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Melvin P. Rosenwasser, MD
Hand, Elbow & Microvascular
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Insurances Accepted
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- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- PPO - New Jersey Services
- Special Needs
- PPO
- Medicare Managed Care
- Vytra
- EPO
- Medicare Managed Care
- HMO
- PPO
- POS
- ConnectiCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Individual Network (Exchange)
- PPO
- Medicare Managed Care
- HMO
- EPO
- Medicare Managed Care
- HMO - New Jersey Services
- POS - New Jersey Services
- EPO - New Jersey Services
- PPO - New Jersey Services
- POS - New Jersey Services
- SelectHealth
- Medicare Managed Care
- Special Needs
- World Trade Center Health Plan
About Melvin P. Rosenwasser, MD
Melvin P. Rosenwasser, MD, has expertise in orthopaedic hand, elbow, and trauma surgery, which makes him a unique specialist because he can accommodate any traumatic orthopaedic extremity problem as well as arthritic and congenital anomalies of the upper extremity.
Dr. Rosenwasser has been co-principal investigator on numerous NIH grants and awards and has authored many book chapters and peer-reviewed articles on surgery of the upper extremity as well as trauma-related surgery for both upper and lower extremities. He presents scientific lectures on his specialty both here and abroad.
Dr. Rosenwasser has also served as Chairman of many national and local hand and trauma conferences. Dr. Rosenwasser has been recognized in New York Magazines "Best Doctors in New York" Hall of Fame. Dr. Rosenwasser is also the hand consultant for the New York Yankees.
Board Certifications
Specialties & Expertise
EDUCATION
- Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
- Internship: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
- Residency: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY
- Fellowship: New York Orthopaedic Hospital
LEADERSHIP, TITLES & POSITIONS
- Robert E. Carroll Professor of Surgery of the Hand in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor of Surgery at the Columbia University Medical Center
- Chief, Hand & Upper Extremity Service
- Chief, Trauma Service
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
- NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
Patient Experience Rating
Current Combined Rating
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- Did the provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?
- Did the provider listen carefully to you?
- Did the provider treat you with courtesy and respect?
- How would you rate the provider on a scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best possible rating?
