, McKay Laboratory, University of
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
98 Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Internship Training

1994-95 Internship in Surgery, Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Education:

1990-94 M.D. University of Pennsylvania Medical School
1986-90 B.A. Johns Hopkins University (Biology)

Faculty Appointments:

2011 – 2019 Assistant Professor, Hofstra University School of medicine

1996-1997 Instructor in Anatomy, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Medical Licensure:

Medical Physician and Surgeon of New York
Medicine and Surgery, New Jersey

Committee Appointments and Elected Positions:

2018- Medical Director, First Managed Care Option

2009-12 Reviewer, Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research

2006- Total Joint Northwell Health System Committee, Northwell Health System

2004- Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills

2002-3 Assistant Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills

2002-3 Advisory Committee, Arthritis Foundation, New York Chapter, Brooklyn

2001-3 Quality Management, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills

2000 Organizer, Senior Health Day, North Shore University Hospital at Forest Hills

1998 Administrative Chief Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

1998 Admissions Committee, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

1998 Grand Rounds Committee, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

1997 Pennsylvania State In-line Skating Safety Committee and Campaign, Pennsylvania State Committee on Trauma

Awards and Honors

2022 Best Doctors of Queens, Hall of Fame Crystal Award

2022 NJ Top Select Bone and Joint Surgeons

2022 NJ Top Doctors

2022 NY Top Doctors

2021 NJ Top Select Bone and Joint Surgeons

                                                    2021 NJ Top Doctors

2021 NY Top Doctors

2021 Best Doctors of Queens, Hall of Fame Crystal Award

2020 NJ Top Select Bone and Joint Surgeons

                                                    2020 NJ Top Doctors

2020 NY Top Doctors

2020 Best Doctors of Queens, Hall of Fame Crystal Award

2019 NJ Top Select Bone and Joint Surgeons

2019 NJ Top Doctors

2019 NY Top Doctors

2019 Best Doctors of Queens, Hall of Fame Crystal Award

2018 Best Doctors of Queens

1999 Leonard Marmor Surgical Arthritis Foundation Award for Excellence in Adult Reconstruction

1998 Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Research Award
“Contribution of the Acetabular Labrum to Articulating Surface Area and Femoral Head Coverage in Adult Hip Joints: A Study in Cadavera.”

1998 Eastern Orthopaedic Association Research Award
“Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients: An Orthopaedic Emergency”

1998 American Orthopaedic Association Zimmer Research Traveling Award
“Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients: An Orthopaedic Emergency”

1997 Philadelphia Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Society Research Award
“Predictors of injury from recreational in-line skating: A national study”

Editorial Positions:

1997-98 Editor-in-Chief, The University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal

1996-97 Managing Editor, The University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal

Memberships in Professional and Scientific Societies:

International Society of Hip Arthroscopy
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Medical Society of the State of New York
New Jersey Medical Society

Publications:

Seldes, R.M., and Abramachaev, I.: “Arthroscopic insertion of biologic tissue augment after rotator cuff repair.” Arthroscopy, Jan 2006

Seldes, R.M., Jordan, L, Winiarsky, R, Brause, B, Baldini, T, and Sculco, T.P.: “Gentamicin in cement: An efficacious and cost-effective cement spacer for infected total joint arthroplasty.” Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Feb. 87-A(2), 2005

Seldes, R.M., Tan, V., Hunt, J., Katz, M., Winiarsky, R., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “The Gross, Histologic, and Microvascular Anatomy of the Adult Acetabular Labrum and Labral Tears.” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Jan(382), 2001.

Brighton, C.T., Wang, W., Seldes, R.M and Pollack, S.R.: Signal Transduction Electrically Stimulated Bone Cells. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol 83-A, 2001.

Tan, V, Seldes, R.M., and Daluski, A.: “In-line Skating Injuries.” Sports Med, 31(9), 2001

Bederman, S., Winiarsky, R., Seldes, R.M., Sharrock, N, and Sculco, T.: “Post-operative Ileus in the Total Joint Arthroplasty Patient.” Journal of Arthroplasty, Dec(8), 2001

Tan, V., Seldes, R.M., Katz, M. A, Freedhand, A.M., Klimkiewicz, J.J., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: Contribution of Acetabular Labrum to Articulating Surface Area and Femoral Head Coverage in Adult Hip Joints: An Anatomic Study in Cadavera. American Journal of Orthopaedics, Nov, 2001

Katz, M.A., Beck, T.B., Silber, J.S., Seldes, R.M., and Lotke, P.A.: Determining Femoral Rotational Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A comparison of Techniques. Journal of Arthroplasty, Apr(3), 2001.

Tan, V., Glaser, D., Pepe, M.D., Seldes, R.M., Heppenstall, R.B., and Esterhai Jr, J.L.: Continuous Monitoring Of Well-Leg Compartment Pressures During Hemilithotomy Position In Patients Undergoing Intramedullary Rodding Of The Contralateral Femur. Journal of Trauma, Mar-Apr(3), 2000.

Seldes, R.M., Grisso, J.A., Pavell, J.R., Berlin, J.A., Tan, V., Bowman, B., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: Predictors of injury from recreational in-line skating: A national study. American Journal of Public Health. 89, 238-241, 1999.

