What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.88
Average wait time
4.59
Bedside manner
4.93
“I am very relieved to have found Dr. Birnbaum. She was extremely thorough in her examination and explained every detail clearly. I'm also very grateful that she listened to my concerns sincerely, something you don't always find with other doctors. ”
Lisa C.March 5, 2026
“All the positive reviews I read were right on point. Dr. Birnbaum is clearly in a league of her own! Her bedside manner was fantastic. She spent so much time with me and I never felt rushed as I had a lot of questions. I truly felt like I was in good hands and so appreciated her professionalism, expertise, intellect, sensibilities and warmth.
The waiting time was minimal and the office staff was extremely professional and friendly. Special thank you to Juliet who reached out to me with an earlier appointment time.
I highly recommend Dr. Birnbaum. ”
Jill M.February 18, 2026
About Dr. Amy Birnbaum
Dr. Amy Birnbaum is a fellowship trained Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedic Surgeon with special training in microsurgery. Her goal is to provide comprehensive care for diseases and injuries to the hand, shoulder, arm, elbow, and wrist in order to help restore function and relieve pain for her patients.
Dr. Birnbaum provides a broad range of surgical treatment of the arm including fracture care, joint replacements, ligamentous and nerve repair, tumor surgery and arthroscopy.
Dr. Birnbaum completed her orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in Manhattan. She then completed an upper extremity and microsurgery fellowship at Harvard Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Birnbaum has published multiple articles to benefit the scientific community in upper extremity care. She is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Association for Hand Surgery.
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- NYU Langone Health
- Holy Name Medical Center
Education and training
- Medical School - Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Doctor of Medicine
- NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1427555846
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.59
Bedside manner
4.93
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Dr. Birnbaum was so kind, clear and answered all questions I had. The office is very nice and they do X-Rays on site.
February 17, 2026Initials hidden
Very competent, professional and kind doctor who explained the problem and possible solutions. No waiting time. Nice staff.
December 29, 2025Wilma W.Verified patient
She seemed very knowledgeable in her area. She explained my condition in detailed and explained the line of treatment, etc.
October 29, 2025Angela A.Verified patient
Dr. Birnbaum is very sweet and knowledgeable. She made me feel comfortable and her office moved very fast.
August 25, 2025Initials hidden
Great appt. No wait time. Md explained everything and was able to solve my problem in real time.
November 7, 2025Alexis K.Verified patient
Friendly staff and Dr. Birnbaum certainly takes the necessary time to listen to patients. Overall good experience
April 14, 2025Steffen J.Verified patient
Great experience with Dr. Birnbaum. Very thorough and takes the time to explain. The staff was also friendly
June 12, 2025Daniel R.Verified patient
Very good. Only because I didn't require any treatment, at this time, I could only rate at 4 stars
September 26, 2025Benita K.Verified patient
Dr. Birnbaum was excellent - knowledgeable, good communicator - and a nice person, too.
November 25, 2025Lawrence G.Verified patient
Dr. Birnbaum was knowledgeable, patient and gracious. I would highly recommend her.
November 4, 2025Lynn B.Verified patient
Extremely helpful and attentive! Appreciate this energy from a medical professional.
More than 1 year agoSarah P.Verified patient
Great doctor! Excellent bedside manner, knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
April 3, 2025Zachary R.Verified patient
Dr Birnbaum is great and very thorough. Great bedside manner.
August 22, 2025Stefanie Z.Verified patient
Great experience, friendly and thorough Doctor and helpful front desk.
October 11, 2024Janarda B.Verified patient
Excellent experience. Dr. Birnbaum is fantastic with kiddos.
September 25, 2024Libby T.Verified patient
I am very relieved to have found Dr. Birnbaum. She was extremely thorough in her examination and explained every detail clearly. I'm also very grateful that she listened to my concerns sincerely, something you don't always find with other doctors.
March 5, 2026Lisa C.Verified patient
All the positive reviews I read were right on point. Dr. Birnbaum is clearly in a league of her own! Her bedside manner was fantastic. She spent so much time with me and I never felt rushed as I had a lot of questions. I truly felt like I was in good hands and so appreciated her professionalism, expertise, intellect, sensibilities and warmth.
The waiting time was minimal and the office staff was extremely professional and friendly. Special thank you to Juliet who reached out to me with an earlier appointment time.
I highly recommend Dr. Birnbaum.
February 18, 2026Jill M.Verified patient
Excellent physician and office staff. All were pleasant and very competent. All my questions were answered and referrals made for further diagnostic testing. Highly recommend this practice and Dr Birnbaum.
February 5, 2026Madelin W.Verified patient
Dr. was kind, prompt, and helpful.
January 21, 2026Initials hidden
An overall excellent appointment!!
January 6, 2026Eila R.Verified patient
EXCELLENT DOCTOR, PROFESSIONAL STAFF.
December 29, 2025Robert M.Verified patient
Very professional and straightforward! The doctor was very nice and took time to examine the area I was concerned about and gave me clear advice.
November 13, 2025Nan W.Verified patient
Great doctor and staff
November 12, 2025Adam K.Verified patient
Dr Amy Birnbaum was " in the room" I never felt that the was not 100% tuned into my needs !
She was very knowledgeable and I will go back !
September 29, 2025Alphonse D.Verified patient
Very professional and helpful.
September 29, 2025Alan N.Verified patient
Excellent experience
September 29, 2025Marcus L.Verified patient
Dr. Birnbaum is an absolute gem! She was kind, patient and assuring in her assessment of my wrists and hands. I felt seen and heard! Would definitely recommend her services to others!
