Dr. Mathias Masem M.D., Hand Surgeon
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Dr. Mathias Masem M.D.

Orthopedist

3/5(23)
80 GRAND AVE OAKLAND CA, 94612
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About

Mathias A. Masem, MD, received his medical degree in 1975 from the University of Minnesota, followed by and internship and residency at San Francisco University. He then went on to complete a hand surgery fellowship program with Jack Tupper, M.D. in Oakland, California. Since becoming a surgeon, Dr. Masem has become a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Medical Association, Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association and the California Orthopaedic Association. Not only does he perform hand surgeries at Mathias Masem, MD, Bay Area Hand Surgery Associates, but Masem works as an assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco.

Education and Training

University of Minnesota

Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1975

Macalester College and the University of Minnesota Medical School 1975

Board Certification

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 49 years of experience

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco -

Awards

  •  2012 San Francisco Super Doctors 

Treatments

  • Musculoskeletal Surgery, Hand Surgery, Wrist Problems And More
  • Trigger Finger
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Ganglion Cyst

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals 

Fellowships

  • UCSF Medical Center, Hand Surgery    1984
  • UCSF Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery    1984
  • University of Bern, Boston MA, Hand and Mircrosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Orthopedic Clinic of the Inselspital - University  
  • Ucsf Med Center   1984

Internships

  • University of San Francisco

Fellowships

  • Orthopedic Surgery, Oakland California; with Jack Tupper, MD

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Medical Association, Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association, California Orthopaedic Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Responsiveness to Patients Concerns

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golfing, Skiing, Playing Piano

Dr. Mathias Masem M.D.'s Practice location

1500 Owens Street -
San Francisco, California 94158
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New patients: 415-373-7200
http://www.bayareahand.com/

80 GRAND AVE -
OAKLAND, CA 94612
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New patients: 510-763-0884
Fax: 510-763-1574

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