Dr. David J Mitten M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
601 Elmwood Ave Box 665 Rochester NY, 14642About
Dr. David Mitten is a hand surgeon practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Mitten specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1992
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Trigger Finger
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Ganglion Cyst
Dr. David J Mitten M.D.'s Practice location
Rochester, NY 14642Get Direction
Dr. David J Mitten M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Mitten
Recommended Articles
- When Procedure Safety Concerns are Missed in Nursing
The Universal Protocol is an integral part of practicing medicine, particularly in surgical and otherwise invasive procedures. The protocols were put in place to ensure that the right procedure is performed on the correct patient, so that not only are signs of adverse reactions to sedatives and...
- What Is Balanitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
IntroductionBalanitis is the inflammation and swelling of the head of the penis or foreskin. This condition is not always serious but can be painful. Balanitis can happen at any age. It affects approximately one in 20 males and is more commonly seen in uncircumcised men. This condition tends to be...
- What Conditions are Associated with Hip Pain?
Severe pain in the hip may make it hard to walk or climb the stairs. Issues with muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones may all cause hip pain. Many diseases and conditions may also result in pain. Location of the pain in the hip often tells about the actual cause behind the pain.In some cases, the...
- What are the Bacterial Causes of Diarrhea?
When the digestive system is attacked by a bacterium, bacterial gastroenteritis is caused. It mostly happens when someone consumes unhealthy foods or gets too close to animals carrying harmful germs or toxic substances. This type of diarrhea causes nausea, cramping, abdominal pain and some other...
- What is HIV: Get the Facts
Over the course of our four million or so years of evolution, we humans have developed a highly-specialized immune system that is quite a warrior in combating infections. We are bombarded daily by bacterial and viral pathogens which have the potential to cause us serious illness, but, completely...
- Reasons Why You Need Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a tingling, numbness, or weakness in the hands due to pressure on the Median nerve that is located in the wrist. Whenever you are faced with this challenge, you will be in discomfort after it progresses into the later stages. This is a condition that arises from stress...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Emily Hannah Beers M.D.601 Elmwood Ave Rochester NY 14642
- Dr. Aron M Trocchia MD601 Elmwood Ave Rochester NY 14642
- Dr. John Alan Girotto M.D.601 Elmwood Ave Rochester NY 14642
- Dr. Richard Miller M.D.601 Elmwood Ave Rochester NY 14642
- Dr. Danielle Marie Wilbur MD601 ELMWOOD AVE, ROCHESTER NY 14642
- Dr. Howard Neil Langstein M.D.601 Elmwood Ave Rochester NY 14642