James M Barsi, MD

James Barsi, M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stony Brook University. Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Barsi completed fellowship training in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery with an emphasis on scoliosis and pediatric trauma. He specializes in all care of the pediatric patient including: scoliosis and kyphosis, hip disorders, fractures and growth plate injuries of the extremities, and pediatric sports medicine. With respect to spinal disorders, Dr. Barsi takes care of all forms and severity of pediatric spinal problems including adolescent scoliosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, early onset scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis. Dr. Barsis experience in spinal care ranges from non-operative methods such as Mehta casting and bracing to posterior spinal fusion and even newer technologies such as magnetic expandable growing rods (MAGEC ) and VEPTR. Dr. Barsi received his undergraduate degree from Fordham University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He attended medical school at New York University School of Medicine and completed both his internship and residency at the St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital. This included training at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Institute and the Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. He served as Chief Resident in his final year. Dr. Barsi went on to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Childrens Hospital Colorado.Dr. Barsi is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America where he serves on the several national committees. He has an active research program and has spoken regionally and nationally, and has published on scoliosis and pediatric trauma.