Gabriel Dassa, DO, was named Patient Preferred Physicians and Practioners' New York Patient Preferred Orthopedic and Hand Surgeon for 2018.
Here are five details:
1. Dr. Dassa founded his New York City-based orthopedic practice in 1998. He is also affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.
2. With expertise in hand surgery, Dr. Dassa's specialties also include sports injuries, trauma and fractures, hand and wrist injuries, nerve and tendon injuries and rotator cuff tear.
3. Dr. Dassa previously served as chief of orthopedic hand surgery at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center and Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, both based in New York City.
4. He is a fellow and member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as a diplomate of the American College of Forensic Medical Examiners and National Board of Medical Examiners.
5. After earning his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from New York Institute of Technology in Glen Head, Dr. Dassa completed his residency at New York City-based Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Bronx Lebanon Hospital. He underwent hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship training at NYU School of Medicine Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City.