Over Labor Day weekend 2018 I sustained a horrific fall in which I badly broke my lower right ulna and radius. When I asked several people, independently, who had experienced similar accidents who the “go to” hand surgeon in NYC is, they all had the same answer — Dr. Steven Beldner and his partner.Dr. B. did not disappoint. He is a thorough and exacting clinician who delivers superior results. He also manages expectations realistically — after telling me I could need three surgeries, he did it all in one to set the bone with a titanium plate.During my eight months of occupational therapy — which has now restored my typing, writing, and guitar playing to functioning levels — I saw Dr. B. every few months. He was always a great mix of matter-of-fact and encouraging. He consistently acknowledged my progress — which was slow but steady — while spurring me on to greater performance. In spite of the high standards he obviously sets for himself, I always had the sense that he sincerely cared about my unique situation, and that my needs were his top priority.I am very grateful to Dr. Beldner, his PA Jeff, and the entire support staff at NY Hand & Wrist Center for the terrific care I received from them. I have recommended them to several other people — as it seems that serious hand accidents are pretty common.