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Lew Schon, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY

Lew C Schon MD FACS

Orthopaedic Surgery•New York, NY

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma

Director of Orthopaedic Innovation Institute of Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Mercy Medical Center Professor of Orthopaedics New York University Grossman School of Medicine Professor of Orthopaedics Biomedical Engineering Johns Hopkins University Associate Prof of Orthopaedics Georgetown School of Medicine Adjunct Prof of Orthopaedics University of Maryland School of Medicine

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  • 645 Madison Ave3rd FloorNew York, NY 10022

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Summary

  • Lew Schon, MD, is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon based in New York, NY, specializing in orthopaedic surgery with subspecialties in foot and ankle surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma. He completed his medical education at Albany Medical College and furthered his training with residencies at NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Schon holds notable positions including Director of Orthopaedic Innovation at the Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Clinical Professor at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, and has been involved as a consultant with multiple organizations. He founded several companies, including The Stem Cell Suture Company LLC and Bioactive Surgical, INC. His extensive work has garnered recognition, such as multiple accolades from Baltimore Magazine and Castle Connolly.

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Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1990
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1989
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 1984 - 1985
  • Albany Medical College
    Albany Medical CollegeClass of 1984
  • Union College
    Union CollegeBS, Biology, 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2016 - 2028
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 2027
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1986 - 2027
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1989 - 1991
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:Baltimore Area Castle Connolly, 2010-2022
  • "Top Docs" Baltimore Magazine, 2007-2022
  • Victor H. Frankel Distinguished Alumni Speaker New York University Langone Department of Orthopedics, 2019

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparative analysis of gene expression in normal and degenerative human tendon cells: Effect of cyclic strain  
    Choi WJ, Park MS, Park KH, Courneya JP, Cho JS, Schon LC, Lee JW, Foot/Ankle Int, 6/1/2014
  • Efficacy of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Loaded Surgical Mesh in tendon repair in rats  
    Schon LC, Gill N, Thorpe M, Davis J, Nadaud J, Jooyoung K, Molligan J, Zhang Z, J Translational Med, 4/1/2014
  • Tarsal tuneel syndrome: Diagnosis and management  
    Tan EW, Schon LC, OKOJ, 2/1/2014

Books/Book Chapters

  • Mann's Surgery of the Foot and Ankle 
    Chapter: Disorders of the nerves. 
    Page 621 - 684Schon LC, Reed MAEditors: Coughlin MJ, Saltzman CL, Anderson RB.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PAEdition 9th,2013
  • Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Foot and Ankle 
    Chapter: Lapidus procedure for hallux valgus deformity. 
    Page 103 - 118Schon LC, Adams SB, JrEditors: Kitaoka HB.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PAEdition 3rd,2013
  • Mann's Surgery of the Foot and Ankle 
    Chapter: Disorders of the tendons. 
    Page 1188 - 1291Coughlin MJ, Schon LCEditors: Coughlin MJ, Saltzman CL, Anderson RB.Elsevier, Philadelphia, PAEdition 9th,2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • The pathology of the calcified zone of articular cartilage in post-traumatic osteoarthritis in rat knees.
    Lew Charles Schon, MD, ORS Annual Specialty Day in conjuction with the AAOS, New Orleans, LA, 3/17/2014
  • TNF-alpha increases chondrolysis by fibroblast-like synoviocytes mediate chondrolysis and potentially osteolysis in Charcot neuroarthropy.
    Lew Charles Schon, MD, ORS Annual Specialty Day in conjuction with the AAOS, New Orleans, LA, 3/16/2014
  • Histologic characterization of synovium in Charcot neuroarthropathy.
    Lew Charles Schon, MD, AOFAS Annual Specialty Day in conjunction with the AAOS, New Orleans, LA, 3/15/2014

Lectures

  • "Zimmer trabecular metal total ankle." 
    Zimmer Institute, Charlotte, NC - 5/30/2014
  • "Relevation/ Revelation." 
    Krausshaar Auditorium, Towson, MD - 4/25/2014
  • "Posterior tibial tendon updates." 
    Assuta Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel - 4/12/2014

Other

  • Video demonstration, Case discussions, "Hands on Mentoring in Ankle Replacement Implantation." 
    Lew Charles Schon, MD, AAOS/AOFAS Total Ankle Arthroplasty Course
    Orthopaedic Learning Center, Rosemont, IL - 2/20/2014
  • Metatarsal osteotomies for metetarsalgia (webinar). 
    Lew Charles Schon, MD, AOFAS
    11/1/2012
  • "Debate: TTC or isolated ankle arthrodesis?" 
    Lew Charles Schon, MD, 2011 Baltimore Alumni Meeting
    Breckenridge, CO - 3/9/2011

Press Mentions

  • Health Spotlight | Surgeon’s Innovative Ankle Replacement Technique Shows Promising Results
    Health Spotlight | Surgeon’s Innovative Ankle Replacement Technique Shows Promising ResultsOctober 1st, 2025
  • Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty May Be Effective for End-Stage Arthritis
    Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty May Be Effective for End-Stage ArthritisJune 18th, 2025
  • Ankle Replacement: A New Gold Standard for Arthritis
    Ankle Replacement: A New Gold Standard for ArthritisJuly 19th, 2022

Professional Memberships

External Links

  • AOFAShttp://www.aofas.org/Pages/Home.aspx
  • Mercy Medical Centerhttps://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=lew+schon+md&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#
  • NYU Langonehttps://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=2ahUKEwjF5t6v9cbmAhVSHM0KHcdMAP8QFjACegQIBBAH&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnyulangone.org%2Fdoctors%2F1740224930%2Flew-schon&usg=AOvVaw2Az2fpm9XO43Ewf1Qx336a

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