David Trofa MD
Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Head Team Physician, Columbia University
693 White Plains RoadEastchester, NY 10709
Fax+1 914-787-2246
Overview of Dr. Trofa
David P. Trofa, MD, is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the operative and non-operative treatment of athletes of all ages and skill levels. He is an expert in arthroscopic and open surgery of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Trofa has a particular interest in complex knee pathologies, focusing on cartilage restoration, meniscus tears, ACL reconstruction, knee dislocations, and patellofemoral disorders. His shoulder practice focuses on shoulder instability (labral tears), SLAP tears, rotator cuff tears, and frozen shoulder. Dr. Trofa also leverages the latest orthobiologic treatments in his practice, including platelet rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate (BMAC), to provide athletes with a full spectrum of treatment options.
A native of Wilton, Connecticut, Dr. Trofa is a former athlete who competed at the national level in soccer and wrestling. After receiving a B.A. in Biology from Columbia University he graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine with Research Honors. He completed his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, where he was twice awarded the Ira Wolfe Award for Excellence in Sports Medicine Research. Following residency, Dr. Trofa completed a fellowship in sports medicine, shoulder, and elbow at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC. While there, he served as a team physician for multiple professional and collegiate teams including the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Knights. He is currently the head team Doctor of Columbia University and covers numerous high schools in the New York and Westchester County area.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2013
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2019 - 2028
NJ State Medical License 2019 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2018 - 2020
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Clinical Trials
- Conservative Versus Operative - First Time Shoulder Dislocations
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
- Conservative Versus Operative - First Time Patella Dislocations
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction With Bone Tendon Bone Autograft With Versus Without Internal Bracing
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Return to Play, Performance, and Career Longevity After Shoulder Labral Repair in the National Football League: A Matched Cohort Analysis.Morgan R Dillon, Michael A Mastroianni, Nicholas Frappa, Colton Evoniuk, William Curtis
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026-07-01 - Factors Associated With Cumulative Shoulder and Elbow Injury Burden: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 1445 Major League Baseball Pitchers (2015-2025).Morgan R Dillon, Michael A Mastroianni, Nicholas Frappa, Joseph Manzi, Andrew J Luzzi
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026-06-01 - Electric scooter injuries in the pediatric population are increasing: an analysis of national injury trends and mechanisms between 2014 and 2023.Doria L Weiss, Christian K Law, Avanish Yendluri, Kyle K Obana, Nikan K Namiri
The Physician and Sportsmedicine. 2026-04-01
Press Mentions
Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Studies Suffer from Small ‘N’July 13th, 2022
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