James A. Slavin, MD

Dr. James A. Slavin is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Children's Orthopedics. He attended the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute/Albany Medical Center 6 year program and completed his Orthopedic Residency at Albany Medical Center. In 1997 he spent 3 months as a Fellow in Pediatric Orthopedics at Children's Hospital, in Boston.

Dr. Slavin is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He has hospital privileges at Albany Medical Center Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, Albany Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital. He is a consultant at the Prospect Child and Family Center in Queensbury, NY. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Northeast Health, the regions most comprehensive network of hospitals, supportive housing and community services. Dr. Slavin is also on the Board of Unity House in Troy, NY and the Albany Squash Association.

Joseph Marotta, MD

Dr. Joseph J. Marotta is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and joint arthroplasty. After graduating from Siena College, Dr. Marotta attended the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, completed his orthopedic residency at the Tufts New England Medical Center and his fellowship in sports medicine at the Harvard Medical School/Children's Hospital of Boston Orthopedic Department.

Dr. Marotta is the current Surgeon in Chief at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, New York. He also serves as medical director and head team physician for the Siena College athletic department, head team physician for the Albany Conquest Arena Football Team and is the former head team physician for the Albany Firebirds, the Albany Attack indoor professional lacrosse team, and the Albany Colonie Diamond Dogs professional baseball team. He is past president of the Arena Football League Physicians and Athletic Trainers Association and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery on Sports Medicine and Athletic Injuries.

Dr. Marotta is also on the staff at St. Mary's Seton Hospital in Troy, New York as well as the Albany Memorial Hospital. He is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Albany Medical Center Hospital.

He is a member of numerous medical societies including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the American College of Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is fully certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Marotta was the first surgeon in this area to perform the new Otis Knee Total Knee Replacement procedure. This custom-fit system utilizes the latest in computer assisted design technology to individualize the shape and fit of the patient’s bone in preparation for arthropasty. This achieves a more exact placement of the artificial joint than was ever possible with previous systems.

Stacy Heiler RPA-C

Stacy Heiler RPA-C is a registered and certified physician assistant who has been working in orthopedics since graduating Magna Cum Laude from Daemen College in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Services and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies with a Minor in Natural Science.  She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the New York State Society of Physician Assistants.

Staff Members:

Mary - Office Manager
Mary - Surgical Scheduler
Terri - Medical Secretary
Susan - Medical Secretary
Joy - Billing Manager
Anne - Billing Assistant
Mary - X-ray Technician
Bonnie - X-ray Technician, Transcription
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