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William Seitz, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH

William H Seitz MD

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery


Professor Emeritus of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine / Case Western Reserve University.

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  • 3398 Kenmore Rd.seitzwhand@gmail.comCleveland, OH 44122

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Summary

  • Dr. William Seitz is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Cleveland, OH, with subspecialties in hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery. He completed his medical degree at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979, with subsequent residencies in surgery and orthopaedic surgery, and a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery. Experienced in treating osteoarthritis including hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder replacement arthroplasties, carpal tunnel syndrome, congenital upper limb differences, and
    shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries, he also served as the President of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand from 2014 to 2015, in addition to prior presidencies of the Cleveland Orthopaedic Society and the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio. He was Chair man of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital for over 20 years.
    Dr. Seitz has authored several publications, with some focusing on orthopedic manifestations in cardiac amyloidosis and innovations in congenital and trauma reconstruction, elbow and shoulder replacement primary and revision arthroplasty. His work has been recognized with various CMS Meaningful Use Certifications and a Top MD distinction from Consumers Checkbook.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1984 - 1985
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1981 - 1984
  • New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York
    New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New YorkResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1981
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Intervention Improves Symptoms in Two Weeks
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Intervention Improves Symptoms in Two WeeksApril 15th, 2019
  • Cardiac Amyloidosis: Look to the Wrist for an Early Diagnostic Clue
    Cardiac Amyloidosis: Look to the Wrist for an Early Diagnostic ClueNovember 21st, 2018
  • Wearing a Hairband on Your Wrist? Watch Out for This Health Risk
    Wearing a Hairband on Your Wrist? Watch Out for This Health RiskDecember 1st, 2015

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