Seldes, R.M., Tan, V., Duffy, G., Rand, J.A., and Lotke, P.A.: Total knee arthroplasty for steroid induced osteonecrosis of the knee. Journal of Arthroplasty, Aug(14), 1999.

Scherbel, U., Winiarsky, R., Seldes, R.M., Troidl, H., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients: An Orthopaedic Emergency. Submitted, 2000.

Seldes, R.M., An, K., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: A simple and highly effective jig for proximal tibial osteotomy. Submitted 2000.

Lorich, D.G., Brighton, C.T., Gupta, R., Corsetti, J.R., Levine, S.E., Gelb, I.D., Seldes, R.M., and Pollack, S.M.: The biochemical pathway mediating the proliferative response of bone cells to a capacitively coupled electric field. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 350, 246-256, 1998.

Reilly, T.M., Seldes, R.M., Luchetti, W., and Brighton, C.T.: Similarities in the phenotypic expression of pericytes and bone cells. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 346, 95-103, 1998.

Zhuang, H., Wang, W., Seldes, R.M., Tahernia, A.D., and Brighton, C.T.: Electrical stimulation induces the level of TGF-b mRNA in osteoblastic cells by a mechanism involving the calcium/calmodulin pathway. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 237:225-229, 1997.

Wang, W., Zhuang, H., Levitz, C.L., Fan, H., Seldes, R.M., Tahernia, A.D., and Brighton, C.T.: The increased level of PDGF-A contributes to the increased proliferation induced by mechanical stimulation in osteoblastic cells. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology International, 43: 339-346, 1997.

Seldes, R.M., Glasgow, S.G., and Torg, J.S.: Atraumatic spontaneous hemarthrosis associated with Lyme arthritis: A case report. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 297: 269-71, 1993.

Seldes, R.M., Glasgow, S.G., and Torg, J.S.: Lyme disease: A case report and review of literature. The University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal. Vol. 9, 1993.

Presentations:

Seldes, R.M.: “Arthroscopic Insertion of a Biologic Tissue Augment for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears.” Stryker Shoulder Day, San Antonio Texas, June 10, 2005

Seldes, R.M., Tan, V., Hunt, J., Katz, M., Winiarsky, R., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “The Gross, Histologic, and Microvascular Anatomy of the Adult Acetabular Labrum and Labral Tears.” – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 66th Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, February 4-8, 1999.

Seldes, R.M., Winiarsky, R., Scherbel, U., Troidl, H., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients: An Orthopaedic Emergency” – Eastern Orthopaedic Association 29th Annual Meeting, Dorado, Puerto Rico, October 14-18, 1998.

Tan, V., Glaser, D., Pepe, M.D., Seldes, R.M., Heppenstall, R.B., and Esterhai Jr, J.L.: “Continuous Monitoring Of Well-Leg Compartment Pressures During Hemilithotomy Position In Patients Undergoing Intramedullary Rodding Of The Contralateral Femur.” – Eastern Orthopaedic Association 29th Annual Meeting, Dorado, Puerto Rico, October 14-18, 1998.

Seldes, R.M., Winiarsky, R., Scherbel, U., Carrigan, R., Troidl, H., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Comparison of the Hip Fracture Experience in European and United States Medical Centers.” International Meeting on Trauma and Outcomes, Cologne, Germany, October 7-11, 1998.

Tan, V., Seldes, R.M., Katz, M., Freedhand, A., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Contribution of the Acetabular Labrum to Articulating Surface Area and Femoral Head Coverage in Adult Hip Joints: A Study in Cadavera.” Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Hershey, Pennsylvania, November 19-21, 1998.

Hunt, J.L., Seldes, R.M., Fitzgerald, R.H, and Gannon, F.H.: “Histopathology of the Acetabular Labrum.” 22nd Congress of the International Academy of Pathology. Nice, France, October 18-23, 1998.

Klimkiewicz, J.J., Winiarsky, R., Seldes, R.M., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “The Role of Arthroscopy in Treating Acetabular Labral Lesions” – Residents and Fellows Arthroscopy Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, April 16-19, 1998.

Winiarsky, R., Seldes, R.M., Scherbel, U., Troidl, H., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients: An Orthopaedic Emergency” – American Orthopaedic Association 31st Annual Residents’ Conference, Sacramento, California, February 20-22, 1998.

Seldes, R.M., Grisso, J.A., Pavell, J.R., Berlin, J.A., Tan, V., Bowman, B., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Predictors of Injury from Recreational In-line Skating: A National Study” – 10th Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Associations of the English Speaking World, Auckland, New Zealand, February 1-6, 1998.

Seldes, R.M., Grisso, J.A., Pavell, J.R., Berlin, J.A., Tan, V., Bowman, B., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Predictors of Injury from Recreational In-line Skating: A National Study” – Pennsylvania Committee on Trauma Meeting, Harrisburg, PA, November 14, 1997.

