
Overview
"Melvin P. Rosenwasser, MD, has expertise in orthopaedic hand, elbow, and trauma surgery, which makes him a unique specialist because he can accommodate any traumatic orthopaedic extremity problem as well as arthritic and congenital anomalies of the upper extremity. Dr. Rosenwasser has been co-principal investigator on numerous NIH grants and awards and has authored many book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on surgery of the upper extremity as well as trauma-related surgery for both upper and lower extremities. He presents scientific lectures on his specialty both here and abroad. Dr. Rosenwasser has also served as Chairman of many national and local hand and trauma conferences. Dr. Rosenwasser has been recognized in New York Magazines ""Best Doctors in New York"" Hall of Fame. Dr. Rosenwasser is also the hand consultant for the New York Yankees.".
Dr. Rosenwasser is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Osteotomy.
Dr. Rosenwasser is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Surgery Of The Hand. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Rosenwasser is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
51 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
155 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591
161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
500 Grand Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631
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Dr. Rosenwasser has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Och Spine At NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
Dr. Lawrence Lenke, Co-Director of Och Spine, surgeon-in-chief at the Och Spine Hospital, and chief of spinal deformity surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Lawrence Lenke, MD is one of the world's foremost leaders in spinal deformity surgery. His world-renowned practice is devoted exclusively to spinal deformity surgery with an emphasis on complex reconstructive surgery in both children and adults for the treatment of various spinal deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback syndrome, and other major spinal imbalances, as well as spondylolisthesis. He is generally regarded as the premier spinal deformity surgeon in the world, having developed the classification system for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), to which his name is now attached.After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Lenke completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. While at Washington University, he also completed his fellowship training in pediatric and adult orthopedic spine surgery.Dr. Lenke has been listed in America's Top Doctors for the past 10 years and Best Doctors in America the past 15 years. Dr. Lenke was honored with the North American Spine Society’s 2013 Leon Wiltse Award for excellence in leadership and/or clinical research in spine care. Also in 2013, Dr. Lenke was listed in Orthopedics This Week as one of “The Top 28 Spine Surgeons in North America.” He served as president of the Scoliosis Research Society 2010-2011, the oldest and most prestigious spine society in the world; its single focus is the advancement of care in patients with spinal deformity. As a reflection of his preeminent surgical skills, he has hosted over 700 spinal surgeons from around the globe to observe his surgeries in the past 15 years.Dr. Lenke’s prolific academic career includes writing over 360 published peer-reviewed manuscripts, editing five textbooks on Spinal Surgery, writing more than 125 textbook chapters, chairing over 100 Spinal Surgery meetings and having been an invited Visiting Professor domestically and internationally more than 100 times. Dr. Lenke is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lenke is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Lenke is currently accepting new patients.
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
John Healey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Healey is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteosarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Healey is currently accepting new patients.
NYU Medical Center
Themistocles Protopsaltis is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Protopsaltis is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser by calling their office at 212-305-8036. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser a top-rated expert for Wrist Arthroscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser is classified as an Elite expert for Wrist Arthroscopy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser specialize in?
While Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Wrist Arthroscopy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser has published 57 articles and abstracts on conditions like Wrist Arthroscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser accept my insurance?
Dr. Melvin P. Rosenwasser accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-8036 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Wrist ArthroscopyDr. Rosenwasser isElite. Learn about Wrist Arthroscopy.
- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Rosenwasser isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Rosenwasser isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Rosenwasser isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Rosenwasser isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Rosenwasser isAdvanced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Rosenwasser isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Rosenwasser isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. Rosenwasser isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Rosenwasser isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Rosenwasser isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- EndoscopyDr. Rosenwasser isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.

