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Brian Zafonte, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Glen Park, NY

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Orthopaedic Surgery Glen Park, NY

Hand Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics

Chairman, Department of Surgery, Chief of Orthopaedics

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  • Office

    22567 Summit Drive
    Glen Park, NY 13601

Summary

  • Dr. Brian Zafonte is an orthopedic surgeon in Watertown NY. He received his MD degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has been in practice 9 years. He specializes in hand surgery, pediatric orthopedics, shoulder surgery, and practices the full spectrum of general orthopedic surgery. Dr. Zafonte is the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Samaritan Medical Center. He is also a clinical professor at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine where he enjoys teaching medical students and resident physicians. He has multiple publications and regularly attends orthopedic and hand surgery conferences. He practices evidenced based orthopedic surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2013 - 2014
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 - 2013
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons AAOS, 2016
  • Hand Surgery and Shoulder Replacement Fellowship University of California, Davis Medical Center, 2013-2014
  • Orthopaedic Research Award Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The effect of surgically implanted metallic bullet fragments on the intervertebral disc using a canine model  
    Tindel NL, Reiter MF, Cohen-Levy WB, Zafonte B, Banovac K, Eismont FJ, Spine Journal, 9/18/2018

Grant Support

  • MSTP GrantNational Institutes of Health (NIH)1998–2008

Research History

  • Project LeaderBasic science research performed on stem cells to study bone healing and cartilage repair and regeneration.2006 - 2008
  • PhD degree in Stem Cell ResearchStem cell research.2002 - 2006
  • MS degree in Molecular BiologyResearch studying breast and prostate cancer molecular pathways.2000 - 2002

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • None, I am not biased by industry support