New York Downtown Hand Center
Expert care for conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital.
A Full-Service Hand Facility
The New York Downtown Hand Center at New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital is dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with upper extremity problems. The Hand Center at New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, located on the eighth floor, is a full service facility designed to optimize the examination and treatment of hand and upper extremity patients.
The Hand Center is staffed at all times by Dr. Nelson Botwinick and Dr. Robert Pae, both board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic hand surgeons with many years of experience. When a patient is referred to and seen at the Center, these hand specialists will always see them, even if that patient is referred on an emergent or same day basis.
At the Hand Center, the physicians and staff are all experts in the treatment of complex hand, wrist and elbow disorders. These include traumatic injuries (fractures and lacerations), tendon and nerve injuries and sports related injuries, as well as work and motor vehicle accidents. The Hand Center also treats all chronic conditions of the hand and wrist including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren’s disease.
The Hand Center’s orthopaedic surgeons have treated many professional athletes and musicians. They have served the Wall Street and Downtown community as well as referrals from the entire New York Metropolitan area for many years.
The New York Downtown Hand Center treats patients of all ages, and most insurance plans are accepted.
New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital is an academic affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College and a member of the New York Presbyterian Healthcare System.
Onsite Diagnostics
X-Ray, MRI and CT testing right in the facility — no offsite referrals needed.
Therapy & Splinting
Onsite hand therapy and splinting to support recovery after injury or surgery.
Same-Day & Emergent Care
Acute evaluations accommodated promptly — referred patients are always seen.
All Ages, Most Insurance
Care for patients of all ages, with most insurance plans accepted.
Our Hand Surgery Specialists
Nelson G. Botwinick, M.D.
Director, New York Downtown Hand Center
Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery
Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery & Hand Surgery, ABOS | Fellow, AAOS, ACS
Faculty, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital | Weill Cornell Medical College
Dr. Nelson G. Botwinick is Director of the New York Downtown Hand Center at NYP-LMH. He is an expert in the treatment of disorders of the upper extremity, with a special interest in traumatic injury and fracture care. Dr. Botwinick holds a faculty appointment at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital and an academic appointment at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Botwinick serves as an advisor to multiple corporate entities with regard to ergonomics, proper workstation design, and prevention of workplace injury.
Dr. Botwinick is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. In addition, he is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the Eastern Orthopaedic Association and the New York State Medical Society.
Dr. Botwinick is a graduate of Brown University and New York University School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery at Bellevue Hospital and New York University and his orthopaedic surgical residency in the same institutions. He later went on to complete a Fellowship in Hand Surgery and Microsurgery at New York University and Bellevue Hospital. Dr. Botwinick is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Hand Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Since 1999, he has been listed multiple times as one of the "Best Doctors" for Hand Surgery by New York Magazine, and in Castle Connolly's Guide to Top Doctors.
Dr. Botwinick has a special interest in sports injuries, and because of his association with many Fencing Coaches has treated more fencers than other orthopaedic hand surgeons, and his patients include members of the US National Team.
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Robert Pae, M.D.
Chief, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Board Certified, ABOS | Member, AAOS, ASSH
New York Downtown Hand Center
Dr. Robert Pae is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. A respected author and lecturer, Dr. Pae's articles have been published in professional journals, including Principles of Orthopaedic Practice, and he has made presentations to peer groups throughout the country.
After earning both his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Connecticut, Dr. Pae completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook and a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Pae specializes in surgery of the upper extremity including the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand including joint replacement.
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Conditions We Treat
Ergonomics Consulting
Dr. Botwinick serves as an advisor to multiple corporate entities with regard to ergonomics, proper workstation design, and prevention of workplace injury. Contact our office to learn more about our corporate consulting services.
Contact the Hand Center
Reach the Hand Center physicians directly through their clinical staff:
Dr. Nelson G. Botwinick
Director, New York Downtown Hand Center
Clinical staff: Kitty Man
Dr. Robert Pae
Chief, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Clinical staff: Priscilla Seyfried