
Melvin Rosenwasser MD
Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery- Columbia University, Director of Orthopedic Trauma and Hand Surgery
161 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032
Fax+1 212-305-4024
Overview of Dr. Rosenwasser
Dr. Melvin Rosenwasser is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 50 years. He is one of 394 doctors at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and one of 298 doctors at Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center who specialize in Orthopaedic Surgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1982 - 1983
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1979 - 1982
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestResidency, Surgery, 1976 - 1979
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 2001 - 2027
NY State Medical License 1977 - 2026
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR (Complete), Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2017
Clinical Trials
- Botulinum Toxin as a Novel Treatment for Prevention of Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness Start of enrollment: 2003 Nov 01
- Lipografting Versus Steroid Injections for Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2016 Dec 19
- Osteochondral Allograft in the Surgical Treatment of Basal Joint Arthritis Start of enrollment: 2019 Nov 14
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsAn Analysis of Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Groove Morphology and Tendon Instability.Seth C Shoap, Elizabeth R Dennis, Joseph M Lombardi, James Wilkerson, Menar Wahood
Hand. 2024-05-01 - 2 citationsBendable osteochondral allografts for patellar resurfacing: A finite element analysis of congruence.Courtney A Petersen, Katherine A Spack, James L Cook, Clark T Hung, Melvin P Rosenwasser
Journal of Biomechanics. 2022-09-01 - 13 citationsInternational Orthopaedic Volunteer Opportunities in Low and Middle-Income Countries.Theodore Miclau, Madeline C MacKechnie, Christopher T Born, Michael A MacKechnie, George S M Dyer
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2022-05-18
Press Mentions
Acumed Acquires RASL Repair System from Radicle OrthopaedicsJune 13th, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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