Seldes, R.M., Grisso, J.A., Pavell, J.R., Berlin, J.A., Tan, V., Bowman, B., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Predictors of Injury from Recreational In-line Skating: A National Study” – Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Orlando, Fla., November 1997.

Seldes, R.M., Wang, W., Zhuang, H., and Brighton, C.T.: “Capacitive Coupling Electrical Stimulation Increases Production of TGF-b mRNA” – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Research Day, University of Pennsylvania, May 7, 1997.

Bozentka, D.J., Seldes, R.M., and Osterman, A.L.: “Treatment of Scapholunate Instability by Dorsal Capsulodesis” – American Association for Surgery of the Hand Meeting, Cancun, Mexico, December, 1993.

Craythorne, C.B., Glasgow, S.G., Seldes, R.M., Glasgow, M.T., and Torg, J.S.: “Long Term Evaluation of the Modified Bristow Procedure for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability” – American Academy of Oorthopaedic Surgeons 60th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, February 18-23, 1993.

Craythorne, C.B., Glasgow, S.G., Seldes, R.M., Glasgow, M.T., and Torg, J.S.: “Long Term Evaluation of the Modified Bristow Procedure for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability” – American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine Specialty Day Meeting, San Francisco, February 21, 1993.

Craythorne, C.B., Glasgow, S.G., Seldes, R.M., Glasgow, M.T., and Torg, J.S.: “Long Term Evaluation of the Modified Bristow Procedure for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability” – American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Specialty Day Meeting, San Francisco, February 21, 1993.

Scientific Poster Presentations:

Seldes, R.M., Winiarsky, R, Brause, B., and Sculco, TP: Liquid Gentamicin in Bone Cement: An efficacious and more cost-effective cement spacer.” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 69th Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, February 13-17, 2002.

Seldes, R.M., Winiarsky, R., Scherbel, U., Troidl, H., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients: An Orthopaedic Emergency” – Eastern Orthopaedic Association 29th Annual Meeting, Dorado, Puerto Rico, October 14-18, 1998.

Tan, V., Glaser, D., Pepe, M.D., Seldes, R.M., Heppenstall, R.B., and Esterhai Jr, J.L.: “Continuous Monitoring Of Well-Leg Compartment Pressures During Hemilithotomy Position In Patients Undergoing Intramedullary Rodding Of The Contralateral Femur.” – Eastern Orthopaedic Association 29th Annual Meeting, Dorado, Puerto Rico, October 14-18, 1998.

Tan, V., Glaser, D., Pepe, M.D., Seldes, R.M., Heppenstall, R.B., and Esterhai Jr, J.L.: “Continuous Monitoring Of Well-Leg Compartment Pressures During Hemilithotomy Position In Patients Undergoing Intramedullary Rodding Of The Contralateral Femur.” – Orthopaedic Trauma Association Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, October 7-10,1998.

Winiarsky, R., Seldes, R.M., Scherbel, U., Troidl, H., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Hip Fracture in Elderly Patients: An Orthopaedic Emergency”. American Orthopaedic Association 111th Annual Meeting, Asheville, North Carolina, June 3-6, 1998.

Seldes, R.M., Tan, V., Duffy, G., Rand, J.A., and Lotke, P.A.: “Total Knee Arthroplasty For Steroid Induced Osteonecrosis Of The Knee”. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 19-23, 1998.

Seldes, R.M., An, K. and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “A Simple And Highly Effective Jig For Proximal Tibial Osteotomy”. Eastern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ., October 15-19, 1997.

Videotape Presentations:

Seldes, R.M., Esmail, A., Alavi, R., Winiarsky, R., and Garino, J.P.: “Modern Ceramic-Ceramic Total Hip Arthroplasty: History, Design, Biomaterials, and Surgical Technique.” Multimedia Exhibit, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 67th Annual Meeting, Orlando, March 15-19, 2000.

Seldes, R.M., Garino, J.P., Levitz, C.L., An, K., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Technical aspects of proximal tibial osteotomy using a pin placement guide.” American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Videotape Library, 1998-1999.

Seldes, R.M., Garino, J.P., Levitz, C.L., An, K., and Fitzgerald, R.H.: “Technical aspects of proximal tibial osteotomy using a pin placement guide.” Multimedia Exhibit, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 65th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, March 19-23, 1998.

Inventions:

Seldes, R.M., and Tan, V.: “External Fixator Pin Cleaner”, Penn Docket J1518, Center for Technology Transfer, The University of Pennsylvania, 1997.

Media Coverage:

“Elderly get patch for rotator cuff ”, Daily News, Thursday, January 6, 2005

“Acetabular labral tears common in adult hips”, Convention Highlights, News Bulliten, Vol. 18, 1999

“Acetabular labral tears common in adult hips”, Academy News, February 7, 1999

“For Skaters, the Pain of Experience”, The New York Times, February 9, 1999

AMA News Radio Interview. February 1999

“Out of Line”, Philadelphia Daily News, February 8, 1999

“Skate Study links injuries to showoffs”, Atlanta Constitution, Mar 4, 1999.

“More experienced in-line skaters at greater risk for injury.”, Orthopaedics Today, Vol 18, pp.53-54, April 1998.

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