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O. Alton Barron, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New York, NY

O. AltonBarronMD

Orthopaedic Surgery New York, NY

Elbow Surgery, Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery

Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopedics, NYU Langone Medical Center and University of Texas Dell Medical School

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  • Office

    485 Madison Ave
    8th Floor
    New York, NY 10022
    Phone+1 212-658-1122

Education & Training

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/West
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/WestFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 1995 - 1995
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 1994 - 1995
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989 - 1994
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • University of Texas at Austin
    University of Texas at AustinB.S., Engineering, With Honors, 1979 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1994 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1989 - 1995
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctors New York, 2009-2018
  • Top Doctor Castle Connolly New York, 2008-2018
  • New York Best Doctors New York Magazine, 2008-2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgical Exposures of the Hand and Wrist.  
    Catalano LW, Zlotolow DA, Purcelli LM, Weidner Z, Barron OA, JAAOS, 1/20/2012
  • Potential dangers of tension band wiring of olecranon fractures: an anatomic study.  
    Catalano LW, Crivello K, Lafer MP, Chia B, Barron OA, Glickel SZ, J Hand Surg Am, 10/1/2011
  • Surgical exposures of the radius and ulna.  
    Catalano LW, Zlotolow DA, Hitchcock PB, Shah SN, Barron OA, JAAOS, 7/19/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning of Bony Mallet finger Fractures.
    Ward SL, Barron OA, Chang R, Catalano LW, Glickel SZ, ASSH Annual Mtg., 1/1/2003

Lectures

  • Shoulder and Elbow. 
    AAOS Board Maintenance of Certification lecture. Boston, MA. - 11/1/2013
  • Elbow and Wrist Arthroscopy. 
    OLC AAOS, Chicago, IL. - 11/1/2013
  • Making Things Makes U.S. Better. 
    ZoomerLife Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2012; Maker Faire NYC, 2012. - 10/25/2013
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Other

  • Stabilized Subcutaneous Anterior Ulnar Nerve Transposition with Immediate Motion. 
    Barron OA, Glickel SG, Eaton RG
    Video Journal of Orthopaedics. - 11/1/2000

Press Mentions

  • UT Graduate Dr. O. Alton Barron Aims to Heal Austin Musicians
    UT Graduate Dr. O. Alton Barron Aims to Heal Austin MusiciansOctober 22nd, 2018
  • Musician Treatment Foundation Joins the Fight to Help Uninsured Musicians
    Musician Treatment Foundation Joins the Fight to Help Uninsured MusiciansJuly 1st, 2018
  • Elvis Costello Raising Funds to Help Artists Pay for Upper-Limb Medical Care
    Elvis Costello Raising Funds to Help Artists Pay for Upper-Limb Medical CareAugust 22nd, 2017
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