
David J. Mitten, M.D.
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David J. Mitten, M.D.
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4901 Lac De Ville Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14618
About Me
Orthopedic surgeries require a high level of technical expertise and experience in managing challenging conditions. My patients may be infants with congenital malformations, older adults with incapacitating osteoarthritis, professional athletes with sports injuries, classical musicians with overuse syndromes, or workers injured in occupational accidents.
I work closely with patients to create a treatment plan that will lead to a quick recovery. Often, treatment simply consists of therapy, a cast or splint, or an injection. If surgery is required, I use the convenient and efficient Clinton Crossings Procedure Rooms for outpatient surgical procedures when possible. The Procedure Room team of nurses and technicians that assist me are experts in the care of patients undergoing outpatient procedures. I also work closely with our specially trained hand and upper extremity therapists in the Hand Rehabilitation program to direct your post-surgical care and to ensure a fast and successful recovery. When bracing is ordered, our hand therapists are prepared to fashion custom orthoses on site the same day as your appointment.
At the UR Medicine, we get to know our patients, so we can personalize our approach and tailor treatment to each individual. I try to impart to residents and fellows the importance of making a connection with patients. Listening to my patients helps me to better understand their needs and expectations.
Faculty Appointments
Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA Medical Center. 1997 - 1999
Residency, Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1993 - 1997
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 1992 - 1993
Education
MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry. 1992
Awards
2017 Sherman Award for Excellence in Patient Engagement (for innovation in Healthcare). 2017
Meliora Award - PROMIS Team. 2016
AOA. 1992
Doctor of Medicine with Honor. 1992
Tau Beta Pi. 1988
Research
Publications
Journal Articles
Judith F. Baumhauer, MD, MPH, Christopher Dasilva, BS, David Mitten, MD, Paul Rubery, MD & Michael Rotondo, MD.
New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst. 2018; .
St John MJ, Mitten D, Hammert WC
The Journal of hand surgery.. 2017 September 42 (9):705-710. Epub 07/12/2017.
M. O. Papuga C. Dasilva A. McIntyre D. Mitten S. Kates J. F. Baumhauer.
Health Systems. 2017; 6(15): 1-13.
Chimenti PC, Mitten DJ
Plastic and reconstructive surgery.. 2015 August 136 (2):328-30. Epub 1900 01 01.
Buckley T, Mitten D, Elfar J
The Journal of hand surgery.. 2013 February 38 (2):366-71. Epub 01/03/2013.
Loiselle AE, Bragdon GA, Jacobson JA, Hasslund S, Cortes ZE, Schwarz EM, Mitten DJ, Awad HA, O'Keefe RJ
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society.. 2009 June 27 (6):833-40. Epub 1900 01 01.
Hasslund S, Jacobson JA, Dadali T, Basile P, Ulrich-Vinther M, Søballe K, Schwarz EM, O'Keefe RJ, Mitten DJ, Awad HA
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society.. 2008 June 26 (6):824-33. Epub 1900 01 01.
Basile P, Dadali T, Jacobson J, Hasslund S, Ulrich-Vinther M, Søballe K, Nishio Y, Drissi MH, Langstein HN, Mitten DJ, O'Keefe RJ, Schwarz EM, Awad HA
Molecular therapy : the journal of the American Society of Gene Therapy.. 2008 March 16 (3):466-73. Epub 01/08/2008.
Gooch CL, Mitten DJ
Neurology.. 2005 June 2864 (12):2006-7. Epub 1900 01 01.
The Cost of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Medicine
Judith F. Baumhauer, MD, MPH, Christopher Dasilva, BS, David Mitten, MD, Paul Rubery, MD & Michael Rotondo, MD.
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