Jay Simoncic, MD, FAAOS
Dr Jay Simoncic earned his undergraduate degree in Nutritional Biochemistry from Cornell University. Having developed a love for the sciences and for helping others it was natural for him to pursue a career in medicine. He attended the SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn where he received his medical degree with Magna Cum Laude honors. During his studies in medical school he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, reserved for those students in the top 5-10% of the class.
Dr. Simoncic’s interest in Orthopedic Surgery was stimulated early on during medical school. During his first year he developed a passion for the study of the musculoskeletal system and was ranked number one in his gross anatomy course of over 200 students. He was chosen to be a teaching assistant for the gross anatomy course given to the physical therapy students at the Health Science Center. This experience and his early exposure to orthopedic surgery in the operating room solidified his desire to become an Orthopedic Surgeon.
Dr. Simoncic completed his orthopedic residency training at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC. It was here where he received extensive training in total joint replacement surgery training with one of the world’s most respected joint replacement surgeons. Dr. Simoncic also received extensive training in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery from physicians at the top of their field including those caring for professional teams such as the NY Jets, NY Rangers, and NY Islanders. After his residency Dr. Simoncic completed a fellowship in upper extremity surgery at NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a full-time staff member of the North Shore-LIJ Health System. He also holds an academic position as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine.
Dr. Simoncic’s practice focuses on problems of the knee, shoulder, and upper extremity. He specializes in knee and shoulder replacement surgery as well as arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder, and upper extremity. He is also a member of the Center for Joint Replacement Surgery at the North Shore-LIJ Glen Cove Hospital.