Marlena Albanese
PT, DPT, GCS, CSCS
Hospital for Special Surgery
Community Champion
 Marlena Albanese is a passionate advocate and community champion for the Arthritis Foundation, where she leads the charge in fundraising and patient engagement through her involvement in the Walk to Cure Arthritis. Committed to making an impact, Marlena brings her energy, leadership, and compassion, inspiring others to join the movement.
Marlena is a board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner, and a certified Selective Functional Movement Assessment specialist.
Marlena is deeply committed to helping patients of all ages stay active, strong, and pain-free. Her dedication to her profession and community makes her a true force in conquering arthritis. |
Dr. Yevgeniy Korshunov is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction. He values the partnership between doctor and patient, understanding that the journey through hip and knee reconstruction requires guidance toward the best possible outcome. Dr. Korshunov prioritizes the patient’s needs, often starting with conservative treatments before considering surgery. His dual focus is on providing top-quality surgery and offering the best support throughout the process. Dr. Korshunov believes in educating patients and collaborating with them to achieve their goals. He is proud to be an honorary member of the Arthritis Foundation, supporting its mission with his Northwell Orthopedics team.
At 15, Erica began experiencing symptoms that were first written off as simple growing pains, but quickly evolved into severe pain and inflammation, and a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis. With limited treatment options, Erica had to adjust to her new diagnosis and educate others about her condition.