Meet Our Leadership Team

At NYU Langone Orthopedic Center, our departments are led by experts in the field of healthcare management, nursing, and muscular, skeletal, and joint rehabilitation. 

Gail S. Chorney, MD, Director 

Dr. Chorney is director of NYU Langone Orthopedic Center, medical director of ambulatory care services at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, and vice chair for professional services in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. She also oversees the physician practices for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Prior to devoting her attention to NYU Langone Orthopedic Center, she practiced as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. View Dr. Chorney’s full profile.

Debbie Newman OTR, MS, Site Director for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and the Sports Performance Center

Mrs. Newman has 20 years of experience working specifically with the orthopedic and sports population.

Ranit C. Shriky, Research Director, Peter D. Seligman Center for Advanced Therapeutics

Ms. Shriky has served as research director of the Peter D. Seligman Center for Advanced Therapeutics since 2001 and is chairman of the Lupus Foundation of America, New Jersey Chapter Board of Directors.