Dr. Michael E. Leit M.D., M.S.
Orthopedist
1425 Portland Ave Rochester NY, 14621About
Dr. Michael Leit is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Leit specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Leit tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1990
Yale School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Elbow Problems, Shoulder Problems, Hand Problems
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Ganglion Cyst
- Tennis Elbow
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellowships
- Strong Memorial Hospital 2003
Experience & Accolades
- MemberRochester General Medical Group Orthopaedics
- Member Rochester General Hospital
- Member Lakeside Memorial Hospital
- Member Western New York Orthopaedic Institute
- Member University of Rochester School of Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center
- Member 193rd Special Operations Wing, Medical Squadron
- Member Cumberland Valley Orthopaedic Associates
- Member Malcolm Grow Medical Center/Andrews AFB RAF Lakenheath Hospital
- Member White House Medical Unit/Operation Eagle Vista
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