David Distefano MD
Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Shoulder Surgery
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1635 Aurora CtAurora, CO 80045
Phone+1 720-848-0000
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Summary
- David Distefano, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Aurora, CO, specializing in elbow and shoulder surgery and orthopedic trauma. He completed his medical education at SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2019 and his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester, which concluded in 2024. Dr. Distefano has authored publications in prominent medical journals, including research on orthopaedic division chiefs, surgical techniques for fractures, and ventilatory strategies, some of which have been cited multiple times by other scholars.
Education & Training
University of Rochester Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019 - 2024
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 2019
Certifications & Licensure
CO State Medical License 2024 - 2027
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Demographic and academic characteristics of orthopaedic shoulder and elbow division chiefs in the United States.Joshua D Proal, David DiStefano, Andrew Park, Tochukwu Ikpeze, Xinning Li
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2025-01-01 - 3 citationsReduction of Posterior Malleolus Fractures With Open Fixation Compared to Percutaneous Treatment.Brittany E Haws, Steven Karnyski, David A DiStefano, Sandeep P Soin, Adolph S Flemister
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. 2023-07-01 - 9 citationsTime-controlled adaptive ventilation (TCAV) accelerates simulated mucus clearance via increased expiratory flow rateMelissa Mahajan, David DiStefano, Joshua Satalin, Penny Andrews, Hassan Al-Khalisy
Intensive Care Medicine Experimental. 2019-05-16
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