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John Taras, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Waynesburg, PA, West Virginia University Hospitals

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Orthopaedic Surgery Waynesburg, PA

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma

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Clinical Expertise

  • Hand surgery, Hand and wrist surgery, Medical device development

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1989 - 1989
  • New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1988
  • New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
    New York University School of Medicine/NYU Langone Orthopedic HospitalInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1990 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - 2020
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1990 - 2019
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Allograft Reconstruction for Digital Nerve Loss  
    Taras JS, Amin N, Patel N, McCabe L, Journal of Hand Surgery, 7/2013

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations