Dr. Renaldo specializes in the surgical management of adult spine conditions. Dr. Renaldo completed a combined Orthopaedic/Neurosurgical fellowship in spinal surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA.  Dr. Renaldo was awarded his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System.   

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 has expertise in the non-operative and operative management of adult spine conditions.  These include disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, myelopathy, instability, scoliosis and trauma. He performs spinal decompressions and fusions through microsurgical and minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Renaldo resides in Dutchess County with his wife and two children. When not working, he enjoys spending time with family, cycling, traveling and playing golf. 

LICENSURE
ABOS Board Eligible
Massachusetts, May 2010
New York, May 2008

EDUCATION/TRAINING

8/2010 - 8/2011
New England Baptist Hospital, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Fellowship in Spinal Surgery

7/2006 - 6/2010
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, New Hyde Park, NY
Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery

7/2005 - 7/2006
North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, New Hyde
Park, NY
Internship in General Surgery

8/2001 - 5/2005
New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
Medical Degree

9/1996 - 5/2000
State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY
Degrees: Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, May 2000
Majors: Psychobiology and Politics-Philosophy-Law (PPL)

HONORS

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


RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

1/2011 - Present:
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Examining post-operative gastrointestinal function recovery in patients undergoing direct lateral lumber interbody fusion versus anterior lumbar interbody fusion.

8/2007 - 6/2010
Feinstein Institute of Medical Research, NS/LIJ Health System, New Hyde Park, NY
Investigated stem cells and growth factors in the repair of the intervertebral disc, disc neo-innervation and bone graft viability.

11/2003 - 1/2005
New York University/VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY
Colon cancer screening analysis comparing stool guaiac testing versus digital rectal exam.

Summer 2002
University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Characterized Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus strains from epidemics in Mozambique and investigated quasi-species composition on the pathogenesis of Hepatitis C Virus.

7/2000 - 8/2001
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
Specialized in image analysis and confocal microscopy. Implemented hardware and software acquisitions and planned future developments. Investigated tumor angiogenesis.

9/1997 - 5/2000
Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY
Conducted experiments in developmental psychopharmacology analyzing the effects of adolescent exposure to cocaine, amphetamines, and alcohol.

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1. Renaldo N, Silber J, Brandoff J and Albert T. Post-operative airway obstruction. The Cervical Spine 5th Edition. Editor Edward C. Benzel MD. Lippincott Williams & Wikins Publishers. (in press)
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
Aknowledgments for microscopy and image analysis:
11. Reinacher-Schick A, Gumbiner BM. Apical membrane localization of the adenomatous polyposis coli tumor suppressor protein and subcellular distribution of the B-catenin destruction complex in polarized epithelial cells. Journal of Cell Biology. 152(3)491-502.
12. Gottadri CJ, Wong E, Gumbiner BM. E-cadherin suppresses cellular transformation by inhibiting B-catenin signaling in an adhesion-independent manner. Journal of Cell Biology. 153(5)1049-1060.
13. Wolf RM, Wilkes JJ, Chao MV, Resh MD. Tyrosine phosphorylation of p190 RHOGAP by Fyn regulates oligodendrocyte differentiation. Journal of Neurobiology. 49(1)62-78.

ACTIVITIES: Time with family, golf, cycling, and traveling