CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSDavid J. Mitten, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 275-5321Administrative: (585) 341-7865Fax: (585) 760-8492A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocationsClinton Crossings Orthopedic Surgery4901 Lac de Ville BlvdBldg DRochester, NY 14618-5647Orthopedic Surgery: (585) 275-5321Clinton Crossings Orthopedic Surgery4901 Lac de Ville BlvdBldg DRochester, NY 14618-5647Orthopedic Surgery: (585) 341-9186Faculty AppointmentsProfessor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD) Patient Care SettingOrthopaedics & Physical PerformanceBiographyDr. Mitten's clinical practice includes all aspects of hand and wrist surgery as well as peripheral nerve surgery and microsurgery. He has a special expertise in surgical treatment of pediatric hand conditions, reconstructive surgery for arthritic and traumatic disorders of the hand and wrist, as well as upper extremity nerve disorders. Dr. Mitten received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed a residency Orthopaedic Surgery at URMC and a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA. He is certified by both the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Mitten is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Rochester Medical Center. If surgery is required, Dr. Mitten uses the convenient and efficient Clinton Crossings Procedure Rooms for outpatient surgical procedures when possible. The Procedure Room team of nurses and technicians that assist him are experts in the care of patients undergoing outpatient procedures. Dr. Mitten also works 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 by Dr. Mitten, our hand therapists are prepared to fashion custom orthoses on site the same day as your appointment.CredentialsSpecialtiesOrthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopedic SurgeryEducation1992MD | Univ. of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryPost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/1997 - 06/30/1999Fellowship in Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA Medical Center07/01/1993 - 06/30/1997Residency in Orthopaedics at University of Rochester Medical Center07/01/1992 - 06/30/1993Internship in General Surgery at University of Rochester Medical CenterVIEW ALL expand_moreAwards20172017 Sherman Award for Excellence in Patient Engagement (for innovation in Healthcare)Sponsor: National Patient Safety FoundationLocation: National Patient Safety Foundation Annual Congress from May2016Meliora Award - PROMIS TeamSponsor: University of RochesterLocation: Rochester, New York1992AOALocation: University of Rochester School of Medicine1992Doctor of Medicine with HonorLocation: University of Rochester School of Medicine1988Tau Beta PiLocation: University of Rochester School of EngineeringVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2018Judith F. Baumhauer, MD, MPH, Christopher Dasilva, BS, David Mitten, MD, Paul Rubery, MD & Michael Rotondo, MD. "The Cost of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Medicine". New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst. 2018; . Link 9/2017St John MJ, Mitten D, Hammert WC. "Efficacy of PROMIS Pain Interference and Likert Pain Scores to Assess Physical Function." The Journal of hand surgery.. 2017 Sep; 42(9):705-710. Epub 2017 Jul 12. 2017M. O. Papuga C. Dasilva A. McIntyre D. Mitten S. Kates J. F. Baumhauer. "Large-scale clinical implementation of PROMIS computer adaptive testing with direct incorporation into the electronic medical record". Health Systems. 2017; 6(15): 1-13. Link VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with David J. Mitten, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. David J. Mitten, M.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.