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Marc J. O'Donnell, M.D.

Marc J. O'Donnell, M.D.

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance, Surgery

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I am a board certified, fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity orthopaedic surgeon. It was during my fellowship that I began to take a strong interest in helping patients with ailments of the hand and upper extremity. It was at that time that I began refining my expertise in surgical treatments...
I am a board certified, fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity orthopaedic surgeon. It was during my fellowship that I began to take a strong interest in helping patients with ailments of the hand and upper extremity. It was at that time that I began refining my expertise in surgical treatments for trigger finger and carpal tunnel release, rotator cuff repair and shoulder replacement surgery. In my practice, I specialize in endoscopic carpal tunnel release; hand, wrist, and upper extremity fractures; upper extremity arthritis including basal joint, wrist, elbow, and shoulder; arthroscopic shoulder surgery including rotator cuff repair; shoulder replacement surgery; as well as, peripheral nerve compression neuropathies and injuries. I regularly perform upper extremity trauma surgery for fractures as well as tendon and nerve injuries. I also specialize in wide awake surgical techniques, such that patients do not require sedation, including trigger finger release, Dupuytren’s contracture, mass excisions, and tendon repairs.

I see patients in Victor and Canandaigua because I am committed to keeping patient care local and maximizing the patient experience while minimizing their travel.

Professional Background

I was born and raised in Elmira, NY. I graduated as salutatorian of Elmira Free Academy. I attended Rochester Institute of Technology, where I majored in Biochemistry. I ran varsity cross country and track all four years of attendance, published a thesis in physical chemistry, and graduated with ...
I was born and raised in Elmira, NY. I graduated as salutatorian of Elmira Free Academy. I attended Rochester Institute of Technology, where I majored in Biochemistry. I ran varsity cross country and track all four years of attendance, published a thesis in physical chemistry, and graduated with highest honors. Thereafter I attended New York University School of Medicine and matched into orthopaedic surgery residency at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Following residency I completed fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY.

I joined the University of Rochester Medical Center as an assistant professor of clinical orthopaedics following my fellowship

Certified Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Hand Surgery, Icahn at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. 2017 - 2018

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University. 2013 - 2017

Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University. 2012 - 2013

Education

MD | New York University School of Medicine. 2012

Awards

J.T. Tai Scholarship for Academic Achievement. 2009 - 2011

Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar Award. 2008

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. 2008

Distinguished Research Scholar Award. 2008

Undergraduate Award in Biochemistry. 2008

Daniel Pasto Research Fellowship. 2008

USTFCCCA Division III Academic All-American Indoor Track & Field. 2008

Undergraduate Award in Physical Chemistry. 2007

Salutatorian. 2004

Research

I am interested in hand, wrist, and elbow biomechanics. I am especially interested in distal radius fracture care, as well as elbow instability and elbow ligament reconstruction. I am a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Publications

Journal Articles

Isolated Avulsion Fracture of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Carroll TJ, O'Donnell M

Cure?us.. 2023 March 15 (3):e36504. Epub 03/22/2023.

Chronic locked anterior shoulder dislocation with impaction of the humeral head onto the coracoid: a case report.

Lander RD, O'Donnell MJ

Clinics in shoulder and elbow.. 2022 November 3 Epub 11/03/2022.

A Case of Metastatic Prostate Cancer to the Distal Phalanx.

Lander RD, O'Donnell MJ

Hand : official journal of the American Association for Hand Surgery.. 2021 July 3 :15589447211028922. Epub 07/03/2021.

High median nerve injury after arthroscopic elbow contracture release with complete recovery at 6 months.

O'Donnell MJ, Hausman MR

Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery. 2019 August 16 Epub 08/16/2019.

Spondylolisthesis with spondylolysis in a 17-month-old: a case report.

O'Donnell M, Lavelle WF, Sun MH

Journal of spine surgery.. 2017 December 3 (4):689-692. Epub 1900 01 01.

Is There a Long-term Mortality from Bariatric Surgery?

O'Donnell, M.

Clinical Correlations: The NYU Langone Online Journal of Medicine. 2012; .

Complexation Between Rhodamine 101 and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Indicative of Solvent-Nanotube Interaction Strength

Collison, C; O'Donnell, M; Alexander, J.

J Phys Chem C. 2008; 112(39): 151440-50.

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