Join Marney Reid and Drs. Alexander Butler and Nana O. Sarpong as they discuss how building and transfering a sesnse of confidence can affect patient you in all areas of your life, and the difference and ramifications of confidence versus arrogance.
Alexander J. Butler, MD
Assistant Professor; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Lenox Hill Hospital Northwell Health
Dr. Alexander J. Butler is a spine surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and serves as Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Dr. Butler was driven to a career in medicine by personal experience in navigating a spinal condition, treatment, and recovery. He has trained in the management of a wide range of spinal diagnoses with several preeminent leaders in the field from both Orthopaedic and neurosurgical backgrounds.
He has a special interest and clinical focus in minimally invasive surgical techniques and procedures. As an active member of several professional societies committed to the advancement of the field of spine care and surgery, Dr. Butler regularly publishes and presents research investigating minimally invasive spine surgery and surgical outcomes.
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Butler lives with his wife and daughter in New York City. He enjoys golf, travel, and all aspects of physical and mental fitness.
You can connect with Dr. Butler at:
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Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Surgery Columbia University
Dr. Nana O. Sarpong is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. He is skilled in minimally invasive techniques in primary joint arthroplasty and complex primary and revision joint arthroplasty. His practice leverages advanced technologies, including computer-assisted navigation and robotics, and offers the latest evidence-based surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Based on a rigorous process to identify healthcare providers with a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, Super Doctors named Dr. Sarpong one of New York's Rising Stars of 2024.
Dr. O. Sarpong was a recipient of the Posse Foundation Leadership and Merit scholarship and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received the Norman S. Stearns MD/MBA Excellence in Leadership Award upon graduation from Tufts University School of Medicine.
He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he was elected as executive chief resident in his final year. As a chief resident, he was the recipient of the Nas Eftekhar award for excellence in adult reconstruction and the chief resident teacher of the year award.
Dr. O. Sarpong completed the prestigious adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Sarpong is committed to developing the next generation of leaders in medicine as a mentor to medical students, residents, and fellows. He currently sits on the national board of advisors for the Posse Foundation.
You can connect with Dr. O. Sarpong at:
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