September 26, 2025Initials hidden
Very kind and thorough! Thanks so much!
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I visited Dr. Birnbaum for a shoulder issue. When I arrived, I was immediately taken for x-rays, then a few minutes later Dr. Birnbaum came into the exam room to review the x-rays with me and take a case history. She explained very clearly what her diagnosis was, and the treatment plan she prescribed. Overall a very quick and pleasant visit to the doctor :-)
August 25, 2025William D.Verified patient
Dr. Birnbaum’s office was great. Clean, modern, and a really nice and professional lady working at the front desk. i was seen immediately for an x ray. I waited in the exam room for about 5-7 minutes for the doctor. She listened well to my story, looked at the x ray, and suggested therapy for my finger, which had already healed but needed some exercises. She even found a therapist right near my work, which isn’t easy since my office is nearer to the FDR than anything else. Great experience and highly recommended.
Less than 1 year agoVirginia M.Verified patient
Great experience, will return
August 12, 2025Michelle D.Verified patient
Dr. Birnbaum was excellent, answered all of my questions, and explained all of my options. The wait time was minimal and the staff very helpful.
August 7, 2025Howard O.Verified patient
She’s a great doctor and has great bedside manner
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Birnbaum is very patient and compassionate and made me feel at ease. She answered all my questions and made sure I understood before proceeding. A very pleasant experience from check-in to the end of the appointment. Hard to believe, but time flew. Will happily book my follow up visit. Thanks, Dr. Birnbaum! ??
July 25, 2025Shirley M.Verified patient
Great doctor!
July 22, 2025Theodore P.Verified patient
Dr. Birnbaum is wonderful! I saw her for an uncommon wrist fracture that wasn't caught by urgent care 3 weeks prior. She took the time to explain the injury and what to expect, and answered all my questions. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
July 20, 2025Annie R.Verified patient
Took almost an hour and half past my appointment time before I was seen by the doctor. It was pretty frustrating to be waiting in the middle of the day with no updates on the delay, but once I was seen I really appreciated how the doctor was friendly and professional and caring.
July 17, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. Birnbaum is amazing. She’s has breat bedside manner and is empathetic and super knowledgeable. She took as much time as needed. She’s a partner and they’re lucky to have her.
July 17, 2025Initials hidden
First time with Dr. Birnbaum. She started observing the overall issue and then narrowing down the possible causes and treatments that would minimize the symptoms. She is clearly brilliant and put me at ease. Clear answers and explanations provided. Totally confident in her expertise. Smooth office and tech.
June 16, 2025Charles Y.Verified patient
Great manner and advise.
May 18, 2025Carmen S.Verified patient
Warm and friendly front office staff. Short wait time. Dr Amy was thorough with the checkup and consultation. Answered all questions and gave proper advise.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Birnbaum examined me carefully to assess the extent of my arthritic thumb. She displayed the x-rays that were taken and clearly explained what I saw. Dr. Birnbaum then explained options I had, which included the surgery she might perform and my period of recovery. I am seeing her again for further assessment and possible site injections. I highly recommend her.
March 20, 2025Claudia R.Verified patient
Dr. Birnbaum was very nice and caring. I felt she spent enough time with me and really put her mind to work to get to the bottom of my situation. Very different than I've experienced at some other surgeons. I wish I got the surgery with her to begin with but I didn't notice her on zocdoc then. I'm a nervous nancy so she made me feel reassured and calmed me down.
A+
February 20, 2025Initials hidden
She listen to my concerns and did not brush of anything like some docs like to do… I felt heard and she did a thorough examination. She’s really good ??
February 18, 2025Kimberly J.Verified patient
Everything went nice ands smooth.
February 5, 2025Wendy R.Verified patient
Amy Birnbaum is a great doctor. She diagnosed a tiny fracture on my son's thumb. Took her time and helped assess the best course of action to heal my son's thumb fracture. Gave us the time to think about it and come to a decision. Excellent in all ways.
January 22, 2025Initials hidden
Wonderful experience! This is the second time I’ve used Zocdoc for a sudden orthopedic problem, and each time it was seamless. Zocdoc is the best!
Dr. Birnbaum was warm, smart, professional, caring, and thorough. She explained everything she was doing and gave me advice for the future. I would recommend her unreservedly to anyone!!
November 28, 2024Esther J.Verified patient
Initially office wasn’t aware of my appointment by the time I showed up which was a bit daunting, but the staff and the doctor are both top notch after the initial hiccup was resolved! Amazing bedside manner from the doctor and fast acting staff! Good experience!
October 17, 2024Jinglei X.Verified patient
Superb service ??
October 3, 2024Fernando M.Verified patient
Dr. Birnbaum was fantastic. She really listened about the issues I was having and had great suggestions and specific next steps. She has a wonderful bedside manner and is very friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. The whole office staff were very
lovely as well. Totally recommend!
September 26, 2024Laurie B.Verified patient
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Dr. Amy Birnbaum is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, NYU Langone Health, and Holy Name Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Amy Birnbaum work with?
Dr. Amy Birnbaum works with RYC Orthopaedics, P.C..
Where is Dr. Amy Birnbaum's office located?
Dr. Amy Birnbaum has 3 office locations, including in New York, Englewood, and Staten Island, view full addresses on Dr. Birnbaum's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Amy Birnbaum?
Dr. Amy Birnbaum frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Orthopedic Consultation, Physical Therapy Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Amy Birnbaum on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Amy Birnbaum speak?
Dr. Amy Birnbaum speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Amy Birnbaum in reviews?
218 patients have reviewed Dr. Amy Birnbaum. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.93/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.59/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.