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David Black, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Little Rock, AR

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Orthopaedic Surgery Little Rock, AR

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon

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  • Office

    800 Fair Park Boulevard
    Little Rock, AR 72204
    Phone+1 501-500-3500

Summary

  • Dr. David Black is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in problems of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Dr. Black earned his MD and PhD at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He completed Orthopedic Residency training at the University of Mississippi, nurturing a long standing interest in conditions of the hand and wrist. After residency he completed a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While in Philadelphia, Dr. Black learned advanced surgical and postoperative therapy techniques that he now employs for the benefit of patients from all corners of Arkansas.

    Dr. Black performs standard and specialized Hand Surgery techniques including microsurgery, wrist and small joint arthroscopy, upper extremity joint replacement and fracture care, as well as tendon and nerve repair. Dr. Black has combined his education and research endeavors, leading to published articles and book chapters concerning advanced tendon repair techniques and treatment of wrist injuries. He is an active candidate member of the American Society of Surgery of the Hand, the American Association for Hand Surgery, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Throughout his extensive training, Dr. Black has been recognized with awards for excellence and achievement, including Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha. Today, he uses well planned surgical procedures to restore flexibility, movement and comfort to patients with hand and upper extremity problems.
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Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2016 - 2017
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011 - 2016
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2009
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    University of Mississippi School of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2016 - 2017
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2016
  • Phi Beta Kappa University of Mississippi, 2003

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Member, ASSH Young Members Steering Committee 2017 - Present
  • Member, ASSH Resident Education Committee 2014 - 2018

Professional Memberships