J. David Bannon, MD, FACS
Orthopaedic Surgeon

“Being a doctor you can trust means several things. You can trust me to take care of you like I would my own family. I will listen to your concerns and do my best to calm your fears. Something you can expect from me is one-on-one care – we’ll sit down and have a conversation about your health concerns. You won’t be bounced around from doctor to doctor. You can also trust that I would not recommend surgery unless we have tried the nonsurgical procedures first.”
A Family Legacy of Healthcare
 “ I come from a family of doctors. My father was the first anesthesiologist in Glens Falls. I also have two uncles in medicine: one had one of the largest general practices in town, and the other was an ENT in Stanford, Connecticut.—a pioneer in endoscopy. Several of my cousins are doctors, as well, so it’s no wonder I chose healthcare as a profession. I’ve been practicing in upstate New York for the past 24 years, with the same staff for about 18 years. My surgical assistant, David J. Paska, RPA-C has been with me for close to 10 years. We work well together, and we will work well together with you to get you going again.”

Board-Certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, recertified in 1996 & 2007
Degrees: MD, Physician and Surgeon, Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
Residency: SUNY at Buffalo, Department of Orthopaedics, Buffalo, NY
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Additional Training: Trauma and Adult Reconstruction, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Appointment: Chief, Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Glens Falls Hospital, Glens Falls, NY
Member: American Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Orthopaedic Society of the State of New York, Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine

DR. ALFRED E. KRISTENSEN, MD.

Orthopaedic Surgeon

"My long term commitment to Orthopaedics typifies my experience and dedication to the profession."

40 Years of Orthopaedic Excellence...

"I was one of the original Orthhopaedic Surgeons to practice in the Glens Falls/Queensbury region.  I am a 1968 graduate of the New York Medical College, completing my surgical internship at General Rose Memorial Hospital and my Orthopaedic residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, graduating in 1970.  I completed my postgraduate degree in 1975 at the University of Indiana Medical Center.  I currently practice general orthopaedics -- including back surgery.  I work with my son and surgical assistant Daniel S. Kristensen, RPA-C to enhance the continuity of my patient's care."

Degrees:
B.S:  St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.

M.D: New York Medical College, New York, NY. 

Internship: General Rose Memorial Hospital, Denver, CO Residency, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Queens, NY. 

Post-Graduate Degree: University of Indiana Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

Specialty Board Certification/Other:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, October 1976.

David J. Paska, RPA-C
Physician Assistant
AASD: Physician Assistant Certificate, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY

Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, International Society for Clinical Densitometry Certification
Member: New York State S

ociety of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery, Physician Assistants in Occupational Medicine, The International Society for Clinical Densitometry

Daniel S. Kristensen, RPA-C
Physician Assistant

Degrees: BS in Physician Assistant, Daemen College, Amherst, NY.  BS in Microbiology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.

Member: ACLS certification from Erie Community College, NYS EMT certification from Hudson Valley Community College.

Magdeline Inzerilli, RPA-C
Physician Assistant

Degrees: Masters of Physicians Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska. Bachelor of Science, PA Studies, Cum Laude, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY.

Member: American Academy of Physician Assistants. New York Society of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants in Occupational Medicine.