Jean-Pierre
C. Farcy, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Click for bio Jean-Pierre C. Farcy,
M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
at New York University and Attending Surgeon
at the Hospital for Joint Disease. Dr. Farcy
served as director of Orthopedic Surgery at
Helen Hayes Hospital, an affiliate of Columbia-Presbyterian
Medical Center, for ten years. Dr. Farcy is
recognized internationally as one of the leading
specialists in the treatment of pediatric and
adult spine deformity. His current practice
is focused on the treatment of congenital spine
deformities in children and revision surgery
for spine malalignment and other spine disorders
in adults. Dr. Farcy pursued a clinical research
program on spine balance in conjunction with
the French Institute of Biomedical Engineering
in Paris. He is a member of several prestigious
spine societies in the United States and abroad
including the SRS and NASS and was president
of the French Orthopedic Academy in 2001. He
is invited regularly as an instructor at international
advanced spine courses for surgeons. Dr. Farcy
is an editor of several state-of-the-art spinal
surgery textbooks.
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Frank
J. Schwab, M.D.
Click for bioDr. Schwab is Chief
of the Spinal Deformity Service at NYU-Hospital
for Joint Diseases, and is Clinical Assistant
Professor at the New York University School
of Medicine. He is fully board certified
and recognized for his expertise in complex
pediatric and adult spinal surgery. Dr.
Schwab's clinical practice is focused on
complex revision surgery (failed back, flatback),
spinal deformity (scoliosis/kyphosis) and
minimally invasive techniques. He is a leading
member of the Spinal Deformity Study Group
and sits on numerous committees of the Scoliosis
Research Society. Dr. Schwab regularly is
invited to teach at surgeon's courses and
presents original research at international
meetings. His publications appear in the
prestigious journals and textbooks of spinal
surgery.
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Luz J. Benavides
- Coordinator - Dr. Farcy
 Mrs.
Luz Benavides is Dr. Jean-Pierre Farcy’s
office manager and patient coordinator. While
managing the academic activities of the
team, she also helps address patients’ questions
regarding back problems. She
responds to the needs of patients who are
experiencing spinal problems and addresses
the stressors these problems can create. Luz
has devoted the last ten years of her career
to Dr. Farcy’s practice. Her
years of experience and dedication to Dr.
Farcy’s patients have made her an
excellent patient advocate as well as an
integral part of Dr. Farcy’s practice.
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Nicola V.
Hawkinson - Nurse Practitioner
Nicola received
her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from
the University of Delaware, and her Master's
degree as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
from New York State University. Currently
she serves as an adjunct clinical professor
at New York University in the School of
Nursing. Her past work as a nurse included
working in the operating room, thoracic
surgery, and cardiac step down. Now, she
has dedicated her practice to the treatment
of patients with spinal conditions. Nicola
is responsible for the independent evaluation
of patients with spinal problems, including
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. For
surgical patients, Nicola serves as a true
patient advocate, educating the patient
with regard to preparing for surgery and
continued support throughout the postoperative
period. In collaboration with Dr. Schwab,
Nicola is actively involved in multiple
research studies focusing on spinal deformities.
Currently, Nicola is pursuing her Doctoral
degree in Nursing.
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