BrianThomasZafonteMDPhD FAAOS CAQ-Hand
Orthopaedic Surgery • Glen Park, NYHand 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 HealthFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2013 - 2014
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 - 2013
Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2013 - Present
FL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
IL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
CO State Medical License 2024 - 2025
IN State Medical License 2014 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2021 - 2025
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
- 6 citationsThe effect of surgically implanted metallic bullet fragments on the intervertebral disc using a canine modelNathaniel L. Tindel, Mitchell F. Reiter, Wayne B. Cohen-Levy, Brian T. Zafonte, Kresimir Banovac
The Spine Journal. 2018-09-18 - 45 citationsFlexor Pulley System: Anatomy, Injury, and ManagementBrian Zafonte, Dora Rendulic, Robert M. Szabo
The Journal of Hand Surgery. 2014-12-01 - 5 citationsEvidence-Based Medicine in Hand Surgery: Clinical Applications and Future DirectionBrian Zafonte, Robert M. Szabo
Hand Clinics. 2014-08-01
Journal Articles
- The effect of surgically implanted metallic bullet fragments on the intervertebral disc using a canine modelTindel 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
- Member
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Industry Relationships
- None, I am not biased by industry support
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