NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Orthopedics - 28-25 Jackson Ave

Dr. Alison Austin received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh with concentrations in the philosophy of science as well as biology, particularly focusing on medical ethics. She attended medical school at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Pennsylvania. Dr. Austin completed her residency training in pediatrics at New York- Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. Upon completing her training in general pediatrics, Dr. Austin joined Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Austin has particular interests in newborn medicine, preventative care, and child development.

Dr. Ignatius Roger is a board-certified plastic surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens. He received his medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has been in practice 37 years. He specializes in hand surgery and is experienced in surgery of the hand and wrist, including arthroscopic procedures, hand and wrist trauma and functional reconstruction, operative and nonoperative treatment of conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger, and reconstructive plastic surgery. Dr Roger has a certifcate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery and extensive experience with caring for patients with Workers Compensation related injuries.

Graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte prior to completing my podiatric medical education at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine where I served as a National Delegate for our Student National Podiatric Medical Association as well as a high level of involvement with other medical and surgical organizations. Residency with Northwell Health at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital covering Level 1 trauma centers across multiple counties where I served as Chief Resident as well as winning Outstanding resident of the year during my tenure. Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in West Palm Beach, FL under the tutelage of Dr. Bradley Lamm at one of the most exclusive and long-standing foot & ankle fellowships in the country. Speaker at multiple national events on Achilles tendon injuries, Ankle instability, minimally invasive bunion surgery, and deformity correction, as well as publishing peer reviewed articles on limb lengthening and minimally invasive surgery. Associate of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, Board Qualified American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgeons in Foot Surgery and Rearfoot Reconstructive and Ankle Surgery.Fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine, Board certified American Board of Podiatric Medicine.Member of American Association of Podiatric Sports Medicine.Practiced in a diverse community in Binghamton, NY prior to joining PALP at WCM. Completed 7 marathons and counting. Volunteered at many running events including the NYC marathon serving as a Sports Medicine Physician at the finish line of the race.