Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is pleased to announce it has recently hired David DiStefano, MD, to its Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine teams. Dr. DiStefano is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. He is extensively trained in both arthroscopic and open repair and reconstruction of the shoulder and elbow, including fracture care, tendon and ligament repair and reconstruction, as well as arthroplasty.
“SOS is fortunate to have Dr. DiStefano join us,” commented Todd Battaglia, MD, president of SOS. “He is an excellent surgeon who will provide the quality care SOS prides itself on, and he is the son of our late esteemed colleague, Dr. Richard DiStefano. We’re honored he chose SOS to practice and continue his father’s legacy.”
Prior to joining SOS, DiStefano trained with the University of Colorado and Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Clinic, working with physicians who cared for professional and collegiate athletes in Denver. He also trained with the prestigious Sydney Shoulder Research Institute in Sydney, Australia, and has already published papers in multiple peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and has presented his research at multiple national and international conferences. He completed his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where he was Academic Chief Resident his final year. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University, and his bachelor’s degree with Magna Cum Laude honors from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY.
“I am excited to be a part of SOS,” says Dr. DiStefano. “I’ve been familiar with their reputation and expertise for years. I look forward to bringing SOS Patients the latest advancements in orthopedic surgery with the compassionate, patient-centered approach expected from the practice.” He has a particular interest in treating shoulder arthritis in both geriatric and nongeriatric patients, as well as being skilled in general fracture work and geriatric fracture care.
Dr. DiStefano is accepting new patients. He will be seeing patients at the Camillus, Dewitt, North Syracuse and Clay offices. He can be reached at 315-703-3449 or via www.sosbones.com.
