Nicholas Renaldo, MD

Nicholas Renaldo, MD

Specialties

Spine

Located In

Poughkeepsie, Hopewell Junction, New Windsor, Kingston

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About

Nicholas Renaldo, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical management of adult spine conditions. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine in New York, NY. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Northwell Health System/Hofstra and went on to complete a combined orthopedic/neurosurgical fellowship in spinal surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine/New England Baptist Hospital.

Dr. Renaldo utilizes the latest technologies to perform safer and less invasive procedures. He regularly performs minimally-invasive nerve decompressions and spinal fusions which are often accomplished through one inch incisions using tubular retractors and microscopes. He uses intraoperative neuromonitoring and navigated spinal instrumentation with the O-arm, a 2D/3D imaging system. This system ensures accurate implant placement around sensitive body parts. He also regularly performs motion sparing spine surgery such as artificial cervical disc replacement (Mobi-C ), (M6-C ), and Coflex lumbar interlaminar stabilization.

Dr. Renaldo is an active participant in several medical societies, including the North American Spine Society (NASS) and the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and has published research in leading journals and textbooks.

Dr. Renaldo, his wife and two children reside in Dutchess County. He enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, traveling and playing golf.

Aetna

Commercial Plans
Managed Medicare

Anthem / BCBS (Non-NY)

Cards with the “PPO” inside the suitcase logo

CDPHP

Commercial, CHP, Exchange, Medicare HMO & PPO

Cigna / Great West

Commercial CT, MetroNY
Cigna MetroNY

ConnectiCare

Commercial (including Exchange)
Managed Medicare

EmblemHealth

GHI: CBP, National, Tristate; Bridge, Network Access, Medicare Choice PPO
HIP: Prime, Premium, Select Care, Bridge, Medicare VIP Prime/Bold/Reserve
With Connecticare: HMO/PPO/POS and Medicare Choice / Passage

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Commercial and Blue Access (except for Connection and HealthPlus)
Managed Medicare

Fidelis

Medicare, Medicaid, CHP, Exchange, Essential

Magnacare

MVP

Exchange, Individual, Essential Plans

New York Medicare

New York State Health Insurance Program

Empire Plan

New York State Workers Compensation

No Fault

TriCare East- Humana Military

United Healthcare

Commercial Charter, Choice, Core, Navigate, Nexus, PPO, Select and Doctors plan
Golden Rule
Managed Medicare

United Healthcare Oxford

Oxford Commercial Liberty, Oxford Freedom, Oxford Metro Plan

Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County (OADC) accepts most major insurance plans. Please see the list of accepted insurance plans below and confirm that OADC participates with your plan prior to scheduling an appointment. If you have additional questions, please call our offices at (844) 982-0241 and our team will be happy to provide additional information.

Locations

Poughkeepsie

1910 South Road

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

New Windsor, NY 12553

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Fellowship

Fellowship in Spinal Surgery: Tufts University School of Medicine/New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Medical School

New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY

Residency

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: Northwell Health System/Hofstra, New Hyde Park, NY

College

State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certification

Memberships

Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Member
North American Spine Society (NASS), Member
International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS), Member

Ambulatory Surgery Center Affiliations

The Surgery Center at Orthopedic Associates (SCOA)

Hospital Affiliations

Health Alliance of Hudson Valley Mary’s Avenue
Northern Dutchess Hospital
Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Recipient of NS/LIJ Stanley Asnis for excellence in clinical care, 2010
Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Podium Finalist, 2008
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident of the Year, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, 2007
Goldman Fellowship Award: Immersion Medical Spanish Program, 2002
2002: Ellis International Health Scholarship: International Research, 2002
2000: Graduated Magna Cum Laude Binghamton University, 2000
Dean’s list, 1996-2000
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 1999
Golden Key Honor Society, 1998

Publications

Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),
Smith HE, Hwang RW, Renaldo NJ, Carkner E, Parazin SJ. (2012). Value-Based Evaluation of
New Spine-Related Technology. In Rihn J, Vaccaro AR, Albert TJ (eds.), Defining the Value of
Spine Care (pp.136-43). London, England: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing.
Renaldo N, Silber J, Brandoff J and Albert T. (2012). Postoperative Airway Obstruction: When to
Keep Intubated and the Use of Steroids. In Edward C. Benzel (ed.), The Cervical Spine 5th
Edition (Pgs 1388-1391). Lippincott Williams & Wikins Publishers.
Weiss L, Weiss J, Quaraishi W, Renaldo N, Villafuerte A, Pobre T, Sohal D, Sohal A. Oxford
American Handbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chapter 7: Procedures and
Medications. Editors: Lyn D. Weiss, Jay M. Weiss, Thomas Pobre. pgs 523-590, 2010.
Silber JS, Renaldo N. Lumbar Laminectomy in the Treatment of Spinal Stenosis. In: Ludwig, S.J., Poelstra, K., (ed.): Arthritis & Arthroplasty: The Spine. 2007. Elsevier Publishing Company.
Renaldo N, Egol K. Damage-control orthopedics: evolution and practical applications. American
Journal of Orthopedics (Chatham, NJ). 35(6):285-91; discussion 291, 2006 Jun.

Presentations

Renaldo NJ, Chahine N, Putney E, Razzano P, Brandoff J, Silber J, Grande D. Histologic analysis
of degenerated intervertebral discs with cell-morphagen therapy. North American Spine Society
(NASS) 24th annual meeting, San Francisco CA, Poster presentation. The Spine Journal 9(10):
152S, 2009 and Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Transactions Vol. 35.
Renaldo NJ, Putney E, Razzano P, Grande D. Combination cell-morphogen therapy for treatment
of degenerative disc disease. Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) annual meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
Poster presentation. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, Transactions Vol. 34, February 2009.
Dagly KD, Renaldo NJ, Daher R, Grande D, Silber JS. Comparison of mesenchymal stem cell
yield in rabbit lumbar posterior elements versus iliac crest. North American Spine Society (NASS)
23rd Annual Meeting, Toronto, CA. Poster presentation. The Spine Journal 8(5):112S-113S, 2008.
Renaldo N, Grande D. Growth differentiation factor-5 and hyaluronic acid up-regulate collagen synthesis in rabbit annulus fibrosus. Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation New York Metropolitan Area Resident Research Competition and Symposium at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Podium presentation. May 9, 2008.
Renaldo NJ, Bini EJ. Predictive Value of a Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test Obtained at the Time of Digital Rectal Examination: A Prospective Study in Asymptomatic Average-Risk Persons. Am J Gastroenterol 2004; 99:S329-S330.
Renaldo N, Saiz JC. Characterization of HRSV from annual epidemics in Moazambique. Global
Medicine Conference at New York University School of Medicine. Poster Presentation. May 2003.

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