Brian Zafonte, MD, PhD, MBA, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Board Certification
Board Certification signifies a physician has passed a rigorous exam by the certifying board and demonstrated mastery in their field through a variety of education and training requirements. At Samaritan, eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges requires physicians to be board certified or actively engaged in the board certification process in their respective specialty. This sets us apart from other health organizations and ensures our providers are held to the highest standards.
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with subspecialty certification in Surgery of the Hand
Fellowship
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery: University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Education
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Residency
Albert Einstein/Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, NY
Staff Appointment
2022
Services Offered
- Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fracture Care
- Tendon & Nerve Care
- Hand Surgery
- Shoulder Replacement
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