About
Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and with a certificate of added qualifications in Surgery of the Hand, Dr. Pianka has expertise in Orthopedic and Hand Surgery, teaching Orthopedic residents and colleagues throughout his career, as well as managing difficult soft tissue and bone conditions, including specialized minimally invasive techniques, treating professional athletes, musicians and weekend warriors, expediting their recovery.
After his internship and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Pianka completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Hand Surgery at The Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopedic Institute.
Former senior attending physician, Phelps Hospital
Former chief Emeritus, Hand Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital
Former consultant, Nicholas Institute of Sports and Athletic Trauma
Former consultant, New York Jets
List of Treatments
Practice Locations
White Plains Hospital
24 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 206Hawthorne, NY 10532
Work Experience
White Plains Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas.
A proud member of the Montefiore Health System, the Hospital serves as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley, offering robust world-class capabilities including cardiac care and surgery, award-winning comprehensive cancer treatment, orthopedics, stroke care, and more. The Hospital’s outpatient medical facilities across Westchester include multispecialty practices in Armonk, New Rochelle, Somers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.
Special Interest
Top Doctors: New York Metro Area (book series): 10th Edition, 11th Edition, 12th Edition, 13th Edition, 14th Edition, 15th Edition, 16th Edition, 17th Edition, 18th Edition
New York Magazine: Top Doctors: 2006, 2009, 2021, 2022, 2023
Westchester Magazine: Top Doctors: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Top Doctors New York Metro Area (digital guide): 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023