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 Dr. Fabien Bitan is a Spine Surgeon, practicing in New York City.
- Dr. Bitan completed an extensive international training, first in Paris, France then in New York at the Hospital for Special Surgery and at Beth Israel Medical Center. He participates in humanitarian causes "Children of China" (directed by Dr. David Roye of Columbia University), offering medical evaluation and treatment to young Chinese orphans suffering from severe spine deformities. He participates in humanitarian missions (children of China Pediatric Foundation CCPF), in FDA research studies (Charite Disc, Kineflex, Dynesis) and in the Lenox Hill Teaching program.
- Dr. Bitan's experience includes scoliosis in children and adults as well as degenerative disc disease of the lower back and of the neck.
 Over the last few years, minimally invasive surgery has occupied a growing role in the treatment of spine conditions. In selected cases, it enables a quicker recovery and provides a better outcome. Dr. Bitan was one of the first surgeons in New York City to adopt minimally endoscopic techniques in the late 1990s at Beth Israel Medical Center.
- Dr Bitan also pioneered the introduction of artificial disc technology in the United States in 1999. He was the Principal Investigator in New York for the FDA study of the "Charité disc."
- If you live in the tri-state area, you may contact Dr. Bitan and make an appointment by calling 212-71-SPINE (212-717-7463)
- If you live further away or outside the United States, please use our contact form. Dr. Bitan will contact you promptly. Dr. Bitan is happy to review x-rays before you make the trip to New York. However please be informed that Dr. Bitan will only be able to comment on the x-ray and not on your specific condition; nor will he be able to make any medical recommendation until he can actually examine you.
Fabien Bitan, M.D.
Spine Surgeon, New York City
- Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Albert Einstein College of Medicine)
- Chief of Spine Services at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City
- Manhattan Orthopaedics
Office address
130 East 77th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10075
Tel: 212-71-SPINE (212-717-7463)
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Areas of expertise
- Scoliosis, and Other Spinal Deformities (Children and adults)
- Degenerative Spine (Lumbar and Cervical)
- Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
- Total Disc Replacement and Other Motion Preservation Technologies
- Kyphoplasty for Vertebral Compression Fractures
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Of Patient Interest
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 2011: Named a "Top Doctor" by U.S. News being among the top 1% in the nation in his specialty (orthopaedic spine surgery). Click here.
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Best Doctor: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
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