James C. Wittig, MD, an orthopedic and oncology surgeon with Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center will be featured in New York Magazine for the ninth year in a row as one of New York Metros best orthopedic surgeons.
Here are five highlights:
1. The recognition in part honors Dr. Wittig's compassion, direct doctor-patient relationships and ongoing commitment to treating musculoskeletal cancers with the most innovative advances.
2. In addition to co-authoring One and Only In-Depth Guide to Orthopedic Oncology, Dr. Wittig presented nine abstracts during the 2016 ASC Clinical Congress in Washington, D.C., and orthopedic oncology education videos during the 2017 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in San
Diego.
3. Dr. Wittig worked with New Jersey-based E's Battle Buddies to raise over $100,000 for sarcoma research at Hackensack University Medical Center.
4. Dr. Wittig specializes in limb-sparing surgery, pediatric and adult bone and soft tissue sarcomas, melanoma, benign musculoskeletal tumors, metastatic cancers and complex hip and knee replacement surgery.
5. Publishing over 90 educational materials, Dr. Wittig is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New York State Society of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Medical Society of New Jersey.